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Ever Ask Why We Swaddle Babies?
Why Swaddle?
There is so much information you try to cram in when you are in
the hospital, from breastfeeding to changing a nappy. So bringing home your
gorgeous, brand new baby home from the hospital can be the most exciting and
scary first step in your journey into motherhood.
From day one, your little one requires a routine to settle and
feel safe in their new world and wrapping is a vital part of this process. (In
those early weeks, don’t stress out if it feels like no ro
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Mar 16, 2015
What to look for in maternity and nursing clothing?
Being pregnant means an adventure into all
new exciting things like prams, onesies and belly creams. But what do you look
for in maternity and nursing clothing to last you the distance?
Maternity tanks and
tshirts are nice and
long, so they help extend your existing wardrobe by allowing you to layer. You’ll
be surprised how short your normal singlets get and midriff exposed baby bump
is not a great look. They are not expensive too. Invest in a couple longer
tanks or tshirts to
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Mar 03, 2015
New BlankClothing Member Coming Soon...
A little princess will be joining the Blank Clothing team in less than a month...:) Hello week 36! Follow Us on Instagram for Plenty of Baby Ideas, Styling Looks & Fitness Inspiration! There is plenty of inspiration out there for what to do with plain baby clothing, blank tshirts and all your gym wear looks!
Feb 24, 2015
The Tea Towel Just Got More Useful!
It’s time to relook at the way we see the
ol’ tea towel. It’s not just some boring, practical kitchen accessory that
signals it’s time to do the dishes. After moving out of home, you realize how
much you take Mr. Tea towel for granted. I remember receiving a few tea towels
as a prize at a kitchen tea party. At the time, I didn't time much of it. But
to this day, I’m still using those tea towels! My point being, they are a
totally useful gift, everyone needs (or maybe they need to replac
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Feb 12, 2015
New ActiveWear Range
Introducing a great, eye catching new range
to Blank Clothing -
Activewear Brazil.
We’re talking high quality workout wear that has already been successful
for years in Brazil and Europe. The best part about this range of sportswear is
that it is perfect as fitness wear, gym, yoga, and even part of your everyday
casual wear. The secret to these great, ethically made gym clothing is the
material used called Supplex® that gives you support and freedom of movement,
while looking great
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Feb 09, 2015
DIY: Frozen Costumes (Anna, Elsa and Olaf)
We found this great tutorial on AlphaMom for some great Disney movie Frozen tshirts. This would make a great party activity for a kids's birthday party. What kid doesn't still love Frozen?
Supplies for Anna, Elsa & Olaf costumes:
1. pre-washed white plain t-shirts.
2. fabric paint
3. cardboard for inside of the t-shirts so the paint doesn’t leak through
4. glitter and/or sequins if you are making an Elsa t-shirt
5. paintbrushes
You can free-hand or trace it with cha
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Jan 27, 2015
DIY: Baby Shower Gift Idea : Cupcake Onesies
Need an idea for a creative and useful present for an upcoming baby shower? What about this cupcake onesie/socks? Perfect way to customize for a boy, girl, gender neutral, winter or summer baby.
Start with the following supplies:
cupcake gift box (You can find those at those lil discount stores)
colourful cupcake liners
cupcake sleeves (optional)
4 onesies ( You can find heaps of baby rompers here at BlankClothing )
2 pairs of baby socks ( Also heaps of
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Jan 14, 2015
Recipe: Creamy Pineapple Berry Smoothie
Here's a festive, colourful smoothie for this fabulous, summer weather. Could be perfect to serve at your Christmas BBQ. It only requires 4 ingredients and its super healthy and good for you!Time: 5 min, Prep: 5 min.Servings: 2Ingredients:
1 pineapple, cut into chunks & half of them frozen1 cup (150 g) frozen strawberries,1 cup (150 g) frozen raspberries3 scoops frozen vanilla yogurtWe prefer freezing the fruits rather than adding ice cubes, the smoothies are better and more filling this wa
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Dec 17, 2014
DIY: Lattice Canvas Tote Bag
With the Christmas season around the
corner, and school holidays approaching, we've found this great tutorial over
here, perfect for both kids and adults. Supplies are easy to get a hold of and
these
totes could make great gift bags (instead of wasteful paper wrapping.)
Supplies:
- Large Organic Canvas Tote Bag
- Grosgrain Ribbon (Lots of it! The
exact amount will depend on the size of your tote bag. I recommend buying more
than you think you need, just to be safe. Width
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Dec 10, 2014
What To Look for in Your Gym Wear
Exercise is vital to reaching your fitness goals and enjoying a healthy lifestyle. From weightlifting, stretching, running or dancing - any activity can help you unlock greater strength in body and mind. So are you taking control of those winter blues? Regular exercise will melt away fat while toning up muscles for that beach summer bod'. And the health benefits don't stop there - it boosts metabolism, strengthens the heart & circulatory system, plus provides an increased defence against
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Nov 27, 2014