Whole Parenting Family

Spring Artisan Giveaway

I love meeting ladies who are makers, doers, and creatives. It seems like a lot of us are. There’s a special kinship in my heart for these ladies so I bring you a little spring giveaway of products made by woman-owned small shoppes. Even if you don’t win, I hope you can support these ladies with your business. We have to help each other and when you buy from a local, woman owned business, you are supporting her love, passion, and hard work!

1. Store credit at Faberie.

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I bring you Nadya and her sister Anna who co-founded Faberie, artisenal crafted goods. Yarn work, bead work, and pattern design are their passions.

They sent over this merino wool hat & scarflet for the kids. How cool is this scarflet? It stays on because it pulls through a little opening so it can be as snug or loose as desired. I’m a fan.

Weather-wise, needless to say March is in like a lion and staying like a lion here in the great midwest so the scarflet has covered those parts of BabyLoves I can’t really cover when we’re out for a walk in the sling.

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The baby wasn’t feeling like being held. Hardcore ab workout squiggles.

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And my kitchen is loving these cotton washcloths! The nubby parts make scrubbing at our granite countertop (no harsh scrubbers allowed, much to my constant annoyance due to crusty banana or oatmeal) easy. I’ve been using one for the counter post-meal cleanup, and one for the baby’s face & hands. Parfait! They wash well and have retained their shape and softness.

And I want 20 of these baskets for all around my house. Look around the shop and think about what you’re going to spend your in-store credit on.

washcloths

2. And lady leggings from me.

Soooooooo want a pair? Jersey knit cotton with a stretch. Blue Aztec for you!!!! Size XS-XL, your choice. I have loved making these and following  the #wholeparentinggoods and #ladyleggings hashtags and seeing how people are liking theirs!!

And as you can see, I loved the Faberie wool hat so much, I may have borrowed it. Maybe I hadn’t washed my hair in a week. Maybe I’m not going to tell you.

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Merino wool hat: ℅ Faberie
Merino wool Ann Taylor sweater via: Olivia’s closet insta feed
Leggings: Whole Parenting Goods

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Just to get nice and stretched here.

3. Cuff bracelet from Kiki Koyote of your choosing.

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Kris and i met electronically through an insta giveaway via Grace. Turns out we have kids the same ages and live in the Twin Cities! New friend! She makes stunning jewelry and is kind enough to give one of these handcrafted cuff bracelets away to the winner.

She has a beautiful philosophy on jewelry:

“How we chose to adorn our bodies should not be a departure from or an encumbrance on our daily life, but rather a reflection of the beauty we know it to possess. We believe jewelry should be effortless. It should speak to us before it speaks for us. It should call us home and anchor us in who we are and the beauty of now.”

I’m coveting this necklace and maybe like six of these rings?

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4. Comfy tee for everyday from That Chic Mom

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I met Ellen through blogging and love her new tee line. Comfy and casual but fitted for real ladies with curves, being both sleek and flattering to those curves. She and her five girls have lots of adventures and you can follow them and hear about being a fashionable mama on her blog. She’s offering a Blessed Mama tee in your size of choice of small through extra large.

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These are amazing women doing amazing things. Remember my amazing friends who offered the Valentine’s Day giveaway? And the New Mama giveaway? I love supporting small businesses owned by artistic women. Keep up the great work, ladies!

Now go and win.

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45 Comments

  1. Bethany on March 30, 2015 at 6:52 am

    The blessed mama tee is my favorite.



  2. Bethany on March 30, 2015 at 6:55 am

    The festive cowl by Faberie is beautiful.



  3. Bethany on March 30, 2015 at 6:57 am

    I love the hand drawn arc cuff.



  4. Alicia Copley on March 30, 2015 at 7:56 am

    I really like the simple sterling cuff and the arrowhead ring from Kiki Koyote. Both so classic!



  5. Alicia Copley on March 30, 2015 at 7:58 am

    The gray and white cardi from Faberie is just gorgeous. I don’t have a little girl, but it’s just so eye-catching.



  6. Alicia Copley on March 30, 2015 at 7:59 am

    The Blessed Mama tee has got to be my fave, too!



  7. April Crisafulli on March 30, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I love the Kiki Koyote Brass Luster Cuff



  8. April Crisafulli on March 30, 2015 at 8:06 am

    From Faberie, I like the Crochet Basket in Tan with Green Accent



  9. April Crisafulli on March 30, 2015 at 8:08 am

    I like the Blessed Mama Tee from ThatChicMomTees



  10. Jessica Fanaro on March 30, 2015 at 8:36 am

    I definitely like the Blessed Mama tee best!



  11. Jessica Fanaro on March 30, 2015 at 8:37 am

    From Kiki Koyotw my favorites would be the reflection cuff or hand drawn arc cuff.



  12. Jessica Fanaro on March 30, 2015 at 8:39 am

    The festive cowl from Faberie is beautiful!



  13. Tammy Friederich on March 30, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I like the Blessed Mama tee. That’s my fav.



  14. Tammy Friederich on March 30, 2015 at 8:53 am

    I like any of the scarves or the washcloths.



  15. L on March 30, 2015 at 9:05 am

    I like the sterling arrowhead ring



  16. L on March 30, 2015 at 9:05 am

    I like the “Create…” t



  17. L on March 30, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I like the pearly gray cardigan



  18. Cate on March 30, 2015 at 9:22 am

    This is so fabulous, Nell! You’ve curated quite the Easter basket of awesomeness! I love KikiKoyote’s Reflection Cuff. I usually wear my staples: wedding ring, miraculous medal, diamond studs; but I find it hard to pass up a good statement piece for date night. Faberie’s crocheted baskets are just what I need to help restore order in this house! And as someone who lives in jeans or yoga pants, I have to say that ThatChicMomTees’ “This is My Dressy Tee” is right up my fashion alley. And of course you know that I covet your Lovely Lady Leggings is all kinds of crazy ways. Thanks for putting together such a great give away!



  19. Sarah @ Two Os + More on March 30, 2015 at 9:42 am

    The rounded hatch brass cuff from Kiki Koyote is gorgeous!!!



  20. Sarah @ Two Os + More on March 30, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Awww the baby knits little grey sweater from Faberie is so sweet!



  21. Megan on March 30, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Love any of the cuff bracelets!



  22. Megan on March 30, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Blessed Mama tee for sure!



  23. Megan on March 30, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Ok I really want one of those baskets too! or two!



  24. Laura McCants on March 30, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    I’m loving that Brass Luster Cuff, simple. Just how I like my bling



  25. Kelly Meagher on March 30, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    I love Kiki Koyote’s jewelry. I’ve been following her on Instagram. Love the Brass Notched Arch Necklace with gold fill chain



  26. Jessica on March 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    Blessed Mama tee is my favorite.



  27. Nancy on March 30, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    Small arc necklace from Kiki koyote



  28. Nancy on March 30, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Pearly gray cardigan from faberie



  29. Nancy on March 30, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    Blessed mama tee



  30. Melissa on March 30, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    The Luster Cuff is so delicate and beautiful. I think I would actually wear that bracelet.



  31. Melissa on March 30, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    Pearly Gray Cardigan with White Detail and Buttons for a Little Girl, is so cute. I would love that for my babies.



  32. Melissa on March 30, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    I think my favorite would have to be the Blessed Mama tee.



  33. Joan Craig on March 30, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Kiki Koyote: I love the Simple Sterling Silver Cuff with Arrowhead.



  34. Joan Craig on March 30, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    Faberie: Love the Pearly Gray Cardigan with White Detail and Buttons!



  35. Joan Craig on March 30, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    That Chic Mom: My favorite is the This is My Dressy Tee 🙂



  36. Cat W. on March 30, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    I love the small arc necklace from KikiKoyote



  37. Cat W. on March 30, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    I like the pink/orange washcloths from Faberie. (I’m a bit practical…)



  38. Cat W. on March 30, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    Love love love the Blessed Mama tee from That Chic Mom



  39. Kathy H on March 30, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    I love the cowls from Faberie! But the baskets are pretty cute too!



  40. Kathy H on March 30, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Blessed Mama tee 🙂 awesome!

    And I’m an earring wearer above all else so those simple rings would be amazing!

    Um and I want lady leggings 🙂 🙂



  41. Amanda on March 30, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    Love the washcloths, the entrance cuff -Large, and the Blessed Mama shirt 🙂 Thank you, Nell!!! <3



  42. Caitlyn on March 31, 2015 at 8:53 am

    I love the three brass rings at Kiki Koyote!



  43. Caitlyn on March 31, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Oh! I could have probably done this all in one comment. 😉 But I love the wash cloths at Faberie but those crocheted baskets have me all heart eyes over here.

    And the Blessed Mama tee is my favorite.

    You’re rocking those leggings friend. Hottie!



  44. Amy @ Motherhood and Miscellany on April 2, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    My favorite from Faberie is the basket with green trim 🙂



  45. Amy @ Motherhood and Miscellany on April 2, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    My fave from Kiki Koyote is the simple sterling cuff.