By Andrea Roux Gardner. My 4 kids inspire me. They are truly amazing little people. Each one over coming a great challege life handed them. I want to tell you about my #2 son though. He is the most inspiring person in my life. He has so many challenges in life. He suffers from Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD). A real disorder that is usually ignored or underestimated. His brain pathways cannot handle all the sensory info that we receive on an every day basis. Things that we take for granted or ignore over-stimulate him to the extreme. A simple trip to the store can overwhelm his little body and send him into a ball of crying child. A normal life is just a dream for him.
He goes to occupational therapy and martial arts. These help him learn to deal with his SPD so he can live a happy and full life. OT and MA are hard work for anyone, but for him it is double hard. He is overcoming his disorder. Everyday he has to make the choice to overcome it. He will have to do this everyday of his life. He also has to overcome the judgement that is passed his way everyday by ignorant pople who just do not get it. He is only 6 years old and has more determination than most adults! Because of his everyday hardships he is the most empathetic person I have ever met. He is incredible! He inspires me to advocate for recognition of SPD, to fight for his rights as a special kid, to be more empathetic, to be a better mom! Most of all he inspires me to simply be an overall better person.
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August Inspiration Contest Finalist
August 17th, 2010August Inspiration Contest Finalist
August 17th, 2010
By Ashley Lockhart Rhodes. My inspiration comes when I see positive changes in my life and the lives of my family. I love to see progress, change of attitude, growth, and learning. It only takes a tiny difference to encourage, refresh, and inspire me.
August Inspiration Contest Finalist
August 17th, 2010
By Michelle Lloyd. I know
this is cliche, but my daughter is the one who inspires me. If it weren’t for her, I would have never learned about becoming more eco-aware. I wouldn’t have wanted to research and pass along the knowledge of toxic products and how you can help the environment by making simple choices. I also wouldn’t have starte…d working with a Eco-friendly baby company that I love. She inspires me to make this a better, safe, healthy, and cleaner world.
Kids at the Beach: Don’t Forget the Sunscreen!
August 16th, 2010A Survival Guide
A day at the beach is a fun and exciting time! If you take a few minutes to properly pack you can spend more time relaxing and less time worrying about your little ones.
Sunscreen
We recommend
you apply little twig’s Extra Mild Unscented Sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure. Ask a doctor before use on children under six months of age. Our sunscreen will help to prevent your little ones from burning! Make sure to reapply after swimming and towel drying.
Jennifer Steuart, a fan of little twig says, “this is the most excellent sunscreen. my fair redheaded baby never burned. it wasn’t greasy and lasted through swimming. absolutely a great product.”
Don’t forget our kids sunscreen sale, 25% off now through August 31st at www.littletwig.com!
Fluids
You want to keep you family hydrated while out in the sun so be sure to prevent dehydration by bringing plenty of water, formula or juice boxes. If you are breastfeeding it is particularly important that you drink extra water.
Umbrellas
Even if your baby is wearing sunscreen, keep them out of the sun as much as possible. Beach umbrellas help to protect baby’s sensitive skin from direct sun.
Baby Powder
We suggest bringing little twig’s Extra Mild Baby Powder to the beach as well.
little twig mommy Annie Bowles Angelo says it is, “The best thing for getting sand off the baby – and the whole family, for that matter!”
Limits on Time & Temperature
Try to limit your time at the beach and pick a day that with a mild temperature. Dr. Joan Liebmann-Smith advises that, “Babies’ temperature-regulating systems aren’t fully developed; they have fewer sweat glands than adults, so they sweat less. As a result, they’re not as efficient as adults in keeping cool.”
If you take these tips with you to the beach you should have a great time! Please upload pictures of you beach-ready little twiggies on our facebook page, we love to see their smiling faces.
little twig at Whole Foods & Sprouts this weekend!
August 11th, 2010Whole Foods Venice
On Saturday, August 14th from 11-2 pm come join little twig at the Whole Foods in Venice, CA for a Back-to-School Extravaganza! We have some great coloring pages with your favorite little twig characters, including Ace the Ant. Whole Foods will be providing additional activities such as arts and crafts. It should be a great day!
Sprouts Pasadena
little twig will also be at the Sprouts in Pasadena on Saturday August 14th to help them celebrate their Grand Opening! Come join us at 39 N Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena , CA 91107. We will be handing out little twig totes which you can use to carry home any purchases you make for your green baby. We look forward to seeing you there.
Cruelty Free Baby Products by little twig!
August 9th, 2010PETA & Leaping Bunny
little twig has recently been accepted by PETA’s Caring Consumer Guide and the Leaping Bunny’s Cruelty-Free Shopping List! Although we have never tested on animals and have always been a cruelty-free company our new certifications will make our animal-free policy more visible for our consumers. little twig’s very strict no animal testing policy helps us to save rabbits, mice, guinea pigs and other animals because we love animals! little twig’s philosophy has always been to provide families with a safe and natural bath time alternative.
PETA’s Caring Consumer Guide
For more information on PETA’s Caring Consumer Guide, please log on to www.caringconsumer.org. You can request to have a Shopping Guide mailed to you and can even download the Shopping Guide to your iPhone!
Leapin
g Bunny’s Cruelty-Free Shopping Guide
For more information on the Leaping Bunny’s Cruelty-Free Shopping Guide, please log onto www.leapingbunny.org.
August Facebook/Blog Contest
August 6th, 2010A couple days ago we shared what inspired our founder and queen bee Lenie Ramos to create little twig. We want to know what or who inspires you and how? Tell us for the opportunity to win a $100 little twig gift certificate. Post on our Facebook wall what / who inspires you by August 15th, please include pictures if you can. We will select our favorite 3 to be posted on here on our blog. The blog posting with the most “likes” on August 31st will win a $100 gift certificate!
Organic Children’s Clothes That Give Back!
August 5th, 2010If you are looking to spoil your little girl with quality and teach her about the importance of giving back, Whitten Grey is the perfect fit. They make high-quality organic children’s clothing including this beautiful Volie halter made with 100% organic cotton. Whitten Grey also has a program called “Project Little Grey Dr
ess.” For every dress you purchase on their site they will send a dress to a little girl in need. You and your little girl even get to choose the color of the dress and what country it is sent to. little twig also has a philanthropy program, we donate 15% of all online sales every Wednesday to our philanthropy of the month.
How little twig’s queen bee found inspiration
August 3rd, 2010
Seven years ago, Lenie Ramos, little twig’s founder and queen bee, was inspired to create little twig when she gave her niece a bottle of bubble bath. Lenie was then informed by her sister that her niece may get an infection if she used it. Lenie’s interest was piqued, and after some research found that there were only a tiny number of safe and mild products for babies on the market.
A graphic designer and with no background in chemistry, she consulted with pediatricians and parent friends and set up a D.I.Y research lab at home. Fully inspired and using her own money, Lenie created an initial line of shampoos and bubble baths free of parabens, sulfates and mineral oils – little twig was born!
Fun Recycled Bowls for Kids
August 3rd, 2010
I was very excited to read a press release today about Smiling Planet, “a new brand of art-inspired, earth-friendly lifestyle products for all ages.” The company manufactures adorable table wear including bowls made from 100% recycled polypropylene. Studies have confirmed this is a safe plastic. My favorite was their Wonderfull World plate, which reads, “The world is wonder full. Let’s make her smile.” What makes me smile is that this company, like little twig
, realizes the importance of giving back. They have aligned with Healthy Child Healthy World to raise awareness about the dangers of chemicals in children’s products. You do not have to worry about harmful chemicals in our products; little twig is made with organic and natural ingredients.