Take Part in Fairtrade Fortnight

Please take part in Fairtrade fortnight which starts next week 22 Feb to 7 March 2009.

This is run by The Fairtrade Foundation to raise awareness that still 2 billion people still survive on less than $2 a day. Unfair trade rules still leave them in poverty, so please support fairtrade.

Please take a look at their website for more details: www.fairtrade.org.uk

For this year's Fairtrade Fortnight they are asking the nation to join them in The Big Swap. For two whole weeks they are asking you to swap your usual stuff for Fairtrade stuff. Your usual bananas for Fairtrade bananas, your usual cotton socks for Fairtrade cotton socks, and your usual cuppa for a Fairtrade cuppa. Whenever you pop to the shops, you can use your wallet to make a stand.

Please also look at the website as they are carrying out Big Swap events all around the country. One that caught my eye was the Invasion of the Tea Ladies in London on 25 February. People are being asked to go along to parliament square where you will dress up as tea ladies and pose for a photo in Parliament Square before heading off to Trafalgar Square for a good ol' fashioned tea dance.

Please support this great cause

Babymoon

What is a Babymoon? It is like a 'honeymoon' taken by a newlywed couple but a holiday taken by a couple expecting a baby. Normally taken in the second trimester when the mum-to-be can still travel and are hopefully over the sickness/tiredness of the first trimester.

Why go on a Babymoon? For the parents-to-be to enjoy a final trip together before the sleepless nights, nappies, feeding.... The primary goal to rest and relax!

Babymoon destinations and ideas. You really do not need to go far from home for a great babymoon. We live close to Brighton and London which would only take 20-45 minutes by train which is perfect as they are far enough away from home but you will not be exhausted before starting the break.

Why not book a spa resort hotel in your own town or nearby? If you do go away, try to keep a flexible itinerary so that you can rest as often as you need too!

I would highly recommend having some time together as a couple before the birth of your newborn baby because once your precious son or daughter is born they will become your main priority and focus.

If you cannot get away, why not just buy yourself or your partner a pampering gift to relax and enjoy in your own home: Why not take a look at our new mum presents.

New In - Travel Kit for Baby from Maclaren

We are thrilled to now be stocking the Baby Travel Kit from Maclaren! This new 'beginning...' range has been created using certified organic-based natural ingredients... perfect to promote the well being of a new baby.

This gorgeous travel kit for baby contains a special selection of seven trial size products with lavender essential oil to calm and comfort. Natural ingredients are infused with organic essential oils for an introduction to holistic baby care.

"A perfect organic gift set to care for a baby whilst on the go! (convenient travel sizes). A unique new baby present, new mum present, and baby shower gift, produced by a renowned baby brand."

The kit includes an 'Absorbing Dusting Powder' that is made with 100% certified organic ingredients and was the winner of Best Organic Baby Product.

For further information on this very special New Baby and New Mum Present, please go to our New Baby Presents section on our website.

Cake a Difference for Bliss - 8th-14th February

Kiss for Bliss is an annual fundraising appeal that helps thousands of families that are unable to touch or kiss their newborn baby as they arrive too early, too small or too sick.

Bliss, the special care baby charity, are asking as many people to make and sell cupcakes from 8th - 14th February. Each cupcake symbolises a kiss and every penny will be used to provide care for premature/sick babies and funding for ground-breaking research.

Please go to the following website for more information: http://www.cakeadifference.org/

Get involved! Cupcakes are easy to make, a lovely treat for everyone that buys and supporting a worthwhile charity.

Cathy

Happy New Year! Expecting? Top 2009 baby names

Happy New Year! Molliemoo has a very exciting year ahead! Please ensure that you subscribe to our newsletter to get information on our new product lines that will be available shortly - Newsletter Subscription

My baby is due in April and was interested in reading the most popular baby names of 2009 (survey by Bounty).

Top Boys Names: Jack (has now held the top spot for 15 years in a row!), Oliver, Charlie, Harry and Alfie.

Top Girls Names: Olivia (second year in a row), Ruby, Sophie, Chloe and Emily.

Lucas, Maisie and Layla were the highest climbing names in the pole.

Cathy