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Happy FREE FRIDAY with PAXbaby.com and Boogie Baby Bootique!
This week’s winner will take home a 30×40 inch Star Wars themed toddler blanket and an adorable elephant plush.

Cheryl S. is the creative hands behind Boogie Baby Bootique.She is also a public school teacher who began making bows and tutus for friends as gifts on the side. Boogie Baby Bootique has since evolved into an exciting work from home small business, focusing on blankets, carrier accessories and plush stuffed animals. She still makes tutus and bows and has since added “Boo Boo Buddies” for special needs babies, as well.
Boogie Baby Bootique has an assortment of ready to ship, handmade items and is even open to custom order; just think of the possibilities!!! There are many custom fabric options available and Cheryl is always open to new ideas. Everything is created by Cheryl in Scottsdale, Arizona!

Head over to her Facebook page and get 10% off all ready to ship items this weekend (expires Sunday July 3) using code “PAXBABYLOVE10“! Don’t forget to support our talented WAHM and  follow her on Instagram @boogiebabybootique!
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The winner will be emailed once the drawing comes to an end on Friday, July 1st, 2016!! Shipping address must be confirmed via email within 24 hours, or a new winner will be chosen!! For this reason, make sure to check your email(including your Junk folder!!) Shipping in the States will be free; International winner will pay exact shipping costs!

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Happy FREE FRIDAY with PAXbaby.com and Nikki’s Punkin Patch!
This week’s winner will take home a Tsum Tsum themed set of Suck Pads and Punkin Pack!

Nikki O. is the creative hands behind the creations at Nikki’s Punkin Patch. She is known for her customizable mini attachable diaper bags called Punkin Packs. Being a lover of all things babywearing she found herself needing something to use while out adventuring (shopping, sightseeing, at theme parks, etc) to hold her phone, wallet, keys and diapers. Trying to stay hands-free without having to haul around a diaper bag she came up with this idea! Now you can just snap on and go!

Nikki’s Punkin Patch is great for the mom on the go with basic accessories (suck pads, reach straps, hoodie hoods and Punkin packs). All hand made with care in Phoenix Arizona!! Looking to match something specific?? Have no fear, there are many custom fabric options available and Nikki is always open to new ideas.

Head over to their Etsy shop (or Facebook Page) and get 10% off all weekend (expires Sunday June 26th) using code “PAXBABYLOVE10“!

The winner will be emailed once the drawing comes to an end on Friday, June 24th, 2016!! Shipping address must be confirmed via email within 24 hours, or a new winner will be chosen!! For this reason, make sure to check your email(including your Junk folder!!) Shipping in the States will be free; International winner will pay exact shipping costs!

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Behind the scenes of Andy’s Room
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I fell in love with these
Michael Miller clouds after searching for weeks for the PERFECT fabric. I loved how versatile they were, how they could be used in a variety of cosplay needs, and how neutral they are for all the many parents who won’t wear their boy baby in a “girlie carrier.”

Then PAXmommy Celia said, “you know what this reminds me of most?” And the rest is babywearing history!

Did you know that the front panels for our PAXexclusive Tula
Andy’s Room are actually hand cut to avoid the bottom border.

Although some people may look at these clouds and think “huh… clouds,” I see infinite possibilities, and today’s stocking is only the beginning of the cosplay adventure!

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The PAXmoms can’t wait to see how YOU wear your Andy’s Room Tula; don’t forget to send us action pix!

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From Marissa at Cuddle Muffins : I am a stay-at-home solo parent and cloth diapering enthusiast. I started my business after getting involved in diaper group customs, & Gretchen of Twinkie Tush encouraged me to turn my fabric shopping into a business. I began by launching a personal fabric shopping business. After a year of finding fabulous fabrics and building an amazing customer base centered around WAHMs and their customers, I launched custom printing in October 2014. I print locally which is quite uncommon in the online custom printing world. I drop artwork off in person and pick up all completed fabric in person. Picking out prints and interacting with my customers is a part of my job that I enjoy *SO* much. I adore my WAHMs and seeing what they create!

I love that I get to keep my daughter, Jilly, with me all the time. When we are with the printer, she is secure on my back in her Tula. When I’m cutting, she’s in the room with me playing. Being her mama is the most important thing; I love that I have a career that allows me to give her 100% while still being able to build my business.

Cuddle Muffins runs fun and gorgeous prints by preorder and then provides extras in the Cuddle Muffins Store so that no one has to miss out. THANKS for participating in my FREE Friday at PAXbaby.com!!!!!!

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Congratulations!!! You *just* purchased your very first wrap!!

Now what??

Well… that is up to you. You could wear it first, or you could wash it, and start breaking it in.

Wash it?
But, HOW?!

**Disclaimer: We advise you to always follow the manufacturer’s directions for the care of any wrap, but this is how the PAXmommies wash their own personal wovens. **

First, check out the fiber content.

100% Cotton: cold wash, hang dry – or dry on low heat. Can be ironed on the ‘cotton’ setting.

Linen: Wash on cold, hang dry or dry on low/no heat. Responds well to steam iron, and softens with wet heat.

Bamboo:  Wash on cold, hang dry or lay flat.

Hemp: Wash on warm, dry on low/no heat, or take out of the dryer partially dry and steam iron.  (Softens faster with heat, but some shrinkage will occur).

Wool: Hand wash in bathtub, or sink with woolwash, in tepid water. Do not squeeze,  lay flat on dry towels and roll to get excess water out. Lay flat to dry.

Silk: Hand wash/machine wash gentle-delicate cycle, lay flat to dry. Avoid tumble-dry, avoid drying in direct sunlight (fading).

Ring Slings: You can wrap the metal rings, or throw the entire thing into a pillow case.

A few extra tips:

With all woven wraps you want to make sure that you  skip the fabric softeners which can lead to build up over time.

Most wraps are cut on the long side to allow for *some* shrinkage.

If you are worried about washing, drying and the like, it is probably best to stay with easy-to-to-care-for fibers.

The first time I wash a wrap, I tend to wash it on its own, or with a load of old towels JUST in case it the color bleeds.

All subsequent washes,  get treated as normal, and simply go in with the rest of my laundry, or all together in one happy rainbowy wash.

** You can always throw wool dryer balls into the dryer to help break in a wrap. The more the merrier!!**

Other ways that you can break in a wrap:

– wearing it

– braiding it

– hammock

– sleep on it

– sit on it

– wash it

– iron it

What does your washing routine look like?

**Please remember to ALWAYS read your woven wraps specific washing instructions, and that these are just the washing tips & tricks of the PAXmommies. **

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As of midnight tonight, Pimp my Carrier (PMC) will be closing the door on all future custom slots. 

It has been an amazing run.

PMC has created SO many beautiful carriers and made SO many families happy over the years.

There is something so wonderful about seeing a customer fall in love with a carrier all over again.

Pimp My Carrier has made old carriers new, created works of art, and completed one of a kind babywearing pieces to treasure. Wearing a carrier that has been designed and created specifically for you, and having a hand in the entire process,  is so special.

Star Wars fan? Why not broadcast it? Love a certain band? SURE! Have a favorite wrap? OF COURSE! Need toy tethers? YES!

Sounds amazing, right?

Do not worry if you have not had the chance to own a PMC creation yet, as there will be tons of ready-made options available soon.

We cannot wait to share this next journey with you all.

Thank you your patience, and support during this time of transition.

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Just in case you missed out during Tula Week, email PAXbaby.com to get started on customizing your Tula with Pimp my Carrier TODAY!!

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Browse through our completed customs and available fabrics here: http://shop.paxbaby.com/customize/

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Scooters, Hello Kitty, Ninjas, Robots and MORE, MORE, MORE!

Still don’t see what you are looking for?

Feel free to send in fabric of your own, or choose from our wide selection of wrap scraps!

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If you could design YOUR dream Tula what would it look like??

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Looking for an excellent buckle carrier with a whole lot of personality?

Think about using the customization services at Pimp my Carrier to create a one-of-a-kind Beco Baby Carrier that is exactly your style!
http://shop.paxbaby.com/beco/

Do not fear if you do not own a Beco, Pimp My Carrier can also pimp OTHER carriers.

Or if you are looking for a less permanent way to change the look of your carrier, check out Cutie Covers.

Awesome, right??

Email us at help@PAXbaby.com and we can get started today.

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