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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Freebies from the Crib: Tender Cargo
May's freebie comes from a frequent visitor and commentor around these here blogs, cchrissyy. Once the dust settled from working to put her husband through school (using ebay sales a half.com bookstore and secret shopping) and at the same time having three children very close together, this natural born momtreprenuer and baby product expert decided to start Tender Cargo, a web-based store filled with hand-picked pregnancy, baby, and child related products.
With three children, cchrissyy has had her share of infant shoes that wear out too fast, carriers and slings that hurt her back or were outgrown too fast to be worth what she paid. She also has a passionate dislike for noisy plastic toys covered with media characters (amen sister!). Put all those things together, and you get a site filled with quality products (and many natural products) that will last for baby #2 and #3.
I especially like the way she shares her knowledge of the products with her customers like her sling FAQs page, or the description of the leather shoes she carries here. BTW, these little shoes just make my heart melt. And she has a great selection of wooden toys and puzzles. I know my girls would love this little "paperdoll" puzzle and it's priced right at less than $5.
Another product I love is the Belly Hugger. I think it was originally designed to be worn while breastfeeding so your stomach (or g's) are not exposed without having to wear a special nursing shirt or a blanket. But, these bands are also great during pregnancy to extend the wear of too small pants (covers an undone top button) or too short top (adds length like a "layer" without having to actually wear another layer). Good stuff. I could go on and on. Tender Cargo is filled with good stuff around every corner. Go on over and check it out for yourself.
Okay, now I guess I will get to the fantastic freebie from cchrissyy at Tender Cargo. She has to graciously put up for grabs a fabulous Zolowear Baby Pouch in your choice of print. I don't know how you will choose! The Jetson dot is so cute, the Metro black is perfectly unisex and the Sable hemp is so awesomely sustainable. If you are asking yourself "How will I use a baby pouch?", don't worry! The pouch also comes with an inspirational and instructional DVD (and you can also go read her aforementioned pouch and sling FAQ's page). I love these types of carriers because you can use them longer (and more comfortably) than a traditional frontpack.
And remember, if you personally don't have a need for this freebie, please pass the info along to someone who does! Or, go ahead and put your name into the hat and save the pouch for an amazing baby shower gift!
How to win this Freebie:
-You have until Friday (5/25) midnight EST to enter.
-Make a comment (any comment) on the post
-Please don't post under Anonymous - use a Blogger login or the "other" category.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced Saturday (5/26) morning.
-Please only enter (comment) once.
-Tales contributors are excluded from winning the freebies--sorry :(
-Freebies can only be shipped to US addresses.
What's with the Freebie?
With three children, cchrissyy has had her share of infant shoes that wear out too fast, carriers and slings that hurt her back or were outgrown too fast to be worth what she paid. She also has a passionate dislike for noisy plastic toys covered with media characters (amen sister!). Put all those things together, and you get a site filled with quality products (and many natural products) that will last for baby #2 and #3.
I especially like the way she shares her knowledge of the products with her customers like her sling FAQs page, or the description of the leather shoes she carries here. BTW, these little shoes just make my heart melt. And she has a great selection of wooden toys and puzzles. I know my girls would love this little "paperdoll" puzzle and it's priced right at less than $5.
Another product I love is the Belly Hugger. I think it was originally designed to be worn while breastfeeding so your stomach (or g's) are not exposed without having to wear a special nursing shirt or a blanket. But, these bands are also great during pregnancy to extend the wear of too small pants (covers an undone top button) or too short top (adds length like a "layer" without having to actually wear another layer). Good stuff. I could go on and on. Tender Cargo is filled with good stuff around every corner. Go on over and check it out for yourself.
Okay, now I guess I will get to the fantastic freebie from cchrissyy at Tender Cargo. She has to graciously put up for grabs a fabulous Zolowear Baby Pouch in your choice of print. I don't know how you will choose! The Jetson dot is so cute, the Metro black is perfectly unisex and the Sable hemp is so awesomely sustainable. If you are asking yourself "How will I use a baby pouch?", don't worry! The pouch also comes with an inspirational and instructional DVD (and you can also go read her aforementioned pouch and sling FAQ's page). I love these types of carriers because you can use them longer (and more comfortably) than a traditional frontpack.
And remember, if you personally don't have a need for this freebie, please pass the info along to someone who does! Or, go ahead and put your name into the hat and save the pouch for an amazing baby shower gift!
How to win this Freebie:
-You have until Friday (5/25) midnight EST to enter.
-Make a comment (any comment) on the post
-Please don't post under Anonymous - use a Blogger login or the "other" category.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced Saturday (5/26) morning.
-Please only enter (comment) once.
-Tales contributors are excluded from winning the freebies--sorry :(
-Freebies can only be shipped to US addresses.
What's with the Freebie?
66 Comments:
I know that I'm not eligible to win but what an awesome company! I'm so impressed! Thanks for the great giveaway...
posted by Sara at 5/23/2007 08:06:00 AM
thank you for the info - i just spent 45 minutes strolling and shopping on her sight. Love it!
posted by Jolene at 5/23/2007 08:18:00 AM
I'm gonna have to stroll on over and do some shopping. Don't tell my husband!
posted by Erin Marie at 5/23/2007 08:29:00 AM
I love this! Could you get her to do a post here about putting one's husband through school? That would be AWESOME!
posted by Em at 5/23/2007 08:44:00 AM
I love the polka dot one!
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 08:49:00 AM
I second Em's request for a post on how Cchrissy put her husband through school! Maybe two: one detailing how she did it for people who wish to follow in her foot steps and another one talking about her experiences and such.
Put my name in the hat for that baby-pouch! I'll use it to start a different kind of hope chest.
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 08:50:00 AM
What a great giveaway. I think one of my friends who just had a baby uses that hemp one (or something similar).
posted by tamrobot at 5/23/2007 09:29:00 AM
I know where I am shopping for my next baby shower!! (since I have one in the ward every other week!!)
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 09:40:00 AM
I totally wanted one of these, but just couldn't afford it (they're not too expensive, I'm just too cheaphalpha77). Here's hoping!
posted by Starfoxy at 5/23/2007 09:43:00 AM
Since #2 wants to be held ALWAYS, this would be a blessing!
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 09:50:00 AM
a freebie, my neice is having her first baby how cool to give her that!
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 09:51:00 AM
This is so great!
posted by Kendra at 5/23/2007 10:06:00 AM
I've heard some great things about those Belly Bands. I know that I'd love to be able to breastfeed without worrying about ... "showing my religion."
posted by Allanna at 5/23/2007 10:42:00 AM
What an awesome freebie! My sister and I share most of our baby stuff, and I have a five-month-old and she's pregnant again! It'll get good use if "we" win!
posted by Keryn at 5/23/2007 11:37:00 AM
I always enter and never win, but you never know this might be my lucky day.
posted by Erin at 5/23/2007 11:50:00 AM
I would love to put my baby in a pouch like this! Do you think that dad's would like the pouch as much as a mom?
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 12:09:00 PM
I bought a different sling thing not knowing about these Zolo pouches. Man how I wish I had known better! Now I can't justify buying a different sling.
Please pick me so I can have one!!!
posted by Lacey at 5/23/2007 12:23:00 PM
yay--I'm a newbie mom with a lil' 3 month old bean, we could use a freebie around here.
posted by Miggy at 5/23/2007 12:25:00 PM
What an awesome idea for a company! Smart mama!
posted by Mary at 5/23/2007 12:39:00 PM
I've always wanted to try out this type of thing. I think I would love it!
posted by ReeSe at 5/23/2007 12:53:00 PM
I am ready to win!!
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 01:01:00 PM
That is soo cool! I love your blog...and that is a darling sling. What a classy lady! Thanks!
posted by brookeisacrazylady at 5/23/2007 01:30:00 PM
What a fun idea and place to keep going back to!
posted by Inexperienced Mom at 5/23/2007 01:54:00 PM
Those are great!
posted by Suzie at 5/23/2007 02:28:00 PM
Cute stuff!
posted by m e l at 5/23/2007 02:39:00 PM
Love the website! If only I was as good a 'momtrepreneur' as you!
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 02:55:00 PM
pick me! pick me!
posted by Carrie at 5/23/2007 03:36:00 PM
Pouches / slings are awesome!
posted by RCH at 5/23/2007 03:43:00 PM
Wow--thanks for the tip on a great company!
posted by Jess at 5/23/2007 03:52:00 PM
I love these and I do not have one!!! Thank you for offering a freeebiieee!!!
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 04:59:00 PM
Hurray...a new place to shop. Oh, and a sling to boot - love it!!!
posted by Elise at 5/23/2007 05:02:00 PM
I've never had a sling; sounds much more comfortable for my back then the snugli I have now!
posted by Cheryl at 5/23/2007 05:04:00 PM
This would be wonderful for my 21 lbs 7 month old!
posted by Kadee at 5/23/2007 05:58:00 PM
This is my first time visiting your blog. I LOVE IT! I am sure I have just become a frequent reader. What a great thing to give away also. Loving this.
posted by Emily Blais at 5/23/2007 06:17:00 PM
Me! We're hoping for baby #5 and I could definitely use an extra hand.
posted by rebecca at 5/23/2007 06:23:00 PM
So I couldn't quite work out what the freebie was from the post but from the comments its a burp cloth? After the last few hours with my two I am sending Eric for a vasectomy tomorrow so I won't be needing any but.... I know plenty of braver women than myself that are up for the challenge so I'm in!!
posted by Claire Thompson at 5/23/2007 07:06:00 PM
Oooh, exciting! I hope I win - I could use it with #2 and then pass it on to my little sis expecting in Sept.!
posted by Ashley at 5/23/2007 07:36:00 PM
I love those PediPeds shoes and get so many compliments on them! This site is great!
posted by Anonymous at 5/23/2007 08:00:00 PM
Wow she's got really cute stuff!
posted by Carina at 5/23/2007 11:23:00 PM
Looks like an awesome website! This is a great freebie this month! I'd like to enter.
posted by Anonymous at 5/24/2007 12:58:00 AM
I really want to win this one. My current carrier kills my back!
posted by Kip at 5/24/2007 06:09:00 AM
Wow!What a cool website, and a great-looking sling! Pick me!
posted by Anonymous at 5/24/2007 07:03:00 AM
She has so many great products! I love the dots!
posted by Lucy at 5/24/2007 08:44:00 AM
I love the jetson dot sling!
posted by homemade by jill at 5/24/2007 09:41:00 AM
I have been debating on what sling to get for my baby due in August - this would help with that decision!
posted by The Jackson Three at 5/24/2007 09:59:00 AM
Oh, I want one. Adorable.
posted by Anonymous at 5/24/2007 10:26:00 AM
The polka dots are too cute!
posted by Ryann at 5/24/2007 11:28:00 AM
I was just browsing here the other day--it looks fabulous.
posted by Anonymous at 5/24/2007 11:42:00 AM
woohoo!
posted by me at 5/24/2007 12:27:00 PM
Super cute stuff--I'm ready to do some shopping!
posted by Anonymous at 5/24/2007 12:35:00 PM
Looks great! Thanks, Tales!
posted by Erin at 5/24/2007 02:23:00 PM
Love it. I have an 11 month old and never had one of these, but could use one for future.
posted by The Fife's at 5/24/2007 03:09:00 PM
My baby refuses to be put down. This would be a life saver.
posted by mraynes at 5/24/2007 03:49:00 PM
I need to order some more of the wiggly snakes to give as gifts... The one we got has been a hit and my kids are supposed too old for little kid's toys! There's something about that wiggly snake -- if you have it in your hands, you just have to play. ;-)
posted by Cathy Malmrose at 5/24/2007 06:17:00 PM
what a great website!
posted by Kendal at 5/24/2007 07:40:00 PM
Loving this!
posted by Natalie at 5/24/2007 08:32:00 PM
wow, what a great giveaway :D
posted by Vicki at 5/24/2007 09:27:00 PM
great website...great products. My baby having friends will be told!!
posted by Bryn at 5/25/2007 06:10:00 AM
great prices on the puzzles
posted by Anonymous at 5/25/2007 07:48:00 AM
I just got done browsing the Tender Cargo website, and it was awesome! I especially liked the darling penny-loafer shoes, although eveything looks great. The sling giveaway is a great idea. All of them are not only useful, but cute!
posted by Ashley at 5/25/2007 09:26:00 AM
would totally love this pouch for baby number 4 due in july...thanks for the generosity!
posted by em at 5/25/2007 09:48:00 AM
I want a pouch! They look great! Wish I had one with my last baby. I hope to have one for my next (hint, hint)!
posted by Amy at 5/25/2007 01:58:00 PM
I checked out the website. Great products!
posted by Brick Builder at 5/25/2007 05:05:00 PM
I'm enjoying all the "Mom-trepenuers" you showcase on your blog! This looks like another great one. I hope I win!
posted by Brittany at 5/25/2007 07:42:00 PM
Fun giveaway! I love their prints!
posted by lochan at 5/25/2007 07:50:00 PM
My baby is due in a month and I have no sling! Winning this would solve that problem.
posted by Lady Steed at 5/25/2007 08:25:00 PM
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