Introducing Zarbee's All-Natural Remedies

I would like to introduce you to Zarbee's, a brand that is dedicated to providing safe and effective all-natural remedies for infants, toddlers, children and adults.  All products are: Drug, Dye and Gluten-Free, Safe & Effective, and All-Natural. In 2007, when the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ruled that children’s cough syrups were unsafe for kids under the age of four, Dr. Zak Zarbock experienced first-hand the frustration of his patients who then set out to find a safe and effective natural cough remedy that he could feel good about recommending to patients and adults. Check out Zarbee's adult cough remedies too. Just click the photo above to learn more about this company and its line of products.

I am an affiliate for this company and may benefit financially if you purchase by using the link provided. I only recommend products that I support and agree with their mission or feel my readers will benefit from.

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I Want to Be the 2013 S.T.A.R. Mom Entrepreneur!

I'm in the running for the 2013 S.T.A.R. Mom Entrepreneur Award. Please take a moment to visit my photo on their Facebook page and "Like" it to show your support. Feel free to leave a comment about me and/or my business to show your support of you have time. I thank you in advance! If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know, details are below.

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Hidden Dangers in your Newly Furnished Nursery?

All parents want the best and safest environment for their precious new baby to thrive. But when decorating the baby's nursery room, make the right choices which means choosing products and furniture with the least amount of toxins. This info-graphic from HealthyChild.org gives tips on making healthier choices like buying used furniture which has already had a chance to "off-gas". Gumdrop Swap sells pre-loved bassinets, playpens and cribs. Our swappers bring in organic clothes, blankets, and PVC-free products and toys. We also sell baby-proofing products like toilet locks, plug covers, and cabinet locks. It saves you money to buy second-hand and may just give you peace of mind after reading these tips. See other gently used kids items available here.

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It's Getting Crafty in Here!

I must admit, my sewing machine was pretty dusty. I used to sew a lot before I became a mom. I was always scouring the fabric stores and craft supply store for deals, remnants, and notions to make one-of-a-kind accessories like handbags, belts and hair clips. I sold my creations at a few small boutiques and the occasional festival. In my vision for my business, I planned to upcycle kids clothing by using my supplies to spruce up slightly damaged items destined for landfills. I made a few outfits and sold them.

But once I took Gumdrop Swap from a home-operated web business to a retail location, there just wasn't enough time for me to repurpose all the things coming in. Over the last years, I have collected many projects that I still intend to do... eventually. I take custom orders from time to time for fabric ties appliqued onto onesies.

Lately I've been hankering for small projects that I can do while sitting at my desk at work. Customers have asked me if I have bow ties and I haven't had any swapped lately. I always wince when I get this request because I think, "I can make a bow tie." And it would be a perfect way to use all my small remnants of fabric. So, here goes, introducing Gumdrop Swap Couture Bow Ties. I am sewing small clips on the back which make them able to clip to any style collar shirt.

I Need a Vacay!

There are definitely pros & cons to owning your own business. But one thing I miss most about working in the corporate world is paid vacations! There is no such thing as paid time off when you run your own business solo. I don't have employees so what happens when I get sick or need to go out of town? Either I drag myself into work or don't take the time off. Or I risk having unhappy customers by being closed. But I am burned out right now. So I am taking a few days off. I hope I don't upset too many people...