1/28/2013

AppleCheeks: The Skinny on Fit, Absorbency and More



A giant kudos to the ladies at AppleCheeks for continually reaching out to their customers, offering education on everything from supply chain and sourcing to continually updating product materials! As a retailer, it is so helpful to have these tools I can then pass along to you. They recently published two amazing visuals, which you'll find included below (to view either in more detail, click on the image and you will be taken to a zoom-able view). Also included below, my two-minute take on these diapers, as well as a short AppleCheeks shopping guide.




















































New to AppleCheeks? My two-minute take:
  • Fit: Super-soft leg and waist elastics offer a nice fit, particularly on babies with sensitive skin or chubby legs.
  • Sizing: The two-size system offers a fit from newborn through large toddler.
  • Functionality: Use as an All-in-Two or Pocket.
  • Customize! The shells and inserts are sold a la carte, so you can mix and match just what you need! Natural fibers, synthetics, stay-dry, bamboo, lots of absorbency? light absorbency? yup, they have it all!
Ready to give AppleCheeks a try? Here's what to purchase:
  • Using as an All-in-Two? Purchase a shell + a couple of inserts (unsure on which insert you'll like best? get a 2pli and a stay-dry). This will let you see how you like using the shell back-to-back. 
  • Using it as a Pocket? Purchase a shell + insert (unsure of your preferred insert? try both the stay-dry and 2pli bamboo - OR - already have a bunch of inserts? just buy the shell and stuff your favorite inside the pocket) 
  • Want to dip your toe further in the water? Try a Starter Kit! This gives you a day's worth of diapers. 
  • Want a full stash of AppleCheeks? Check out the Full-Time Kits! A full stash of AppleCheeks, just ready and waiting for a new home.  

1/15/2013

Grand Opening: Raffle Winners


First, a huge thank you to our amazing vendors who contributed goodies to the raffle table! 
AppleCheeks, aden + anais, Babee Greens, Bamboobies, Boba, Blueberry & Pink Daisy, bumGenius, bummis, Eyla's Imports (Grandma El's, Jellystone, Momma Nature, Sweet Pea), GroVia, Smart Bottoms, Softbums, Sustainablebabyish, Thirsties and Woollybottoms! 

And the winners are: 
  • bumGenius prize pack (three diapers, babylegs & detergent samples) - Mary Morris 
  • GroVia Water Bottle - Tricia Campbell 
  • Bamboobies Nursing Pads - Ali Flemming 
  • Pink Daisy Momma Cloth - Jodi Butler
  • Pink Daisy Momma Cloth - Christine Steman 
  • Pink Daisy Nursing Pads - Courtney Kobet
  • Smart Bottoms Wet Bag - Megan Mortensen
  • Smart Bottoms Wet Bag - Stefanie Pastuch
  • Smart Bottoms Wet Bag - Sara Clark 
  • Smart Bottoms Wet Bag - Beth Harris 
  • Thirsties Duo All-in-One - Lisbeth White
  • Thirsties Nighttime Diapering set (Thirsties Duo Wrap, Fab Fitted & 2 Hemp Doublers) - Mary Morris 
  • Smart Bottoms 3.0 One-Size All-in-One - Tina Elder
  • Smart Bottoms 3.0 One-Size All-in-One - Amber Kovac
  • Smart Bottoms 3.0 One-Size All-in-One - Sara Clark
  • Smart Bottoms 3.0 One-Size All-in-One - Megan Mortensen
  • Babee Greens Longies - Tina Lambrecht 
  • AppleCheeks Little Bundle - Mindy Stewart
  • Sweet Pea One-Size Cover & Grandma El's Tube - Stefanie Pastuch
  • Jellystone Prize pack (Jellystone Jchew Phone & Bangle) - Jesi Jones
  • GroVia Hybrid Shell + 2-pack Organic Cotton Soakers - Megan Schnitzler
  • GroVia Wool Care Set (Wool Wash Bar & Lanolin Spray) - Sara Clark
  • Sustainablebabyish Happy Little Cloud - Stefanie Pastuch
  • Sustainablebabyish Underwoolies - Becky Baird 
  • Thirsties Wipes Set (Booty Luster & Cloth Wipes) - Jesi Jones
  • Woollybottoms Sampler (Wool Care Kit & Soaker) - Jodi Butler 
  • Softbums Omni Pocket Diaper Pack - Tina Elder
  • Softbums Echo Shell + One-Size Bamboo Insert - Kelly Moffat
  • aden + anais bibs - Beth Harris