Guest Blog- Nichole from VannyBean shares her thoughts! December 22, 2009

I am so excited that SAMA baby has asked me to do a guest blog on their site. SAMA baby is a luxurious baby clothing line and made with Organic Cotton.

Let me start by introducing myself and telling you what is the ultimate hype about organic vs. traditional cotton and how samababy.com fits into a lifestyle choice for your baby and loved babies in your life. My name is Nichole Groat and I have been in the apparel industry for ten years, my love of the industry lead me to Kansas to work for an apparel design company and then www.vannybean.com came along.  Vanny Bean is an organic baby and toddler boutique, we <3 SAMA baby and carry it as a great choice for clothing.

What’s all the hype about organic anyway…When we are talking about Organic Cotton vs. Traditional Cotton there is a very distinctive, major impact on the environment. Traditional Cotton uses genetically modified seeds and more than likely has a mono (one crop) year after year. This means the soil is striped of nutrients and requires a whole lot of water. Many highly dangerous chemicals are applied to the crop using herbicides which account for 25% of the worlds use, pesticides which nine forms are highly toxic and five have cancer causing effects. The spray then drifts to farms, wildlife, and population in the area…

Organic Cotton uses pure seeds, builds strong nutrient dense soil through crop rotation, and retains water more effectively…Weeds are physically removed through a good ol fashioned hand hoe. No harsh chemicals are used and beneficial insects help protect the crop. When it’s time for the crop to rotate, instead of spraying the crop yet again with harsh chemicals like traditional, Mother Nature does its work through a freeze and the process starts all over again.

The importance of Organic Cotton for your children is an eco-conscious decision that promotes health and safety. Wouldn’t it be nice to use garments that have no harsh chemicals used to produce them…? That is SAMA baby. SAMA baby uses organic cotton for your precious loved ones because they know how important your little one is.  Our favorite product by SAMA BABY is the Lucky Layette Gift Set, can you say ‘All in one fun’. The gift set offers a cute basket, towel, hat, romper, and so much more. http://www.samababy.com/Baby_Gift_Basket_p/gb-102.htm

We LOVE SAMA BABY!!!!

Your Friends at Vannybean

Treat yourself like a star this holiday season- Enter to win! December 21, 2009

Wanted to share with you links of media giveaways we are doing with Mommies With Style too!
This bag is full of wonderful baby products that are also gifted to the mommies of Hollywood, so treat yourself like a star this season and enter to win!

This gift bag includes the following products: gift certiticate for personalized mommy jewelry from Isabelle Grace Jewelry, gift certificate for classic carrier Kokopax, Green Gladiola Diaper Bag from AmyMichelle, gift certificate for mommy cards and personalized thank you notes from Cardstore.com, Dr. Bloom’s Chewable Jewels, Baby Girl Birthday Box Gift Set from Bloomers Baby, gift certificate for personalized Mabel’s Labels, baby sling from Tot-to-go, pillow and coordinating blanket from Baby Elephant Ears, onesie from Sama Baby, gift certificate for a custom bear from The Patchwork Bear, pink boots by Robeez, animal blankie and animal napping blanket from Angel Dear, Smart Zip Sleeper from Hello World, Bottle Snugglers in cow design, hand, face and stroller wipes by Punky Wipes, pink Sweater Socx by Beba Bean, onesie by Babble Babywear, onesie by Bee-Tees and no slip pacifier clip by Ladybugs and Lullabies.
Let’s Hear it for the Boys Baby Bag:
Retail Value: $1,300

For more info go to:

Mommies With Style Giveaway:
http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/jewels-pinstripes-diaper-bag-giveaway-1300-retail-value/

Blog Post for Mommies With Style Giveaway:
http://www.jewelsandpinstripes.com/blog/2009/12/16/jewels-and-pinstripes-partners-with-mommies-with-style-to-giveaway-a-lets-hear-it-for-the-boys-baby-bag-2/

and shop for Sama Baby products at www.samababy.com

Support Children’s Charities this Holiday Season! December 18, 2009

Jewels and Pinstripes and Modern Mom team up to give away a Bump Bag that includes Sama Baby products! Money raised goes to support of the Annika Kelly Strain Foundation and the Moment by Moment foundation.  Bid on these gift bags at CharityFolks.com. For more information go to– http://www.jewelsandpinstripes.com/blog

Ho.. Ho.. Holiday Giveaway! December 16, 2009

Sama Baby and Mom Central have teamed up to start the spirit of holiday gifting a bit early this year! Don’t dash around from store to store in search of the perfect gift for your very pregnant, Aunt Julia. Instead sip that double espresso with confidence, and click right here to enter to win a FREE Sama baby gift!  And since one Sama piece is never enough,  find out how to get 15% off your entire online order when you shop at www.SamaBaby.com.  Go ahead, click here NOW–   http://www.momcentral.com/cms/105005/sama_baby

http://www.Samababy.com

Do people drive you crazy? Or do they inspire you? Joanne King? November 9, 2009

People – now this is def. where I get a lot of inspiration – the way people lead their lives, the way they care for one another, and often times, what they wear.  I look at people constantly and look at what they are wearing. Now you might be surprised, but on a daily basis, I dress very simply. I actually show most of my love for colors on my nails! People are a great way to get inspired, to hear their life stories, and thoughts, and ideas. I have a friend named Jacqueline Gartland-  Jacks to All Trades – who is full of culture, art, and love.  Whenever I hang out with her, I literally feel ten times better.  Surround yourself by people like this, and you can’t go wrong.

Mireya, Jacqui, and Joanne King

Anyways, these are just a few of the things that inspire me. I am always inspired by other people’s fashion ideas, moms views on children’s clothing, and much more. I just thought I’d share with you some of the basics of what can jumpstart, and inspire you to follow your passion in life, as I did with mine.

Share your thoughts to everyone! A beautiful Testimonial! November 6, 2009

Thoughts – I am constantly thinking. Not always about my list of things, or work, but about how I feel, what would be cute on a child, what doesn’t work on kids. I am inspired from within. My Spring 2010 collection was based on my thoughts, of what I thought was cute, what I thought would be a new addition to the market, and what I thought would be perfect in terms of design for us to go up to toddler. Thoughts and confidence go hand in hand – if you are confident about what you think  – you will go far.  Write it down.

Here is a thought that was e-mailed to me by one of our most valued moms – Elisa – she sent me an image of her little one in Italy this past summer in Sama Baby!

Little One in Tuscany, Italy wearing Sama Baby!

She is writing her thoughts down to inspire the world!

Looks like she inspired someone!

Toooo cute!

That one thought – brightened my day! Sama Baby is officially internationally around the world!

Share your thoughts with people!

-Neha

Food – What Inspires You? November 5, 2009

Food inspires me. It inspires how I design. How I feel, think, act, and much more!

 

Food – as a home-made chef who loves to cook for anyone around them – I absolutely love food. I’d call myself a foodie, and in Houston I am known as  Houchie – Houston Chowhound.  Everytime I cook something – I am inspired by the fragrance, the colors, and the tastes. All my senses are heightened. I was recently at dinner with a friend of mine who only eats meat and bread. He watched in wonder while I combined my lettuce, with a little bit of rice, a nice little touch of salsa, and a slice of avocado.  Watching me eat, was almost artistic for him, and all he could say was “what an extensive taste pallete!” Experiment more with food – if you don’t like it, give it to someone else.

 

Cooking at an Early Age!

I Love Veggies!

Designing – What Inspires You? November 4, 2009

 

Designing: Inspiration – What Inspires You?

 

What inspires you? What makes you think in the morning when you get up? What are you thinking about when you are getting ready for work?

 

These are all thoughts. Do you have a thought journal? Do you have a place where you right down all your ideas?

 

So, if you want to know how I am inspired – food, colors, thoughts, people, air, plants, ideas, philosophical concepts, spirituality, teachings, and life inspire me.

 

Sounds like a lot.  But these are all the little things that go into a Sama Baby collection.

 

Leave a comment. I’d love to know what inspires you to wake up every morning too!

-Neha

Sama Baby at Houston’s First Green Community Festival! November 3, 2009

 

Wrap Up about Houston’s First Green Scene Community Festival!

Sama Baby had a great fashion show and event coverage – by Yolanda Grene’s WB Channel 39 – Going Green show! It was on this past weekend!

What: Community Green Festival

Where: Last Organic Outpost, 711 North Emile Street, Houston, Texas

Why: This event will focus on Green Living and include educational activities for children of all ages, food, vendor booths, workshops, demonstrations, and entertainment.

Who: All things green in Houston: businesses, organizations and individuals will showcase their products, services and talents!

Baby Fashion Show featuring organic baby clothing presented by Sama Baby

How to build a Composting Bin demonstration by Brittani Flowers of NotTrash.Houston

How to make your own Natural, non-toxic cleaning products demonstration by Mona Metzger of Urban Green Clean

Electric Car Showcase by Houston Electric Cars

Silent Auction and Raffle featuring local, green products and services sponsored by Houston Green Scene

Environmental Art Workshop by Artist Charles Washington

Balloon animals for kids with bio-degradable balloons by The Bug Man

Featuring Garden Art by Recycle Artist Phil Waldrop

Recycled Structures proudly constructed by Green Construction Company, Bright Side Construction

Special performance by poet, performance artist and author of Haiku2u:101 select poems on love, trial, triumph and trust Jerome Vielman

Special Appearance by Recycled Home Builder Dan Phillips

Interactive garden games provided by United Wellness Center and Last Organic Outpost

Casserole Cook-off Contest made with local ingredients from the garden by local celebrity chefs and area restaurants

Remember to pick-up your Holiday Green Guide featuring farm fresh recipes from the Last Organic Outpost compliments of Houston Green Scene

Family activities and Kids Corner provided by Last Organic Outpost

Top Models in Sama Baby

Sama Baby supports Local Elementary School! November 2, 2009

We support local schools!
West U Elementary Bazaar:

I want to tell you about the beauty of talking to your neighbors, and how things can work out organically! One of my neighbors had mentioned that their son goes to West U Elementary.  I thought that was pretty interesting, and one day they needed a ride to go pick him up.  I offered, as I thought it would be nice to see the school – and helped him get his son! In the process, we ran into a set of parents that were also picking up their kids – and my neighbor was mentioning that I owned an organic baby line called Sama Baby.  The parents immediately responded and said, “I read about you on the front page of our community newspaper a few months ago – congratulations – that is so cool!”  I had no idea how much people actually remembered reading that article – as it was posted in December of 2008!  After that, my neighbor proceeded to put Sama Baby postcards at West U – at a little table in the front area.  After three days,  he went back just to see if people had picked any up, and there were only three left. How crazy is that?  If you know that your school has any little area for postcards, please let us know by commenting – and we would love to have you put postcards with a discount at your school.  Moms apparently love our postcards, and think they are so interesting – as it talks about who we are, why we do what we do, and what clothing we have to offer!