Biggest Baby Shower

In just a few days, we at Bum Covered Diapers will host the biggest event we've done thus far:  The Biggest Baby Shower!  This event includes special blog posts relating to our baby shower theme, as well as giveaways each week.  In conjunction with the blog happenings, our store will feature sales on different items each week that would make suitable gifts for any mama-to-be, and we'll host our first local diaper party for anyone in the Iowa City area! Also, 10% of every purchase during the month will go toward donations to the Cloth Diaper Foundation to help new mommies in need.

Savings for February at Bum Covered Diapers:

All month long $1.99 will ship any order under $50, and all overs over $50 will receive FREE shipping!  Also, 10% of every purchase will go to the Cloth Diaper Foundation.

Week 1:

25% off Baby Aspen (These are pre-order items, so allow 2 weeks for delivery.)

Basic Tutus $6.00

Little Diva tutus (twice the tulle, twice the attitude!)  $10.00

Diaper Cake Kit $10.00

Week 2:

All diapers, inserts, liners, and wipes are on sale (excluding bumGenius, Flip, and Econobum)

10% off AppleCheeks

15% off Knickernappies

$1.00 off Build-Your-Own Fitted diapers

15% off Planet Wise

Week 3

$7.50 Fairy Tale Wall Decor (10-inch letter)

$5.50 Ribbon Bow Holders

30% off name letters

bibs and blankets $8.50

10% off gift certificates

Week  4:

25% off Melissa & Doug baby toys

15% off nursing pads and mama pads

15% off Planet Wise Sandwich bags & Wet Bags

an extra 10% off clearance items

February 26-28th:  Last-chance sale!  Everything listed above will be on sale again!

Blog Posts and Giveaways:

Look for two posts each week, one post will be informative, fun, and baby-shower related, the other will be a GIVEAWAY!  Stay tuned for these posts, starting on February 1st!

Diaper Party:

For those of you within driving distance of Iowa City, we are also going to put on the biggest and best baby shower for you!  This event will be at 3 pm on February 26, and it will be held at my house.   We plan to have games, food, prizes, and a diapering demonstration/discussion.  Come see what Bum Covered Diapers looks like behind the scene!  RSVP to melissa@bumcovereddiapers.com for directions or more information. 

Changes at Bum Covered Diapers for 2011!

Greetings from Bum Covered Diapers!

I hope your 2011 is off to a good start!  We have a few things to mention as this year is bringing some changes to our store.

   Planet Wise Sandwich bags will be available in our online store within the next week or two.  Our initial order was small, so if you don’t get yours before we run out, just email Melissa@bumcovereddiapers.com to make a pre-order.  I will make another order for them soon, but I would love to know what styles you prefer.  Available prints are already listed on our web site under the “Household Items”category:  http://www.bumcovereddiapers.com/household-items/planet-wise-reusable-sandwich-bags.html

 

We also have Flip and Econobum products on order!  Once again, if you want a color or insert style that we don’t have initially, just email us (Melissa@bumcovereddiapers.com) to put in a request for your item. 

 

 

Last, but certainly not least, we have been accepted as a Thirsties retailer!  We will be making our first order sometime between now and April, so you are welcome to let us know your requests for items to order.  We hope to carry Thirsties covers, Thirsties Duo, Thirsties Fab Fitteds, inserts, and wipes. 

Sales for January:

We currently are running a sale on all wet bags and pail liners (through Saturday), so you can "bag your wet stuff" at a discount!  Also, we will be having a FREE shipping event the last week in January.  Check out our Facebook page for the latest news on sales and featured products. 

Have a very happy January!

-Melissa

Bum Covered Diapers

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A GREEN Resolution

How to make a GREEN New Year’s Resolution

As the year 2011 approached, I found myself wondering what resolution I could make for the new year.  If you are like myself, this is a time to make (and break!) New Year’s resolutions.  Here are the top five resolutions I found with a quick Google search:  

1.      Spend more time with friends and family.

2.      Fit in fitness.

3.      Tame the bulge. 

4.      Quit smoking.

5.      Enjoy life more.

Most years I make resolutions that are difficult to achieve, and I have limited success keeping the resolutions I make.  This year I challenge myself and all of you to make a different (and hopefully more attainable) goal for 2011:  to move toward a more GREEN lifestyle.  Many of you have probably already taken some steps toward being eco-friendly, but there are probably even more things you could do.  Here are a few ideas to help us all make a GREEN New Year’s Resolution:

1. If you’re not already using cloth diapers with your little one, now is a great time to start!  See my blog, http://bumcovereddiapers.blogspot.com or my web store, www.bumcovereddiapers.com to find information and products to help you get started. 
2. Help the environment by using reusable cloth bags at the grocery stores instead of plastic bags.  If you do use plastic bags, re-use them or recycle them instead of throwing them away.  Did you know Hy-Vee gives you 5 cents back for every reusable bag you use for your purchases?  (If this store is not in your area, check to see if your local grocery stores offer this discount.)
3. Eliminate paper and plastic waste where you can.  Have you thought of using real napkins instead of paper?  Or using a container for sandwiches instead of a Ziploc bag when you pack your lunch?  Also, reusable snack bags are now available at many retailers.  I just bought one today from RG Natural Babies online. 
4. Set your heat a few degrees cooler and your air a few degrees warmer to conserve energy. 
5. Replace your old light bulbs with high-efficiency bulbs, and turn off anything that doesn’t need to be on.
6. See if your energy company will do an energy audit on your house to give you ideas for making your home more efficient. 

I hope these tips are helpful to some of you, and that you all have a great year!

-Melissa