Each Monday, my store front inventory will be updated with pre-made button beauties. This is an opportunity to purchase button beauties that have already been made and can be mailed to you right away. This is also an opportunity for you to mix and match as many or as few button beauties as you'd like. They are $2.25 each, with no additional shipping cost.
You can find the available button beauties this week by following this link.
http://hyenacart.com/stores/buttonbeauties/
You can still buy custom made button beauties by clicking on this link. You can also find more information at this link about button beauties.
I'd also like to extend an invitation to those who have bought and/or used button beauties already. I'd love for you to send me pictures of your happy tubie children wearing their button beauties so that I can add them to my photo gallery. I am also interested in hearing how button beauties have helped keep your child's tubie healthy, clean, or just beautiful!
You can send pictures and/or stories to beck-family-blessings@hotmail.com
Showing posts with label button beauties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label button beauties. Show all posts
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Button Beauties FAQs
*** How do I order Button Beauties?
You can visit the following link for information on how to order button beauties http://beckfamilyblessings.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-do-i-buy-mrs-becks-button-beauties.html.
*** What if I don't have a paypal account?
Unfortunately, paypal is the only method of payment I accept. I have made special exceptions for those who live locally and want to meet me somewhere and give me cash. However, paypal is easy to set up and it's free, so I'd encourage you to go ahead and create an account!
*** What if I want to buy fewer than 7 button beauties?
Each Monday I will update my inventory for Mix and Match Monday. You will be able to purchase single button beauties, as many as you want, while supplies last.
*** Can you get a specific design/fabric that I know my child will love?
I am always willing to try to find a specific kind of fabric that you'd like. I can't promise, however, that I'll be able to get it. If you think of something you'd like, please email me at beck-family-blessings@hotmail.com and ask. I will do my best to get it for you!
*** Can I order button beauties for someone else?
Yes!! I have lots of grandparents, nurses, etc. place an order and have me send the button beauties to a different address. It's best to indicate the name and address (if different) in the comments section when you place your order, that way I'll know who to address the envelope to.
*** How long does it take to get my button beauties after I order them?
That's a great question!! It may only be a couple of days before I get them in the mail, or it may take up to 2 weeks before I can mail them. It depends on when you order, and how many orders I have ahead of you. I will email you when your button beauties have been mailed, at that time, if you don't receive them in a reasonable amount of time, please contact me... sometimes they get lost in the mail or come back to me.
*** How do I keep my button beauties from curling up in the wash?
Unfortunately, I don't have the perfect answer for this. Some of mine have curled too. I have a front-loading washing machine, and I've found that it helps to wash them in a small mesh bag to keep them out of the catch in the front. You can also try ironing them to flatten them out. However, I don't think it has anything to do with the fabric or the way they're sewn, but how "abused" they are in the laundry!
*** How do I know if there is a sale on button beauties?
If I'm having a sale, I will usually advertise on all the appropriate Facebook Pages (ie. Tube Feeding Awareness, Blenderized Food for Tubies, Mommies of Miracles, and various Special Needs Mommy pages). I would also like to start gathering an email database so that you can receive information by email. If you'd like to be added to this database, please fill out the survey at this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KBM8WF3 .
*** Why do you call them Button Beauties?
I'm an English teacher and I love alliteration (if you don't know what that is, please look it up). Also, I grew up listening to The Letter People, and I loved Mr. B. (embedding was disabled for the original audio/video, so this doesn't sound like what I remember listening to. If you want to hear the original, you can go here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM8itR2lMNE)
You can visit the following link for information on how to order button beauties http://beckfamilyblessings.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-do-i-buy-mrs-becks-button-beauties.html.
*** What if I don't have a paypal account?
Unfortunately, paypal is the only method of payment I accept. I have made special exceptions for those who live locally and want to meet me somewhere and give me cash. However, paypal is easy to set up and it's free, so I'd encourage you to go ahead and create an account!
*** What if I want to buy fewer than 7 button beauties?
Each Monday I will update my inventory for Mix and Match Monday. You will be able to purchase single button beauties, as many as you want, while supplies last.
*** Can you get a specific design/fabric that I know my child will love?
I am always willing to try to find a specific kind of fabric that you'd like. I can't promise, however, that I'll be able to get it. If you think of something you'd like, please email me at beck-family-blessings@hotmail.com and ask. I will do my best to get it for you!
*** Can I order button beauties for someone else?
Yes!! I have lots of grandparents, nurses, etc. place an order and have me send the button beauties to a different address. It's best to indicate the name and address (if different) in the comments section when you place your order, that way I'll know who to address the envelope to.
*** How long does it take to get my button beauties after I order them?
That's a great question!! It may only be a couple of days before I get them in the mail, or it may take up to 2 weeks before I can mail them. It depends on when you order, and how many orders I have ahead of you. I will email you when your button beauties have been mailed, at that time, if you don't receive them in a reasonable amount of time, please contact me... sometimes they get lost in the mail or come back to me.
*** How do I keep my button beauties from curling up in the wash?
Unfortunately, I don't have the perfect answer for this. Some of mine have curled too. I have a front-loading washing machine, and I've found that it helps to wash them in a small mesh bag to keep them out of the catch in the front. You can also try ironing them to flatten them out. However, I don't think it has anything to do with the fabric or the way they're sewn, but how "abused" they are in the laundry!
*** How do I know if there is a sale on button beauties?
If I'm having a sale, I will usually advertise on all the appropriate Facebook Pages (ie. Tube Feeding Awareness, Blenderized Food for Tubies, Mommies of Miracles, and various Special Needs Mommy pages). I would also like to start gathering an email database so that you can receive information by email. If you'd like to be added to this database, please fill out the survey at this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KBM8WF3 .
*** Why do you call them Button Beauties?
I'm an English teacher and I love alliteration (if you don't know what that is, please look it up). Also, I grew up listening to The Letter People, and I loved Mr. B. (embedding was disabled for the original audio/video, so this doesn't sound like what I remember listening to. If you want to hear the original, you can go here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM8itR2lMNE)
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
How do I buy Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties?
(For the next few days, my posts are going to be about Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties. This information may or may not apply to you, but I am trying to streamline my business, so if you've purchased from me in the past, you'll be happy to know, I'm making it a little easier! If you don't know anything about button beauties, feel free to stick around and ask questions as you continue to read!!)
***If you don't know what Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties are, please visit this link to find out more about them.
You may be wondering after yesterday's post how you can purchase Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties. Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties can be yours in 3 easy steps; 1. choose your designs, 2. place your order through paypal, 3. make your payment and submit your order!
The first thing you'll want to do is set up an account with paypal if you don't already have one. It's easy and free, and you can do that here www.paypal.com. You'll have to give them a little bit of your personal information, but don't worry, paypal is secure and safe. I've been using it for almost 10 years and I've never had a problem. The advantage of having a paypal account is that many online sellers use it, and it's a fast easy way to purchase online.
Okay, on to the button beauties...
Step 1. Choose your designs. There are two ways you can order, you can choose to buy a pack of 7 and pick all 7 designs yourself ($16), or you can buy a pack of 7 and have me choose for you by first indicating if you'd like boy, girl, or neutral designs ($15). Shipping is included in both of these prices as long as I'm sending domestically (in the US). If you are international, I'd be happy to send to you, but please contact me first regarding shipping costs!
Please see the designs below that I currently have available (these will be updated monthly as I have a LOT of different fabrics that I'd like to keep in the rotation) When ordering, please be specific and name design exactly as to avoid confusion.
2. Place your order through paypal. Below are your two options for ordering, please click on the appropriate button indicating how you'd like to purchase Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties and you will be directed to your paypal account. If you are choosing your own designs, please indicate in the text field specifically which designs you'd like. If you are choosing the grab bag, please indicate via the drop down menu if you'd like boy, girl, or neutral designs. (please note that button beauties that come in the grab bag may also include designs not shown here) If you'd like to order more than one, please just come back and click again on the button you choose before completing your order.
Grab Bag 7-pack - $15.00
3. Make your payment and submit your order! Below is an example of the screen you'll see after you've clicked on whichever 7-pack you'd like to purchase. At this point, you can choose to continue shopping and add more button beauties to your cart, or you can check out. You'll want to choose to check out with paypal (because, as it says, it's the safer, easier way to pay). This will take you to a screen to complete your order and magically it will then appear in my email and I'll get to work on filling your order!!
And there you have it! You've successfully ordered your very own Button Beauties made specially for you by Mrs. Beck!!
There are a couple of things I want to mention, however, before I'm done...
When ordering this way, I do not make your button beauties until I receive the order. Therefore, it may take up to 2 weeks to get them...depending on how busy my life is at that moment, or how many other orders I have also received that day. I do, however, complete and send out orders as I receive them.
If you don't like to wait, I am working on having pre-made button beauties available and restocked every week. These will be offered on Mondays (mix and match Monday!) each week and mailed out the day after I receive the order. There will be limited designs and quantities available, so make sure to keep an eye on that!
I also offer occasional sales. I usually post these on various special needs and tube feeding pages on Facebook, but they will also be posted on the blog, so check back often to take advantage of those! They'll always be worth your while...even if you don't need anymore right away, a sale is a good opportunity to stock up (they do wear out eventually)!
***If you don't know what Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties are, please visit this link to find out more about them.
The first thing you'll want to do is set up an account with paypal if you don't already have one. It's easy and free, and you can do that here www.paypal.com. You'll have to give them a little bit of your personal information, but don't worry, paypal is secure and safe. I've been using it for almost 10 years and I've never had a problem. The advantage of having a paypal account is that many online sellers use it, and it's a fast easy way to purchase online.
Okay, on to the button beauties...
Step 1. Choose your designs. There are two ways you can order, you can choose to buy a pack of 7 and pick all 7 designs yourself ($16), or you can buy a pack of 7 and have me choose for you by first indicating if you'd like boy, girl, or neutral designs ($15). Shipping is included in both of these prices as long as I'm sending domestically (in the US). If you are international, I'd be happy to send to you, but please contact me first regarding shipping costs!
Please see the designs below that I currently have available (these will be updated monthly as I have a LOT of different fabrics that I'd like to keep in the rotation) When ordering, please be specific and name design exactly as to avoid confusion.
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| tropical fish |
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| sparkly hearts |
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| cupcakes |
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| bumble bees |
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| pink ladybugs |
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| yellow hearts |
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| purple leopard print |
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| black and white dragonflies |
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| Dora |
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| blue rainbow stars |
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| Hello Kitty (limited quantity available) |
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| flip flops |
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| sparkly butterflies (I love this one!!) |
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| Sock Monkeys (limited quantity available) |
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| blue daisies |
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| pink frogs |
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| pink stars |
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| pink pigs |
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| M&Ms |
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| silly dinosaurs |
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| Elmo and Dorothy |
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| yellow stars |
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| blue stars |
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| clown cars (these are my favorite) |
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| blue dots |
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| beets! |
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| recycle |
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| flat cats |
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| jungle safari |
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| paw prints |
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| red stars |
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| sesame street |
2. Place your order through paypal. Below are your two options for ordering, please click on the appropriate button indicating how you'd like to purchase Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties and you will be directed to your paypal account. If you are choosing your own designs, please indicate in the text field specifically which designs you'd like. If you are choosing the grab bag, please indicate via the drop down menu if you'd like boy, girl, or neutral designs. (please note that button beauties that come in the grab bag may also include designs not shown here) If you'd like to order more than one, please just come back and click again on the button you choose before completing your order.
Grab Bag 7-pack - $15.00
3. Make your payment and submit your order! Below is an example of the screen you'll see after you've clicked on whichever 7-pack you'd like to purchase. At this point, you can choose to continue shopping and add more button beauties to your cart, or you can check out. You'll want to choose to check out with paypal (because, as it says, it's the safer, easier way to pay). This will take you to a screen to complete your order and magically it will then appear in my email and I'll get to work on filling your order!!
And there you have it! You've successfully ordered your very own Button Beauties made specially for you by Mrs. Beck!!
There are a couple of things I want to mention, however, before I'm done...
When ordering this way, I do not make your button beauties until I receive the order. Therefore, it may take up to 2 weeks to get them...depending on how busy my life is at that moment, or how many other orders I have also received that day. I do, however, complete and send out orders as I receive them.
If you don't like to wait, I am working on having pre-made button beauties available and restocked every week. These will be offered on Mondays (mix and match Monday!) each week and mailed out the day after I receive the order. There will be limited designs and quantities available, so make sure to keep an eye on that!
I also offer occasional sales. I usually post these on various special needs and tube feeding pages on Facebook, but they will also be posted on the blog, so check back often to take advantage of those! They'll always be worth your while...even if you don't need anymore right away, a sale is a good opportunity to stock up (they do wear out eventually)!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
What are Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties?
(For the next few days, my posts are going to be about Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties. This information may or may not apply to you, but I am trying to streamline my business, so if you've purchased from me in the past, you'll be happy to know, I'm making it a little easier! If you don't know anything about button beauties, feel free to stick around and ask questions as you continue to read!!)
*** If you're interested in ordering some button beauties, you can visit this link for more information on ordering!
Button Beauties are meant to protect the skin between a G-button and your child's tender belly skin. They are made from 3 layers of fabric. The layer that touches the skin is a soft fleece designed to wick away any moisture from the skin. This moisture might be from a leaking stoma, a leaking tube/button, or just sweat. The fabric I use is the same fabric used inside a cloth diaper, it is not the same kind of fleece you can buy at the fabric store, I have to special order it. The middle layer is the least complicated. It's regular flannel, which is meant to absorb and hold in any moisture after it wicks through the bottom layer. The top layer is the one you care about, it's the pretty one. This may be flannel or just a plain cotton weave, but you can count on the fact that it'll be cute!!
The enclosure is a small piece of soft velcro and fastens just secure enough to keep the button beauty secure around your child's button, but not so tight that it is hard to unfasten (because I know that button can be a little sensitive sometimes!).
Button beauties are meant to be washed and dried and are much more durable than a piece of gauze or cotton. Sadie still uses the ones she wore in the hospital after her surgery in August 2011 almost a year later! The only thing you'll have to be careful of is that if you have an HE front-loading washing machine, you'll probably want to wash your button beauties in a mesh bag to keep them from ending up in the catch. If that happens, they probably won't be clean, and chances are they'll curl and wear out faster. If you have a top-loading machine, you can just throw them in with everything else...but it wouldn't hurt to put them in a mesh bag in your top-loader either!!
Sadie has used my button beauties since the day she came home from the hospital after her G-button surgery. I won't tell you she didn't get granulation tissue, because she did. And it was really bad. But we were persistent about Sadie wearing them when her stoma was bloody or crusty or swollen, and eventually the granulation tissue healed and her stoma is beautiful now!! We still keep the button beauties on there to protect her, as well as to stabilize her G-button a little and keep it from pulling her skin.
***Please note, the button beauties did NOT heal the granulation tissue, we did visit the doctor, who used silver nitrate to burn off the extra skin. This was not a pleasant experience, and in the end, probably made the problem worse. Eventually, we got to the point where we were told to just leave it alone and if it grows back, don't mess with it. If your child has granulation tissue growing, please visit your doctor to advise you as to the proper treatment as all children are different.
If you'd like to try using Mrs. Beck's Button Beauties, stay tuned for a post tomorrow about prices, ordering, and choosing fabric. I will also add a post for FAQs soon, but don't hesitate to email or ask your question below as it might not appear on the FAQ list. And if you're curious to see what someone else thinks about my button beauties you can visit Feeding Raya for a product review.
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