cuddle of the week: Snugglings trio at 50 – 55% off

by True Cuddles on January 30, 2012

Modern. Fresh. Hip. True Cuddles presents a trio of accessories from Snugglings at 50 – 55% off! The Original Sling, Eco-Blanket and Le Petit Chapeau are ultra stylish in colour and design. All Snugglings products are designed and manufactured in Vancouver, BC, under fair working conditions and without the carbon footprint associated with overseas manufacturing.

Cuddle Price: $17.50 – $32 {regular retail $34.99 – $68}

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Win a Birthing Gown from Dressed to Deliver!

by True Cuddles on January 30, 2012

This week’s featured mompreneur Dressed to Deliver is giving away a birthing gown in the colour of your choice to a very lucky True Cuddles reader!

Finally, something fashionable yet functional to wear on the day you deliver! The soft jersey knit gown has front and back snaps, a reinforced bust and a flexible empire waistband. The design allows for easy access for baby monitors, epidurals and nursing while keeping you supported and dignified during labour. The  gown is available in five colours and six sizes…to fit every pregnant figure!

How to Enter: Read and post something you liked about the interview in the comments below and you’re in the running to win! Earn additional bonus entries by completing one or more of the following (please leave a separate comment below for each). Entries must be submitted by February 6, 2012.

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Featured Mompreneur: Tracy Tremble of Dressed to Deliver

by True Cuddles on January 30, 2012

True Cuddles chats with mompreneur Tracy Tremble, founder of Dressed to Deliver, the most unique birthing gown on the market designed to look and feel like a dress. Does the idea of wearing a hospital gown on your child’s birth-day put a smile on your face? Do you think of hospital gowns for sick people and not women having a baby? Tracey explains that not only can you look and feel fabulous on the day you deliver, you can wear the gown as a dress long before you give birth, or as a nursing or lounging gown in the weeks after your baby is born. Now that’s genius!

Read more to find out how this fabulous new product launched (in 2011!) and is succeeding in the marketplace.

1. Tell us a little about yourself.- Initially, people who meet me might describe me as quiet, but that’s because sometimes I just like to sit back and take it all in! I’m quite the opposite. I am an outgoing mom to two children (and three Australian Shepards!), wife to an amazing man, a physiotherapist, marathon runner, philanthropist for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, and since 2011, the founder of Dressed to Deliver.

2. How did you come up with the idea for your business?- The idea behind Dressed to Deliver was born ten years before I took the plunge and started the company. My passion is physiotherapy, and it was at my first physiotherapy job at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto that I came up with my birthing gown design. At the time I was dating my now husband and was horrified at the thought of possibly wearing a hospital gown for the birth of any potential children we may have. Ten years later (at my husband’s encouragement) I put my design into action, and here we are!

3. What makes your product unique?- Our birthing gown is the most unique on the market. That’s because it’s elegant enough to be worn as a dress in the weeks leading up to delivery, on the day you deliver, and as a nursing gown in the weeks following the birth of your baby. Our gown is available in six sizes to ensure the right fit for every pregnant woman. We are also proud that our products are made in Canada.

4. What’s your favourite quote?- “Don’t worry about things you can’t control.” My mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when I was 16. She and this disease have taught me the importance of pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest.

5. What do you love about being a mom and a mompreneur?- Being my own boss, which means having the time and flexibility to be with my children. My family is the greatest joy of my life.

6. If you had to describe your business in less than 15 words, how would you do it?- A company committed to enhancing the way women experience birth.

7. What is your inspiration for your product?- I am passionate about helping women feel and look their best on one of the most important days of their life…the day they deliver. I believe that when you look good, you feel good, and I hope that translates to women feeling confident and empowered during their birthing experience.

8. What are three items you always have in your purse?- Organic chapstick, lip gloss, tissue

9. Describe your biggest success.- Running the 2004 Boston Marathon…the 5th hottest (84 degrees) in the 105 year history of the race. I really struggled the first nine miles and was focusing on staying with the runners in front of me. Finally, at mile 10 I “tricked” myself into thinking, “only 16 miles to go, one mile at a time”. That was the turning point. I raised $6,000 for MS leading up to the marathon, so that kept me going too!

10. Tell us about your typical ‘work’ day.- No day is typical around here! I juggle my business’ (I also have a home-based physiotherapy practice) around my family’s schedule.

11. How do you juggle it all?- An entrepreneurial husband with a somewhat flexible schedule and a live-out nanny three days a week make it all possible. Some people think my life is crazy busy, I think it’s just my life. I have a balance and it works for me!

12. What are the most rewarding and challenging aspects about being a mompreneur?- Most rewarding: being able to schedule my work around my family life; Most challenging: not checking email every five minutes!

13. What keeps you motivated?- I’ve always had an internal drive, so I don’t think I can say that there is any one thing that keeps me motivated. As for my next big goal…break my half marathon time of 1:37.

14. What is your guilty pleasure?- I love chocolate. Travel is something I have done a lot of as well. I love experiencing the history and culture of other countries. ..there is no better learning experience than seeing it with your own eyes.

15. What does your “go-to outfit” consist of in your closet?- True Religion jeans (yes I splurged once!)…they fit like a glove and you don’t need to pull them up everytime you bend over, and a warm but stylish fleece (I’m wearing a Bench one right now…so cozy).

16. Name a product that you cant live without for your baby or child?- Cloud B Twlight plush toy…it transforms into a starry night…easing a child’s fear of the dark. Both my children have one. When they wake at night and are scarred, they turn the toy on and fall back asleep (which means my sleep is uninterrupted!). The starry night goes off within a half hour. It’s a win-win situation!

17. What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a mompreneur and what is the most valuable lesson you have learned as a mom?- Keep your head up when the going gets tough. There will be a lot of highs and lows in the first year. ..it’s a year full of learning. Time and patience pays off! My most valuable mom lesson…live in the moment. When you are with your children, be present, I mean really present. This time is precious and you want to experience it to the fullest, without distraction.

Contact Dressed to Deliver:

Website: www.dressedtodeliver.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Dressed2Deliver

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dressed-to-Deliver-Birthing-Gowns/191769534176448#!/pages/Dressed-to-Deliver-Birthing-Gowns/191769534176448

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cuddle of the week: Mai Tai Wrap Dress

January 23, 2012

Moms, wrap yourself in a great deal on the Mai Tai Wrap dress by Bermuda Babies! This dress can go anywhere, compliments all your curves and can last season after season! Wear it in more than 40 different ways; dressed up for parties, or dressed down for the beach. Worn during before, during or after pregnancy, the [...]

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Win a gift card to shop online from Organically Hatched

January 23, 2012

This week’s featured business, Organically Hatched, is giving away a $15 gift card to shop online to a very lucky True Cuddles reader! How to Enter: Read and post something you liked about the interview in the comments below and you’re in the running to win! Earn additional bonus entries by completing one or more of [...]

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Featured Mompreneur: Shaheen Hirji, Founder of Organically Hatched

January 23, 2012

True Cuddles interviews British Columbian mompreneur Shaheen Hirji, founder of a unique organic baby products store, Organically Hatched. As with many new moms, Shaheen wanted the best for her baby and found it difficult to source out the best organic baby items. The idea was born and after several months of acquiring suppliers and setting up [...]

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cuddle of the week: Teethease!

January 16, 2012

Teething babies and jewellery normally don’t mix, but don’t give up on fashion, moms! Teethease™ is a fun, functional and fashionable piece of jewellery and is designed to provide a product that is fun and useful. Teethease offers convenience and style, while still focusing on safety. Until this Friday only, True Cuddles is offering this [...]

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Win a Maya Brenner Designs Silver State or World necklace!

January 16, 2012

This week’s featured mompreneur Maya Brenner from Maya Brenner Designs is giving away a Silver State or World necklace to a very lucky True Cuddles reader! How to Enter: Read and post something you liked about the interview in the comments below and you’re in the running to win! Earn additional bonus entries by completing [...]

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Featured Mompreneur: Maya Brenner (Jewelry) Designs

January 16, 2012

True Cuddles interviews mompreneur Maya Brenner, founder of Maya Brenner Designs sold at boutiques worldwide including Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Calypso, and Anthropologie (enter to win!). A true inspiration and incredible success story, Maya Brenner’s jewelry has been featured in the pages of Lucky, InStyle, People, Daily Candy, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Martha Stewart Weddings, Seventeen, People [...]

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cuddle of the week: Reversible Hats

January 10, 2012

Flip your lid! These organic cotton and velour hats have 2 designs, one on the inside, the other on the outside. Bright colours and fun animal styles will delight any young child while keeping their head warm and cozy! Available in four styles. Reversible hats fit infants and toddlers (7″ diameter) and are machine-washable and [...]

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Featured Mompreneur: Karen Dirkson from Perfect Cake Creations

January 9, 2012

With the challenge of creating the perfect cake for her daughter’s first birthday, Karen Dirkson from Perfect Cake Creations looked to the Internet for a plan. Before cake making, Karen wanted to be a guitar player and have a career in music. But after seeing the look on her daughters face, she knew that making [...]

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cuddle clearance. Up to 75% off!

January 2, 2012

Happy New Year, Cuddlers! We’re thrilled to have our infamous cuddle clearance on this week. Nab some cuddles you may have missed, indulge in seconds and find brand new deals!  At up to 75% off regular retail! Fair warning though … some lonely products have only ONE remaining…so they may go quick! Be sure to [...]

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