Sweetbottoms Blog
Going Visiting with Your Baby
Going Visiting With Your Baby By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of the “No-Cry Solution” book series Babies love new places! There’s so much to investigate and new things to touch. But many people aren’t too happy to have your little one crawling or toddling freely about the house exploring everything in...
Blocks for Kids
As educational toys, blocks for kids are essential. Research has indicated that they help children develop fine motor skills, creativity, problem solving and language skills. We love blocks because they have so many uses and last for years. When I got my son his first set, he could barely stack...
Santa Social
Got plans for tomorrow? Come by Sweetbottoms between 3-5 PM and bring your little one to meet Santa. The event will feature exciting activities for children and adults including: Visits with Santa Photos with Santa by Manda’s Memories (photo package details below) The Night Before Christmas reading by Santa (3pm) Holiday shopping for...
Shopping with Baby
From getting your weekly groceries to holiday shopping, it’s inevitable that you’ll end up at the stores with your kids. I know for me shopping with baby seemed so daunting. Quick errands that used to seem so trivial were suddenly monumental. One of the first times I took him...
Black Friday Fun
I hope you made it out to Sweetbottoms this weekend. We had awesome deals on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and “Sweetbottoms” Sunday too! Here’s a peek:
Gift Ideas for Newborns
Last week I shared some of my favorite gift ideas for the Mama-to-Be and today I wanted to share ideas for the precious, fresh-smelling newborn in your life. 1. Aden + Anais Bamboo Swaddles Three-Pack (Mela pictured) Ask any mom whose ever used A+A swaddles and she will rave about...
A Glimpse of the Mystery Soiree
In case you missed it, Sweetbottoms was open late for Friday night’s Mystery Soiree. Shoppers enjoyed extended hours (till 10 p.m.!), snacks, a look at some new products, and massages. This was also a bonus Bottombucks event, so most customers earned additional Bucks for purchases. We debuted new products...
Gift Ideas for the Mama-to-Be
I don’t know about you, but I know like twenty women who are going to have a baby in the upcoming year. Gifts for expecting mothers can be tricky, but these are some sweet options. 1. Chewbeads Skinny Charles Bangle Set (Creamsicle colors pictured) Chewbeads are fun jewelry that...
Free Featured Natural Baby Product: Bamboo and Flannel Wipes
We are excited to offer a Featured Natural Baby Product each month. This month our featured product is our Sweetbottoms Bamboo and Flannel Wipes. Our wipes are made of soft absorbent, pre-washed, natural fabrics. They are ideal for diaper changes, wash cloths, after meal clean ups, messy hands, nose or burpie wipes...
Road Trip with Baby
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of the No-Cry Solution book series To Grandmother’s house we go! And you’ll be in the car for five whole hours. How can you make the trip enjoyable with a baby along? Learn about it There’s no question: Marathon car trips with a baby on board...
Sweetbottoms Santa Social: Save the Date
Join us for our first Sweetbottoms Santa Social on Saturday, December 8 from 3-5pm. The event will feature exciting activities for children and adults including: Visits with santa (and skip the mall lines!) Photos with santa by Manda’s Memories (photo package details below) The Night Before Christmas reading by Santa (3pm)...
Donkeys, Dinos and Dirt: A Visit to the NC Museum of Life and Science
In the heart of Durham, the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science offers hours of fun over 84-acres of beautiful, tree-filled land. There’s a train, dinosaurs, a barnyard, playground, butterfly house, wild animals, and a wind and water exhibit–plus a full indoor museum! We’re members, so I usually try to...