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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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[*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.]
The links aren’t working for some reason, but i cut and pasted and can I say AWESOME? I too am a fan of fun, gender neutral clothes and it’s really hard to find! Thanks for the great promo!
Comment by Shawna — November 15, 2008 @ 4:39 am
Strangely enough, this whole money crunch has made me MORE likely to buy pricey well-made items because I feel like I’m completely pissing away money (in addition to supporting slave labor) when I buy cheap junk.
Seriously cute clothes.
Comment by Heather — November 15, 2008 @ 5:27 am
Oh Heather, I get it. Cheap clothes made by little kids suck and I hate them. Now is the time to get one nice thing and wear the hell out of it because it will last. Over here, though, we’ll be sporting loin clothe and swaddling wraps! xo-mb.
Comment by misplacedmama — November 15, 2008 @ 5:38 am
BTW, I don’t know WTF is wrong but the links REFUSE to work. I am so over it, sitting her trying to make it happen, so cut -n-pasting is the way to go.
love!
Comment by misplacedmama — November 15, 2008 @ 5:39 am
hmmm. I can’t get the coupon code to work.
Comment by Matilda — November 15, 2008 @ 7:18 am
Coupon should work now. Sorry for the glitch! Thanks for the love!!! xo mel
Comment by melanie — November 15, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
Love, love that dress. Will check out her shop - thanks for the rec!
Comment by Jo — November 16, 2008 @ 2:32 am
how neat. there’s even a love dove onesie.
Comment by melinda — November 16, 2008 @ 2:41 am
Goddamnit we will spend the last of our home equity on clothes made with love by creative, entrepreneurial mamas!!
Comment by Jena — November 17, 2008 @ 2:48 am
I second that emotion! Now is the time to spend. Spend is the new share. Thanks for the tip.
Comment by Karen Maezen Miller — November 17, 2008 @ 4:30 pm