Sakura Bloom 'Classic' Ring Sling Review

It's always pretty exciting when a brand you love and trust comes out with something new (or new-ish by now, since I did originally start this post less than weeks after they came out!). As beautiful as the new Fall color releases from Sakura Bloom are, I was even more excited when the announced that they were changing from Irish linen to a stronger Belgian linen that was supposed to be even more supportive than their former slings. I absolutely love my single layer Pure slings from Sakura Bloom so I wanted to see what these new Classic slings were all about. Being pregnant with a growing toddler, my Pure sling just hasn't been cutting it for long time use lately and although a silk sling was on the way, we babywear so much in our daily lives that even a few days without some proper support was a pain (mostly in the back, but some in the hips too!). So I was super excited to get my hands on a Classic sling for a few days while my silk made it's way here to us. 

Saying Goodbye, Part Two

Because what's a goodbye to summer without a farewell to the beach. 

Courage

“Perhaps strength doesn’t reside in having never been broken, but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places.”

Kingston Babywearing Project -- Marissa & Casper

As the weather gets more and more beautiful, I'll be posting a lot more of the Kingston Babywearing Project! I already have so many mamas lined up for the next few weeks who are interested in having their portraits taken for the project and I'm so excited that this project is blowing up! Our babywearing group is constantly growing and I can't wait to meet some more babywearing parents!

The other day I met up with one of my favourite mamas and a personal friend of mine, Marissa, and her son Casper bright and early to snap some photos by the famous Kingston waterfront. 

Sakura Bloom Linen Ring Sling Review: An Update!

It's been over ten months since our Sakura Bloom purchase, and Emmy has grown just a liiiittle bit (like, you know, 15 pounds) since then! I figured it may be about time to update my review on our ring sling. While my first Sakura Bloom review is still completely true, it was written just days after our first purchase. Now that we've moved into toddlerwearing, I feel like I have so much more experience about what works and what doesn't, especially if you're looking for a carrier that you'll continue reaching for time and time again. 

(Pssst! Did you know that Sakura Bloom has changed the kind of fabric they use now?? Check out my review on their new Classic slings here!)

Kingston Babywearing Project -- Heather & Blake

So, I have something ridiculously exciting to share with everyone. It's a sort-of-secret project that I've been working on for around four months now, documenting the babywearing community around my city. Going by the name of the Kingston Babywearing Project, I've been partnering with mamas (and papas!) to show them off babywearing different places around our city. So far, we have hit up the farmer's market, toy stores, parks, and today I'm showing off one of the most delicious parts of downtown Kingston -- The Limestone Cupcakery!

I'm hoping with this project I can not only showcase and discover some great parts of our city, but spread the babywearing word around Kingston. We have an amazing babywearing group that is constantly welcoming new members and I can't wait to feature these great mamas around my city!

So without anymore rambling, I'd like to introduce Heather and Blake!