Who doesn't love a relaxing bath?

Who doesn't love a relaxing bath?  A baby's bath time is so important. It's a great way to wind baby down at the end of the day to prepare him for a good night's rest. We have a great new line of bath products available for both baby and you! Buddha Belly Bath products are meant to help you indulge and enjoy that time of the day that is just for you! Buddha Belly Bath was born from a desire to create high-quality bath products for mommies and babies from natural ingredients!  They all come with a Buddha Belly Fortune Cookie too! A great way to start is with the Buddha Belly Babies Gift Set.

It includes: The Sudsy Baby Cleanser, Decadent Baby Creme, Soak Baby Soak and the Apricot Baby Oil. Each recipe is crafted with love along with the finest oils and ingredients available. These products are truly enjoyable and I hope you love them for your baby and yourself!  

For the Big Kids and Grown Ups I love the Strawberry Fields Buddha Bath Bar! It looks as cool as it smells and it makes for a super unique gift item!  

All you need is a few great products made from natural ingredients to make bath time even better. So grab your rubber ducky and try out these fabulous products from Buddha Belly Bath. They also make gifts for a special someone, or as a treat for yourself...

New Tees for the Future

Just in!!!! This great new super soft organic tee for your boy or girl.  

"I AM THE FUTURE"  Our kids truly are the future and what they hold in their hands is hope - depicted on this super cute organic tee as a floating balloon.  This tee is printed on 100% organic cotton using water-based, non-phthalate inks for the softest of hand feels.  Even better, when you purchase this tee $1 will go directly to Engineers Without Borders.  Engineers without Borders works with communities in 45 countries to install clean water, sanitation and education projects that change and save lives. By bringing their unique skills as problem solvers to the table, these Engineers are able to deliver clean water, sanitation and solar energy to create entirely new life experiences for children in otherwise dire circumstances. http://www.ewb-usa.org/

Saving Money: Keep those fruits and veggies fresh

I love fresh vegetables and fruit. We have a great produce market nearby with really low prices on locally grown fruit and veggies. When they opened I realized how much money I would save if I purchased all of our fruits and veggies at the market instead of our usual large chain grocery store. Unfortunately alot of those veggies went to waste if we didn't eat them fast enough, so the whole idea of saving money was well, just a good idea. Until my mother-in-law introduced me to Debbie Meyers Green Bags.

They really work and I love that I can buy all my veggies for the week and know that if we don't cook them right away we can have them the next week.

How they work

The bags absorb the ethelyne gas that is released by the food, which prevents the gas from staying in the fruit, and thus helping your food stay fresher longer.

How to use them

Produce should be DRY before placing in bag. Simply place fresh produce in bags and wash/rinse produce as usual before use. If storing washed produce, be sure to dry thoroughly before inserting in bag. Use one bag for each type of produce. For instance, use a bag for apples, another one for lettuce, another one for pears, etc. Fold over the top of the bag---do not use twist-ties as they make holes.

You can even use them for fresh cut flowers by placing the arrangement in a bag or by placing the bag over the top of the flowers while in a vase.

Where to buy

You can pick your Debbie Meyer's Green Bags up at Target or WalMart for $9.95. They come in a box of 20 and best of all, you can wash and re-use them!

These bags get my vote!

Baby Wearing is NOT just for Hippies

You can wear them on your hip, but slings are not just for the modern day Hippy. Slings keep baby close promoting a stronger bond between Mom and Baby.

Just in....

Organic Hemp Sling in Buttermilk
This pretty, cream colored sling is a fashionable solution to your baby carrying needs. Fashioned from 55% Organic Hemp and 45% Tencel, it is stylishly hip and utterly soft, an ideal combination for savvy moms. The simple, adjustable rings allows for easy and quick modifications, while its durability gives peace of mind. This remarkable baby sling is the only one you will ever need because it grows with your baby. Due to its superior design, you can use this sling for the first three years of your child's life, up to 35lbs, safely.

Momma Earth Organic Hemp Sling

You'll feel like a queen wearing this luxurious, olive solid colored Organic Hemp and Tencel baby sling. Fabricated from 55% Organic Hemp and 45% Tencel, this sling is the perfect balance of comfort and durability. Through the use of toxin-free, mold resistant Hemp and wood-pulp derived Tencel, Pretty Momma Sling has created a remarkably sleek, resilient, and baby safe sling. But that's not all; this sling gets softer with use and is very comfortable to wear in high temperature/humidity environments due to the fabric's natural ability to breathe


Winnie Print Organic Mei Tai
Beautiful and functional the "Winnie" Mei Tai is made from 100% organic materials. Organic natural colored hemp & certified organic cotton body & straps.
55% hemp/ 45% certified organic cottonCarrier body lined with organic cotton fleece.Prints are Organic Cotton as well.

The Great Crayon Caper

We are proud to partner up with What's Hot For Tots for a great cause! We are collecting crayons. We do not want new crayons but rather your old broken ones.

Let us explain:

In an effort to put a crayon in every kid's hand and not the landfills, we are embarking on the Great Crayon Caper. Our mission is simple, take old unwanted broken crayons and bits of crayon and restore them to brand new and place them in the hands of every little budding Picasso. There are currently 4.7 million children in the US alone with learning disabilities (Source: CDC).

Here's how you can help:

During the month of September, sign up to be a part of our Crayon Caper Crew and What's Hot For Tots will reward you with their signature color crayons {pink & brown} and fun activity coloring book along with another great prize. For the person referred by us who sends in the most crayons, we will award you with our My Little Crayon Roll-Up filled with brand new Crayola Crayons,but be sure to note AB BABY in the "How did you hear about us" section to be entered to win.

Collecting crayons is a family affair; a great way for kids to be introduced to the concept of recycling. So sign up here and we will send you a postcard explaining how and where to send your crayons. We will have your crayons melted down and transformed into shiny new chunky crayons that are the perfect size for little hands. These crayons will be donated to schools, hospitals and care centers.

Fast facts about crayons

Q: What are basic ingredients of a crayon?

A: Pigment {color} & paraffin {wax}

Q: How long does it take a crayon to decompose in a landfill?

A: Forever. Wax is non-biodegradable.

FYI: In the last 97 years, over 100 billion Crayola® crayons have been made.

Thank you for your support in bringing Crayola Crayons to kids who need them and helping the earth!

All the best, Kristen Lemoine
Owner, Artist & Mom A.B. Baby Boutique
http://www.abbabyboutique.com/

Pamper Your Baby

SPECIAL OFFER! Get your choice of a Free 6 oz. Baby Bath and Massage Oil or a Free Hooded Towel and Wash Cloth Set with any $35 purchase of CIAO BELLA BABY Natural Bath products!

Indulge your baby in our selection of natural bath products for babies and children. These fine products combine natural botanicals and pure essential oils which will gently cleanse, nourish and protect your baby's delicate skin. This collection is enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Chamomile to enhance a calming and relaxing bath & bedtime routine. These gentle all natural products are sulphate and paraben free so they are perfect for even the most sensitive skin. Our specially designed subtle scent is a combination of Lavender & Roman Chamomile Essential Oils which compliments baby's natural scent while providing a calming and soothing effect on baby.

Have you tried the CIAO BELLA BABY products? We would love to hear your feedback!

Going Green

Going Green is in! Going Green is Smart! Why? Look at what is happening to our earth not to mention the hazardous chemicals used to make everything nowadays! Going green is a good thing. The Environmental Protection Agency considers seven of the top 15 pesticides used on cotton in 2000 in the United States as "possible," "likely," "probable," or "known" human carcinogens - Did you know that we carry organic baby clothes made from cotton grown without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers. The cotton is certified organic and produced using sustainable farming practices that promote the safety and health of cotton farming communities as well as your babies. Why not put the best on that delicate baby skin! I must also mention that each piece is of heirloom quality, sure to last for years which means recycling these are worth much more than the term" Hand Me Downs".

Organic Collection By Earth Organic Baby Basics available at the A.B. Baby Boutique.