tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9460030993684948582024-03-21T10:13:48.345-06:00Domino PadsWelcome to my blog. I am a WAHM. My passion are my kids and my online store where I make and sell luxuriously soft and breathable Bamboo Velour Mama Pads.
Check back often to see what's new at Domino Pads, Updates and Coupon Codes!Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-28245963590625524052013-06-09T11:13:00.000-05:002014-03-01T10:02:58.247-06:00Switching Cups?Menstrual cups have been on the market for awhile now and many customers are coming to this site to consider a different model to achieve a better fit than what they get with the cup they have.<br />
Since Diva is a fairly affordable cup, is widely available and has been around forever I am including the Diva cups in our chart - even though we <b>don't carry Diva and I don't feel it's a cup that's a great fit for most people</b>.<br />
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But Diva often ends up being a woman's first cup so it's helpful to include it to give you an idea how our brands compare with what you are used to.<br />
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<u>Quite often the cup you have does not stay sealed well enough. </u><br />
This could be due to either the diameter being too small (<span style="color: purple;">solution</span>: consider a cup with a larger diameter) or the material not being rigid enough so the cup gets dislodged during vigorous activity (<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">solution:</span></span> consider a firmer cup like the MeLuna Sport).<br />
Of course the seal will also open if the cup has filled past capacity (<span style="color: purple;">solution</span>: empty cup more frequently of consider a higher volume cup)<br />
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<u>The cup you have is uncomfortable </u><br />
<b>Discomfort at the entrance of the vagina:</b><br />
Especially after child birth the internal anatomy may change enough to require a shorter cup to avoid having the cup sit too low and be noticeable at the entrance of the vagina (<span style="color: purple;">solution</span>: consider a cup with a shorter cup length. Alternatively you may also consider a cup with a very wide rim so that you can wear the cup higher up).<br />
You will notice here that the Diva has a really long cup length so if your Diva feels too long, please know that there are plenty of cups in shorter lengths available.<br />
Another reason for discomfort can be the stem. Again I really dislike the Diva here with its rigid round stem. (<span style="color: purple;">solution</span>: consider a cup with a different stem or remove the stem of the cup you have)<br />
If you like long stems then the flat, flexible stem of the Lunette is a much more comfortable choice. The MeLuna comes in a multitude of stems but we currently carry it only in the round 'ball' stem (it's actually more like a flattened ball) because this stem type seems to work well for the majority of people. It is round and short, meaning it doesn't add much to cup length and is less prone to irritating you.<br />
Speaking of irritating:<br />
Some people suggested you turn cups like the Diva, that have very uncomfortable stems, inside out. We do NOT recommend this. Depending on the shape and location of your cervix you can have that stem now irritating and pointing right at it (in the inside out position). It is probably safer to simply trim an uncomfortable stem off.<br />
I would also consider the stem more of a guide as far as where the cup is located than a handle to pull the cup out by. If the cup's seal has not yet released (due to filling to capacity) it will be much more comfortable to grasp the cup's bottom and break the seal first, rather than try and removing it by pulling on the stem.<br />
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<b>Discomfort further up: </b><br />
One of the most important things to keep in mind when placing your cup is that your vagina slants to the back - it does not go straight up. So when you insert the cup point it towards your back. (<span style="color: purple;">solution</span>: Think 'back' rather than 'up' when inserting).<br />
If you have it in the right place but it is still uncomfortable it could be due to the cup being too large for you -specifically the diameter could be too big. This can cause for the cup to not open completely -at that point is is uncomfortable AND it leaks! If it is too big but does open fully, it can still give you an uncomfortable feeling of pressure. (<span style="color: purple;">solution</span>: consider a cup with a smaller diameter)<br />
Another possibility is that the cup is the right size but doesn't unfold completely. (<span style="color: purple;">solution:</span> Be sure to turn the cup a few times -especially if you have a cup made from very soft material- to ensure it pops open. Also consider trying different folds.)<br />
The manufacturers provide some guidance on different folding techniques but you can also find videos on youtube. <br />
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<i>IMPORTANT: Do not continue to wear a cup that causes you discomfort. Cups that fit well and are positioned well will not be very noticeable to you while you wear them. If it hurts, it's an indication that either fit or position are wrong. Please listen to your body!</i></h4>
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Let's have a look at the cup dimensions:<br />
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Cups highlighted in blue are cups that we will carry in our <a href="http://www.dominopads.com/store.php" target="_blank">webstore</a> starting <u>Fall of 2013</u>.<br />
<b>In fact we already have the Lunette cups in stock. </b>The MeLuna cups have been on the market in Europe for several years, where they have passed stringed testing and the European certification process. They are undergoing now a similar certification process in the US and will ship to us as soon as FDA clearance is completed.<br />
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I highlighted the cup length column purple since cup length can be such an important factor for fit for women after childbirth.<br />
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As always: if you have any questions or concerns about your specific cup, the cup's manufacturer is your best resource. Both MeLuna and Lunette have wonderful customer service and are happy to assist you in trouble shooting.<br />
This web post is intended to give you some ideas of things to consider when shopping for a new cup. It does not replace medical advice or supercede the manufacturers' recommendations for their cup use and selection.<br />
If you have any medical concerns, please address them with your medical care provider.<br />
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<br />Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-78041638937879919322013-05-17T19:01:00.001-05:002013-05-17T19:09:07.725-05:00MeLuna and Lunette Cups at Domino PadsMore than you ever wanted to know about how I arrived at the decision to add a another brand to our selection and an in depth discussion of the firmness and size differences in the Lunettes and MeLunas.<br />
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Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-12399239930694201712013-04-24T14:41:00.003-05:002013-04-24T14:43:15.514-05:00Swiffer Reusables RevisitedA long, long time ago I wrote a blog post about making your own Swiffer Pad refills (because I happen to love the convenience of swiffers).<br />
<a href="http://dominopads.blogspot.com/search?q=swiffer" target="_blank">Here is the old blog post on that.</a><br />
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My friend Amy went nuts with that idea and started a company called MicroMops. <br />
Because a person can only take so much microfiber fuzz in their lifetime, she eventually handed over MicroMops to Heather of <a href="http://heathersgreenhomegoods.com/">http://heathersgreenhomegoods.com/</a>. Heather also makes our fabulous wetbags for us by the way!<br />
So if you are not into making your own reusable pads, you can get some snazzy ones from Heather at her <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pO-AbT3GpE" target="_blank">website</a> (I think she even has a 25% off coupon code on there right now).<br />
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But the trickiest part always remained: How to refill that silly wetjet bottle. Those things just don't come open!!! And then I found the instructions on youtube. How easy and brilliant!<br />
Check it out:<br />
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So there.. you are all set with Swiffer Goodness. ;) EnjoyKarinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-25527771917433185662013-02-20T17:00:00.001-06:002013-02-20T17:00:09.092-06:00Retail Packaging Now Available<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For those wanting to give Domino Pads as a gift or for our Domino Pads Retailers we now offer the option of having the pads shipped in retail packaging. </div>
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The packaging includes a header card (with UPC code if you wish) and an informative brochure on the inside of the package. The pad is safely contained inside a clear bag to allow customers to easily see the beautiful color variations of each one-of-a-kind pad.</div>
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<br />Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-53564799015330975352012-11-21T17:09:00.001-06:002012-11-21T17:11:13.451-06:00It's a Remnant Holiday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0t797dxWr17kNoHA4fKkO3WyqcfvpshdXoIAQtQ2-Esp91TYO6erCDknC_gmAOMYUKxFs8nV0uLh8J4QS9wVzrvc9LsisEAcXY0ciufYHbqWGCltWpUIcLp2WMcnOpyfl1QygKyDy7Ttr/s1600/roseelf2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>If you are like me you will over time accumulate all kinds of craft remnants from previous projects.<br />
For example pieces of felted wool sweaters like those left over from the Katwise coats I made for my kids:</div>
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Or little pieces of felt from other projects like the felt leaves from one of my dolls:<br />
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So we have: small pieces of wool felt and little cut outs of a felt blend material... obviously that just screams to go together, right!?<br />
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Time for a quick and easy felting project! No, not the messy kind with soap and water -needle felting.<br />
Felted wool has such a nice tight, yet elastic texture. It seems perfect for any kind of cover: phone, tablet, e-reader, etc.<br />
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And if you know somebody who just tosses their phone in their purse along with keys and other potentially hazardous objects a phone cover may make a nice little gift!<br />
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So let's combine:<br />
small pieces of felted wool (a sweater you ruined or leftovers from bigger projects; you can also find wool sweaters for very cheap at thrift stores), small pieces of felt and a needle felting tool (this Clover tool runs about $10)<br />
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I cut the sweater pieces with pinking shears -because I want to. Once the sweater is felted you really don't have to worry too much about finishing the edges or unraveling though.<br />
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You use a foam mat or a brush to lay your wool piece on and then place your cut out on top. After that you just use the tool to stab the needles through the materials. The barbed needles in the tool pull the fibers through and interlock the cut out with the main piece. Here's the great part: wool on wool is great but as long as one of the pieces is wool it should work.<br />
You will soon see the fibers coming through on the underside. Flip your project and stab the piece from the other side until your ornament (including small parts like the stems or tips of leaves) as sufficiently fused.<br />
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Then sew your cover together and voila! you have a super easy small gift. No stitches in front of your touch screen so your item is well protected.<br />
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You can get elaborate on this and add a closure to the top if you wish. I like to make my covers fairly tight and then leave them open for easy access.<br />
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<br />Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-1418967386174701112012-07-02T10:02:00.003-05:002012-07-02T21:19:17.974-05:00The Hunt is On!Time for our Summer Scavenger Hunt!<br />
Here's how it works:<br />
I have hidden 4 beach-related items on our <a href="http://www.dominopads.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. You can find these items in the shop or on the info pages so be sure to look everywhere.<br />
Once you are sure you have found all 4 beach icons please <a href="mailto:karin@dominopads.com" target="_blank">email me </a>the four items.<br />
All correct answers will be entered in our drawing on August 1st.<br />
You have plenty of time, so don't get frustrated if you don't find all of them right away!<br />
Prizes will be gift certificates in the amounts of $30, $20 and $10 (for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place)<br />
<b>All participants -even if your name is not drawn as a winner- will get a special 10% off coupon code!</b>Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-13909235946245748782012-06-19T10:00:00.002-05:002012-06-19T10:00:34.718-05:00We made the switch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you've been ordering Domino Pads in the last couple of months you may have already noticed that we were in the process of switching the end-tab material from WindPro Fleece to super thin lingerie tricot.<br />
This transition has now been completed in all pad styles.<br />
The purpose of the end-tab cover is to completely cover the edges of the label so none of it ever touches your skin. We found that the lingerie tricot serves this purpose well while at the same time creating an even, thinner/trimmer pad.<br />
We hope you approve. :)<br />
<br />Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-49250358791284532502012-05-06T15:44:00.000-05:002012-05-06T15:44:01.197-05:00So Sorry For The Inconvenience!Domino Pads suffered a server problem and the log in did not work. That means while you were able to view the info pages and browse the sales pages, nobody was able to check out.<br />
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The site is now back to being fully functional and to make up for the inconvenience we are putting out a 10% coupon code: <b>oops</b>.<br />
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The code will expire Tuesday morning. Enjoy!Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-72948684167774255242012-04-19T08:57:00.007-05:002012-04-19T09:31:01.151-05:00What's In A Name?Domino Pads is kind of an odd name for a reusable menstrual pad, isn't it?<br />Why not choose a name that is more closely related to what the product is or does?<br />If this question has been keeping you up at night, here's your answer.<br /><br />When I started making Domino Pads my main concern was creating a breathable, yet leak resistant pad. From cloth diapering my son I already knew I loved WindPro for that purpose.<br />However when I started ordering WindPro samples I quickly noticed that most were completely unsuitable for making pads. Sherpa pads anyone? Too thick, too fluffy, too textured.<br /><br />I finally found the right weight and surface finish but the only color consistently produced in that version is BLACK. So all my pads would be lined with black WindPro.<br />Sure more colors would have been nice but in the end the wearer would be more likely to feel the pad than see it. Ultimately function won out over form.<br /><br />Now I had to think of a simple way to distinguish my pads from other brands, find an easy to spell name and possibly a still available web domain that wasn't a mile long.<br /><br />There were of course the obvious choices:<br />a name related in some way to womanhood, something catchy related to menstruation or perhaps be a little more direct and name it after bodyparts?<br /><br />The thing is: I wanted everybody that could get use out of my pads to be able to enjoy them without feeling like the product was made for somebody else. Many of our customers use the pads for things other than menstruation (slight incontinence, discharge, etc.).<br />Because of this I purposefully avoided calling them Mama pads or anything similar. If somebody got good use out of my pads then it really didn't matter what age or sex they were: I wanted people to have a pad that made them feel like it was made for them.<br /><br />Just around that time I also switched from metal snaps to plastic and noticed I could be much more specific about prong length in white snaps than any other color.<br /><br />White snaps on black liners... kind of an odd combo. Some of you may be guessing by now where we are going with this:<br /><a href="http://www.dominopads.com/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcoGEAlTi7tHw9mKakXpFVYG4iQ1x3QZWEcRONAm2we14kYb6GdDf-4G5qZ9k2lEg0_chmUQtNu-YDNPZa554BBDSre2hR8S5JBdJCzv_JGONACrouTlLdfc7l70tvRdNvcCNS5tYeNwE/s320/about.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733115939588007906" border="0" /></a>The white, round dots on black background reminded me of Domino game pieces. The name was easy to remember, easy to spell and a domain in that name was still available.<br /><br />I still every once in awhile get a request to disguise the return shipping address so that the mail carrier, delivering a package, wouldn't guess what's in a package from <span style="font-style: italic;">Domino Pads</span> but overall, aren't you glad I didn't call them HappyHooHoo?Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-52230512377020725442012-04-18T18:34:00.001-05:002012-04-18T18:36:16.574-05:00Domino Pads on Keeper Of The Home BlogDomino Pads have been reviewed (unsolicited -we did not know about the review or provide free pads, etc.) on the <a href="http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/03/my-mama-cloth-adventures-and-review-of-four-sources.html">Keeper Of The Home Blog</a>. Check it out!Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-61152663837151966062012-04-16T07:51:00.002-05:002012-04-16T07:54:55.780-05:00Domino Pads For Sale ForumDid you purchase some Domino Pads in a size or color that doesn't suit you? Unfortunately due to the personal nature of our products we can not accept returns. But we do want our Domino Pads to be loved and used by somebody. Because of that we created this new section in our forum<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If your Domino Pads are unused you may offer them for sale here.</span><br />Please note: due to hygiene and liability reasons we can not endorse the sale of used Domino Pads.<br />All transactions are between seller and buyer and do not involve Domino Pads, the company, in any way.<br />Check out our new '<a href="http://www.dominopads.com/forum.html">Domino Pads for Sale By Customers' Forum</a>!Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-41392692901822626872012-04-02T07:00:00.002-05:002012-04-02T07:05:33.215-05:00Time To Vote!We got some amazing entries to the March Giveaway!<br />Now we need YOU to vote.<br /><br />Please check out the photo album and cast your vote by 'liking' your favorites in this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150601635354542.389793.90671929541&type=1">ALBUM</a>.<br />Yes, you may vote for more than one entry (after all they are all so awesome -it's hard to choose!)<br /><br />We do ask that you vote only as one person. In other words if you have a business page and a personal page please cast your vote as one or the other.<br /><br />Voting will continue until April 8th. We will announce the winners April 9th.Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-36119341416161539592012-03-13T10:52:00.007-06:002012-03-13T11:02:45.526-06:00Winging ItI just love WindPro. Not only is it breathable and makes a great moisture barrier.<br />It also has this grippy quality to it that makes it stay well and not slide.<br />It's also fun and easy to work with since it does not fray and does not require hemming.<br /><br />Here are a few things YOU can do to alter your pads wing configuration - all is easy to do thanks to WindPro's awesome qualities.<br /><br />Does your love of boyshort undies interfere with your love for Domino Pads? Or do you find the length of our petite sized pads perfect but need a wider crotch area?<br />We got a solution for you! Simply snap in one <a href="http://www.dominopads.com/store.php?crn=250&rn=602&action=show_detail">of our extenders</a>!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0I2huP4k-SNtiLIEaYbBrePWQX3ed3sc2qjQoDUmytFLAcnEfaad4HLaubEMKg_xOshba6a8UbIlCsYRUpD-COThRJWx_Y_b_SLMNtS2_Pwi6f5CZrfKHI9e6T2KHu2sIBxPqyHzNCaV0/s1600/extenderandpad.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0I2huP4k-SNtiLIEaYbBrePWQX3ed3sc2qjQoDUmytFLAcnEfaad4HLaubEMKg_xOshba6a8UbIlCsYRUpD-COThRJWx_Y_b_SLMNtS2_Pwi6f5CZrfKHI9e6T2KHu2sIBxPqyHzNCaV0/s320/extenderandpad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719426433636328098" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGaQdUne1yVfQkUwdHyg_51apD6KmAc6z1yVKrL_rbTqPZDfllTK_jzovk9t3v2-zECBuSb3VC2oIK1eftfeVET4_FnQ3icBvgbUwuquqCKsZj0iZAXUXiodiu85ZsDNWXIzXjqb27P7D/s1600/extender400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGaQdUne1yVfQkUwdHyg_51apD6KmAc6z1yVKrL_rbTqPZDfllTK_jzovk9t3v2-zECBuSb3VC2oIK1eftfeVET4_FnQ3icBvgbUwuquqCKsZj0iZAXUXiodiu85ZsDNWXIzXjqb27P7D/s320/extender400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719426595695966914" border="0" /></a><br />Does your faith/climate/interests/sport require your to wear underwear with long legs?<br />You can also easily convert your existing Domino Pads to WINGLESS. The grippy nature of the Domino Pads material and hourglass shape work well in wingless as well as long as your undergarments are not too loose fitting.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEkhRpyjz-7oqisL7BtkWPRCFdE9gtXAsoBQ0-sQit_VRQbkQMdrt_vIIo7eGtI0LZzfqEQ1JLNsj6zc2QOj_et2pIJJyF6UoxbGvRAmx6HuYyE0MJ8S9Sw6LT_q3w8iTIpzThKXIcvap/s1600/wingless1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEkhRpyjz-7oqisL7BtkWPRCFdE9gtXAsoBQ0-sQit_VRQbkQMdrt_vIIo7eGtI0LZzfqEQ1JLNsj6zc2QOj_et2pIJJyF6UoxbGvRAmx6HuYyE0MJ8S9Sw6LT_q3w8iTIpzThKXIcvap/s320/wingless1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719427222635497234" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0K-MwQLTvmSB4VnZz9BtwRs66K3wgKoTn4qtQqyvWo-qw0lpyt_SqiPTUmhkPHQWKYIUjZ_Fm23CS2CNmqVVe_a3KbGm4qxkSq37OMPXWDC1_3WDR3DrXEblmlir9mQqv12qwPdcjfddb/s1600/wingless2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0K-MwQLTvmSB4VnZz9BtwRs66K3wgKoTn4qtQqyvWo-qw0lpyt_SqiPTUmhkPHQWKYIUjZ_Fm23CS2CNmqVVe_a3KbGm4qxkSq37OMPXWDC1_3WDR3DrXEblmlir9mQqv12qwPdcjfddb/s320/wingless2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719427357351307266" border="0" /></a>Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-84457362027247822342012-03-06T12:19:00.002-06:002012-03-06T12:23:31.714-06:00March Giveaway!Lets see your favorite Domino Pads product!<br /><br />For the month of March I am in the mood for something interactive. So...<br />please post your favorite Domino Pads product picture to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DominoPads">Facebook page</a>!<br /><br />It can be a creative shot that shows where you are (i.e. a Quince Pad in front of the Alamo!) or just some nursing pads on a table. No guidelines or requirements other than your favorite product has to be made or sold by Domino Pads. :)<br /><br />If you are not on Facebook you can still submit your entry via email (please keep the file small below 100kb) to karin@dominopads.com<br /><br />Winners will be drawn end of March. The prizes will be Gift Certificates in the amounts of $30, $20 and $10. :)<br /><br />Have fun!Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-18883492733819379612012-02-16T10:36:00.003-06:002012-02-16T21:29:39.512-06:00Domino Pads Woollies Are Here<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoPerRLuh5jl0CEP10r2oPCjlpIDJBzfTynFyzanZ-oIV5OJlHcRlzfNvpcrwRUoA61qwBN5ztvLF9w8fCO0_leM4DFdD9eENBDiQXG8o-gjd_6msOHwWwcF4hmNA0X0BtDegBgMRjPs_/s1600/woolies8002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoPerRLuh5jl0CEP10r2oPCjlpIDJBzfTynFyzanZ-oIV5OJlHcRlzfNvpcrwRUoA61qwBN5ztvLF9w8fCO0_leM4DFdD9eENBDiQXG8o-gjd_6msOHwWwcF4hmNA0X0BtDegBgMRjPs_/s320/woolies8002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709773811253734594" border="0" /></a><br />Introducing: Domino Pads Woollies - Organic Wool Nursing Pads!<br /><br />You can find them here with several options to customize for your needs:<br /><a href="http://www.dominopads.com/store.php?crn=222&rn=600&action=show_detail">Organic Wool Nursing Pads</a><br /><br />To celebrate the launch of this new product we are hosting a Giveaway on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DominoPads">Facebook Page</a>.<br /><br />To enter simply use the contact form on the left side of our Facebook page and let us know why you would like some wool nursing pads.<br /><br />We will draw a winner (or two depending on how many participants we get) end of February.Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-90430457756269009862012-02-13T18:30:00.003-06:002012-02-13T18:36:18.167-06:00Valentine's Sale!Because you are special to us we would like to give you a little something too...<br /><br />SITEWIDE sales coupon for 10% off ANYTHING!<br /><br />Use Coupon Code '<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Heart</span>' and enjoy a discount on anything purchased on our site tomorrow -yes that's in addition to already discounted items such as package deals and stash orders.<br /><br style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;">And...share the love:</span><br />If your friends like us on Facebook and leave a message telling us who we may thank for the referral we will give you <span style="font-weight: bold;">free shipping</span> on your next order* !<br /><br />*(excludes fabric by the yard orders)Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-32124369058413015392011-12-25T08:53:00.004-06:002011-12-25T08:59:05.478-06:00Vacation NoticeThe Domino Pads Shop will go on vacation from December 26th to 31st. During this time the online store will <span style="font-weight: bold;">remain OPEN</span>, however I will take a little break from making pads.<br />That means that the usual '10 days or less' turnaround time will change to '15 days or less'.<br />To make up for this delay I am offering a 10% off coupon code for this time period. It is '<span style="font-weight: bold;">winterbreak</span>'.<br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Karin<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.DominoPads.com">www.DominoPads.com</a>Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-47580271082042352752011-12-19T14:56:00.003-06:002011-12-31T10:16:55.180-06:00Pick Your Own Christmas Present!Or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or Solstice or Just Because gift!<br /><br />In our Year End Giveaway you get to choose the prize.<br /><br />Simply visit our website <a href="http://www.dominopads.com/">www.DominoPads.com</a> and enter the online shop. Have a look around. Check out some sections you may have not browsed in yet!<br />And then decide on the one thing you'd like to win from our store. Copy that link to that one item (can be a single item or a set of things as long as it's one listing)<br />Then visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DominoPads">Facebook Page</a> and scroll down to find the status update with this Giveaway announcement (if you are seeing this message on our FB page instead of our blog then you are already at the right spot! ).<br />Place the item link in the comments below. One link per person.<br />I will randomly pick a winner at noon on December 31th.<br /><br />Good Luck!Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-30649873972729001812011-11-22T12:42:00.002-06:002011-12-17T23:12:00.944-06:00Domino Pads Care InstructionsOur new care video with input from actual customers! <br />Customer videos start at 6:08<br />Enjoy!<br /><br />And Thanks again to Shannon, Lara, Elizabeth and Stephanie who contributed to this video. :)<br /><br /><iframe width="459" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dABhFplhw3U?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-2920104964344652922011-11-22T10:34:00.004-06:002011-11-22T10:52:52.099-06:00A New Coupon CodeI know some of you may have been waiting for this so here it is:<br />The Domino Pads Thanksgiving Coupon Code: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Pumpkin11</span><br /><br />Good for 10% off anything on our site including already discounted items such as package deals and starter packs.<br />If you haven't seen our gift section yet, have a look! The coupon code even applies to gift cards!<br /><br />As usual the codes are not retroactive and expire Monday November 28thKarinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-48662112062162612922011-10-22T09:09:00.002-05:002011-10-22T09:13:42.087-05:00New Butterfly Bamboo Pads Now Available<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YW0LLSMDwzeJafuO_QVgyERerkPAG-xyb3ihQDBGpXwottvPRGZNyflmJFYDNododF5IYKPiehFjmbEQ-8Up8Lpi4yTpwFZVtUrk0QzLi44My9GLV2Jxya4V5m45i9J6vxtKX12XtH1O/s1600/bpads550.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5YW0LLSMDwzeJafuO_QVgyERerkPAG-xyb3ihQDBGpXwottvPRGZNyflmJFYDNododF5IYKPiehFjmbEQ-8Up8Lpi4yTpwFZVtUrk0QzLi44My9GLV2Jxya4V5m45i9J6vxtKX12XtH1O/s320/bpads550.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666318710970296402" /></a><br />We have added our new hand stamped butterfly bamboo pads to the drop down menu in our <u>individual</u> hand dyed bamboo pad section.<br />While they are not available in the package deal section, quantity discounts such as stash discounts still apply.<br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><i>Sorry -not available in Quince Pads and due to the size of the pattern not suggested for thong liners.</i>Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-2510921403951558912011-10-20T09:48:00.003-05:002011-10-20T10:29:58.252-05:00Want To Be A Part Of It?Do you own Domino Pads?<br />Do you have a video camera (phone or web camera is fine too of course!)?<br />Has your wash routine been satisfactory to you and your pads are still looking great?<br />Would you like to be in one of our next Domino Pads video productions?<br /><br />We are looking for participants in a Domino Pads video about <span style="font-weight:bold;">care of the pads</span>.<br /><br />As we have seen in our previous <a href="http://dominopads.freeforums.org/tips-and-tricks-to-keep-your-pads-looking-like-new-t4.html">discussion</a> lots of different people take care of their pads in lots of different ways. And best of all:<br />It all works!<br /><br />So for the care video I would love to feature short clips from actual Domino Pads users on how they keep their pads looking like new.<br /><br />How short of a clip? We'd like to know: <br />- are you washing them separate or with something else? (diapers, etc.)<br />- do you soak them or use a cold rinse?<br />- what temperature are you washing them at?<br />- how long have you owned your pads?<br />- are you doing anything special you'd like to mention or share any special tips?<br /><br />Interested but no idea what to expect of a Domino Pads video? You can see our previous video <a href="http://www.dominopads.com/video.html">here</a>.<br /><br />So what are you waiting for? Featured participants will also receive a small surprise for their efforts. And fame of course! ;)<br /><br />If you are planning on participating please give me a heads up via email so I can start planning for how many prizes I will need!Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-45899566027423978282011-10-19T13:55:00.006-05:002011-10-19T14:11:58.049-05:00Ultralite Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCdnvkePeLAA9nhONY-Nj9cT3w3OcsVoRy4AiiXAoZkE37hJpkx68r8qzqr2BXhyphenhyphen88Z_aefvITgxAvly4CNsB5wD0lSPobVabui-7ranlf2nDz03fNqZv27EMXlcxv2WM9aVbmNu-owMz/s1600/ultragiveaway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSCdnvkePeLAA9nhONY-Nj9cT3w3OcsVoRy4AiiXAoZkE37hJpkx68r8qzqr2BXhyphenhyphen88Z_aefvITgxAvly4CNsB5wD0lSPobVabui-7ranlf2nDz03fNqZv27EMXlcxv2WM9aVbmNu-owMz/s320/ultragiveaway.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665279101329491314" /></a><br />To celebrate the launch of our new line of Ultralite liners we are having a little Giveaway.<br />Up for grabs are 2 thong ultralite liners, 2 petite ultralite liners and 2 regular pantiliners in ultralite absorbency.<br />I will pick 6 winners and shipping is covered no matter where you live.<br />Participation is easy enough:<br /><br />1) pick the liner you want to win (select the corresponding # on the picture)<br /> 1 - Thong ultralite with Robert Kauman Asian Paisley Minky<br /> 2 - Pantiliner ultralite with hand dyed and stamped bamboo in On Fire<br /> 3 - Pantiliner ultralite in Minkee Gelato Raspberry Slush<br /> 4 - Thong ultralite with Robert Kauman Asian Paisley Minky<br /> 5 - Petite ultralite with Robert Kaufman Owls Minky<br /> 6 - Petite ultralite with hand dyed and stamped bamboo in Still Waters<br />2) email me your selection (one) to karin@dominopads.com along with your name and the answer to the following question: <span style="font-weight:bold;">what is the temperature recommendation for washing Domino Pads?</span><br /><br />As always you can find the answer easily on our site<br /><br />I will draw the winners on October 30th.<br /><br />Thanks and Good Luck!Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946003099368494858.post-5605058980094424552011-10-05T09:46:00.014-05:002011-10-06T07:00:33.965-05:00Are You Traveling Without A Spare?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FtGNj1ag7mUbRzPimJokK4a9CrcvANOJHNtal3xaHY6ax5yjru8S4lf9nI9NKSZR93B4NXk2y65OlTpNNG_c7zGqiAdHxAw_vwCiEgSAGTOMNMKtO73vi49H3sTgnOe5i8-CO6PaPVoV/s1600/spare2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FtGNj1ag7mUbRzPimJokK4a9CrcvANOJHNtal3xaHY6ax5yjru8S4lf9nI9NKSZR93B4NXk2y65OlTpNNG_c7zGqiAdHxAw_vwCiEgSAGTOMNMKtO73vi49H3sTgnOe5i8-CO6PaPVoV/s320/spare2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660020418138151954" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.dominopads.com/store.php?crn=229&rn=554&action=show_detail"></a><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcz_KsoA14LYcTOv8sMGUbqB6_BXDAcp2CSYV0-_xruWYEOV7lHc9Jpi2N-o5kOjrldy-H5F9YE1z7FjoKuTQZ6jc8OCzhqFru1oaVL6Qw8_hA173qaXbkIr-D4QKjoTXl6IeDoqczY6Gm/s320/spare1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660020344669278626" /><br />I remember when I still used disposable products I always had a tampon in my purse.<br />Especially when you don't use hormone based birth control it's often hard to predict the specific day your period will start.<br />After switching to cloth a few years ago I stopped carrying that spare tampon.<br />I am not sure why. I do remember being caught without protection somewhere away from home. Annoying! Uncomfortable! Embarrassing :(<br />And so after several years of this I had the brilliant idea to carry spares again!<br />I have an extra cup in the glove compartment in my car* and I carry an extra pad in a pad envelop in my purse. So nice to know that wherever I go, I have what I need. :)<br /><br />For pad envelops and other storage solutions, please see our store:<br /><a href='http://www.dominopads.com/store.php?crn=229'>Batik Wetbags and Pad Envelops</a><br />To find the perfect color for your spare cup see here:<br /><a href='http://www.dominopads.com/store.php?crn=236'>Lunette Cups and Accessories</a><br /><br />*in regards to concerns about exposing the Lunette and other silicone cups to extreme temperatures I got the following response from Lunette:<br /><i>our Lunette is made of the highest possible medical-grade silicone that can handle extreme temperatures. It has to, because it comes from Finland. And our winters are freezing! <br />It can also handle hot temperatures just fine. So you can store your Lunette in your car, donĀ“t worry.</i>Karinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958826489398874998noreply@blogger.com3