the latest buzz

bio-soft liners $6 per roll

They make using cloth diapers even easier! Bio-soft liners are flushable diaper liners that make clean-up a breeze – this product is the perfect compromise between convenience and cloth diapers. Bio-soft liners absorb the solid waste - and then you simply discard the soiled liner in the toilet and flush away the mess. They are non-irritating and ever so soft and comfortable against baby's sensitive skin.

Our new Bio-soft liners are made of a non woven material with no binder, and will biodegrade very quickly (within 8 days in a sewage treatment system or 20 days in a septic tank). They are 100% viscose rayon, a cellulosic fiber derived from natural sources, and are made to Bummi’s specifications in England.

100 sheets per roll. Each sheet is approximately 12 X 5 inches.

Please note that the flushing of any biodegradable diaper liner may cause blockage in old or damaged drains and in sensitive septic systems. Please discard pee soaked liners in the garbage and to let the soiled liners soak a few minutes in the toilet before flushing just so that they absorb water and break down a bit before they are released into the system.

swimmi: the grooviest swimsuit in the universe! $11.50

Baby fashion will never be the same - from the Riviera to the neighborhood kiddie pool - your baby will have the cutest bum around. And rest assured - nobody will ever have to empty the pool because of your baby! Fashion and peace of mind - what better combination can there be in a baby swimsuit ....
What should you put inside the SWIMMI? Other than your baby, absolutely nothing!
Sizes
SMALL: 4-7 kg (9-15 lbs) MEDIUM: 7-10 kg (15-22 lbs) LARGE: 10-13.5 kg (22-30 lbs)

Engineered with painstaking attention to detail and functionality:
• A trim and attractive design that has a terrific fit on any baby
• Interior polyester mesh for easy clean ups
• Coated nylon layer sandwiched inside that will hold in the messy stuff
• Fun, unisex cotton prints on the outside
• Adjustable Aplix closures for a snug and comfortable fit
• Stretchy soft lycra bindings to protect baby’s tender skin


Sisters Day has come and gone - WOW!
June 2nd marked one year that Haydee has been home with us. Many of you supported us through the adoption process, which began long before Buzzie Bee Diapers opened in October 2005. Most adoptive families celebrate the adoption day in one way or another. We called it Sisters Day as it’s the day Haydee and Liefe officially became sisters. We spent the weekend with family, looked over Haydee’s scrapbook, dreamed and schemed about our next trip to Guatemala, and ate ice cream cake - a reminder of all the ice cream Liefe ate at Casa Grande, the Guatemalan hotel where we stayed, waiting three weeks for Haydee’s visa to come through.
In celebration of sisters and babies everywhere, we’re pleased to extend a 20% discount on all retail purchases throughout the month of June.


dates of note:
A reminder about holidays - diaper service continues without interruption on all holidays (except Christmas and Thanksgiving). If you plan to be away over the summer holidays, please let is know. We’ll do what we can to accommodate you with a vacation credit.
Deliveries on June 18 & 19 will happen mid morning rather than super early in the morning. This is because Broo (who helps Buzzie Bee by being Monday delivery driver, Tuesday childcare provider, and round-the-clock wonderful husband - who at one point long long ago thought cloth diapers were gross) will be on Vinalhaven participating in a graphic design seminar. We’ve enlisted the help of babysitters but couldn’t find one willing to be here at 4AM...
Family lawn & bake sale June 30 8am-noon at Mid-Coast Children’s Services, 272 Park Street, Rockland. MCCS is one of the most diverse preschool programs in Knox County. A change in funding is causing the school to raise tuition in the fall. The Parents’ Fundraising Committee’s goal is to build a scholarship fund for MCCS. Lemonade stand, children’s items, even some cloth diapers - all at very reasonable prices and for a wonderful cause.

mary kay sample from annie chapman
Enclosed in the Latest Buzz is a Mary Kay sample from Annie Chapman, a friend of mine. We met a few years ago at a networking event. She’s been very supportive of Buzzie Bee Diapers by introducing me to other women business owners and welcoming me to the Maine Women’s Network

buzzie bee in the news
Did you see our column in the Courier? Look for ‘Me and the Bee’ on the first and third Saturdays. We’ll be writing about parenting as well as about cloth diapering. We welcome your feedback and ideas.
Also of note: Buzzie Bee Diapers was recently nominated by Women, Work & Community for the Ms. Foundation’s Fairy Godmother Award. This is a national grant awarded to four woman owned microenterprises. Recipients will be announced later this month.

Buzzie Bee Diapers Nominated for Ms. Foundation Award

Local cloth diaper service demonstrates growth potential and competitive market advantage.

Rockland, ME - May 24, 2007 - Buzzie Bee Diapers, cloth diaper service and supply company, was recently nominated by Women, Work and Community (WW&C) for the Ms. Foundation’s Fairy Godmother Fund award. This national award is given to a woman owned business which fills a distinct market niche. If selected, Jennifer Moore Temple, business owner, will use funds to generate an educational program to inform consumers of the benefits of reusable diapers. Award recipients will be notified next month.
WW&C Microenterprise Coordinator, Eola Ball, states, “Jennifer has a solid business plan and a green product. Buzzie Bee Diapers offers a valuable service and, given increasing concern for our environment, Buzzie Bee Diapers is well positioned for continued success.” Ball was introduced to Buzzie Bee Diapers in its infancy through Moore Temple's participation in WW&C’s New Ventures Program in 2005. Of services received at Women, Work & Community, Moore Temple says, “I’ve found a place where I can share ideas, give and receive support. This is all done in a way that recognizes I am working mother. I am honored that Eola thought of Buzzie Bee Diapers for this opportunity.”
The Ms. Foundation for Women established the Fairy Godmother Fund in 1997 to support the development of individual microenterprises across the country. Each year, this endowed fund generates micro-equity grants that provide funds to qualified woman-owned businesses. Eligible businesses must be either a start-up business or an existing business. Specifically, the Fund seeks to support businesses based in low-income communities with limited access to capital.
The choice of a business in which to make the equity investment is made through nominations from past and current grantee organizations of the Ms. Foundation’s Collaborative Fund for Women’s Economic Development. These organizations provide financial and technical support to new and/or start-up businesses and make nominations based on documented data on the financial viability of the business.

nominate us on Oprah!

Oprah is wants to know what gifts new moms enjoy the most. How about a gift certificate to Buzzie Bee Diapers!?! Let Oprah know how easy Buzzie Bee makes it for you to cloth diaper your baby. Thanks!

LoveyBums ... for your lovey's bum

I've heard such wonderful things about LoveyBums that we're now carrying them. They launder well and are so soft that they've got to be unbelievably comfortable. Pictured here is a LIO - Lovey-in-one - with a wool cover and quick dry snap in diaper. Additional snap in diapers are available to create a colorful, economical diapering system. For the longest time, I've been a prefolds and Bummis covers kind of momma. While I'm still very pleased with the systems I've been using, I do like the color and variety that the LoveyBums add to both my personal and retail supplies.
Can LoveyBums be used with the diaper service?? Absolutely! Buzzie Bee Diapers offers all diaper service customers a 10% discount on all retail purchases (and no shipping charges!). We'd be delighted to launder the LoveyBums for customers. The wool covers need to be hand laundered (and come with a sample of lanolin to get started) but the actual diaper (organic cotton or sherpa) can be washed by us. Pam at LoveyBums assures us that they will hold up well in the wash cycle we've designed for the diaper service. And I can attest that Haydee's diapers are just as bright and beautiful now as when they were new.

buzzie bee helpers

All kidding aside, my children don't help with the laundry portion of the business. In the pictures, they are both playing in their own diapers :) In their pictures, Haydee is 18 months (taken just few days ago) and Liefe was 11 months (taken a little over 3 years ago). I'm posting the images because these two darling sweeties mean the world to me. They are completely why I keep going with the dream of getting more families to use cloth diapers. Each parent who makes this decision for their child helps all children. Less waste, less environmental damage. Plus, cloth diapering really does influence how people parent. It's a wonderful introduction to mindful or intentional parenting. I'd be curious if others feel similarly or differently?

dates of note:

Real Diaper Association’s first local Diaper Circle - RDA is cloth diaper advocacy group which Buzzie Bee and Maine Cloth Diaper Company are members. As a joint effort, we are starting a midcoast Diaper Circle - a gathering of those interested in cloth diapering with a chance to see diapering options and share support. Children are welcome. We’ll meet (usually) on the third friday of the month at 9:30 am. The first meeting is March 16th at the Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St. Damariscotta. Second meeting, April 13 at Bookland’s Community Room, 91 Camden St. Rockland.

Cesarean Support Group - a new group is forming in the Belfast area. Next meeting, March 18, 3-5 pm. I plan to attend the March meeting and would love to carpool if anyone is interested. Here are the details from the group’s flyer: A group for Cesarean Birth Moms - Share your story or listen to others - let’s support each other - share in our grief and healing - gather information. Held at Morningstar Midwifery, Belfast, located at 137 High St. Suite 5. We are in the brick building between the Belfast Co-op and the downtown stoplight (next to the Jumble Shop). Come in the set of double doors marked 137, up the flight of stairs, and we are on the left. Babes in arms are welcome. FMI CONTACT JENNA 593-9208

Belfast Baby Fair - April 7 @ the Troy Howard Middle School. Buzzie Bee will have a table so stop by to say hello and look for some good deals. I haven’t gone in the past but have heard from several parents that it’s a great place to pick up good quality, gently used children’s items.

Buzzie Bee Diapers sends much needed baby items to newborns in Haiti.

Local cloth diaper service Buzzie Bee Diapers (www.buzziebee.com) announces a clothing drive to benefit babies born at a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Haiti.

Haiti has the highest level of maternal mortality in the Americas, with 523 deaths per 100,000 births. Doctors Without Borders (also known as MSF, Medecins Sans Frontieres) established a 60-bed Jude Anne Hospital in 2006 to assist women living in the most violent parts of Haiti’s capital city, who have difficulty accessing appropriate care, in part, because of poverty and violence. Medical care is provided for women with pregnancies presenting dangers to the mother and child, as well as treatment to help prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Emergency obstetric care services are available around the clock.

We're collecting new and gently used cloth diapers, newborn onesies, socks, and hats to be sent with a family friend down to Haiti this month. A second donation will be made in April. Initially the request for donated items was made to the diaper service’s current customers. Word spread and several boxes of baby clothes have already been collected. A group of neighbors in Bremen is even knitting newborn hats, using patterns from the book Knitting for Peace. We’re delighted at the response from our customers and want to open the collection up to the greater community. My family has been sending items to Haitian women and babies in well over ten years now. Everything has always been well received and much appreciated.

For additional information or to make a donation, contact me at info@buzziebee.com. Pick up is available along Buzzie Bee’s delivery route. Donations may also be dropped off at Buzzie Bee Diapers in Rockland. Buzzie Bee Diapers opened in the fall of 2005, providing weekly pick up and delivery of freshly laundered cotton diapers, to make cloth diapering more accessible to mid-coast families. The service is currently available from Bremen to Belfast, Rockland to Washington.

http://www.BuzzieBee.com
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