project 365: week twenty one: May 21st, 2011 - May 27th, 2011

May 21st,  2011 Ladybug meet macro lens.

May 22nd, 2011 A visit to Port Dover, Ontario

May 23rd, 2011 Grilling peppers for the first bbqed pizza of the year.

May 24th, 2011 She can help in the garden this year! 

May 25th, 2011 Future Strawberry. 

May 26th, 2011 creme brule coral bells.

May 27th, 2011 Oatmeal Blueberry muffins.

Ergos, ladybugs, & fractals

Rebecca and I are featured in a full page ad for Ergo!

We have quite a few baby wearing choices around here. We started with a pouch, tried a stretchy wrap for a few weeks, used our mei tai every single day for months, ventured into the world of woven wraps, and ended up loving the Ergo the most. I just wish we’d found it sooner.

Rebecca is 19 months old now and will bring the Ergo to us when she wants to go up on someone’s back. We use it constantly and I can’t wait to use it this summer on our trip to the Bay of Fundy. It is an absolute essential for anyone attempting to work from home with a baby or a toddler. Many orders are picked and packed with a toddler on my back.

That said, a few months back I sent a photo from this blog of us at the farmers market to Ergo, just because we loved it so much. It was exciting to get a message in return saying that they wanted to use it for one of their advertisements.

After being quiet about this for months, I’m so excited to show it to you!

It is a full page advertisement being published in this month’s Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, and in the states in the printed version of The Bump. I will post an update once I see it in print.

Here it is in their newsletter: 

Quick Links     ERGOparent.com In This Email Top 10 of 2010 Awards Real Parents for ERGObaby! Facing in? Facing out? Product Tip Dear carol, Happy 2011! As we begin a new year, we reflect on the last year with fondness and appreciation for all of the support we have received. We graced the "Top 10 of 2010" product lists on numerous blogs. We also decided to include you, our fabulous ERGObaby fans, in our newest print ad campaign - What Real Parents are Saying about ERGObaby! Be sure to visit ERGOparent.com for this month's focus on proper positioning of baby in a baby carrier. And stay warm in the ERGObabyPapoose Coat - perfect for mom and baby, or just mom! Thank you for your continued support of Babywearing and ERGObaby. Top 10 of 2010 Awards Thriftyandchicmom.com names the ERGObaby Performance carrier as a favorite baby carrier of ALL TIME, not just 2010. http://www.thriftyandchicmom.com/2010/12/the-best-products-of-2010/   TheShoppingMama.com highlights both the Standard and ERGObaby Performance Carriers as their top picks for toddlers. http://theshoppingmama.com/2010/12/best-baby-kid-gear-2010/   At MakingMyamericanDream.com, blogger Jessica notes, "Little did I know I would l fall in love with it, just like everyone else!" http://www.makingmyamericandream.com/2010/12/top-10-of-2010.html   MinnesotaMamasMustHaves.com names the ERGObaby sport Carrier as "Must-have product for baby". Says Sarah, "I've tested out a lot of baby carriers and the ERGObaby Sport Carrier beats them all by a longshot." http://www.minnesotamamasmusthaves.com/2011/01/2010-must-have-baby-products-of-year.html  Real Parents for ERGObaby! The newest ad campaign for ERGObaby features real parents, real babies, and real comments! We are excited to let you do the talking. Feel free to send us your everyday ERGObaby pictures for possible inclusion in an ad! Email pictures to reviews@ergobaby.com, and we will post your pictures on our Facebook page! Facing in? Facing out? Be sure to visit ERGOparent.com to see February's edition. This month focuses on the myriad research documenting the proper positioning of babies in baby carriers. Experts include Dr. Evelin Kirkilionis, babywearing expert; and Dr. Henrik Norholt, PhD. http://ergoparent.com/  Product Tip: Mom and baby can stay warm and cozy in the ERGObaby Papoose Coats! Both the Lighter Papoose Coat and Winter Papoose Coat feature a sleek, body-forming design that provides a streamlines, non-bulky fit while baby is in the front or back position, and a double row of buttons on the front yoke to enable Mom to wear the coat on its own. The back has a zippered flap for baby in the back position that can be closed when not in use, and the Winter Coat includes a removable faux-fur collar and zippered vents under the arms. Enjoy winter with the ERGObaby Papoose Coats!

Thank goodness for ergos, giant ladybugs, husbands with new cameras, and fractal broccoli.