Truly Genius Tuesday has returned! Since today is Valentine’s Day, which is traditionally filled with all things pink and red and lovely, we decided to feature Maathai. This sweet print joined our Genius Series with Irwin in March of 2013.
What’s in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet; ~ William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet (1)
In addition to her wonderful accomplishments, this genius is known for being a bit of a tongue twister around Cotton Babies. She sells sea shells by the sea shore… well no… our Genius didn’t sell sea shells by the seashore, that we know of, but we had to prep ourselves to say her awesome name Wangari Muta Maathai, we even found a YouTube video to make sure we’ve been saying “Muh-thigh” right all this time. Shew!
But what does her name represent?
Power, Strength, Tenacity, Fortitude. All characteristics that make Maathai a perfect addition to the Genius Series. Maathai was the first African women and environmentalist to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She was awarded the honor for her “contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.” (2) in 2004. She dedicated her life to her passions as Kenyan political and environmental activist who founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on planting trees, conservation and women’s rights.” Maathai knew the value of perseverance and because she did not give up, she changed the world.
“Every person who has ever achieved anything has been knocked down many times. But all of them picked themselves up and kept going, and that is what I have always tried to do.” – Wangari Maathai (3)
Introducing an addition to the “Never Were” series!
As we celebrate Maathai and her wonderful accomplishments this week, we wanted to give you a little glimpse into our creative process at Cotton Babies. You may be familiar with our “Never Were” diapers (learn more about this series here)… Introducing our newest addition to this series, Flowers!
Our designers are always coming up with beautiful new prints! When we finally get to the fabric sampling part of the process, we sometimes request different color variations… Which is how we ended up with Flowers, now available on eBay.
TODAY ONLY!
In honor of today’s featured genius, we have a VERY small amount of bumGenius Littles, bumGenius 4.0 pocket cloth diapers, Flip Diaper Covers available at Cotton Babies! Plus, all Maathai Genius Series Tees are $4 off today only! Cloth diaper inventory of Maathai is very limited and only available while supplies last.
Don’t forget the giveaway!
Of course, we can’t celebrate our Genius Series without a giveaway! Enter for a chance to win the Maathai Prize Pack, including a Maathai bumGenius 4.0 Cloth Diaper + Genius Series Tee.
Eligible entries must be posted no later than midnight Central Time, Tuesday, February 21, 2017. U.S. residents only. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to win. Winners will be drawn after the close of the contest and notified via email. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. All prizes must be claimed within 30 days of end of giveaway.
References:
- A rose by any name other name would smell so sweet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_rose_by_any_other_name_would_smell_as_sweet
- Wangari Maathai – Facts http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2004/maathai-facts.html
- Wangari Maathai Quotes http://www.azquotes.com/author/9190-Wangari_Maathai
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Libby is the marketing director for Cotton Babies. She's an obsessed auntie to three super fun kids. She loves coffee, chocolate, and singing Broadway show tunes.
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I love the print because it’s colorful, cheery, and girly!
I love the spring colors!
Love the colors!
I love Maathai because they always have the best prints.
I love that Maathai’s green values parallel cloth diapering families.
I love this print, it’s bright, and represents an awesome woman.
I love how Maathai is so springy! I just love the colors and flowers. I missed the release and would love this my baby girl!
I love Maathai because it’s such a happy fun print!
While I absolutely love this print, I had no idea what the history was behind it. I love the cheery flowers.
I love the simplicity of the flowers and the girly colors! It would be perfect for my daughter 🙂
It is a super cute print. But in all honesty I wouldn’t keep it. Its a bit too girly for my all boy household. So it would go to my niece that is due any day now. My boys first cousin on my side!!
its so cheery! my daughter loves flowers, she’d love this one!
Really awesome to recognize an African woman!! ??
i love this print because its so bright and cheery, makes me smile.
This print came out when my little boy was a baby. I bought Irwin and he loved it, but passed on the cute flowers because i didn’t know if I’d have another girl. Fast-forward 5ish years and I have a new precious girl and would love to have that print I passed up back then. Love the simple, adorable flower print! I tried for one of these on the website on Tuesday and arrived too late. 🙁
Love this!
Love Maathai because it’s a beautiful print inspired by a beautiful person!
I love all the bright springy colors! Very girly for my girly girl!
Love the print and love that there are women in contemporary history like the late Maathai that can inspire my daughter’s generation.
I love Maathai for the adorable print, colors, and respected character of the woman for whom it was named. What an amazing legacy!
I love Maathai because it will match to my daughter’s spring dresses.
I love Matthai because it is the most adorable girly print, my second favorite diaper print ever (Lovelace is my favorite!)
I love the adorable print!
I love the floral design. It would be great for my grand daughter.
it reminds me of spring!!!
super great print…would love to win one!
One of my favorite prints. My daughter loves it too, it’s the only one she asks for specifically.
The story beyond this diaper is a true inspiration
Lovely, lovely print!!!
I think this is an adorable print! And the colors are so fun and girly
It is such a cute, happy print!
I love the print!
I love Maathai because it is an absolutely gorgeous print, and the story behind it is beautiful too!
I just love this print!
I love Maathai because its a fun print!
I love Maathai because I studied abroad in Kenya and I’ve read several of her books. She was a truly inspiring woman and a great role model for my daughter.
I love the flower print – everyone says I’m having a girl this time, so I’d love to have a flower diaper!
<3 diversity
I love the pop of flowers; perfect for spring!
My niece would love these! The colors are gorgeous with beautiful prints and great graphic design…perfect for her new little one on the way!
My niece would love these for her new one on the way. The prints are gorgeous with deep rich colors and great graphics.
I love maathai the colors and flowers are just beautiful ?
I’m waiting to the spring, so a diaper can help
I love Maathai because it’s the prettiest of all the Bumgenius and it reminds me of the baby girl I lost. I want this diaper SO bad and I missed it today! I’m absolutely heartbroken I missed it!
I love this print! It’s an absolute favorite!
Xoxo
So cute! I would love to add this print to my daughter’s stash.
I think Maathai is a beautiful print and I’m hoping by next Valentine’s Day my sister will have announced she will soon be needing cloth diapers. 😉
i love the fun colors
This is such a beautiful print, and it’s namesake would be a great role model for my baby girl!
Would love this!
It’s so pretty!
I love the fun floral pattern!
What a beautiful print!
It would be perfect for my little girl for Spring!
I need this so I can horde it for a future little girl. ?
I love Maathai because it’s beautiful and also I found a fantastic story about the REAL Maathai- what an amazing woman!
One of my faves!
I love it because it is so vibrant and girly. The flowers are perfect for spring time 🙂
Such a sweet print with an inspiring story!
Maathia is absolutely my favorite BG print! Not only is it a gorgeous design and artwork, but the genius is was made for!!
I love the colors!