Individually hand-crafted gifts for your every occassion!

Whether you are brand new to ZooNique Baby or you've been here from the start, it's always important to know the "WHY?" behind what we do. 

This post gives a more detailed explanation of why we started our family business and where our initial inspiration came from. It's one I love to read again and again! 

This post shares some beautiful images and refreshing reminders of what keeps us going.

Additionally, I host a sewing blog with the primary focus of charitable sewing. This blog is called Hopeful Threads and you are most welcome to follow along there as well. One of the biggest and only ongoing projects at Hopeful Threads is the FLUFF Project. The FLUFF Project is especially near and dear to the hearts of our family members, as we work to regularly provide stuffed friends for children in foster care in our community. 

You can read all about the FLUFF Project here. 

So, that gives you a good idea of the heart and drive behind ZooNique Baby. :)

As things have progressed with my Hopeful Threads sewing, it's required I adjust what I'm able to do through ZooNique Baby. Over the years I have done this at different times, and we're once again ready to shift some things around. 

For one, we no longer have a .com web address. The maintenance and energy it took to keep up to date was just not something that was a priority for my time. So, this blog will serve as our online world along with our facebook page....and potentially a few other social media outlets....I'll keep you posted on that of course! ;) 

I take great pride in working with my hands to individually create special gifts for those you love and while the majority of my sells occur locally, I do plan to, at least occasionally, post available items to my facebook page. Keep watch there if interested.

I want to thank you all for your continued support of our family business! Your help has allowed us to be able to give countless handmade donations within our own community and across the globe! 

Looking forward to what's ahead!

Kristy

ZooNique Baby

Great Cloth Diaper Change 2013!!!!

It's time for another record breaking year!!!

The 2013 Great Cloth Diaper Change is scheduled for April 20, 2013.

Get all the details on the Great Cloth Diaper Change website here. 

If you are in the Knoxville, TN area, you can get local details on the Knoxville Natural Parenting Expo website here. 

And follow the Great Cloth Diaper Change, Knoxville facebook page here. 

ZooNique Baby is proud to be supporting this years event again!

We have collaborated with our friends at Echelon Florist and Thirty-One Consultant, Anne Little to donate this incredible prize valued at $150 to be given away to one of the participants at the event!!!

BE THE CHANGE!

Mark your calenders and invite all your friends! 

It's sure to be another great event!

JOIN THE FLUFF!!!

We are very excited to be participating in some super squishy fun all for a great cause!

Fluff For Foster Care at Hopeful Threads

You can get all the details on the link above. 

We are trying to collect as many NEW stuffed toys as we can for the month of April, as a way of celebrating our youngest daughter's 1 year adoption anniversary from foster care!

Will you join us???

Local Friends, Echelon Florist has agreed to be a drop-off location AND they are offering a 10% discount on their in-stock plush toys if you choose to purchase your donation items. 

Echelon Florist

7505 Northshore Drive

Knoxville TN 37919

++ADDITIONALLY++

If you plan to attend this year's Great Cloth Diaper Change on April 20, 2013 at the Knoxville Convention Center, you can drop of your stuffed toys there as well!!! Just bring your NEW items to the Info. Desk at the event and you will EARN tickets for your chance at prizes to be given away throughout the day!!!! 

HOW FUN!!! I just love a win/win like that!

pssssst!!! There will be a super great donation collaborated on by me and a couple of friends....I'll share more later this month, but you are DEFINITELY going to want your chance to win it! 

Be sure and keep up with all the excitement on the Great Cloth Diaper Change, Knoxville facebook page here. 

A very warm THANK YOU from the ZooNique Family!

We appreciate each and every one of you being a part of this special time in our lives!

The Rebecca Foundation's Cloth Diaper Closet

Hi Friends!

Today I wanted to share a new organization with you, especially for those of you in the Knoxville area.

The Rebecca Foundation's Cloth Diaper Closet.

I recently asked the founder, Amanda, if she could share a bit more about the outreach and how those interested and show their support, here's what she had to say...

When & Why was the RF Cloth Diaper Closet started? 

The Rebecca Foundation is named after the founders oldest daughter Rebecca, to help families who struggle with protecting and providing for their children. We launched the Cloth Diaper Closet in August of 2012.

Who do you hope to help with your services? 

We hope to reach families who want to provide all that they can for their children but are unable to because of financial limitations. We want to assist families that are currently receiving government assistance such as WIC, Food Stamps, etc...however every situation is different and we will try to help any family in need.

How can those interested get involved/learn more? 

We welcome all volunteers that wish to be involved. We have needs that expand from fundraising to blogging. Those that are interested in getting involved can connect with us at the following:

http://www.facebook.com/therebeccafoundation

http://www.twitter.com/rfcdcloset

http://www.therebeccafoundation.org

What types of donations are most needed? Do you accept used items? 

We will take all forms of cloth diapers new or used, and in perfect or imperfect condition; in all sizes : OS, AIO, AI2, covers, prefolds and inserts. If a diaper is in need of minor repair we have some wonderful WAHMS that have volunteered to repair these. We also will take any natural parenting items such as wraps, carriers, clothes, etc....

Are donations tax deductible?

Presently our application for 501c3 is being processed and has not been approved. This process does take time so at the moment donations are not tax deductible. For those that are wishing to donate, I don't think this should be a deciding factor to help a family in need.

How can someone apply to receive loaner diapers from the Foundation? 

On our website we have an application that can be completed however we understand that not everyone has access to a computer in that situation you may contact us via phone at 865-268-3858.

What are your long term goals for the Cloth Diaper Closet? 

Our long term goal is to reach more families in the surrounding states and eventually across the country. One organization cant help everyone and we hope to be another source for families in need. 

Auction of DEALS! To make a DIFFERENCE!

Hello Friends!

Wanted to let you all know about an auction full of wonderful items going on over at Hidden Treasures! ZooNique Baby is offering a few different items and all bids START AT $5!!!

Here are the items you can bid on from ZooNique Baby:

HUGE Box of Hair Accessories valued OVER $100!

Here is a sample pic of some of the bows I have made...LOTS of goodies in this box!

Summer Memories Gift Set - Includes Small Wetbag, Reversible Bib & Hair Accessories

Total Retail Value $25

Puppy Playtime Gift Set - Includes Medium Wetbag, Reversible Bib & Fleece Cover

Total Retail Value $30

(Cover Size Medium r-17", w-15-17", thigh-9-10"

So jump over to Hidden Treasures and find out how you can make a difference while getting a great deal at the same time! And please, spread the word so we can make an ever greater impact!

Auction will go from December 1 - December 7 and highest bidders will then be announced on the blog. Items will ship promptly once payment is received! Thanks for your support!

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