Launch of Yummy Mummy PJ 5K

Hug the Bundle is very privileged to be linking up with CLIC Sargent to promote the PJ 5K in Castle Archdale on 22nd September. It will be a great family day out. It starts at 1.00pm. Why not get all Grannies, Grandads, Aunties and Uncles together for a picnic beforehand to get the day off to a good start. To register for your FREE PJ5K fundraising event pack or to find out more information about National Yummy Mummy Week 2007 log on to www.clicsargent.org.uk/yummymummy or call the event hotline 08451206658

Hope to see you all there.

Marian

Donegal Post Eco Friendly Feature

Hug the Bundle was delighted to be part of the recent Eco Friendly featured in the Donegal Post. See article below.

Marian

Fermanagh District Council Incentive Scheme

Please see article below for information on the real nappy incentive scheme run by Fermanagh District Council

Marian

July update

Hello there,

Incentive Scheme

Hug the Bundle is delighted to report that Fermanagh District Council has implemented an incentive scheme to promote the use of real nappies. Every new mother living in the Fermanagh area is to receive a £30 voucher towards a starter pack of real nappies. The voucher can be collected when registering a birth at the Town Hall in Enniskillen. Please pass on the word and make sure if you are eligible to collect your pack. The following article provides more information on the scheme. http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/298213763465343.php

New Products

We have added to our range of products and I know you are all going to love them.

First of all we have stocked up on a range of ‘All Tucked Up’ hats and scarves. These are an irresistible range of cosy fleece wear designed by Helen Walshaw and perfect for this coming autumn. Please visit the following link for more information. http://www.hugthebundle.com/ecotots.html

In order to give parents the most natural alternative we now have available Jackson Reece Herbal Baby Wipes. These wipes are produced with aloe vera and tea tree for sensitive skin and have been strictly constructed to offer parents an alcohol free wipe *Baby and toddler gear platinum award winner* http://www.hugthebundle.com/nappy_accs.html

Delivery Service

After many enquiries we are now glad to make available a delivery service to both Sligo General and the Erne Hospital. This is the perfect way to surprise the new mama with an eco friendly gift basket. Please contact me if you would like more details.

Yummy Mummy Week 15th- 23rd September 2007
Finally, Hug the Bundle is proud to announce that it will be working in conjunction with Clic Sargent to promote Yummy Mummy Week. Please visit the following link for more information.www.yummymummy.org.uk. I’ll be sending an email shortly to keep you updated.

Talk to you all soon.

Marian

Sure Start Antenatal Day Omagh

Hug the Bundle recently attended an antenatal day at Omagh Library organised by Sure Start. The day was a great success with lots of Mums and dads interested in the range of nappies available. Please see thank you letter received from Sure Start and also coverage featured in Ulster Herald.

Celebrating World Environment Day 2007 15% OFF

To celebrate World Environment Day - 5th June 2007 Hug the Bundle is offering 15% off all organic baby clothes, handcrafted jigsaws and Earth Mama Angel baby skin care. This offer is available for this week only!!

Products include Cut4cloth organic baby and toddler clothes
Sckoon organic baby clothes
Alphaet jigsaws
Earth Mama Angel Baby skin care

New Product June 2007 C-Mama Healing Salve

Earth Mama Angel Baby C-Mama Healing Salve

The latest product added to Hug the Bundle is Earth Mama Angel Baby's C-Mama Healing Salve
http://www.hugthebundle.com/emab_mamma.html

Mama's ultimate scar and skin balm is a revolutionary healing balm formulated with 100% natural ingredients rich in Vitamin C, essential fatty acids and amino acids - all nutrients necessary for proper cell regeneration and wound repair. This ultimate healing balm is formulated especially for cesarean section and other surgical wounds, old c-section scars and stretch marks, inflammed rashes and burns.

Inishowen Summer Gathering 2007

If anyone is looking for a good weekend away then the Inishowen Summer gathering is the place to be. The event takes place from June 30th to July 1st on Inch Island Co.Donegal. We went there last year and will certainly be attending this year. It was a great weekend away with lots of entertainment for the kids, traditional crafts on display, interesting talks, GREAT food and lots more.

For more information on the weekend and directions on how to get there visit http://www.inishowensummergathering.com/index.htm

Marian

Lakeland Extra Advertising Article

Please see below article featuring Hug the Bundle as part of Fermanagh Entreprise advertising feature.



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Great Green baby

Check out http://www.greatgreenbaby.com Good to see other blogs recommending Hug the Bundle's products.

Marian

May 2007 Update

News from Hug the Bundle

Thanks to you all for your support and encouragement during Hug the Bundles first month of business. Things have been busy and I am delighted to update you on some of the latest new products.

Hug the Bundle is celebrating Compost Awareness Week 2007 and as such I am pleased to make available Moltex Oko compostable nappies, gel free and much better for the environment. http://www.hugthebundle.com/compost_nappies.html Compostable nappies can be very practical to use in conjunction with cloth nappies especially if you are traveling or working full time. Personally I find it fits in well with my cloth nappy system - whereby I can use an odd compostable nappy, first thing in the morning when still bleary eyed, or in a real rush!

For your convenience I have put together a compost guide and some useful links to help you get started on building your own compost heap. Also to celebrate the week thats in it I am giving away free packets of sunflower seeds - just drop us an email with the subject 'sunflower' to request yours... info@hugthebundle.com.

I've added to the range of cloth nappies and have stocked up on good old terry squares and super absorbent Mother Ease Sandy’s Nappy and Rikki Wraps. Check out the following link for more details.

http://www.hugthebundle.com/motherease.htm http://www.hugthebundle.com/wraps.html

If you are new to cloth nappies then please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information. Alternatively, you may wish to have a look at the starter kits to help you decide which nappy suits you best.

Hug the Bundle is delighted to be selected as part of Fermanagh Enterprise advertising feature in Lakeland Extra later this month. Keep an eye on the bundle blog for latest product and press updates.

Finally, Don’t forget National Breastfeeding Week 2007 13th – 19th May - 15% off entire Breastfeeding range.

Warm Regards
Marian

Compost Awareness Week 2007

Compost Awareness week takes place from 6th - 12th May. This year the central theme for the campaign is Compost: make it, buy it, use it. To celebrate the week Hug the Bundle will be officially launching its very own 'guide to composting' which will be available from 6th May. From this date also you will be able to purchase Moltex Oko compostable nappies, gel free and much better for the environment. Please visit the site for more information. Hug the Bundle is also giving away a free pack of sunflower seeds to everyone - just drop us an email with the subject 'sunflower' to request yours... info@hugthebundle.com.

Marian

New Products

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks to see new products added to Hug the Bundle.

Some of these exciting new products include

1. Moltex ÖKO: Eco Disposable nappies
2. Mother Ease Sandys Nappy
3. Mother Ease Rikki Wraps
4. Little Ewe Terry Squares

Don't forget to look in for more information. We will also be putting together starter packs to help you guage which nappy suits you and your little bundle the best!!

Marian

Donegal Post

Hug the Bundle featured in the Donegal Post today. Please click on the article for more information.

Infant Baby Massage

If anyone is interested in attending an infant baby massage class then please contact Sinead O'Loughlin on (00353) 086 3180333. Sinead is a holistic massage therapist based in Belleek. She teaches classes in infant massage in Fermanagh and Donegal. Sinead is running a course in Belleek on Friday mornings at 11am and will be starting a course for the Donegal Town Natural Parenting Group in May.

Please visit the links section on hugthebundle.com for more information and see Sinead's 10 reasons why you should massage your baby.

I would highly reccommend baby massage for every new mother. It gives you special time with your little one in a relaxed and calming environment. Just what every new Mum needs!!

Article - Fermanagh Herald

Hug the Bundle featured in the Fermanagh Herald on 21/03/2007. Please see the following link. If you have any comments or issues relating to the article please post them here.

Link to article...

Marian

Website

Hello everyone as you've probably seen I have the website up and running. I'll be expecting a few technical glitches over the next few days until I get things runnign smoothly. If you spot anything on the site that you think I should be aware of then please let me know.

Take Care,
Marian.

Welcome...

Hello everyone!

Welcome to my blog - I hope this will become an interactive forum on which to discuss various issues relating to baby, mummy and the whole 'green thing'.

If everyone contributes we should be able to create a really useful and fun way to discuss all things baby!

I'll post back soon... hope to hear from someone soon!

Warm Regards,
Marian.