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Hello there,

While it may seem we have fallen off the planet, it's certainly not the case. I've been spending more time building a community on facebook & in the meantime, have moved the blog over to an easier-to-remember name! If you check in here, please mosey on over to www.allthingsbean.blogspot.com & follow us there.

Hope to see you all at our new home.

Take care,
Mari'
all things bean
info@allthingsbean.com

Today's Tip for a greener New Year

While the holidays are my favorite time of year (with Christmas Eve being my favorite day), inevitably, the following days & weeks leave me feeling almost as crazed as the preceding ones. Now, everything I've put on hold comes crashing back to the forefront, along with an irrepressible urge to de-clutter, re-organize, simplify & improve. I tend to rebel against New Year's resolutions, (which I forget as quickly as I make them) & try instead to slowly incorporate simple practices into my daily life over time. As we all try to regain a level of sanity & a rhythm to our daily lives, I'd like to pass along some little tidbits that I have found & intend to work on using myself.

http://healthychild.org/

Today's is simply a list taken from a book I received for Christmas called "Healthy Child Healthy World" by Christopher Gavigan.
While the idea of eating completely healthy & organic food is very appealing (& I believe increasingly necessary), it is challenging to do all at once. This list gives a quick snapshot of the fruits & veggies it would be most beneficial to buy organic versions of as well as those that are lowest in pesticides.

"Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce" pg. 69
The Dirty Dozen - buy these organic:
-peaches
-apples
-sweet bell peppers
-celery
-nectarines
-strawberries
-cherries
-lettuce
-grapes (imported)
-pears
-spinach
-potatoes

Lowest in Pesticides:
-onions
-avocadoes
-sweet corn (frozen)
-pineapples
-mangoes
-sweet peas (frozen
-asparagus
-kiwis
-bananas
-cabbage
-broccoli
-eggplant

*Source: Environmental Working Group, foodnews.org

Next time I head to the store, I may swap out my organic bananas & use the money I save for the organic apples & lettuce...

Limited Edition Holiday Items

I couldn't resist. When creativity strikes (along with the holiday spirit), it doesn't matter how many other things need to be done. We must drop everything, give in and see what we come up with.
Below are the results of such an event.

Introducing the limited edition snowman, available in the baby bean onesies & little bean tees. Signature cropped icon & hand stitched detail. Hat & arm are brown. Choose red or green body. Email info@allthingsbean.com to order. (These are not available on the website). Happy festive-ness :)

Upcoming Events

Happy November! At the risk of sounding cliche, I can't believe how fast time is going...

First off, thank-you so much to everyone who attended the Photo Element/all things bean trunk show & photo shoot last Saturday. We had a great time, met some wonderful people & gave away a bunch of goodies, including bean apparel, photo shoots & jewelry from Stella & Dot. We love our bean friends & appreciate your support!

Now, on to to our upcoming events:













Yuma Yoga/all things bean Trunk Show & Cocktail Party
Nov. 20th 6:30 - 9:30
Yuma, AZ

Ladies - join us for a festive evening of prizes, cocktails & hors d'oeuvres! We will be raffling yoga classes & products, and infant & toddler all things bean clothing. Email me at info@allthings bean to RSVP & receive directions.

Two Patooties Holiday Trunk Show

Thursday, November 18 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: TBD
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=129419673778895

all things bean will have product available at the Two Patooties Holiday Trunk Show. Two Patooties and Lolas Mexican Arts & Crafts are hosting a Trunk Show Happy Hour! A great time to do some holiday shopping from your favorite local artisans.







Winter Market & Holiday Fair
Dec. 4, 2010 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Valdez Elementary (on 29th Ave between Speer and Zuni)
http://winter-market.com/

Please join all things bean & Jibberish body products at this family friendly event.
The Market & Fair features artisans, crafters, and providers of unique, boutique gifts and products from our neighborhood and the surrounding communities. Beyond the fabulous goodies to admire and buy, the Market & Fair also offers entertainment for the whole family: photos with Santa, sing-alongs featuring your favorite holiday tunes, craft-making stations and more!

News & Events

Good morning bean friends!

I wanted to quickly update you on a few things in the bean world. As we roll into Fall & dare I say, (drum roll) "the holiday season", we have some upcoming events to invite you to. So, break out your jackets or your cocktail attire & join in the festivities! Please email info@allthingsbean.com to sign up for either of the trunk shows. These are RSVP events & providing your email is the only way you can win!

Yours in all things festive, fall & fun,
all things bean

Naturally Loved Grand Opening Party
Sept. 19, 2010 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Denver, CO
I've mentioned this store before & this weekend is the official party. Come see this great store on 29th St. in Stapleton & peruse their fantastic assortment of eco-friendly clothing, accessories, toys, diapering products, maternity wear & more. (Of course, there's a nice little display of the baby bean line too).
www.naturallylovedbaby.com

The French Nest Market
Sept. 18, 2010 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ft. Collins, CO
This Sat. Two Patooties will be carrying an assortment of baby & little bean at their booth at the French Nest Market in Ft. Collins from 9-3.
www.thefrenchnestmarket.com

HUNI Highlands Farmer's Market
Sept. 25, 2010 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Denver, CO
Jibberish body products & all things bean will make their final Farmer's Market appearance today. Pick up a gift & enjoy the fall weather!
http://www.denverhighland.org/huni.html

Trunk Show & Photo Shoot
Nov. 6, 2010 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Denver, CO
all things bean is teaming up with Photo Element to give away 2 photo shoots & various products! Submit your email address to info@allthingsbean.com to enter to win. The grand prize winner will get clothing for their bean & a photo shoot to be done during the party. They will also be featured on the all things bean website. Other prizes include a photo shoot for your family (holiday cards anyone), and other product from the baby & little bean lines. Join us for the trunk show, wine & hors d'oeuvres & prizes at the Photo Element studio. More info to follow if you sign up! Winners must be present to win. Grand prize winner must have a child who wears from 0-3T.

Trunk Show & Holiday Party
Nov. 20, 2010 (time tbd)
Yuma, AZ
all things bean & yuma yoga are throwing a holiday party! Break out your holiday dress & join us for cocktails, a trunk show & chances to win baby & little bean products & yuma yoga classes. Email info@allthingsbean.com to receive details & RSVP.

Boys' little bean tees!

After careful consideration, in depth market research & a multitude of samples...(ok, so I just did what I really wanted), the boys' little bean tee icons have been decided! And here they are:

Dino Tee: made from a re-purposed, distressed reverse twill & the new retro red dot fabric with the signature hand stitched detail.

Skull Tee: made from our best-selling boy fabric, the multi argyle with hand stitched detail.

Available online now: www.allthingsbean.com/littlebean

Our winners of their own little bean tees are Elizabeth & Cynthia. Please contact me at: info@allthingsbean.com to choose your size & icon.

Thanks for all your ideas both on the blog & facebook!

Designer's Pick - New Fall Fabrics

I'm so excited about these fabrics, I couldn't wait until the product was done to show them to you! So, here they are - the new Fall fabrics for baby & little bean.

Now, my hands down favorite is the retro brown floral on the top left, but I'm betting money that the ivory exploded tile below it will be the new best-seller for girls. And I love the retro red dot for boys. (Look for that one in the little bean boys' tees, along with some cool distressed, re-purposed fabrics).

We also have the pink & brown filigree (which I think is a beautiful, classic girl pattern), the black & white geo (I have certain customers in mind for this one, and could be persuaded to make it in girl's as well), the turq oval (this one is super cool if you dare) and finally, the new jungle neutral (I love this & already bought into the fabric big time)! The only question is - which is your favorite?