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.

New from SupperWorks, Newmarket

As a special treat for their Newmarket customers SupperWorks in Newmarket is offering the following:


NO PICKUP FEE FOR YOUR PICKUP ORDERS picked up on Wed. Dec. 19th and Thurs. Dec. 20th/07! A SAVINGS OF $25-40!

Please call us to place the order @ 905 868-9063 or by e-mail to newmarket@supperworks.com. Order must be placed by Friday Dec. 14th/07.

Tuesday Top Five: Top 5 Baby Shower Gifts

A few friends are expecting this fall and I am heading to a number of baby showers in the coming months. Here are my top 5 gifts or ideas to include in a baby shower gift basket….

1) Gaia – Baby Starter Kit contains 5 travel size or diaper bag sizes of the natural and organic bath & body wash, baby shampoo, baby moisturizer, skin soothing lotion, baby massage oil. Gaia is available in York Region at Baby~ola, or at online boutique Golly Geez Baby.

2) Handmade Shoes and Onesies from Just Jill – Made locally from very cute and trendy fabric prints, designer Jill has made the cutest little baby shoes in some great cottons, with matching onesies. These are sure to get “ohhss and ahhss” at a shower!

3) Books - I love to include a book or 2 for the new mom. I’m loving “Babyproofing Your Marriage”, & “Breaking the Good Mom Myth” right now and these are great reads for a new mom and dad.

4) Gift Certificate from Grace Announcements - This fall all my new mommy friends will be getting a gift certificate to do their birth/adoption announcements with Lindsay from Grace Announcements, who will also be doing my baby birth announcements, thank you cards and holiday cardsPublish Post too!

5) Supperworks - Why not take the mommy-to-be out for a night at Supperworks, on you to prepare a bunch of meals for when baby makes it’s arrival. The also do gift certificates in any denomination, as well available for 1, 6, or 12 entrees.

Are you looknig for a playdate or playgroup?

With maternity leave being a full 12 months in Canada, it's a great time to meet new moms with babies and get active and connected with moms and babies in York Region. York Region Baby offers a free service where you can post information on our site if your looking to join or start a playgroup or meet up for playdates. Take a look and sign up today!