I was needing a little push to know who I should write a review for. Since its a new feature of my blog I have to start somewhere, and to be frank, I don't know anything about anyone's shop and/or products. In a way that's not fair to you, or the seller. However, there was one seller who caught my eye. It's actually a seller that I met years ago in college.
Cantaloupe Corner creates, and sells "Unique handmade tees and accessories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, and MOM'S too!" What's so different about her products is that all designs are ink, bleach, paint and lead free; that means no running, or peeling of the designs, and no harmful chemicals. Her products really do sell themselves. With darling play-on-words designs, and beautiful patterns, there just might be something that appeals to you. Her shop has been open since April of 2009, and is already over 200 sales.
I've peeked through her 200 sales and several products are repeated. "Choo Choo, I'm 2" is a darling shirt for the birthday toddler. For a sweet deal, you can order 3 baby bodysuits from 7 adorable designs. "Lock up Your Daughters" is irresistible for those oh-so-handsome little boys out there.
For the women, her "Vintage Rose Damask" Tees get a lot of attention. I think her "Red Cherry Blossom" design is very beautiful. Another one that has caught my attention she doesn't have an active listing yet, but you can find it with the sold items: "Strawberry Frosting Swirl" is simple, yet beautiful.
I again apologize that my review isn't as in-depth as I had hoped, and I'm sure you expected. I hope you will take a look at Cantaloupe Corner for yourself. Jenifer has her own Cantaloupe Corner blog if you want to get to know her better. I first met Jen back in our early college days in a small eastern Arizona town. I can tell you she is one of those easy-to-get-along-with types. Having said that I must confess that I'm not always that easy, though I mean no harm, and I don't bite.
Feel free to leave your feelings and comments about your findings here. If you're a seller and would like your shop featured write to me at q-luv-it@hotmail.com with details about your shop, and yourself.
A great way to accessorize your little ones! Also not to mention eliminating the hunt for their binky, making it easier for mommy!
February 3, 2010
February 2, 2010
Q's Day - Tuesday
So Tuesday's will be "anything I feel like blogging about" day. I've decided that it might be nice for some introduction since you have taken your time to visit my blog, and I appreciate that.
My name is Lisl Quinn (hence the "Q"). My name comes from "The Sound of Music" which happens to be one of my favorite musicals. I'm 27, the youngest of 5, and have the reddest, darkest hair in my family; 100% natural. My sisters have joked that someday they will pin me down and give me tips, or highlights. Of course our mom warned them to never touch my hair. After all, she is the woman I inherited it from. Don't get me wrong, I'm not vain about it, in fact I hated all those years in grade school being made fun of for being so different and add that feature with my name, and the fact I wear glasses. I was a popular target way back when. However, the hair did come in handy when in a crowd, amusement park, etc.; you could always find me and anyone with me.
I grew up as an army brat, and got the privilege of living in a few different states, and even in Panama. I really couldn't tell you anything about Panama, except for 2 mental pictures. I do miss the east coast from my childhood, and hope to visit again someday. I currently live in Utah, though I will always profess that I'm from Arizona. My husband is from Arizona, born and raised in the same town, and that is where we met. We married in June 2004.
We have 2 beautiful children, who have been/are easy babies, and I mean easy. They are so easy to love; sometimes a little too easy to love. My son is 2 and though he's rarely in trouble to begin with, its so hard to be angry with him. He wins hearts every where we go, and it makes most outings take longer. My daughter is 8 months old, and we are thrilled for her that she has a tint of red to her hair. I've been afraid for her that she'd hear it all her life from family if she didn't inherit red hair. She's also my star, and model for my shop. Yep, that's a picture of her above. She's put our PaciFashions through her tests, and tortures.
It was actually my children who inspired me to begin PaciFashions. Franklin, my son, had a strap with a plastic clip. It didn't last long till it began breaking, and became useless. With Lisette, my daughter, I refused to use the same brand. Then with the one I did buy off the shelf, well I don't care much for fuchsia and it doesn't go with everything. I meant to only make a few for Lisette, but I had so much leftover ribbon I decided to see if others felt the same way I do. And that's all about me for now as well as how PaciFashions began.
If there is anything you'd like to know more about, or have information you'd like to see presented in my blog you can email me at q-luv-it@hotmail.com for any and all requests. I promise not all "Q's Days" will be all about me, and am open to any ideas or suggestions.
My name is Lisl Quinn (hence the "Q"). My name comes from "The Sound of Music" which happens to be one of my favorite musicals. I'm 27, the youngest of 5, and have the reddest, darkest hair in my family; 100% natural. My sisters have joked that someday they will pin me down and give me tips, or highlights. Of course our mom warned them to never touch my hair. After all, she is the woman I inherited it from. Don't get me wrong, I'm not vain about it, in fact I hated all those years in grade school being made fun of for being so different and add that feature with my name, and the fact I wear glasses. I was a popular target way back when. However, the hair did come in handy when in a crowd, amusement park, etc.; you could always find me and anyone with me.
I grew up as an army brat, and got the privilege of living in a few different states, and even in Panama. I really couldn't tell you anything about Panama, except for 2 mental pictures. I do miss the east coast from my childhood, and hope to visit again someday. I currently live in Utah, though I will always profess that I'm from Arizona. My husband is from Arizona, born and raised in the same town, and that is where we met. We married in June 2004.
We have 2 beautiful children, who have been/are easy babies, and I mean easy. They are so easy to love; sometimes a little too easy to love. My son is 2 and though he's rarely in trouble to begin with, its so hard to be angry with him. He wins hearts every where we go, and it makes most outings take longer. My daughter is 8 months old, and we are thrilled for her that she has a tint of red to her hair. I've been afraid for her that she'd hear it all her life from family if she didn't inherit red hair. She's also my star, and model for my shop. Yep, that's a picture of her above. She's put our PaciFashions through her tests, and tortures.
It was actually my children who inspired me to begin PaciFashions. Franklin, my son, had a strap with a plastic clip. It didn't last long till it began breaking, and became useless. With Lisette, my daughter, I refused to use the same brand. Then with the one I did buy off the shelf, well I don't care much for fuchsia and it doesn't go with everything. I meant to only make a few for Lisette, but I had so much leftover ribbon I decided to see if others felt the same way I do. And that's all about me for now as well as how PaciFashions began.
If there is anything you'd like to know more about, or have information you'd like to see presented in my blog you can email me at q-luv-it@hotmail.com for any and all requests. I promise not all "Q's Days" will be all about me, and am open to any ideas or suggestions.
January 28, 2010
Q's tip, the first in the series
So I'm thinking of starting a "Q's tip" series. I'm not sure how often, or what day of the week I'm going to give this tip, but I do hope to make it something consistent. I'm always more than happy to receive feedback, and input. You can always submit your own tips and allow this blog to share it with other readers.
Q's tip:
The empty baby wipes container can have a use when its no longer in use. Once its dried you can use it for any purpose you wish. Currently I have a few in use for different things.
My son, who is two, has several different small toys that end up in places I don't want them to be, or get lost and forgotten in his toy box. I've removed the lids of a few of these containers and have these smaller toys separated. He now knows where all of his toy cars go, his play tool pieces in a different one, and puzzle pieces in another.
For my daughter, who is 8 months, I keep her pacifashions, and bows in one. In a different one I have her socks, and leggings. I got so sick and tired of searching and digging through the drawers to find these smaller articles, and this made a great solution. However, I cannot take full credit, as I got this tip from an article in American Baby magazine.
Feel free to let me know how you've put this tip to work, or share another tip! Hope you enjoyed Q's tip this week!
Q's tip:
The empty baby wipes container can have a use when its no longer in use. Once its dried you can use it for any purpose you wish. Currently I have a few in use for different things.
My son, who is two, has several different small toys that end up in places I don't want them to be, or get lost and forgotten in his toy box. I've removed the lids of a few of these containers and have these smaller toys separated. He now knows where all of his toy cars go, his play tool pieces in a different one, and puzzle pieces in another.
For my daughter, who is 8 months, I keep her pacifashions, and bows in one. In a different one I have her socks, and leggings. I got so sick and tired of searching and digging through the drawers to find these smaller articles, and this made a great solution. However, I cannot take full credit, as I got this tip from an article in American Baby magazine.
Feel free to let me know how you've put this tip to work, or share another tip! Hope you enjoyed Q's tip this week!
January 24, 2010
Sarah Lambson's Binky Story
Once upon a time, there was a woman who had a beautiful baby boy who would not stop crying unless she was holding him. Though this did make her arms big and strong, it did nothing to improve the shape and size of her hips because they just seemed to expand to help support the weight of the growing baby. Because this (wonderfully patient and kind) woman had chores to do, the baby went everywhere she went - including out to the chicken coop to help feed the chickens. The woman had a huge scoop of chicken feed in one had and the baby in the other and was walking toward the feeder when she stepped in a HA-HUGE pile of chicken crap, slipped out of her nasty outdoor clog-type shoe, and nearly dropped the baby while chicken scratch flew everywhere. Thinking that all was well, she turned to look at the sweet baby boy who, in turn, gazed back at her, then to the ground where the very last perfect sized binky was laying (in the smear of chicken crap) and watched as his face fell into sad pout and he promptly started to howl.
Yes. ALL of this could have been avoided if only she had a PaciFashion binky clip. If only.....
Yes. ALL of this could have been avoided if only she had a PaciFashion binky clip. If only.....
Emily Carter's Pacifier Story
I thought I'd share a funny story at the expense of myself about my own child loosing his pacifier P.P.F.D (Pre PaciFashion Days): I was attending a church function that involved racing cars. My son, Daniel was about 4 months old at the time. Sometime that evening I lost track of his pacifier and looked everywhere for ...it. I even thought his cousin's might have taken it.
So, after about a good half hour of looking, I felt a bit of discomfort from my bra. Turns out the pacifier had been hiding in my cleavage the entire time! My good friend could not stop laughing at me. I was completely embarrassed. I sure wish now that my baby would have had a PaciFashion strap to prevent that whole incident.
Better luck for me on the next round of kiddos.
So, after about a good half hour of looking, I felt a bit of discomfort from my bra. Turns out the pacifier had been hiding in my cleavage the entire time! My good friend could not stop laughing at me. I was completely embarrassed. I sure wish now that my baby would have had a PaciFashion strap to prevent that whole incident.
Better luck for me on the next round of kiddos.
January 21, 2010
January-February 2010 Raffle
Ok, its official. I'm running the raffle. I didn't have any entries last time, but I have been trying to get my name out there, and make my shop known. If you have a funny story to tell about an accident with a pacifier, or just any sort of mayhem involving a little one and a pacifier enter it.
To make your entry qualify for the raffle make sure its entered on my PaciFashion fan page on FaceBook. Go to my Discussions page, and leave your entry under the topic of the raffle for this period. All entries must be submitted by February 5th, and the winner will be announced on February 7th. Good luck, and if you don't have a story to share, stop by my fan page anyway, and read up on everyone elses stories!
To make your entry qualify for the raffle make sure its entered on my PaciFashion fan page on FaceBook. Go to my Discussions page, and leave your entry under the topic of the raffle for this period. All entries must be submitted by February 5th, and the winner will be announced on February 7th. Good luck, and if you don't have a story to share, stop by my fan page anyway, and read up on everyone elses stories!
December 10, 2009
No adapter needed
Ok, so there's been some speculation as to how well these work; with other types of pacifiers. When I say all, I mean all. My sister has graciously given me a picture with her beautiful daughter showing off her PaciFashion with a Soothie pacifier. I was also contacted by another seller who's products are pacifier adapters to use pacifier/binkie straps with. I'm greatful for the attention, but those adapters are not necisary. Why should I purchase adapters to couple with orders, and consequently charge more on something that my PaciFashions don't need to be able to serve their purpose?
So here is a picture showing 3 different pacifiers. I hope you're able to understand how these work. If not, I'll post some pictures of step by step process of how to connect a pacifier to it. You don't need a loop handle on the pacifier/binkie to use my PaciFashions. See for yourself!
My beautiful niece showing it with the Soothie pacifier
Step 1:
Take any hole (any size as long as the tip of the cord can fit through) and pull the cord through.
Step 2:
Take the opposite end of the strap and loop it through the cord
Step 3:
So here is a picture showing 3 different pacifiers. I hope you're able to understand how these work. If not, I'll post some pictures of step by step process of how to connect a pacifier to it. You don't need a loop handle on the pacifier/binkie to use my PaciFashions. See for yourself!
MAM, NUK, Soothie
My beautiful niece showing it with the Soothie pacifier
Step 1:Take any hole (any size as long as the tip of the cord can fit through) and pull the cord through.
Step 2:Take the opposite end of the strap and loop it through the cord
Step 3:Pull strap tight though.
Voilà
VoilàYour PaciFashion strap is attached to your childs favorite pacifier/binkie. Now all you have to do is snap on the clip, and clip it to your baby's clothing, or whereever you prefer!
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