We are very excited to have in stock the brand new Weehuggers Hobo Wet bags. I love that these are in face a wet/dry bag. They have a dry pocket for clean diapers and wipes and a wet pocket for wet diapers. Inside the wet pocket is a WeeBeGone patch that actually neutralizes the ammonia smell. These are absolutely adorable. They will be come your favorite wet bag. they come in 2 sizes and have many uses even after you finish using them for your cloth diapers. One mom is using the large size for her laptop bag. And it looks stylish and fun! See the adorable fabric choices at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/weehuggers-hobo-wet-bag.html
WEEHUGGERS – Announcing The ALL NEW wee-be-gone” hobo bag from weehuggers! Say goodbye to unsightly diaper pails and eliminate that ammonia smell in your nursery with this revolutionary, deodorizing hobo-style diaper bag. Waterproof PUL and quality designer cotton prints keep your hobo bag dry and looking super cute. Plus, once your little ones are out of diapers, reuse the bag as a stylish multi-purpose pool bag, gym bag, grocery bag, or carry-all. The bag features 2 zippered pockets – one for your wet diapers and one for your clean ones and/or wipes. Simply zip it up and hang it from a convenient doorknob or hook.
These come in 3 sizes, 9 colors, and 11 designs. We have designs that your children will love. And the best part is they are only $11.99 for 2 bracelets. And the two bracelets can be different sizes, colors, design and personalization. So order 2 for your child in different colors or designs. Or order one for one child and the other for a 2nd child. Your choice!
ICOE stands for In Case of Emergency – The purpose of our “In Case Of Emergency” ID bracelet is to have an emergency contact number with your child at all times, while providing a bracelet your kids will love! Each ICOE “In Case Of Emergency” ID bracelet is individually made. The manufacturer starts with a blank silicone bracelet and then designs, laser engraves, paints, and seals every one. An ICOE “In Case Of Emergency” ID bracelet has a handmade feel that is much more appealing than other cookie cutter bracelets. Children will love the detail given to each I.C.O.E. bracelet. They will want to wear the bracelet and it will provide parents and guardians peace of mind to know their contact information is always with their child. Quality & Simplicity! NOTE: Please measure your child to order the right fit.
BUSINESS OWNERS – Order them with your business name on the top line and phone number on the 2nd line
Within the United States, and beyond, there has been an increasing amount of mommy and me type enrichment classes for children as young as newborn up to kindergarten age. Among these are Kindermusik, Music Together, Sign Language, gymnastics, Gymboree, and more. In fact, it seems that the number of these classes have grown an average of 200% or more just in the last 10 years since my first born took his first Kindermusik class at 1 year of age!
Among these classes, there has been a great demand for sign language classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. These come in a few forms: integrated, such as Kindermusik (Signing Smart) and Gymboree (Signing Babies), and on their own, such as Wee Hands and now Signing Time. These classes will run like your average Kindermusik class…about 45 min to an hour of fun, signing, singing, and learning. (But no instruments ?)
Many parents are resistant to using sign with their children. This stigma is usually the product of years of association of American Sign Language and the Deaf culture. Luckily, with the rise in these classes, many parents are no longer using this association, and learning that, by using sign language with their pre-verbal children, they are not only NOT hindering verbal communication, but providing children with rudimentary learning skills. signing enhances self esteem (since they can ask for what they want and not be discouraged), there will be less tantrums, increase in IQ and intellect, enhancing a life long love of learning, encouraging early reading (Reading with your child is something you should do every day! But when you read AND sign with them, it promotes early reading skills and a LOVE of books), activating multiple learning centers in the brain, associated with language, reading, and learning skills.
Most programs will not let you start until your baby is at least 6 months, but research shows that, when started earlier, and even from birth, that your baby will start communicating with you that much earlier. (My 3 year old started signing 2-4 word sentences at 6 months, after signing from birth, and my 14 month old started with 2-3 word sentences at just 3 months!)
Many parents are thrilled when their 6 month old starts ASKING for MILK, a BOOK, or that BALL in the corner, or their 1 year old can stop mid tantrum and start signing and even speaking what they want and why they are upset. When you know what your child wants, and you can get a “window” into their mind, things can run much more smoothly.
And remember, it is very important, especially in this electronic age that parents and young children interact face to face, instead of letting their children spend hours in front of a television set, computer or video game system.
Becka Marsch is the mother of 4, ages 10, 7, 3, and 1, and holds a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, as well as an Associates in Business Management. She has 20 years experience working with children and families, and has enjoyed every minute of it! She also owns Learn & Grow Together
Are you searching for a unique way to promote your business? Scratch off promotions are eye-catching, fun, irresistible and can be created for less than you might think. You can create scratch off tickets just like the bigger companies, only for much less than you might think. It used to be that creating a scratch off promotion was an expensive and time consuming project. With scratch off stickers widely available now, you can create your own scratch off cards for less than the cost of 250 business cards.
Scratch off cards can be created in different ways.
You can write or stamp the promotion onto your business cards. Then cover up the promotion with a scratch off sticker.
You can also create a business card and place your promotion on the right side of the card. Once your cards are created, you simply peel the scratch off sticker from its backing and apply over your promotion. Remember: A one-inch circle is about the size of a quarter!
You can hire someone to create your scratch off cards for you.
When you have someone else create your scratch off cards for you, make sure you have the following information handy:
1. The number of scratch off cards you would like printed.
2. The number of promotions you will need. Typically, it’s four promotions per 100, but can be broken up at your discretion.
3. The size of the size scratch off card you would like. The most popular sizes are standard business card size and standard post card size.
4. The kind of game you will be utilizing in your promotion. Will it be a scratch and match campaign? A free prize? A coupon incentive?
5. The number of scratch off stickers you would like on your cards.
6. The kind of paper you would like your scratch off cards printed on. Standard card stock is recommended. Most office stores carry a lighter weight paper than used to be readily available. Make sure you tell your printer or business card designer that you would like 12 or 14 point card stock. If you want a glossy card, ask for UV coating and don’t forget to ask about other finishing options available for your scratch off game cards.
7. The design for the back of your scratch off game card. Favorite options are calendars, motivational quotes or simply more information about your business. The goal is to give your customer something of value that will make them keep your scratch off game card and business contact information.
8. Your deadline. Make sure and tell your printer or business card designer how soon you will need your scratch off cards.
9. The turnaround time. Ask your printer or business card designer how long it will take them to finish your scratch off cards. Make sure to ask about proofing time, as well.
10. After you have all this information ready for your printer or business card designer, you are now ready to submit the order for your customized scratch off cards. Also do not forget to have your artwork ready.
We know our customer’s can’t resist scratching, can you?
Terra Williams is a Married Work At Home Mom of 4, and the owner of http://www.EasyScratchoffs.com , a resource for fun, affordable marketing ideas.
1. Writing Articles – Writing articles as a way to market and promote your business is easy, affordable and very
effective! You can write about any topic that you have knowledge of, starting with your area of business or situations you have been in. How to and Countdown articles are very simple to write and are some of the most
read types of articles. Be sure to include a small bio including your contact information and/or website so that readers may find out more about you. Submit your articles to local newsletters, magazines, newspapers,
online article directories, etc.
2. Network with other business owners – use this opportunity to swap referrals and advertising materials (business cards, flyers, samples, etc.) This is a great way to get your information exposed to a whole new market. Try to find business owners from companies that compliment yours, this way its only natural for their customers to look to you for your products/services.
3. Prize Donations – Donate your products to local Radio Stations for Contests and give aways. This is a great way to get samples of your products into the hands of people who may not have previously found you. Be sure to include coupons or discounts as an incentive to get them to do business with you.
4. Promotional Tools – There are all sorts of places you can get different types of promotional business tools. You want to try and do something that will stand out, something that is not done a lot, like the traditional pens, pencils, etc. A great creative type promotional tool is Scratch Off Business Cards, with these you can offer great prizes to your potential customers, discounts, free gifts, and so much more. You can find some great ones at http://www.EasyScratchoffs.com, you can also use these scratch offs on Bookmarks, Candy wrappers, Customer
appreciation coupons, gift certificates, the possibilities are endless!
5. Customer Testimonials – Testimonials are a great way to let people know what others think of your products/services. Your best bet is when someone compliments your products and/or services request permission immediately to put a quote in your newsletter, on your website, business materials, etc. Another great way to get testimonials is to offer free samples to a few people in exchange for their testimonial. Friends and family are a great place to start. You can offer this to
strangers as well!
Terra Williams is a Married Work At Home Mom of 4, and the owner of http://www.EasyScratchoffs.com
, a resource for fun, affordable marketing ideas.
CLOTH DIAPERS IN HILLSBORO – At My Precious Kid we are excited to have fabulous quality cloth diapers in stock in our Hillsboro Oregon store. I started this journey back in May 2010. I have been researching and selecting the cloth diapers we want to carry in Hillsboro. Currently we are excited to have Blueberry, Knickernappies, Weehuggers and Swaddlebees brand cloth diapers in our Hillsboro Oregon store. I am thrilled that all of these brands are MADE IN THE USA! Even the fabric used to make these diapers is milled in the USA! I love that for my own baby.
SAFE – Cloth diapers are safer for your baby. It keeps many chemicals off your babies delicate skin. It is also safer for the environment. Disposable diapers are not biodegradable, so do not break down in our landfills. And a child can use in excess of 8000 diapers in their lifetime from birth to potty training.
SAVE MONEY – Did you know that you could save $1500 or more by using cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. 8000 disposable diapers x .25 each is $2000 for one child. What would you do with that much money in your family budget. One mom of twins said she paid for her child’s cloth diapers within 3 months of switching. What are you waiting for? If you live in Hillsboro OR come see our store. If you live elsewhere please see them online at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/products/cloth-diaper-products.html
CUTE & ADORABLE - Today’s cloth diapers are not your mothers cloth diapers. I remember the huge squares of gauze fabric that had to be folded and pinned. Today’s cloth diapers are in adorably cute fabrics. You can even get cloth diapers in super soft minky fabric. They close with snaps or hook/loop. They are shaped to fit your baby like a disposable. And the new micro-terry and/or bamboo inserts mean they fit neat and trim on your baby’s bum.
MANY STYLES – Today’s cloth diapers come in AI1 (all in one), AI2 (all in 2), Pocket diapers, Covers, and many insert types including biodegradable disposable inserts for on the go moms. Each mom gets to choose their favorite style and type. And best of all they all clean easily in your washer. And you do not even have to buy a special detergent. We have learned that Tide, Tide Free or ECO’s (atCostco) works well on today’s cloth diapers.
MORE BRANDS IN HILLSBORO – We will continue to add more brand of cloth diapers to our store in Hillsboro. We have been approved to carry GroVia, Gdiapers, FuzziBunz, Bummis, Charlie Banana as well. Come see our new lines today at 527 SE Baseline St Suite A, Hillsboro OR.
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