Silent Sunday x
Silent Sunday x
Monthly Period Box (Vegan and Cruelty Free)
A couple of months ago I subscribed to The Treat Trove; a monthly CSP period box! I loved it so much, I’ve now subscribed to 6 months (and will probably continue it after). One of the owners of the business; Suzanne has written a few words about their venture into a new market!
“Hi,
I’m Suzanne and together with my ‘partner in crime’ Paula we own and run an online business called The Treat Trove.
I was asked to write a short piece about who we are and why we started our little business so here I am, please be patient as this is my first time writing anything in quite a few years!
Paula and I are friends who met online via Facebook through our mutual love of cloth nappies. We had both developed a real passion (read obsession) for what are generally known as ‘pretties’, these are WAHM made beautiful nappies, I guess probably luxury nappies, heavily embroidered, custom made and full of fun and character. We were buying from the same people and so our paths crossed an awful lot.
Anyway about 6 months ago we sadly realised that our cloth nappy days were slowly ending and our desire to find a new ‘craze’ developed. Happily that was in the form of CSP which we both had been using for a fair while but weren’t as obsessed by as we had been our children’s bottoms!This year has seen a huge increase in the number of WAHMs making a switch to providing bespoke, custom made reusable sanitary products and so began our new addiction :-).
As we are administrators on so many Handmade/WAHM made groups on Facebook our news feeds become swamped with adverts for products that ‘may be of interest’ and one evening back in February we were chatting about a company who send out Monthly Boxes but full of disposable products (I’m sure you all know who). We decided to take that concept and develop it by sourcing reusable/recyclable products and supporting the WAHMs/small businesses that we had discovered through Facebook. We wanted to provide a value for money servicing whilst also promoting the eco side too, and so began The Treat Trove and nights of researching, advertising and costing often chatting into the wee small hours to get us to where we are now.
This weekend has seen us send out our 6th Monthly Box, we’ve already opened forms for September and business is steadily growing and the message that cloth sanitary products are not ‘unmentionable’ is spreading. We’ve launched two new products since our new venture started too, a box aimed at Teens/Tweens and another for Postpartum Mamas. September will see the launch of yet another WAHM goodies filled box…watch this space!
That little chat on a cold Winter’s Night has certainly changed our lives and helped us to share the amazing array of talented makers and parents out there who share the same ideals as us.
Thank you for all the support and Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share our journey…”
I’m Suzanne and together with my ‘partner in crime’ Paula we own and run an online business called The Treat Trove.
I was asked to write a short piece about who we are and why we started our little business so here I am, please be patient as this is my first time writing anything in quite a few years!
Paula and I are friends who met online via Facebook through our mutual love of cloth nappies. We had both developed a real passion (read obsession) for what are generally known as ‘pretties’, these are WAHM made beautiful nappies, I guess probably luxury nappies, heavily embroidered, custom made and full of fun and character. We were buying from the same people and so our paths crossed an awful lot.
Anyway about 6 months ago we sadly realised that our cloth nappy days were slowly ending and our desire to find a new ‘craze’ developed. Happily that was in the form of CSP which we both had been using for a fair while but weren’t as obsessed by as we had been our children’s bottoms!This year has seen a huge increase in the number of WAHMs making a switch to providing bespoke, custom made reusable sanitary products and so began our new addiction :-).
As we are administrators on so many Handmade/WAHM made groups on Facebook our news feeds become swamped with adverts for products that ‘may be of interest’ and one evening back in February we were chatting about a company who send out Monthly Boxes but full of disposable products (I’m sure you all know who). We decided to take that concept and develop it by sourcing reusable/recyclable products and supporting the WAHMs/small businesses that we had discovered through Facebook. We wanted to provide a value for money servicing whilst also promoting the eco side too, and so began The Treat Trove and nights of researching, advertising and costing often chatting into the wee small hours to get us to where we are now.
This weekend has seen us send out our 6th Monthly Box, we’ve already opened forms for September and business is steadily growing and the message that cloth sanitary products are not ‘unmentionable’ is spreading. We’ve launched two new products since our new venture started too, a box aimed at Teens/Tweens and another for Postpartum Mamas. September will see the launch of yet another WAHM goodies filled box…watch this space!
That little chat on a cold Winter’s Night has certainly changed our lives and helped us to share the amazing array of talented makers and parents out there who share the same ideals as us.
Thank you for all the support and Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share our journey…”
Check out The Treat Trove on Facebook here and order (for September) here. Any questions either send me a message via the contacts page or pm suzanne and paula via the Facebook page linked above.
Are you currently subscribed to any weekly, monthly or quarterly boxes? Let me know in the comments below x
Silent Sunday x
LUSH Vegan Haul
Last week, I was looking through the lush website; at the things available in the kitchen, when I decided to treat myself. I was originally going to buy a limited shower gel but then decided on some other items instead. I absolutely love the brand and its views on animal testing. So without further ado, here is my LUSH haul.
Happy Hippy shower gel, one of my favourites for summer!
Dream Time bath melt, a new one for me; which I hope will be a relaxing bedtime treat.
Twilight bath bomb – I used this the minute I oped the box hehe, so lovely!
Veganese hair conditioner. I’ve been on the search for a decent vegan conditioner for a while, could this be it?
Titsy Tosty bath bomb, I love the real roses in this!
Rose Jam Bubbleroon, it’s so glittery…
Dirty Toothy Tabs – I’ve never tried LUSH’s toothy tabs before (I usually use co-op toothpaste) but I’m gonna give them a try; there will be a review in the coming weeks.
Big Blue bath bomb, this looks like it has crystals? We shall see…
Mmmelting Marshmallow Moment bath melt – I may use this one tonight.
What’s your favourite LUSH product? Let me know in the comments below x
WIWTM – August
This is what I wore in August, not pictured is my juju cup which I used on my 2nd day.
The overnights (above) I used were; a babas mum 10″, a fluffy little pickles 10.5″ and a my bear bottom 11.5″. All were minky topped.
I only used 3 this month, however, the heavies I used were; an 8″ rainbows grace, a 9″ Chelsea bee creations and an 11″ babas mum – all were cotton topped.
Pictured above are all the moderates I used in August, listed in order from left to right:
– 8″ Yurtcraft, cotton topped
– 8″ Huggally Wuggally, cotton topped
– 9″ Dinky Dot Bots, minky topped
– 9.5″ Vintage Country Corner, cotton jersey topped
– 10″ Little Pumpkin Store, cotton topped
– 10″ Honour Your Flow, cotton velour topped
– 11″ Dinky Dot Bots, cotton jersey topped
– 11″ Huggally Wuggally, minky topped
– 11.5″ Beckys Bappies, cotton jersey topped
– 11.5″ Ruby’s Place, cotton jersey topped
– 8″ Yurtcraft, cotton topped
– 8″ Huggally Wuggally, cotton topped
– 9″ Dinky Dot Bots, minky topped
– 9.5″ Vintage Country Corner, cotton jersey topped
– 10″ Little Pumpkin Store, cotton topped
– 10″ Honour Your Flow, cotton velour topped
– 11″ Dinky Dot Bots, cotton jersey topped
– 11″ Huggally Wuggally, minky topped
– 11.5″ Beckys Bappies, cotton jersey topped
– 11.5″ Ruby’s Place, cotton jersey topped
What’s your go to brand or style of pad? Let me know in the comments below x
Silent Sunday x
Silent Sunday x
Benefits Of Babywearing
There are many benefits to ‘wearing’ your baby; for both mother and child. It is also great for child-minders, dads, carers and relatives too! Although I am not a parent I love being able to wear my cousin when doing things round the house and on days out when he is too sleepy. Besides all the beautiful wrap and carrier designs here are some of the benefits:
· Brilliant bonding time for mum, dad or carer and baby – skin to skin contact is especially important in the first few months.
· Hands free – so you can do whatever you need; whether it be eat, clean or cook – especially great for those times baby or toddler is especially clingy and you have lots to do!
· You can spend time on family days out with all kids; and not have to worry about your little one if they are tired.
· Easier to get public transport out and about – Most buses require buggies to be folded to go in the hold and on the London tubes it’s not easy to get your buggy around; plus lots of steps!
· Saves space – no need to think about the accommodating the buggy when packing the car.
· Easy breastfeeding access – baby wearing mums are more likely to successfully breastfeed as it helps babies posture and forms a close bond.
· Reflux – eases discomfort which accompanies reflux after feeding.
· Perfect if you want to go somewhere unsuitable for buggies – from brimham rocks and mountain climbs to theme parks and dog walks.
· Brilliant bonding time for mum, dad or carer and baby – skin to skin contact is especially important in the first few months.
· Hands free – so you can do whatever you need; whether it be eat, clean or cook – especially great for those times baby or toddler is especially clingy and you have lots to do!
· You can spend time on family days out with all kids; and not have to worry about your little one if they are tired.
· Easier to get public transport out and about – Most buses require buggies to be folded to go in the hold and on the London tubes it’s not easy to get your buggy around; plus lots of steps!
· Saves space – no need to think about the accommodating the buggy when packing the car.
· Easy breastfeeding access – baby wearing mums are more likely to successfully breastfeed as it helps babies posture and forms a close bond.
· Reflux – eases discomfort which accompanies reflux after feeding.
· Perfect if you want to go somewhere unsuitable for buggies – from brimham rocks and mountain climbs to theme parks and dog walks.
Do you baby-wear? If yes, whats you favorite carry & carrier? If no, would you consider it? Let me know in the comments x
N.B – all the photographs included had permission from the mamas.
- Thankyou to all the lovely ladies from the slings and things discussion group 🙂 x
Silent Sunday x
