Why Amber is no longer running Punkerdoops Diapers

Dear Customers/Friends,

It is with regret that I write this statement. An "anonymous" person called the City of Eau Claire last week to tell them that they had a problem with my home-based business. Apparently I am in violation of city ordinance by selling items out of my home. I was not aware of this ordinance prior to Saturday, Oct 2, 2010 when I received the letter stating I was in violation from the City of Eau Claire. When I started my business in October 2008, I registered with both the state and federal governments and have kept my registration with both current. It never occurred to me that I would need to check with the city of Eau Claire prior to working from home.

Due to the ordinances in place in the City of Eau Claire, I will no longer be able to conduct my business as I currently do (with a showroom in the house and conducting sales on the premises). After exploring all of my options (including renting an alternate space, conducting only online sales, and trying to "fight" the ordinance - which is not an option) I am left with what I feel is the best choice for my family - dissolve the business.

This has been a hard decision for me and hasn't come without frustration, anger, and tears. But, I do have peace about the decision and know that God has better plans for me.

It is still unforeseen how much longer I will be able to sell any items as my initial letter from the City of Eau Claire stated that I had only until Oct 10th to comply with the ordinances. I am working on an extension (hopefully until the end of October) to clear the inventory, but I am not sure if it will be granted or not. *UPDATE - the City gave me an extension until 10/30/10.

I am currently selling the rest of my stock at 20% off - no exclusions. Use the code "SAVE20" at checkout for the discount. Please consider placing your order online and telling me in the order comments section when you would like to pick it up (please give me until that evening or the next day, but I will accommodate you). Please also consider paying by cash or check to save me credit card fees. All sales are final (but manufacturer warranties still do apply).

I have a really big stock/selection right now as I had no idea this was coming! I have I think $600 worth of Snappis alone and I have new merchandise that just arrived in boxes that I had ordered early last week. I am sure there is something I have in stock that you had your eye on. :-)

Thank you for two great years of Punkerdoops Diapers! I am blessed to have worked with you through this business and it has brought great joy to my life. I am sad to see this chapter close so suddenly and without my initiation, but I have faith that this indeed happened for a reason.

Best regards and many blessings,
Amber :-)

Best Newborn Baby Carrier

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my ERGObaby Carrier... But, my absolute favorite way to wear Lincoln still (he is 4 months old now) is my SleepyWrap! He is so cozy and I love that it is so streamlined and not bulky. I wear it around the house and I always put it on before I leave the house no matter where we are going. I can take him in and out with ease and never have to re-tie it (a con of the Moby wrap). It does get a little warm when it is 90+ degrees outside, but it is worth it! :-)

I like that SleepyWrap has two sides to the fabric (unlike the Moby Wrap) so I know if it is twisted or not when I am putting it on.

Lincoln loves the SleepyWrap too and often does fall asleep when he is in it! It only took me about 2 tries of putting it on to get the hang of tying it. The booklet it comes with has great pictures.

Worth every penny of the $39.95! Let me know if you have any questions! Amber@PunkerdoopsDiapers.com

Non-Toxic Nail Polish!

I am so thrilled to be carrying Piggy Paint - non-toxic nail polish! I never liked the idea of my polished fingers going into baby's mouth or my daughter putting her own polished fingers into her mouth. No longer need to worry!

The colors are very pretty and they dry super fast with one minute of use of the hair dryer on low warm. Evelyn loves hers! No stinky fumes in the bathroom when you are doing your nails!

Check out the polish selections HERE!

Also available is Piggy Paint Polish Remover!!!!

Cloth Diaper SALE!!!!

Store-wide SALE on now through midnight Weds 7/14/10!!!

Excluded items from sale and coupon code: gift certificates, bumGenius, Flip, Econobum, ERGObaby. Click HERE to subscribe to the E-newsletter to get a special coupon code!

First 5 orders over $125 get a free gift!

Summer Cloth Diapering Tips

With the humidity rising you might notice a few new things in relation to your cloth diapers.

1) Stinky pails. The summer heat causes your baby's urine to be more concentrated as well as more moisture in your diaper pail. Be sure to wash every other day to keep that ammonia smell at bay. But, not to worry, a more "stinky" ammonia-smelling pail during the summer is quite common.

2) Heat rash on baby's bottom. As a baby gets older and due to the summer heat babies might get a little red on their bottoms due to their more concentrated urine. Babies in natural fibers (cotton or hemp) are more susceptible. The rash often presents as redness where the diaper hits - commonly on the labia of girls and the waist area of both boys and girls. This "heat rash" is caused by the contact with wetness. To prevent heat rash, be sure to change baby at least every two hours, give baby extra liquids in the summer months, and think about using Fleece Liners inside your natural fiber diapers and prefolds. bumGenius Fleece Liners are available http://punkerdoopsdiapers.com/catalog.php?item=154 or make your own by cutting strips of microfleece or non-pill fleece about 4 inches wide and 6-8 inches long. No sewing required! The fleece liners act as a stay-dry barrier for baby's bottom. Read more under "Help! My baby has diaper rash" on our Cloth 101 page: http://punkerdoop sdiapers.com/pages/clothdiapering101.php

Lincoln Richards is here! :-)

Lincoln was born Easter morning, April 4th, at 5:03 am. We had a beautiful home water birth. He was 7 lb, 12 oz and 20 inches long. He nurses like a champ, and despite sometimes spitting up his whole feeding it seems, is growing like a weed! :-)

The adjustment to two kids is great, yet tiring! :-) Evelyn adores her baby brother!

It has been hard getting back to work so quickly, but all of my wonderful customers make it worth it!

I hope to have a newsletter out soon but click on "New Items" category to see many great new products!

Thirsties SALE!!!

Our semi-annual Thirsties sale has begun!!!

All Thirsties Fab Fitted, Duo Wrap, Duo Diaper, and Covers on sale - 10% off!!!!

Also, check out all of our new products while you are on the site!

Have a splendid day!!!
~Amber