My $3 Mei Tai

I finally did it!!! I made my first mei tai! It's not perfect, but I'm pretty happy with it.

Here's the breakdown of costs-

straps from an old denim couch cover: free!

canvas: $0.75

quilting squares: $2.00

thread: approx. $0.25

Photo Shoot! UPDATED WITH PHOTOS!!

Benny and I just came back from our very first babywearing photo shoot! It was amazing. Holly from Park Avenue Photography was so sweet and made us feel calm and natural. It was so much fun. Benny was fairly cooperative and we got some really great shots. I can't believe what a difference it makes to go with a real photographer in a studio. I can't wait to see the final product. Photos coming soon!
Thank you, Holly!!!
http://www.parkavephotography-blog.blogspot.com/

A Great Invention

My husband and I were taking a walk and I had one year old Benny wrapped on my back. As we walked down the street, we passed a boy and his mom playing in the front yard. Their conversation went something like this:

Boy: How Cute!!!! How Cute!!!! Mom, turn around. Look!

Mom: What? The dog?

Boy: NOOOO. Turn around! Look at the baby, how cute!!!

Mom: Oh, that is cute.

Boy: It's a great invention!

That little boy just made my day.

Summer Slings!

I recently started working with cotton gauze and I love it! The shoulder is so thin yet comfortable. It spreads across my back nicely and gives great support. It is super light and breathable, but still grippy enough that it doesn't slip in the rings. I've been asked to make some to be sold at Jadabug's... just in time for summer!