Kewt Kids Kewt Stuff can now be found over at our very own website

www.kewtkids.com

You can read whats new, shop on the site and see how to find out what great deals are available.

Kewt Dress In Summer Garden

Kewt Dress In Summer Garden

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Sneak Peek

Since my online shop is still being developed I thought I'd share a few of the 'summer' items that will be available to purchase online soon.

Sizes range from 6 months to 7 years but not every style is available in every size.

For the Environment

I have to admit that I have never been a huge 'save our planet' mind of person.

Sure I recycled if it wasnt too much work. I tried to not waste and to re-use if possible. It was just never a huge part of my life.

Well recently I have been trying to take little steps in improving my commitment to the planet.

Here are some of the things our family is trying to do to better the earth.

1) we recycle everything now. yes that means taking those annoying pieces of plastic off the cardboard boxes and separating them.
2) we re use bags, use cloth grocery bags and even re-usable produce bags (great product by the way).
3) buy in bulk so there is less packaging (this helps on budget too). this is one we are really struggling with as so many foods are over packaged.
4)I've started looking at containers items some in to see if they can be recycled. If they cant I think twice about product.
5)at least once a week I try to use a re-usable coffee cup instead of a to go (I love to-go cups-sorry)
6)drive less if we can.
7)one year old is mostly in cloth diapers now.
8)our new house is a 'green house'. this means it is low energy, high efficiency and is even landscaped to be the best community it can be. the whole water/drainage system is a thing of amazement

I was thinking about watering the plants with collected rain water. but then a big bin of water is a safety hazard for my kids. I'd like to compost but I dont have a veggie garden to use it on and I dont have time to have a veggie garden.
we'd like to drive less but life dictates a bit of driving.

We are trying to find more ways to do more and hopefully will keep adding to the list.

Positive Thinking

(photo has absolutely nothing to with post-just wanted it here)
I have been having a weird thing happen to me lately.
I seem to have the power to 'will' people and things into my life.

Okay so I dont think I have a special power but I am finding it happening too often to just shrug off.

It all started a few weeks ago. I was thinking a lot about a person I hadnt seen in over 3 years. I was wondering how they were, what they were up to, etc. So I kept telling myself that I really wanted to know about this persons recent life. For about a week I thought often about this person. Then it happened-I ran into them at the store.

Okay this person lives in the same city and could happen but it hadnt for three years.

So then I find a contest online. I tell myself I really would like to win it. I keep thinking about winning the prize (nothing big). -Well, I won it. Now I dont win things-ever!

So now is when I realize that these two things have happened after me thinking positively about each of them.

So I want to test it.

I tell myself I want to hear from a friend that I havent spoken to for awhile.
Next day-I get an email from her.

Still, she's a friend and eventually she would have emailed so that was an easy co-incidence.

Now I pick someone harder. An old co-worker that I havent seen from in about 5 years. I dont email her or have her as a facebook friend even. I think she lives within 30 mins of me but still have never seen her in last 5 years. I keep thinking about how I'd like to see her. Well 4 days later-I see her!
Stupid thing is I was so spooked by this that I couldnt even talk to her and just walked the other way.

So now I dont know what to think.
I am not one of those 'think it and it will happen' people.
I am just not that positive ;).
but yet...............

I might just keep trying this thing.


I have another person in my head that I would really like to run into and have in my life again. I am thinking lots about her and trying to 'will' her into my life.

I am pretty sure there is some whole 'movement' like this or some book and such that talks about 'positive thinking'. I am not going to be reading it.

All I know is that it cant hurt to think about people I care about and want them to be in my life again. And even if it doesnt 'bring' them back in maybe it might just encourage me enough to contact some of them myself.

Oh and I'm pretty sure this application to my life wont work with 'material' goods-i'm not going out and buying lotto tickets anytime soon.

(yes I won a contest but I think that was just to make me realize the other had occured.)

Fabrics Galore

I love fabric.

It is usually the inspiration of my products and the creation of new lines for the company.

Apparently there are not enough other people that feel the same way. Several months ago the only fabric store in my city shut down. Okay not that bad-there was another store close to work and I could just make trips then (30 mins away from home). Well now that store has shut down as well.

Now my option involves bridges and rush hour and a major inconvenience. But in some ways this has turned out to be a good thing.

I am now buying more fabric online which allows me to have fabric that all other 'local' companies dont use in their product lines as well. The variety online is much greater and I find more that I really love.

The problem however is that most fabrics online are available from the USA. This means the costs are in US dollars and I often get hit with duty charges on top of shipping. Another problem is that some fabrics are just too heavy to justify shipping charges. It makes no sense for me to order fabric that costs twice the cost to ship it here. All of this results in prices having to go up a bit to cover extra costs. I try as hard as I can to keep costs as reasonable as I can but may have to 'tweek' a few items or re-visit some products.

I hope I can continue to find great fabrics at reasonable prices so I can keep providing high-quality products for great prices!

Features

Thanks to the following two blogs for writing about Kewt Kids

My friend's daughter decided to 'feed' her elmo doll and used the No peek-a-boobie for some privacy.


and
tiny wiggles featured some items

Dribble Bandana Bib

I think these are so cute, and there nice because there different then your average bib! KewtKids has a variety of colour's and patterns for these wonderful bibs. Check them out at www.kewtkids.etsy.com.

As Kewtkids elegantly puts it: A creative and unique alternative to the traditional bib! Keep your little one dry while being stylish at the same .

And their Dino Day Baby Gift Set is perfect for any baby shower. It's super cute.

The Final Push

This is the last month before www.kewtkids.com becomes a full online shopping store.
It has been a crazy month trying to figure out all the stuff that goes into the site and getting everything prepared.
I am very excited to have my studio photos ready now. I have started to use some of them in my etsy store. They look great and I think they will work great on the site.
(thanks Evan form freestyle photography-www.freestylephotography.ca)

I am also currently making all those pretty little summer dresses for your girls (sorry boys I will try to get something for you in the making). I have some great bold prints that I think will be adorable!

My family is also in the midst of moving. So the house is chaotic and I dont help it any by insisting that my sewing room stays intact till the end.

Oh and thanks to www.tinywiggles.com for bloggin about my items!
It always makes me happy to see others loving my stuff!

Kewt Dribble Bandana Bibs

I'm just going to post photos of current fabrics. I still need to take photos of a few more but there's lots to choose from.

Spring Time

Well Spring is almost here and I think I am on track for my company goals.
It has not been easy lately as we have had our house up for sale and everytime we had a showing I would pack up all my work items and then lose something when I tried to un pack it.
Thankfully we sold.
We move very soon though and this will once again mean packing up and no doubt I will lose more things.

I am currently in the process of ordering cute bold prints for some funky, reversible summer dresses and long shorts. I am so excited to start making these items as it means the sun will soon be shining regularly.

The website is underway and will be fully ready this Spring-making it much easier and cost effective for my fellow Canadians to shop online. You can sign up on the site and you'll be notified when site is ready.

I have to say that I am really happy with my company and the way it is headed. I have always wanted to make sewing a part of my career and it seems like it is finally possible.

Burps, Bibs, Taggie Blankets and More

Well here are a few of the 'new' style bibs and burp cloths that I have been working on plus a few new items.

Baby Big Bibs
$14 Can

These bibs are a great size, close with a high quality snap and have a very absorbent and soft chenille cotton backing.
A stylish bib available in several cute or funky cotton prints.
100% cotton
Machine washable an dryer friendly.


Baby Burp Cloths
$10 Can

These are super absorbent and super kewt!
Measuring an ample size of 8"X17" these burp cloths are sure to catch those messes.
Available in several cute or funky prints
100% cotton
Machine washable and dryer friendly

Family Fair 2009

For those of you that live in the tri-cities and Maple Ridge Areas there is a great event coming up.
The 3rd Annual Family Fair is being held at the Executive Inn Grand Ballroom on Sunday March 1st, 2009 from 9 am till 4 pm.
The Event is a great showcase of products and event s available to families.
Kewt Kids is proud to be a part of the event this year and we will be having a small booth in the center of the room.

	Kewt Kids will be showcasing some of this Springs Brand new Products and there will be great show specials. Also look for great deals on discontinued fabrics and products. Bobs and Lolo will be on the main stage-great fun for the kids.

New Pacifier Clips

The New Pacifier Clips have arrived!

A newer, stronger ribbon that has pattern showing on both sides.
Available for all types of pacifiers-handle, knob and soothie. Adapter part available for Mam brand pacifiers.
Retail for $5-6.50US

First Blog Feature

Yeah someone chose one of my products to be featured in their blog.

It the Dribble Bandana Bib in Dinosaur Day
Here's what was shown:

Just how cute is this? Yes I do mean the baby and the bandanna bib. Kewt Kids made this great dino dribble catcher. The main problem I've found with bibs in the past is that babies have a naughty habit of moving their head to watch the cat go past and they drool past the side edges of conventional bibs. This one, however is beautifully wide. It's sure to keep your babies clothes nice and clean.

Thanks Autonomous Artisans!

Handy Strap Nursing Clips

I am finally starting to get some of my new items going. This is actually an item that I have made for a long time but have not actively been selling and advertising it (I've been focusing on other things). But now its here

Its called the Handy Strap
It's original and main function is as a nursing strap. Clip both ends onto a light blanket, towel and use to secure a cover while nursing your little one. Its so small and compact that you can just leave it in your diaper bag, purse, and car so that its 'handy' when you need to nurse and perhaps forget the bigger nursing cover.
It has many more functions though that will make it useful when you stop nursing the baby.

* use with napkin to make a bib
* attach to toys, teethers and blankets and attach other end to stroller
* clip to stroller with blanket to make a sunshade

* tie a knot in middle of fabric section when you need strap shorter

Currently available in following patterns:
Pink Tropical, Black and Yellow Mod, Green Paisley Day, Lime and Pink Sunburst
Retail for $7.99ea
available at www.kewtkids.artfire.com
or by contacting cajonat@shaw.ca

*PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED WITH STRAP. PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED*