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It’s Truly Genius Tuesday, and today we’re going under the sea with Marie. Marie Tharp was an American geologist and oceanographic cartographer who helped create the first and most famous scientific map of the entire ocean floor in 1977. Map-making ran in the family Marie was born in Michigan. Her mother was a German and Latin teacher, and her father worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture making soil classification maps. She received her bachelor’s degree in English and music and achieved two master’s degrees – one in geology and one in mathematics. Under the Sea with Marie Marie Tharp began
Dr. E. Lee Spence is a pioneer in marine archeology and is known for having a knack for adventure! This modern-day explorer is the inspiration for our Genius Series print “Spence” – released in August of 2014. In honor of this internationally known expert of shipwrecks and sunken treasures, our cloth diaper print depicts the hunt for unknown treasures! Pirates, compasses and treasure maps cover a landscape of Clementine, Sassy, and Moonbeam. Traveling the Globe A globetrotting enthusiast by nature, Dr. Spence has covered the globe with travels to exotic places in the Far East, Europe, Central and South America. He explored shipwrecks, castles,
Who says you need to sacrifice style just because you need something for all that baby gear? You may be filling it with bottles, diapers, and wipes – but there is no reason to forego your ‘fashion’ factor! Whether you are a fashionista, a working mommy, or even a stylish dad, you can carry fashionable diaper bags that may even be trendier than your handbag! Especially when you have these awesome and eco-friendly choices. timi & leslie Charlie 7-Piece Diaper Bag – The Charlie is functional and fashionable. It is made from vegan faux leather (of course it’s PVC free),
Last Saturday was Earth Day, which U.S. Senator, Gaylord Nelson, founded on April 22, 1970. Earth Day was originally set up as an environmental teach-in hosted at many colleges, universities, primary and secondary schools, as well as hundreds of communities across the United States. More than 40 years later, Earth Day is still going strong, bringing millions of Americans together in peaceful demonstrations and celebrations in favor of environmental reform. Earth Day has many heroes and we think it truly celebrates the legacy of Chico Mendes. Growing up in the jungle Chico Mendes developed a love and respect for nature early in life.
We’ve been preparing for lift off for quite some time, and are so very excited to finally launch our newest Genius Series print, Neil! The Eagle has landed at Cotton Babies! Inspired by the legendary, Neil Armstrong, this cosmic print is full of history and adventure. Neil features a variety of highlights from Armstrong’s successful mission including the Command Module “Columbia,” the Apollo Lunar Module “Eagle,” the famous first footprint on the moon and many more remarkable elements that come together to tell the story of this historical event. With the bold combination of Fearless, Dazzle, Armadillo and Clementine, your little one will
When you get married and have children you begin to make choices based your family’s priorities and goals. Family finances play a role in making our goals a reality. For us, providing experiences and life-memories for our children has always been one of our top priorities. And cloth diapering has been one tool we use to help make that happen. Early Family Financial Choices My husband and I married right out of college, with student loans and careers that had not yet been established. Financially, we were starting from nothing. I had accepted a teaching position right before our wedding, but knew
The music of Mozart, melodies from a man who lived centuries ago, continues to sing to generations. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (his whole name is quite the mouth-full!) was born in Salzburg, Austria and baptized as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart. He was the youngest of seven children, five of which sadly died as babies. Music & Mozart Music was always a part of Mozart’s life. By the age of five, not only could he play the keyboard and violin, but composed music too! His work is the definition of the Classical era; he composed symphonies, concertos, operas, and is known to
Meet the genius behind our Genius Series print, Chaplin! Today is Truly Genius Tuesday, and we’re talking about a guy best known for silence, Charlie Chaplin! Charlie Chaplin was one of the most pivotal actors during the silent-film era and is considered one of Hollywood’s first superstars. Celebrated for his famous role in The Tramp, Charlie Chaplin was not only a talented actor, but is also considered to be one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of American cinema. He was countlessly recognized throughout his career. Not only was he was awarded with a special Academy Award from the Motion
We are frequently asked, “What kind of laundry detergent should I use on my cloth diapers?” Answer: You have lots of options, and we want you to find a solution that you feel good about. Find what works for your family First, what kind of detergent are you currently using? Do you use it on your baby’s clothes? How’s that going for you? If you and your baby are happy and your clothes are clean, try that detergent on your cloth diapers. Seriously, use what works for you and your family! If you’re not happy and you need some pointers, feel
As you build up your cloth diaper stash, you might find yourself wondering – where do I put these? In a recent discussion about cloth diaper stashes in the Cotton Babies Mob Group, we saw a lot of cute ideas for storing cloth diapers. Here are some of our favorite ideas that will help you find the perfect storage solution for all your cloth diapers! © Jennifer C Jennifer C uses simple wall shelves which keep her cloth diapers close at hand when they are needed. © Kalika B. We love these colorful shelves by Kalika B. because the
