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We are giving away a Glamourmom Nursing Tank! There are many ways to enter! Leave us a comment and tell us your favorite nursing anecdote, or share a reason why you are a breastfeeding family, or even post a nursing photo on our Facebook Page. Winners will be chosen randomly and announced on July 18th! The winner will be able to choose any Glamourmom Tank in the color/style of their choice and Glamourmom will send it to your home!

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Cloth Diapering Workshop
Saturday, July 25
1:00-3:00
$8.00 per adult
Lap Babies Welcome!
Snacks Provided
Must Register and Prepay


Come and find out all of the "ins and outs" of cloth diapering. Join us and learn from our expert mama, Julie Finn, and decide if cloth diapering is the best option for your family.

Whether you are expecting your first baby, or considering switching over your older baby or toddler to cloth, this workshop is extremely helpful!
　
Workshop Will Cover:
*Cloth versus Disposable Diapers
*Choosing/Using the Right Cloth Diaper
*How to Know How Many to Buy
*Where to Buy, Online & Local
*Washing and Drying/General Care
*Making Your Own

Can't make this Cloth DIapering Workshop? There's another one October 17th!

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Healthy Vegetarian/Vegan Pregnancy Discussion Group
Facilitated by Robin Lemieux RD, CD Registered Dietitian
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 1:00
$8.00 per adult
Must register and prepay

Come join our discussion group as we explore the
nutritional needs of pregnancy and being vegetarian.

Topics include: nutrition needs during pregnancy, iron,
meeting vitamin needs, & vegan diets.　

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On Saturday, July 11th from 11:00 - 2:00 an independent consultant will be on hand to help you pick out the very best books for all of your children in your life! Titles that range from infants to teenagers and span a variety of interests. Order from the catalog, or take home the books you pick out that day!

There really is a difference in both the quality and content of Usborne Books when you compare them to other books. They are compelling for kids and grown-ups alike in a way that's difficult to describe in words but that becomes com­pletely obvious as soon as you see the books! I invite you to come check them out for yourself!!

Shop Early at
www.BooksByVal.com
(click on the Barefoot Kids eShow)

Don't forget our Middle Way House Drive is on the same day! Come on out for both!

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Barefoot believes in supporting all women and children in our community, and we hope that you will help us! We will be taking donations for the Middle Way House on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th.

Middle Way House is a shelter for women and children fleeing violence at home. The shelter is a safe place available to families until they have found an appropriate, affordable place to live. At the shelter, women and children sleep in family groups, eat congregate style, contribute to the upkeep of their own and group spaces, and take advantage of programs designed to help them move on with their lives.

We know many of you have baby gear that you don't need, or your babies have outgrown, so we invite you to bring it to Barefoot and we'll donate it to Middle Way!

Middle Way Mothers and Children NEED:
*boxes of facial tissue
*deodorant
*baby wash
*sippy cups
*child and family DVDs
*diposable diapers (size 3-6) and wipes
*strollers
***double/triple strollers***
*pack 'n play porta cribs & sheets
*car seats/boosters (2006 or newer, exc cond)
*highchairs
*women's, teen's & children's sleepwear and slippers, all sizes
*summer clothing and shoes for women, teens and kids (in exc condition)
*women's cotton underwear (NEW, sizes 5, 6, 7, 8)
*bathing suits for women (all sizes) and children (sizes 4 to 14)
*hair dryers
*box fans
*phone cards
*TV's
*CD players
*DVD players
*44 gallon plastic garbage cans and liners/trash bags for recycling
*small appliances
*pots and pans
*glasses
*flatware
*cookware
*kitchen utensils (can openers, cooking spoons, mixing bowls, etc.)
*liquid dish soap
***The above items, unless noted otherwise, may be new or gently used***


We hope that you can contribute a thing, or two, from the above list. Let's reach out and lend a hand of support to mothers and their children who are trying to get back on their feet.

For more information about Middle Way House and volunteer opportunites visit their website at www.middlewayhouse.org .

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009






There's a new diaper on the block, it just doesn't get any better than this! WARNING: You may want to replace your entire stash after trying this diaper!

SmartiPants was created by a mother of four, who also happens to be the inventor of the first ever one size fits all pocket diaper called Wonderoos. As a company Smartipants is committed to making cloth diapering not only easy, but affordable. They are on a mission to provide smart parents with smart solutions. And are dedicated to being 100% green, environmentally friendly, economical, and determined to keep their diapers made by mothers in the USA!

So let's get to the real review...what's so special about Smartipants?!
Well first of all, in this economy it's important to note that Smartipants is the lowest priced onesize on the market. Each diaper is only $14.95 and a 3 pack starter pack is only $36.95!! They also make a 10 pack of Smart Sleeve Inserts for $19.95!

They are super cute and very trim. Smartipants has a fantastic fit, and it's easy to put on your baby. The snaps are strong, very strong which means it doesn't come unsnapped during stuffing, washing, etc. The most surprising thing to me, is how it completely does not leak! Not at all. Smartipants diapers feature a Leak-Guard Technology, keeping moisture contained, and your baby dry. I have found that when diapers leak - it's not because they aren't absorbent or don't fit snug enough, but because after wearing for a while, the insert bunches up in the middle and leaves the area around the legs without any insert coverage. We've had this problem with many other diapers at night, but not with Smartipants! Only Smartipants features a unique isolated insert lining, putting absorbency right where you need it and preventing moisture from seeping outside the diaper. Genius!

Speaking of stuffing, Smartipants is the first diaper to introduce a "smart sleeve." Get this, NO MORE REMOVING WET OR SOILED INSERTS!! It will come out by itself in the washer. Seriously! It really does! Scott and I were both skeptical, but it totally comes out on it's own!

Another plus, is that Smartipants doesn't leave marks on your baby's skin. It uses gentle pleated stretch-elastic on both legs and around the back - keeping baby comfortable, while keeping a snug fit and containing messes. Smartipants diapers are made with “breathable” fibers, and they are actually soft and waterproof! They are free from any chemicals or irritants. Like most other one size diapers, they are designed to grow with your baby from newborn to toddler, babies 7lbs - 35lbs. These diapers are made to last!

I just couldn't be more impressed. The leak-guard technology, the price, made in the USA, great customer service, the 'smart sleeve', the soft waterproof fabric, the fit, and on, and on, and on. Don't just take our word for it, they are now the #1 rated one size on the diaperpin.com!

We are anticipating that these will be available at Barefoot in August. Call us if you want to be put on our Smartipants call list!

CONTEST INFORMATION!!
Want to win a Smartipants before we have them available?! Leave us a comment on our blog, or Facebook Page and tell us why YOU want to win a Smartipants diaper! Smartipants will send a diaper to the winner! We will choose the winner randomly and will announce who won on Friday, July 3rd!

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Friday, June 5, 2009
At Barefoot we're all about customer options and convenience. You can now register and pre-pay for workshops online! If you prefer to register in person, or by phone, that's fine too. As always, let us know if you have any questions.

Are you vegetarian? Are you planning to raise your children vegetarian or vegan? Ever worry about meeting all of your child's nutritional needs? Worry no more!

Raising Vegetarian/Vegan Children Discussion Group
Facilitated by Robin Lemieux RD, CD Registered Dietitian
Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM
$8.00 per adult
Healthy Vegan Snack Provided!
Must register and prepay.

Come join our discussion group, as we learn more about raising vegetarian children.
*Topics explored: nutritional needs of children, family support, ideas for meeting needs of growing children.

We will also be having a Vegetarian/Vegan Pregnancy Discussion Group on July 18th. More details in the upcoming weeks.


Summer Cloth Diapering Workshop
Saturday, July 25
1:00-3:00
$8.00 per adult
Lap Babies Welcome!
Snacks Provided
Must Register and Prepay

Come and find out all of the "ins and outs" of cloth diapering. Join us and learn from our expert mama, Julie Finn, and decide if cloth diapering is the best option for your family.

Whether you are expecting your first baby, or considering switching over your older baby or toddler to cloth, this workshop is extremely helpful!
　
Workshop Will Cover:
*Cloth versus Disposable Diapers
*Choosing/Using the Right Cloth Diaper
*How to Know How Many to Buy
*Where to Buy, Online & Local
*Washing and Drying/General Care
*Making Your Own


If you are thinking that you will be attending either of these workshops, it would be a good idea to register early, or at the very least email us and let us know that you are interested. We try to have at least 5 people signed up to hold a workshop.


Check out these ADORABLE Barefoot botttomed babies in our GroBaby Contest! Winners will be chosen randomly and announced June 13 during our Shop Barefoot for BABS event!

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