My little monkey is addicted to blackberries - and being at that stage where he cannot stay still you can imagine the mess he makes!
We had been using Borax on his cloth diapers for a few months and it never occurred to me to use it in the rest of the wash. Faced with a brand new white shirt stained purple with blackberries I didn't want to use bleach or any other harsh cleaning agent - so I decided to try a cup of Borax in his wash.
WOW - not only did it remove ALL of the blackberry stains, but it took out old stains from other items in the wash. Pasta sauce, jello, juice it was all gone! And I feel good knowing that it's gentle enough to use on his laundry and not extremely harmful to the environment.
And on his diapers we don't even need to pre-soak them any more. Just a cup of Borax and the diapers come out clean and fresh. They also feel softer then when we use just laundry detergent on them - which is an added bonus.
Guess that's why Borax has been around for so long!
http://www.purexcanada.com/index.cfm?page_id=430
Just a quick mention that our new Sping Line is slowly being posted on the site - be sure to check it out! http://www.MommysLilMonkey.com (and yes I now prewash all the fabrics in Borax instead of detergent!!!)
April 5, 2009
March 25, 2009
Up Coming Mommy's Lil Monkey shows!
Sat. Apr 25:
10 AM - 4 PM
SPRING CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
At Stamford Presbyterian Church
3121 St. Paul Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON
Sun. May 3:
12 PM - 4 PM
“JUST-IN-TIME” FOR MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT/ARTISAN FAIR
To Support the La Leche League Toronto Downtown Group
St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club Gym
843 Palmerston Avenue
Toronto, ON M6G 2R8
(Palmerston/Bathurst and Dupont)
Sun. May 24:
12 PM - 4 PM
MADE WITH LOVE
Spring Artisan Craft Show
Lithuanian House
1573 Bloor St. West
Toronto, ON
(right by the Dundas West Subway Station)
For more information visit http://www.MommysLilMonkey.com
10 AM - 4 PM
SPRING CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
At Stamford Presbyterian Church
3121 St. Paul Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON
Sun. May 3:
12 PM - 4 PM
“JUST-IN-TIME” FOR MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT/ARTISAN FAIR
To Support the La Leche League Toronto Downtown Group
St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club Gym
843 Palmerston Avenue
Toronto, ON M6G 2R8
(Palmerston/Bathurst and Dupont)
Sun. May 24:
12 PM - 4 PM
MADE WITH LOVE
Spring Artisan Craft Show
Lithuanian House
1573 Bloor St. West
Toronto, ON
(right by the Dundas West Subway Station)
For more information visit http://www.MommysLilMonkey.com
March 13, 2009
Back to Work ... Jury Duty ... Molars & Day care germs!
Yup - we've been a little MIA the last two weeks ... but we had a good reason (see above!).
I learned today that one AMAZINGLY talented artist featured me in her blog:
http://kimscraftyapple.blogspot.com/2009/03/interview-with-julia-from-mommysmonkey.html
Be sure to check out her Etsy store - her quilt work will blow you away!
We have also booked two shows (with more coming) for the spring season - check the Show and Tell page for more information!
http://www.mommyslilmonkey.com/
Our new items are slowly coming together and should be posted on the site in the coming weeks - they will also be featured at our shows!
So it will continue to be busy busy busy for these monkeys!
I learned today that one AMAZINGLY talented artist featured me in her blog:
http://kimscraftyapple.blogspot.com/2009/03/interview-with-julia-from-mommysmonkey.html
Be sure to check out her Etsy store - her quilt work will blow you away!
We have also booked two shows (with more coming) for the spring season - check the Show and Tell page for more information!
http://www.mommyslilmonkey.com/
Our new items are slowly coming together and should be posted on the site in the coming weeks - they will also be featured at our shows!
So it will continue to be busy busy busy for these monkeys!
February 21, 2009
Introducing the "Princess P" Dress
Yippee! I finally had a chance to test out my prototype design and it worked! So I went ahead and started sewing even more! Here is my first completed dress.
Princess P Dress features
- 100% serged edges/seams
- ribbon tie is stitched into
- dress so that you won't loss it in the wash or to curious little hands
- hemmed to your desired length at no additional charge
- machine washable and dryer safe
- made with unique fabrics and high quality ribbon
- arm holes and neck line is completely faced for a clean look
Available in sizes 6 months - 5 years. Custom orders accepted on 6 years - 10 years size. Hope to have them up live on the site within a few days www.MommysLilMonkey.com - you can always email us in the meantime customerservice@mommyslilmonkey.com !
Shown is "Princess P" dress in Birdies (Size 3T+)
February 19, 2009
New Sping Additions!
Coming soon for Spring from Mommy's Lil Monkey and LilyBugz!!!
- "Princess P" dress line (from 3 months to 10 years)
- made to match LilyBugz clipees (you show us the outfit we make the clipees to match)
- "Cuddle Me" crib shoes (from 0-6 months)
- "Carry Me Close" baby/toddler sling (up to 35 lbs)
- purses and totes for all ages (not just for Mommies anymore!)
- new and improved "Binky Bungee" and "Binky Bags"
- plus lots more!!!
Be sure to check the website often for updates and new items http://www.MommysLilMonkey.com and if you are at the Hot Tots show in Ottawa look for us in the 'goodie bags'!
- "Princess P" dress line (from 3 months to 10 years)
- made to match LilyBugz clipees (you show us the outfit we make the clipees to match)
- "Cuddle Me" crib shoes (from 0-6 months)
- "Carry Me Close" baby/toddler sling (up to 35 lbs)
- purses and totes for all ages (not just for Mommies anymore!)
- new and improved "Binky Bungee" and "Binky Bags"
- plus lots more!!!
Be sure to check the website often for updates and new items http://www.MommysLilMonkey.com and if you are at the Hot Tots show in Ottawa look for us in the 'goodie bags'!
February 18, 2009
Diaper Care Tips and Tricks
Proper care for cloth diapers helps prolong their life, keep the smellies down and makes your job easier! In every case you should follow your manufacturers directions on washing and drying specifics, but here are a few tips I have discovered over the last year of cloth diapering!
Hang to Dry - whenever the weather permits, hang your diapers to dry. Of course with some this may take a full day - but the results are worth it! The sun will naturally bleach out the stains and the fresh air will of course freshen them up.
Vinegar - since fabric softener is a huge NO NO with cloth diapers (and liners) you may find that line drying and regular use leaves the diapers (and liners) slightly "crunchy". I have found that every few washes a cup of vinegar helps soften the fibers and remove any detergent build up. An added benefit is that vinegar naturally kills yeast bacteria.
Pre-soaking - I don't have the time or frankly stomach to pre-soak my diapers in a pail. Instead I take advantage of my washing machine! I let the machine fully fill with the diapers, some Borax and baby detergent and then just after it starts the agitation I turn the machine off. I let the diapers sit for about 20 minutes and then start it up again. I also make sure to use the extra rinse cycle to help get them really clean. This may seem like a waste of water but it takes no more then pre-soaking them in a pail.
Low Dry - it's important to dry your diapers on a low heat. Higher heat can break down the fibres or with All-In-Ones can break down the waterproofing. Again line dryer out doors is always best.
I have used Kushies (All-in-Ones) for three main reasons - they are inexpensive, they are 100% Canadian made, and they work for me! But the tips and tricks above can be applied to any cloth diapers. These are also the same tricks I use for Mommy's Lil Monkey wipes and liners.
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Hang to Dry - whenever the weather permits, hang your diapers to dry. Of course with some this may take a full day - but the results are worth it! The sun will naturally bleach out the stains and the fresh air will of course freshen them up.
Vinegar - since fabric softener is a huge NO NO with cloth diapers (and liners) you may find that line drying and regular use leaves the diapers (and liners) slightly "crunchy". I have found that every few washes a cup of vinegar helps soften the fibers and remove any detergent build up. An added benefit is that vinegar naturally kills yeast bacteria.
Pre-soaking - I don't have the time or frankly stomach to pre-soak my diapers in a pail. Instead I take advantage of my washing machine! I let the machine fully fill with the diapers, some Borax and baby detergent and then just after it starts the agitation I turn the machine off. I let the diapers sit for about 20 minutes and then start it up again. I also make sure to use the extra rinse cycle to help get them really clean. This may seem like a waste of water but it takes no more then pre-soaking them in a pail.
Low Dry - it's important to dry your diapers on a low heat. Higher heat can break down the fibres or with All-In-Ones can break down the waterproofing. Again line dryer out doors is always best.
I have used Kushies (All-in-Ones) for three main reasons - they are inexpensive, they are 100% Canadian made, and they work for me! But the tips and tricks above can be applied to any cloth diapers. These are also the same tricks I use for Mommy's Lil Monkey wipes and liners.
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