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Husker style for little ones!
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Fun new "Husker" Stuff has arrived at babyworks! Peace, Love, Football; Corn Fed; Big Red "N." Stop in soon for the best selection! A local favorite by Raen Boutique and Pixi Chix.
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Dress up with
Melissa and Doug
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Our Melissa and Doug role play sets make great Halloween costumes, in addition to at home play! Fun policeman, waitress, super hero and more! Ages 3-6.
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| MilkWorks t-shirts now available |  |
Just in - MilkWorks t-shirts! You've seen the ladies at MilkWorks wearing them, now they are available for sale. The shirts feature the winning design by Sondra Moghadam from our 10th birthday t-shirt contest! Available in two colors, soft seafoam and exciting butterscotch, and both women's and unisex sizing.
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See the stars
with Twilight Turtle
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The Twilight Turtle by Cloud b is a constellation night light for all ages. Projecting eight actual constellations, it includes a guide for identification. Three light color options, and the light automatically shuts off after 45 minutes. Also in from Cloub b: soothing animal puppets with a hot or cold pack insert, pouf stuffed animals and the Mimiking Monkey (coming soon)!
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Come here for
hair accessories
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The newest and cutest hair accessories can be found at babyworks - including these above, made locally by Embe Designs! We have a plentiful selection of clips, headbands and bobby pins. Perfect for newborns, older children and even mom!
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Pixie Lily -
unbelievable beauty
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New special occasion wear by Pixie Lily is just in! The heirloom quality layette line is a favorite of celebrities and babies alike. Made of the softest 100% pima cotton with handmade details
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Win a
gift certificate!
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Congrats to Addie Vortherms! She won a $25 gift certificate by registering for our monthly drawing. Just stop by the front desk and fill out a card. We'll enter you in the drawing. The gift certificate can be used for babyworks purchases or MilkWorks services.
Our gift certificates make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift!
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| The Accomplishment of Breastfeeding ...
By Ann Seacrest, Executive Director, MilkWorks
I just returned from my (yikes!) 40th high school reunion. I grew up in a small town, so many of my classmates shared memories all the way back to kindergarten. It was a warm and comforting event full of
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acceptance and laughter.
1969-1971 was a pivotal period for high school students. While my oldest sister sat through English class in a cashmere sweater and plaid skirt, I attended our school's first Black History course dressed in bell bottoms and a hand embroidered peasant shirt.
I came of age in a time period when young women were empowered to consider new opportunities and make choices about their future.
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Head into fall ... with hats!
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Keep them warm when the temperature drops!
Hats are IN STOCK at babyworks, just in time for cooler weather! Newborn to child sizes are available in trendy and adorable styles! Nirvanna Designs animal hats are handmade from the natural resources of the Himalayas. 100% wool exterior and soft fleece interior,these sweet animals will keep your little one warm and happy! My Kids Lids are fleece hats made by hand with fun designs, including robots, monsters, owls, monkeys and more! Appaman hats are inspired by big city fashion - so trendy in fur and tweed and bright knits! Not to mention soft and adorable hats hand knit right here in Lincoln!
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babyworks is an on-going fundraiser for MilkWorks. It supports our educational and clinical services, and allows us to be a community breastfeeding center. Thank you for buying gifts and baby supplies. Your purchases support MilkWorks and breastfeeding.
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October Special
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15% off
Little Giraffe -
the cuddliest, softest plush blankets around! (swaddle blankets, burp cloths & more!)
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| Shopping with a Cause |
Neat Repeatz shoppers selected us as the fall charity for Lincoln's largest children's re-sale, and they came through big! On behalf of Neat Repeatz, who matches u p to $1,000 of donations, Clover Frederick presented a bag of donated office supplies and a check for $2,084 to Ann Seacrest and Dr. Kathy Leeper. Thank you to all the shoppers and to Heather Brundieck, the owner of Neat Repeatz!
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| More Shopping with a Cause |  The Lincoln Journal Star has chosen MilkWorks as their October Today's Deal charitable partner (www.journalstar.com/todaysdeal). Every time you purchase an October deal, the Lincoln Journal Star will donate 3% of the proceeds to MilkWorks. Check out these good deals, tell everyone you know, and help a breastfeeding mom at the same time! |
| MilkWorks SCORES big! |
 On behalf of MilkWorks, Kaye Lidolph accepted the 2011 Small Business of the Year award from SCORE, the local Service Corps of Retired Executives organization. Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy and SCORE counselor Bud Phelps presented Kaye with the award. SCORE has provided valuable assistance to MilkWorks and we thank them for their help and the award!
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| Milk and Cookies Holiday Boutique | 
We are seeking creative moms for our first ever holiday boutique. If you create fun stuff for babies or new moms and dads, we encourage you to submit an application by October 20th to participate in our special holiday event on Saturday, November 19th from 1-4 pm. The rest of you, mark the date and come shop! More details ... |
| Adios ... |
We say a reluctant farewell to a MilkWoman who has been very instrumental in our Return to Work event and our Milk Memos and Introducing Solids classes. Lisa Kopecky, a registered dietician, is moving with her family to Aberdeen, South Dakota, to embrace a new challenge as Director of Food Services for a brand new hospital. Lisa has touched many moms' lives and has truly made a difference in our community. We wish her well!
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| Upcoming Events |
Kindersigns at MilkWorks
Join Marcia Murray, a Baby Sign Language Specialist, and learn how to sign with your baby. Signing is a perfect way to communicate with your 6  to 18 month old. It helps pre-verbal children express their wants and needs - and reduces frustration for both kids and parents. Both parents and grandparents are welcome to attend for one fee. Class meets once a week for 4 weeks. Fee is $20. Next session starts October 18th. Call 402-423-6402 to register.
The next quarterly Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition meeting is scheduled for:
Tuesday, November 8th 10:00am-noon BryanLGH Medical Center 1600 South 48th Street Lincoln, NE 68506
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Happy Halloween from MilkWorks -
Your community breastfeeding center
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