Packages in the Mail

Oh how I LOVE getting packages in the mail !
Yesterday I got a stack of free cards.

These were a promotion from that WebSite ( AboutMe )  http://about.me/CoverBooCouture

All I paid for was shipping. ( something like $5)

And Then This Morning, I recieved a package from Plum & Posey !

Noah's little toe print came in !!!

I LOVE IT !!!

http://www.plumandposey.com/

1st Tradeshow : ShopTillYouDrop Expo

So I had the 1st Tradeshow for Coverboo.
It was at the ShopTillYouDrop Expo at the Delta South Edmonton Grand Ballroom.
It was a pretty good mix of vendors.

I was grateful for the daylight savings time change this morning.
I was up pretty late the night before - getting the website ready to launch....
Here it is by the way !

http://www.coverboocouture.com/

Its a work in process... but its UP, its LIVE !!!

Luckily I packed most of the tradeshow items the night before. Here is a shot of the finished booth.
                       

The Husband & Baby came in the morning for some "Support" and left just after lunch so baby could have a nap.

I sold a few CoverBoos, I even sold a couple to some women who werent even breast feeding, and werent even pregnant ( yet) They just bought them to have for "just in case"  .... awww sweet.
A few friends popped in to visit, so that was nice - ( Thanks for the Starbucks Bella )

I was also able to meet some of the Vendors - ( Got some really good ideas from some of them) .
And hopefully I'll be able to be at other shows with them.

Oddly enough - I also got some inquries on my design work and signage ... So I might be doing some tradeshow signs for some of the other vendors  !

All in all , I'd say it was a good show - (for a rookie)




ooooohhhh....Shiney !!!

CakeWalk 2011

Hmmm ....Cake. Its ( one of ) the most wonderful times of the year !

I have attended the Nina Haggerty Center for the Arts Cake Walk for the last few years now.
This year I am happy to say that I was able to contribute in 2 ways ! First thru Epiphany Design Concepts with Auction Signage and 2nd by CoverBoo Couture donation to package for the silent auction !


So nice to be placed in a package with such great company.

Now back to the cakes ! These are really a work of art, Check these Goodies out!

The best thing about CakeWalk ? Well you get to taste the cakes too !!

They always have a great spread though. This year they had a sushi table, a couple of servers with trays of sliders and thin sliced sweet potato baked chips, and another table filled with veggies, spring rolls, meatball skeweres and cheese... hmmmm brie.....oh and the cupcakes.... Whimsical Cake Studio - I love you ! ..... and wine and SteamWhistle beer and some Really REALLY wicked Fruit punch !

 


Even though the wine was free flowing, I REALLY could not get enough of that punch ! It was filled with everything ! grapefruit, lemons,limes, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, pineapples, mint .... i swear - it ruined me for any other minutemaid type of punch !

Ok, Back to the show.... the entertainment was provided by the hosts Josh Classen & the alway hilarious Sheri Somerville, musical guests were Kira Hladun & Brett Kissel & his band. They Did a baddass Tribute to the Late Great Mr. Johnny Cash !



And Last but not least....
here is the lucky winner of Package 14 ! Ms. Corrie T. Got the whole package for a super sweeeet deal !

If you ever get the chance to check out the cake walk ... DO IT.
Its just a good time, great food, great cake, great entertainment, great auction packages ... and its all for a good cause !    http://www.ninahaggertyart.ca/cakewalk.php

Afternoon at WeeStock 2011

So Noah & I spent part of the Halloween Weekend at WeeStock 2011.

So many many many Awesome vendors there.

It was a bit crowded getting in, there were so many people and strollers there. Luckily there was also a stroller check there where you would check in your stroller and take a baby carrier for a test drive around the show. Courtesey of CBHM inc. http://www.cosybabyhappymommy.com/
I "tested" one of their wraps early last February for the Mom,Pop & Tot show...Loved it and bought a teal &  black wrap. I am now just waiting for my New Buckle Mei Tei from the same Company.

So happy to say that the CoverBoo Nursing scarf was carried at the Sprogs.ca Booth... Pretty good spot ( Right next the the Bibagogos ! )

And here is the Lovely Ms. Doherty herself rockin the CoverBoo ! You should really check out her store - she's got some pretty Unique Stuff !
http://www.sprogs.ca/


There was one other booth I wanted to mention - Plumb & Posey
I had never seen them before, They make charms & pendants from fingerprints, toe prints, nose prints....
Here is their website : http://www.plumandposey.com/
I had a peek at their display and had the owner / designer Adrinna Hardy take a print from Noah's Toe.
She was great with him... then again, he WAS flirting with her...

                                                

Awwwww baby toe prints....

In a couple of weeks I should recieve my custom pendant with Noah's toe Print. I chose the Silver Bead Slider with inital...... Sooooo Cool. I realize I cant really wear my necklaces right now since Noah's still all Mr. Grabby. But I still love the idea !
Saw some great ladies ( and gents )  there and am starting to recognize who's who in the tradeshow circut !!!

Meeting with Nanny Robina

So a few days ago I was invited to a Meet & Greet with the one & Only Ms. Nanny Robina from "The Mom Show" & "CityLine" fame...albiet Canadian Fame ! OMGoodness - she is such a sweeeeeet little ol nanny ! And she`s almost 50yrs old ! You`d never know it to look at her ! I guess the kids keep her young.

It was a small group of maybe 15 or so other people. She told us some stories and doled out some advice on child care etc...mostly dealing with toddler shenanegans !!!  There was alot of questions asked by the crowd, so much so that I wish I took notes. I met a few moms from twitter so it was a nice evening out !

http://www.citytv.com/cityline/health/article/87955--dealing-with-child-aggression


** On another note ***
mama got herself a brand new sewing machine !!!  YAY !

First PodCast Interview.

So today was my first interview on "This Manic Mama"  - a weekly podcast based out of Montreal, hosted by the lovely Ms.Lindsey Campbell. TMM highlights real moms and dads who are working hard to raise their kids to be conscious and critical citizens of the world.

http://www.hipmama.com/node/45142

http://thismanicmama.libsyn.com/

I went to high school with Lindsay...Social 30, Photography, Commercial Arts if I remember correctly.
Grad '96.. my how we've changed.

I really wasnt sure what we would be talking about. But we touched on some topics about PPD, Mental Health, being a new mom & having the right support systems, different mom/play groups, a bit of highschool catch up. I was even able to do a bit of a plug for CoverBoo Couture !

Noah was relativly good, except he kept grabbing or kicking the ear piece wires away. And the dog kept trying to steal Noah's puff treats. Other than that it was my first time on Skype - So I just hope the interview comes out ok !

I think it will be aired on Thursday.

Motherhood & the Travelling CoverBoo

Ok - so I ripped this blog posts title from the SisterHood & the Travelling pants.
We had our very first trip & plane ride with baby Noah. And I must say he did uber fabulous !
Flirting with all the stewardess' and all the other passengers.

I always try to pack light and many thanks fo the tips from  http://havebabywilltravel.com/  !
The CoverBoo was convenient - fashion piece, nursing cover, scrunched up pillow, blanket, drool wiper, peek-a-boo toy all in one... and I didnt even have to dig into the diaper bag !

Fun times watching dolphins, turtles and beluga whales @  the Aquarium  !!