Beginning Again

It's already the end of February. How is your commitment to your new year's resolutions? I don't really make resolutions any more, but I do love that feeling of starting fresh at the beginning of the new year.

The daytimer and notebook I was looking forward to using since September is broken in. I started off with an ambitious to-do list at the beginning of the year, and I am both congratulating and admonishing myself for completing most of my list.

A couple of setbacks threatened to make me want to call this year a "bad start" : My credit card was defrauded. And my Christmas gift to a dear one for use in the new year was ruined by exceedingly substandard customer service.

As an optimist in general, I will still feel the freshness of the new year on March 1. And April 22, Earth Day, represents my 'green' new year. The start of the school year in the Fall brings another beginning, especially for the kids. Next thing you know, it's the calendar new year again.

Speaking of which - you may have noticed this blog has a new look, thanks to a special social media gal!

Wishing you renewal throughout the year,

Sharon

@bamboobino

Some New Products...

We're excited to reveal some new products that are now available just in time for Christmas! Available on our website are our pink and blue toe/heel socks. They come in sizes nb-6m and 6-12m. Many of you have babies growing out of our After-Bath Hats, so larger sizes are now available- 12-24m, and 24-36m. And now, Pocket bibs and Burp Pads trimmed with our whimsical prints are here! As always, they are super-soft and more absorbent than cotton alone, with a theme for everyone: Ocean Playground (blue), Ladybug Garden (pink) and Panda Forest (brown/green). They are available for purchase on www.bamboobino.com now, and you can also order by phone: 604-551-3882. Enjoy!

Blessings,

Sharon


@bamboobino

A Different Christmas Contest

It's that time of year to think about giving. Giving to kids. Giving to loved ones. Giving to those in need in our community. And outside our community. And giving a special thanks to all our faithful customers.

In addition to some exciting specials we have going on (and you'll have to check it out on Facebook and Twitter), I'm proud to announce a very special contest running this holiday season.

We're sponsoring a family in need this Christmas, referred to us by Healthiest Babies Possible. HBP is a prenatal outreach program supporting pregnant women of all ages living in Vancouver. Since 1977, HBP has offered free services in many languages to women to have have healthy pregnancies and improved lifestyles, with a focus on nutrition.

Our special Christmas Family has 2 little girls, ages 4 and 4 months. Together with our wonderful partner companies listed below, they will receive a gift basket full of goodies delivered by us before Christmas:

Survival Guide for Rookie Moms

Love Trees

Green Planet Parties

Sweet Earth Photographics

Momma Nature

Shiatsu by Francesca

Silkberry Baby

Gymboree

Movies for Mommies

Lunapads

MomCafe

Green News Network

My Mama's Love

Craft Caravan

PumpEase

We'll keep updating this list as more companies participate.

And you know what? A lucky winner will receive the same gift basket from these companies as well! All you have to do is to follow instructions on Bamboobino's Facebook page, and you'll find out how to enter multiple entries. Best of luck!

Blessings,

Sharon

p/s - If you would like to donate something for this family, please join us! We'll include you on the list if you have a company, or give you an honourable mention if you're an individual donating (some really great) food or any other (brand new) product. For more details please email me - sharon@bamboobino.com.