Hi Bloggers :)
I just wanted to quickly give everyone the update that March 31st (tomorrow!) is the last day to purchase the new gorgeous range of Cushie Tushies (Minky Coutures and the new Basix colours!) at a Discounted Price.
If you are registered to the GDUNH (great down under nappy hunt) you can receive 20% off store wide including Bulk packs!
Or if you receive the Mums Grapevine newsletter you would also know that you can get 25% off Coutures and Basix by entering the code GRAPEVINE at checkout.
As of April 1st both of these discount codes will be finished and we do not have any plans to discount any Cushie Tushie products in the near furture.
Happy Shopping! Thanks so much for your support.
Shell ~ Cushie Tushies
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
How easy are Cloth Wipes!?
Fewwww what a week it has been at Cushie Tushie HQ... on Wednesday we received our much loved shipment of new printed Minky Coutures, new Basix plus restocking the sold out colours and a new fancy range of accessories including Wipes, Fold ups and Liners.
To say I was a little buried under the Boxes and Pre-orders is an understatement but I got through it! Now that we have such a great range in stock (hopefully for a few months at least!) I want to spend some more time giving you all a behind the scenes look at Cushie Tushies and how we roll :)
I have been pondering just what to chat to you all about and I really can't think of anything better than what you all ask me via email throughout the working week. A subject that has come up in the last few days is Cloth Wipes.
4 years ago now when I first put my thinking cap on about what kind of Cloth Nappies I would use for my Cheeky monkey (that was only a Jelly bean in the womb at that stage) I never once had a consideration for Cloth Wipes. I didn't even know a cloth wipe existed! I mean we all know that there are the Terry cotton squares that our Mums either shudder or admire when they see them again for the first time in 27years that usually then follows a "back in my day" line about how they made the best Spew rags, burp cloths, car cleaners etc etc. But a piece of cloth that you could actually use on a dirty Bum was something very new to me.
I think I first heard mention of people using Cloth Wipes on a nappy Forum somewhere. The general discussion was that any old piece of face washer or old flannel sheet cut into squares would do the job. The fabric shopaholic in me had different ideas though. I found some of the most amazing Cotton velour (a lush shiny soft version of the cotton used in terry squares) which worked a treat on the initial wipe of a bum. On the back I put some flannel just in case the velour didn't get all that I needed it to in the first wipe. I will never forget the first time I used a Cloth wipe on a seriously disgusting newborn bum. I was amazed at just how well they wiped clean in just one swoop. I honestly can't put into words just how amazing a Cloth wipe is compared to a disposable ones and if you have been using disposable wipes for a while you will really find Cloth a big treat. If I could only pick one accessory for a Modern Cloth Nappy user it would be Cloth Wipes. And the Money saving factor is a great bonus too!
I quickly made sure that some Wipes were at the ready for Daddy when the next pooey change came about to give it the inexperienced test! He too passed the Wipe with flying colours. From there the Cushie Tushie Cloth Wipe was born.
It has grown in both size and material quality since that time with the new Cushie Tushies gorgeous orange short pile Minky on one side with lush soft Bamboo Terry on the reverse. The addition of Minky gives it the super soft appeal with the Bamboo adding the anti-bacterial factor. Team these with our Anti-bacterial foaming Wipes Wash and you have yourself one amazing pooey bum fighting machine. The foaming wipes wash is a huge hit in this house with my 18month old loving the Bubbles directly on his Bum followed by the gorgeous wipe of the Minky. What more could you ask for really.
I wonder if I should approach Sorbent about some Minky toilet paper :) Mums deserve a bit of luxury too.
To say I was a little buried under the Boxes and Pre-orders is an understatement but I got through it! Now that we have such a great range in stock (hopefully for a few months at least!) I want to spend some more time giving you all a behind the scenes look at Cushie Tushies and how we roll :)
I have been pondering just what to chat to you all about and I really can't think of anything better than what you all ask me via email throughout the working week. A subject that has come up in the last few days is Cloth Wipes.
4 years ago now when I first put my thinking cap on about what kind of Cloth Nappies I would use for my Cheeky monkey (that was only a Jelly bean in the womb at that stage) I never once had a consideration for Cloth Wipes. I didn't even know a cloth wipe existed! I mean we all know that there are the Terry cotton squares that our Mums either shudder or admire when they see them again for the first time in 27years that usually then follows a "back in my day" line about how they made the best Spew rags, burp cloths, car cleaners etc etc. But a piece of cloth that you could actually use on a dirty Bum was something very new to me.
I think I first heard mention of people using Cloth Wipes on a nappy Forum somewhere. The general discussion was that any old piece of face washer or old flannel sheet cut into squares would do the job. The fabric shopaholic in me had different ideas though. I found some of the most amazing Cotton velour (a lush shiny soft version of the cotton used in terry squares) which worked a treat on the initial wipe of a bum. On the back I put some flannel just in case the velour didn't get all that I needed it to in the first wipe. I will never forget the first time I used a Cloth wipe on a seriously disgusting newborn bum. I was amazed at just how well they wiped clean in just one swoop. I honestly can't put into words just how amazing a Cloth wipe is compared to a disposable ones and if you have been using disposable wipes for a while you will really find Cloth a big treat. If I could only pick one accessory for a Modern Cloth Nappy user it would be Cloth Wipes. And the Money saving factor is a great bonus too!
I quickly made sure that some Wipes were at the ready for Daddy when the next pooey change came about to give it the inexperienced test! He too passed the Wipe with flying colours. From there the Cushie Tushie Cloth Wipe was born.
It has grown in both size and material quality since that time with the new Cushie Tushies gorgeous orange short pile Minky on one side with lush soft Bamboo Terry on the reverse. The addition of Minky gives it the super soft appeal with the Bamboo adding the anti-bacterial factor. Team these with our Anti-bacterial foaming Wipes Wash and you have yourself one amazing pooey bum fighting machine. The foaming wipes wash is a huge hit in this house with my 18month old loving the Bubbles directly on his Bum followed by the gorgeous wipe of the Minky. What more could you ask for really.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
New prints now in stock at Cushie Tushies!
We are very excited to see all our gorgeous new colours and prints now sitting on the warehouse shelves!
Those of you who placed a pre-order – thank you so much for your patience, we will be shipping all orders out tomorrow. We can’t wait to see photos of gorgeous little tushies modelling their new printed minky cushies!
We know many of our new printed minky’s are proving very popular already – where else can you find minky printed with cupcakes, jungle animals or rockets and astronauts? All new orders for these gorgeous designs are here, ready to ship immediately.
Those of you participating in the Great Down Under Nappy Hunt – now is your last chance to use your discount code and snap up one of our funky new colours or prints at a super dooper price!
Those of you who placed a pre-order – thank you so much for your patience, we will be shipping all orders out tomorrow. We can’t wait to see photos of gorgeous little tushies modelling their new printed minky cushies!
We know many of our new printed minky’s are proving very popular already – where else can you find minky printed with cupcakes, jungle animals or rockets and astronauts? All new orders for these gorgeous designs are here, ready to ship immediately.
Those of you participating in the Great Down Under Nappy Hunt – now is your last chance to use your discount code and snap up one of our funky new colours or prints at a super dooper price!
Friday, March 20, 2009
See us in Brisbane at the Mathilda's Markets this Sunday!
We are excited to have a stand this Sunday at the Mathilda’s Markets in Brisbane City Hall! This is the perfect opportunity to come and see, touch and feel our products and view a demonstration before you buy. We will also have some fantastic special deals only available at the Market. So if you live nearby, come in and say hi to Shell!
Mathilda's Market is a gorgeous market that offers unique, stylish and affordable baby & kids goods that are lovingly handmade or of limited production. The retailers are handpicked to ensure an exciting product range. You will discover a vast variety of funky, unique and gorgeous clothing, toys, dress up’s, jewellery, hair accessories, linen, sleepwear and so much more! And all this for your little ones ... it's a kid's shopping haven.
Most of the retailers do not have a shop front, so you know you'll find something special, not available anywhere else.
Please come and see our stand at the upcoming Mathilda’s Market on THIS SUNDAY 22 March, from 9am to 1pm at Brisbane City Hall, B/w Adelaide & Ann St, King George Square, Brisbane City (parking available at King George Square Car Park. Entry is free. This will be a fantastic day out for young & old.
For a sneak preview, have a look at the website www.mathildasmarket.com.au and enjoy a browse through the photos of all participants. I look forward to seeing you there!
Mathilda's Market is a gorgeous market that offers unique, stylish and affordable baby & kids goods that are lovingly handmade or of limited production. The retailers are handpicked to ensure an exciting product range. You will discover a vast variety of funky, unique and gorgeous clothing, toys, dress up’s, jewellery, hair accessories, linen, sleepwear and so much more! And all this for your little ones ... it's a kid's shopping haven.
Most of the retailers do not have a shop front, so you know you'll find something special, not available anywhere else.
Please come and see our stand at the upcoming Mathilda’s Market on THIS SUNDAY 22 March, from 9am to 1pm at Brisbane City Hall, B/w Adelaide & Ann St, King George Square, Brisbane City (parking available at King George Square Car Park. Entry is free. This will be a fantastic day out for young & old.
For a sneak preview, have a look at the website www.mathildasmarket.com.au and enjoy a browse through the photos of all participants. I look forward to seeing you there!
Cushie Tushies moves up in the world!
It has been a long time coming but we finally have ourselves a Blog :) Here you will fund updates about Cushie Tushies and anything interesting surrounding my 2 Boys and a very full on little business.
I thought it might be fitting to start off with a bit of information about Cushie Tushies and where we came from so here is the little About Us blurb from our website.
So that is us in a nutshell.
I look forward to chatting with you!
Shell
I thought it might be fitting to start off with a bit of information about Cushie Tushies and where we came from so here is the little About Us blurb from our website.
As any expectant mum, Michelle Fowler wanted to provide the best for my new baby. After researching all the options available to clothe her baby’s bottom, she decided that Modern Cloth Nappies were ideal. The birth of Shell’s first son in 2005 provided the inspiration for the very first Cushie Tushies nappy:
“I wanted the benefits of cloth with the ease of disposables – I was looking for all-in-one that was absorbent, easy to use, in fun, brightly coloured fabrics. There weren’t too many options within my limited budget that covered all the bases, so I created my own!”
It was such a fun and effective product that word spread. Pretty soon, Shell was making nappies for friends and strangers alike and, with the help of our customers’ feedback, the Cushie Tushie developed into the popular All In One cloth nappy that it is today.
We constantly strive to meet our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations. We love to receive feedback and are always incorporating our customers’ ideas to improve and develop our nappies, to grow our range of products and to expand our business.
The Cushie Tushies team now includes two partners: founder Shell, as Design and Production Director and Catherine Langman as Marketing, Sales and Financial Director. We are both mothers who wish to strike a balance between work and family – spending quality time at home with our children whilst nurturing and challenging our professional, creative and business interests.
So that is us in a nutshell.
I look forward to chatting with you!
Shell
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