Halloween

I asked my two year old what she wanted to be for Halloween. This is about how it went on the three different occasions I tried (characters varied each time):

"Do you want to be...Mickey Mouse?"
"NO WAYYYYY!" (with giant sweeping arm-motion similar to "all done" sign language)
"Do you want to be...Minnie Mouse?"
"NO WAYYYYY!" (again with the arm...)
"A monkey?"
"NO WAYYYYY!"
"A lion?"
"NO WAYYYYY!"
"Princess Sophia? A duck? A pumpkin? An m&m?"
"STOP IT MOMMY!"

Balancing Act

Balance. It's a place so many of us struggle to find. I recently returned to my full time teaching job after maternity leave. I got to stay home with my Sweet P until she was nearly 3 months old (I know I'm fortunate for that time and fortunate that I work in a wonderful school that understands the needs of new moms). As I try to settle into this role of full time teacher, mom of two, wife, and crazy lady who has a part-time sewing business, I sometimes leave myself feeling...anxious. And then I think about all the things I'm doing and why I'm doing them.

What's with the wipes?

The organic cotton and bamboo terry wipes. Where this whole thing started. They continue to be my top sellers. And I can't seem to stop adding more to my own personal stash for my girls. 

What are they?

70% Bamboo, 28% Organic Cotton, 2% Poly (added for stability of the bamboo) double sided terrycloth. That means it has the loops on both sides (like a bath towel, only thinner). It is Oeko-tex standard 100 certified (What does THAT mean?). Basically it's as safe as possible and even intended to go against a baby's skin. It's buttery soft. You'll want a pillow made out of it. The fabric has a creamy color to it, and is free of dyes and chemicals. The serged edges are 100% polyester thread.