Our new Space

Good Morning Everyone! Time to start making the transition to the New Name.
This week we will answer the phone and do business as "Podlings" When you drive by you will slowly see the transformation with our new signage.

The new facebook group and blog are ready!

http://podlingsnaturallychildish.blogspot.com/

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Courtenay-BC/Podlings/92896521389

Winner of the Name Game is.......

Jessica Babcock! You have won a $100.00 gift certificate to
Podlings "Naturally Childish"

Congratulations!

We have a NEW NAME!

bet your wondering what it is?!?!?!

couple more hours once the legals are done or name will be known!
And YES there is a winner to the Name Game.......

The Name Game

We are changing our name.....Some may think we are nuts...we think we are nuts,
but regardless it is going to be done and we need help!

Over the next 48 hours email or reply to this blog entry and if your name is selected you will win a gift certificate to our store.

Soooo.......let the names begin!!!

Thank-You!

Wow! What a fun night! We never expected it to work out so well. We really feel so loved! Congrats to the first 10 customers getting a free gift bag, a big thanks to ZenZero, Koochie Koo Baby, Mckinnon Photography, Beachwood Cafe our wonderful yummy neighbours for the treat platter and Arran from Norwex. Your the best!

A few lucky families got a sweet free session from Mckinnon Photography...woohoo!

Thanks again everyone, there will be more parties in the near future!

Party Time!

Friday Night...6-8pm...SALES! First 10 people in the door...
be prepared for a great gift bag filled with goodies from us and our
friends, Mckinnon Photography, Koochie Koo Baby Products, Arran Kerrigan from Norwex and Zen Zero!

Not to mention the great sales we will be having on New and Consignment items!!!

See you there!

ps we are still open all day Friday...

Consignment Update

We have some really great "hot" items in this week;

Happy Trails MEC Backpack

Turquoise Bumbo with tray

Bassinette with bug shield

life jackets, sunsuits, swimsuits, baby floats



More great new products;

ISLAND MONKEEZ;

Art Smocks have arrived! So cute, so practical $28
Restocking of bibs and portable highchairs as well


And don't forget....Our Party!

June 12th(next Friday) 6-8pm....First 10 people in the door
get a gift bag filled with treasures!

They are Here

As Always

WE HAVE some great things a-brewing...because just when things seem to shift into "normal" gear we decide to kick things up a notch....more on that note later :)

BUT we have some great little Moms Only products arriving soon.

Have you ever felt the Swaddlebees Organic Eco-Nappi diapers, if you have I bet you have whispered to us how you wish you could wear them too.....

So now you CAN! We are going to carry the Swaddlebees Organic and Staydry Mama Pads.
We have totally made the switch as baby can't be the only ones safe from plastic disposables and toxins...

These really work! And snap underneath your panty to make the "wings".

Store them in a fancy wet bag wash when needed, too simple. never to be seen in the feminine aisle again!

We are hoping these will be here next week, we'll keep you posted...

A New Policy

This ones pretty great, we are offering a 3 tier consignor rate system now;

Items priced under $40 you get 40%

Items priced over $40 you get 60%

Items priced over $200 you get 70%!!

We are a busy store and larger items go fast as we usually have a wishbook full
of contacts.

We do all the work and the safety checks!

Summer is the season to bring in your strollers and bike trailers, trail-a-bikes, bike seats, trikes and bikes!

Customer Appreciation-Happy 1st Birthday to Us!

Friday night, June 12th, come on down to the store after hours...
first 10 people through the door at 6pm will receive a lovely gift basket
filled with treats from us and some great local retailers(Mckinnon Photography, ZenZero, Koochie Koo Baby Products and more...)

Join us for refreshments, goodies, fun, BIG SALES, and a chance to get out after supper and have some mommy shopping time..

We are open Friday for regular business hours but again from 6-9pm.

We are very excited to Thank all of you for your support over the last fun-filled year!

Bellies, Birth & Babies Fair

Comox Valley's 1st Baby fair! Thanks to the Comox Valley Doula's and Comox Valley Prenatal.

Come check it out at the Public Health Unit, tomorrow, Saturday May 30th 10am-1pm

Awesome door prize packages

Great video's, belly casting demo and a beautiful Reusable Diaper display by Yours Truly!

Going to be fun!!

http://comoxvalleydoulas.com/articles/last

Our Passion has Arrived

As parents we can really appreciate a great toy. A toy the little ones and bigger ones can love together. A toy that cannot be recalled, that was made with loving hands and that comes from the earth.

TREE BRANCH BLOCKS

Bring the outdoors in with a beautiful set of rustic tree branch blocks. Smooth finished ends, perfect for stacking and building. Each set is made with unique pieces, various diameters and lengths for the ultimate in creative building.

Made from naturally fallen down alder branches kiln dried and harmonic waxed.

Made on the Island!



And maybe better yet...when they are no longer a toy, these make great candle stands and additions to nature tables.

Consignment Terms and Conditions

So we have been struggling with our consignment for quite some time, we love how busy we are but feel it's unfair to have the 3 week "line-up" that has been happening.
We really want it to be easy to drop items by as we realize it is tough being a parent to make appointments. However we are having to go this route.
So the all the original terms will remain the same except we are now accepting appointments.
Give us a call and you will be given a Day to bring your items in not a Time to arrive just the appropriate day. I think this will really work well for everyone as we are going to strive to get your items on the floor the day you bring them in!
We are also no longer accepting Carsets or Cribs.

Everything else will remain the same as we strive for low prices and great service!

Stay Tuned......

SALE SALE SALE

All HABA 50% Off....even the big block sets and games

Veggie Shoes 50% Off..vegan leather booties

We are making space for some great new Island made products! We will keep you posted!


We are also re-vamping our Consignment Terms, once we finalize the details we will let you know. As I'm sure you know we are smoking busy and running about 3 weeks behind!

Thanks for your support!

Fluffy Mail!!

Rocky Mountain Diapers are a versatile new one-sized pocket diaper USA made, that grows with your baby! They feature an *Internal Adjustment System that allows for a trim fit tailored to your baby’s body type, without a complicated or cluttered external snap arrangement. With one simple adjustment to the hidden snap system, you can raise or lower the front rise, or accommodate a thin or chunky baby's thighs without the need to adjust again until your little one grows to the next size. Rocky Mountain Diapers come in a variety of adorable coordinating colors, and are made of quality, fade resistant PUL to prevent leaking, and soft suede cloth on the inside to keep your baby dry and happy.

Come check 'em out! $22.00

The newest diaper to arrive is...

Rump-A-Rooz!

They are here!! And they are so very beautiful. We have the new G2 version with snaps. These diapers come with a very thirsty 6R microfiber insert that snaps apart to 2 inserts. making it a great fit for newborns...yes newborns! This diaper is a one-size diaper with 4 rise settings. So thats 6-35lbs!
I think my favorite part is the inner gussets! You have to come check them out.
I think all you Swaddlebees lovers are going to go crazy over these and at a great price of $28. Oh did I mention how trim these are?! Love them!

Major Stock Arriving Daily!

Today was pretty good for the postman. We have our GRIMMS order, all the beautiful German made blocks and teethers.
We also have our Amber Babies shipment in now, all 3 styles are fully stocked.
We have tonnes of popular modern cloth diapers in on consignment, they actually came in the mail too! Gotta love long distance clientele ;)
some brands include, bum genius AIO, sposoeasy, fuzzi bunz, bamboozle and monkey doodlez.

speaking of diapers..any guesses as to what this new diaper is? And yes it has been shipped!

Let the Sunshine In!

What a beautiful few days! Time to bust out the shorts and T's!
We have been busy putting out all kinds of summer items.
Along with shorts it time to get your kids out on their bikes, we have an
ever rotating stock of trikes and bikes, as well as outdoor swings, push toys,
wagons and yard toys. Come check out our stock or ad yourself to our wish list
to get the exact item you are looking for.

Have a great week!

ps by the end of this week we should be fully stocked in DRYBEES, BUM GENIUS 3.0,New Fuzzi Buns daisy prints, and 2, yes 2 new diapers!!!

Can you guess this new diaper?

Grimms Spiel and Holz Design

Beautiful Wooden toys constructed from alder, lime and maple wood from sustainable forestrys in Europe. All products are manufactured with love and handwork in Europe, most of them locally in Germany.



All colour dyes, high grade biological oils and glues used for they products fulfil the European Standards EN 71 for toy safety as well as the new CPSIA requirements concerning contents of lead and phthalates and are absolutely harmless to your children’s health.



This company uses mainly alder, lime, maple and cherry wood. Wood is natural and regenerative and stimulates the senses. It has texture, it is sometimes light, sometimes dark, it is hard or it is soft. It is rough or smooth and smells good. It sounds different, it is heavy or it is light. It has its own temperature. Bacteria cannot reproduce on wood. If it breaks, it can easily be fixed and it is recyclable. This all is not true for plastic or metal. Most of the products are grinded by hand -that gives a more charming expression compared to machined products.

We are so very excited about this line, coming to us straight from Germany.
We'll keep you posted on the arrival-order was shipped out today!!