misplaced mama

I know. Poor Is The New Rich.

Right now more of us are bragging about how steep our credit debt is when last year we were basking in the equity that our homes gained. Over in these parts at least, we are stepping back, way back, (and let me tell you there wasn’t much more back to go) and cutting everything out of our lives that is not about cultivating whole food and creating comforting shelter. And I know I should be writing about Equal Rights and Justice. Visions for the New and Improved Future. Shamanic Sex. Fourth Corner Exchange. Paradigm Shifts. Food Storage. The Mayan Calender magic numbers of 2012. All that important stuff that sits on the tip of my mind. I certainly shouldn’t be writing about material consumption.*

But. I do love cute things. Bright colors. Gender Neutral clothing. Good lines. Modern Designs. And I love Melanie.

Melanie is a rocking mama of Ollie and Gus and I was lucky enough to own a business right next door to hers once upon ago when we were both growing our big first-born bellies. I’d help her with breathing techniques in frog pose and she’d help satisfy my obsession over Trumpette baby socks. Since those L.A. Days we both have found some solace in the country, more babies and businesses have been born. And she still has the sharpest eye for cutting edge design. Ittikid is her new virtual shop for the wee ones and beyond. Think modern Swedish meets Partridge family. With names like Velour Elf Pants and Clever Toad dress, you really can’t go wrong.

In support of a Mama-run business I have to give her a shout out. It’s better than buying your crap at the Gap. M-kay? website: www.ittikid.com. Coupon Code: OMAMA and you get 10% off your purchase Sweet!

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{cute apple dress}

[*but we are a capitalist system and our money speaks loudly. And now is the time to put your money where you mouth is. Support small homegrown business.]