Christmas closure
It’s that time of the year where we should be having holidays, but are we?
Twinkle Lily will be taking a break from Monday 22nd December until Monday January 5th. Orders are still able to be placed through website, however it is only for remaining stock and will not get processed until Monday 5th January 2009.
So until then pads have been reduced, and 15% off all other items.
http://au.clothpadshop.com/about.php?T=about_store&VS=19
That said, I will still be hard at work! My new cloth nappies are coming out some time in January and I hope to make it on the day we re-open.
These are stunning nappies, all overlocked with maxilock swirls in a gorgeous array of prints.
They are fitted in 3 different sizes, S, M and L.
Our original design is still with us and not going anywhere, the only changes there are we are adding a 3 different size system ie, S, M and L and the hard work of sewing will be contracted out to a local seamstress.
Plus our pads are having a facelift! We’ve gotten some excellent feedback on our new smallsies and biggsies, they have a slightly longer wingspan so giving you a slightly wider crotch offering more protection.
Merry Christmas to everyone and a Very Happy New Year
Warmest wishes
Katerina
This weeks special for December;
Receive a complimentary Punkin Booty Bits Sample bag with any order over just $10!
Available from Monday 15th December to sunday 21st December.
This weeks special as part of our ongoung birthday sale is purchase anything above $40 and receive a free wheat bag RRP $26.95. These wheatbags are made by a Naturopath with beautiful print or brocade outers and are made bigger than the standard sizes measuring 50cm x 15cm
This special ends 14th December 2008
Lookey here – GWTF!
I am just bursting with excitement!
I have come across these fabulous pads in the US. These pads popped up here and there around some forums and although I thought they looked superb, I didn’t think of even trying to retail a different brand other than my own.
But you know, ClothPadShop is the one stop shop for menstrual pads and I personally would like to see the store retail/manufacture the most cloth pads in the world on the one site.
And I’ll be the only retailer in Australia!!!
Anne who runs Go with the Flo is absolutely fabulous to deal with and I look forward to sharing these wonderful professionally made cloth pads with you!
Caring for your nappies
Caring for your cloth nappies
I always assume washing nappies will come easy to people but I have been doing the cloth nappy thing for over 3 years now and it’s become second nature for me.
I’d say a good 90% of people still don’t know or haven’t heard about cloth nappies and would see it as hard and/or extra work with soaking and bleaching.
You will be surprised that today’s modern cloth nappies ( I call them new generation nappies) do not need to be soaked, definitely do not need to be bleached and in fact uses 1/2 to 1/4 scoop of detergent (much less than a normal load).
The method used is called “dry pail”. To put simply once nappy is soiled (solid matter roll/scrape into toilet) and place in a bucket or pail.
Once you are have a reasonable amount of nappies that need washing, just place into your washing machine, add the specified amount of detergent (1/2-1/4 scoop of your normal full load) and turn the machine on!
To keep your nappies lasting/looking newer it is always best to line dry, however in our current Melbourne (and other countries/states) climate it isn’t always possible to have them dry in time. You will find you can do the occasional tumble dry on a very low-medium heat setting. Unfortunately I am known for my love of my tumble dryer and use this consistently in winter weather without any issues.
For more information you can visit my wash and care page on my site http://twinklelily.com/pages/WashandCareInstructions
A handy tip: Always try and wash no later than 2 days, especially when you have teething babies. Around teething, urine can become slightly more acidic than normal and if left to soak into the nappy booster may “eat” into it.
To eliminate odours try http://twinklelily.com/product.php?VP=249
