News from Sew Cute: Christmas may be over, but the spirit of giving lives on at Sew Cute

You may have heard on the news last month that a mom died from complications shortly after giving birth to triplets. It’s hard to imagine how devastating this must be for the family. (Read news story | Watch CNN video)

The family is in need of almost everything you can think of for a new baby times three. Sew Cute has already donated personalized clothing for the triplet boys, and gift certificates that will be part of an auction with money raised going to the family.

And for all January orders of $50 or more at www.sew-cute.ca or 905 794 4543, Sew Cute is donating $5 to the Smith Family Triplets

“Now we want to take it one step further”, says Lucie Kroeplin, owner of Sew Cute. If you can help and would like to make a secure donation ($1, $2, or $5 Canadian funds) to the Smith Family Triplets, click here. I'll send a cheque at the end of January, and continue to send cheques once a month for as long as the donations are coming in. If everybody who reads this newsletter donates even $1, that would go a long way for this family in need! If you'd rather, you can find the address for sending donations directly, in the news story link above. Please help if you can, and forward this to friends and blogs you think would be interested.

Raising Money for the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic & Institute

For the past two years, the Celebrity Baby Blog has organized an official holiday giving project that includes their readers and our sponsors. This year's project is a unique opportunity for their readers and sponsors alike as well as the featured charity.

The Celebrity Baby Blog 2007 Holiday Project is A Month of Auctions which will benefit the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic & Institute (NBCI) at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, run by world renowned breastfeeding advocate and pediatrician Dr. Jack Newman.

The primary function of the NBCI is to assist breastfeeding mothers and their babies with breastfeeding challenges. It also provides clinical training for pediatric residents, medical students, nurses, and candidates for those who intend to become International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.

As the NBCI no longer receives funding from the Canadian government, it is in danger of closing, having already reduced its hours.

How it works....

Beginning November 1, the Celebrity Baby Blog will post about one auction prize a day for the entire month. Readers will learn about the auction prize via the dedicated post on the main page of the Celebrity Baby Blog.

York Region Baby.com, has teamed up with Febe Bebe, Mump & Grump Studios and Small Made Simple for a great auction prize. We've donated $125 to the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic & Institute and on November 14 you'll be able to bid on our gift basket, worth over $300!!

Our basket will include....

• bib & drooler set from Febe Bebe (retails for $36.00)
• a 16x16 painting from Mump & Grump Studios (retails for $100)
• a brown ring sling for wearing your baby (retails for $75)
• an autographed copy of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution by Elizabeth Pantley
  
• an autographed copy of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers Elizabeth Pantley
• a Kangaroo Towel from Small Made Simple (retails for $50)

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Mump & Grump Studios – Custom Artwork for Children

Mump & Grump Studios creates artwork and décor items that capture, not only a unique vision for your child's room, but also their distinctive personality. Whether you are looking for classic, sweet & sophisticated or contemporary & bold, we have hand-painted decorative items to brighten any room. Choose from our many styles, or combine elements to create something special for your baby or child. Products range from canvas paintings and murals to decorative accessories, all aimed at adding a personal touch and individual style.

Febe Bebe – Makers of Fine Droolers & Bibs

“You should never sacrifice style just because you happen to drool.” That is our philosophy at Febe Bebe. We have a passion for the latest styles and incorporate only our favorite fabrics into our fine line of droolers and bibs. Our products have a sophisticated flare that appeal to both moms & tots, are 100% vinyl free, and are individually handmade in Canada.

York Region Baby.com - We are an independent mom-run online parenting magazine serving York Region and the GTA.

York Region Baby showcases news and information for expectant and new parents, with highlights including product & book reviews, relevant parenting articles, craft ideas, and an information resource centre for prenatal, postnatal and toddler related topics.

We offer free monthly newsletters that deliver news and information to parents and parents-to-be.

Small Made Simple is the originator of the Award winning Kangaroo Towel™ . The Kangaroo is a luxurious hooded pouch which keeps you dry during splashtime and then gives you a place to nestle your baby in and keep them cozy all the way to the changetable.

A great contest from Mom 4 Life

Our friends at Mom 4 Life are having a fabuolous, amazing and very cool whole month of contests -- and they are giving away over $1,425.00 worth of products in October!! Mom 4 Life is a great store, that I love to shop at!!

Here is some information from Heather at Mom 4 Life...

The contest is broken down into four different weekly giveaways and each week there is a different way to enter. In addition, for every 5 people that enter to win, we will donate $1 to our local Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho Click here http://www.mom4life.com/pages/monthofgiveaways.php to see all the fun stuff we are giving away.

We have been doing weekly giveaways for a while now on our blog and I broadcast the way I choose the winner (with my son’s help on a YouTube video, see here for examples http://blog.mom4life.com/mom_4_life/4_free_friday/index.html) so feel free to check them out as well.