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Mothers Day was extra special this year when celebrities and VIP guests were invited to the Silver Spoon Dog and Baby Buffet held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The hottest must haves for moms with little ones with either two or four legs were featured buffet style. Celebrities such as Minnie Driver, Amy Smart, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Beverly Mitchell, Jodie Sweetin and Mackenzie Phillips were among the long list to enjoy the luxury event.

This entry was posted in Articles, Events, News on May 10, 2010 by grovia.

On May 9, Audrina Patridge celebrated her 25^th birthday at Las Palmas. She was serenaded by her boyfriend Ryan Cabrera and joined by friends who enjoyed cocktails with ALMA Tequila and TY KU Liqueur. The amazing floral arrangements were by It’s a Blooming Business and cupcake tower by Sweet E’s Bake Shop.

Dean McDermott gives Tori Spelling a custom designed darkened diamond eternity band to symbolize their eternal love and in their tradition of renewing their wedding vows every year.

On May 4, Christina Ricci and some friends were in the L.A. Dodgers Dugout Club.

On May 7, at a L.A. Dodgers game, New York Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez announced over the PA system it was “Time for Dodgers Baseball”.

On May 4, Robert Downey Jr. grabbing coffee at Infuzion Café in Santa Monica.

Dean Cain drinking new Gatorade Natural at an E League Super Saturday game in L.A.

Eve buying a Global Glam dress by Dolce Vita at the W Hotels’ store at the W Hollywood. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Articles, Events, News on May 9, 2010 by grovia.

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WBFF FOX45 News Covers a story on Gro Baby Diapers. Watch Here

It's only natural to want to make the world a better place for your child. These 8 women did something about it — from designing eco-friendly diapers to creating an environmentally safe, completely ingestible toy cleaner.

THE CHALLENGE Find a convenient alternative to disposable diapers — a major household contributor to landfills.

THE EARTH-FRIENDLY SOLUTION A hybrid cloth and disposable diaper system.

When Kim Ormsby had her first baby nine years ago, she balked at the idea of using cloth diapers. Who needed more laundry to do? But after six months of going through about 10 disposables a day, she tried cloth. Turns out they weren't bulky and didn't require pins, like the ones from her childhood. The extra laundry was manageable, Kim was saving money, and she was glad not to add more trash to local landfills.

Recognizing all the benefits, including environmental and financial, Kim was sure other parents would be interested in becoming cloth converts. So when she was laid off from her engineering job after 9/11, she saw her freedom as the chance to turn her inspiration into reality. She used her credit card's $15,000 limit to set up an online cloth diaper business. She developed a customer base, which spread the word, and in 2006, her husband quit his job to help secure loans and create the company, complete with a retail store, a corporate office, and a name: The Natural Baby Co.

Cloth was still a hard sell to parents who liked the idea of being eco-conscious but preferred the convenience of disposables. So in 2009, with help from a designer, Kim launched the Gro Baby system, featuring a waterproof outer shell that gives parents the option of attaching a cloth insert or an eco-friendly disposable one; the shell can be used up to four times before needing to be washed. The system, now called GroVia, is sold at hundreds of retailers, including Whole Foods and Costco. An organic cloth set costs $25; a box of 50 biodegradable disposables is $20. "What's great," Kim says, "is that instead of washing cloth diapers after each use, you usually only have to wash the insert, so your laundry loads are lighter. That means using less water, detergent, and energy."

Natural Parenting Industry Makes Breakthrough as It's Recognized Amongst Financial and Consulting Industries as a Top Contributor to Nation's Economy

BOZEMAN, Mont., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Natural Baby Company is pleased to announce that its founder and CEO, Kim Ormsby, has been named SBA's 2010 Montana Small Business Person of the Year. The U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the federal government that recognizes small business owners and entrepreneurs for their significant contributions to the nation's economic status. An industry first in Montana, Kim is presented with this title for her work with The Natural Baby Company, a leader in the natural parenting industry, creating modern, green and easy-to-use diapering and natural baby products. She will be honored by the SBA during the National Small Business Week event in Washington DC, May 23-25, 2010 along with representatives from every state. Continue reading →

My newest love is the hybrid diapers by GroBaby. These diapers are so unique and easy to use, even on the go. They come in a variety of adorable prints and have easy snap-in inserts. I also love that they have a biodegradable insert option that is great for babysitters or to use when you’re not at home.

GroBaby diapers come in only one size, which for all you cloth diapering newbies means that they have easy to adjust snaps so they’ll fit your baby as both an infant and a toddler. In fact, they fit most children from newborn all the way up to their potty days. If you’re thinking about giving GroBaby a try, I recommend their GroBaby Experience Package. It includes two shells, two organic soaker pads, and two organic boosters. I would also recommend picking up a pack of GroBaby Bio Soaker Pads for using while you are out and about. You’ll be surprised by how easy cloth diapering actually is!

Written by: P&N

An instrucitonal video on the Gro Baby diapering system. What is Gro baby and how do you use it? How do you prepare and care for your diapers? Watch the video here.