Ok, so I adore Christie from Simple Me Boutique. Not only is she adorable and fun, but she has fabulous taste! You have to go and check out the great offerings at her sweet shop. AND by the way, she's giving away a FREE Polkadot Papoose sling of the winner's choice. All you have to do to enter is pick your favorite Polkadot Papoose style and one favorite item at Simple Me Boutique. With a contest this simple, who wouldn't enter?

Click here to enter. Contest ends 5/24/08. Good luck to you!

XO,
Tara Anne

Put away those fleece slings! It's time to get out there and soak up some sun. These new Summer slings are as always 100% cotton, soft enough for your sweet baby. These beautiful fabrics are not only gorgeous but will keep you and baby cool and comfortable for the coming season.

Grab one and save on shipping in the month of May. Use the promo code: freepolka when checking out.

xo,
Tara Anne

What can I say....I'm in love with Florida in the Springtime. I just got back from my 8 days of rest and relaxation. Wow I really needed all that sunshine! There's my new favorite baby (besides mine of course) all snug in his Polkadot Papoose. His mom is adorable too, and my most cherished friend. This child is a perfect angel; I'm so in love with him! I had such a great time, but now it's time to go back to work.

Keep checking back, we have some new designs in the works over here at Polkadot Papoose. I'm so excited to get to going on them.

xo,
Tara Anne

Missed the last sling giveaway advertised on our blog? Not to worry!Queen Baby Bean is getting in the giving spirit, currently offering a handcrafted Polkadot Papoose to one lucky mom, in any of six different designs, for nothing more than the cost of a few seconds of your time. To be considered, all you have to do is visit the site, tell everyone which of the designs is your favorite, and name one other item offered by Queen Baby Bean that "rocks" (and if you browse the site for even a minute you won't have any trouble finding something that qualifies). Lisa Haskins, the proprietor of this adorable online boutique, is so impossibly nice that any one of us would do coffee and scones with her if she lived in our neighborhood, but since we can't do that, giving her site our traffic is the next best thing!

Click here to enter the Queen Baby Bean contest. Good luck!

Great news for all you fans of FREE merchandise: Our friend Bethany from The Polkadot Platypus is giving away a free Polkadot Papoose baby sling to one lucky mom this month! All you have to do to enter this drawing is to post a comment on her blog that tells us all why you would love to wear your baby. No Jane Austen-like verbosity required: Just be yourself, and have fun with it. Maybe you'll be the one to win a FREE papoose! Contest ends Friday, February 1st, 2008, at midnight PST.

To enter visit: www.thepolkadotplatypus.com/blog/

Don't forget to check out the other great items at The Polkadot Platypus while you're there. You will love all the unique and adorable things in this store!

Polkadot Papoose recently donated our previous line to the foster moms of Manatee County Florida. It was so fun to hear about how delighted the moms were to receive their very own sling. I wish I could have been there to see their faces. Here is an exerpt from a letter I received from one of the foster moms:

I'm 56 and currently have a 5 day old little boy, Samuel, and a 5 month old little girl, Bethany. I cannot tell you how incredibly helpful the papoose has been, especially with Samuel. He LOVES to be snuggled inside and is always happy in it. This afternoon I was able to feed Bethany her cereal, fold laundry, change two crib sheets and sweep the kitchen floor--all while Samuel was in the papoose and was feeling loved and secure. Thank you for sharing the papooses with those of us who foster. I'm sure mine will be used with baby after baby!! I like it better than my Baby Bjorn!

My heart smiled. I'm so happy these precious little ones are receiving such great care from these loving and giving mothers.

--Tara Anne

Polkadot Papoose has had such a fantastic beginning. We've been sewing away filling new orders. I am so happy to be working with all this luscious fabric. Stay tuned. There is a new line in the works. I have my eye on some new fabric lines that are in development. I can't wait to get my hands on some!

Please visit our Store Finder page to find out where you can purchase your very own Polkadot Papoose. Each store has something unique to offer. I have enjoyed getting to know each owner of these darling boutiques. They are all lovely people.

Please continue to send your feedback. I love hearing what you have to say, and any suggestions you may have.

Have a happy day! --Tara Anne