The Quince is here now in Hand Dyed BAMBOO!

The extra long and wide (in the back) Quince pad is now also available in hand dyed bamboo. Enjoy!
Go to our store to read more

Domino Pads Continued Customer Service

Since we have been talking so much about Domino Pads ownership I wanted to talk about it some more: I want you to be delighted with your purchase. The day you receive them. And a year later.

If you own Domino Pads and have encountered any problems such as broken snaps, etc. that keep you from enjoying your Domino Pads I want to hear from you! Contact me directly at karin@dominopads.com so we can find a solution and you can start being delighted with your pads (again). :)

Just Perfect The Way It Is

Lately I've been working on rearranging the sewing room. I was even considering adding a TV to keep me company at night. Then I realized I already have everything I need right there.
It's still cool enough to leave the window open in the sewing room and as I was listening to the sounds outside, I was reminded how lucky I am.
It was late evening and the horses enjoyed the slight breeze, their grazing interrupted by wild chases amongst the trees. I love the sound of hooves thundering past my sewing room window.
As night fell the horses settled down and went back to the barn.
Their sounds were replaced with the chirping of the crickets in the trees and the hooting of an owl.
Sometimes I can hear the wild turkeys in the morning or the howls of coyotes in the distance at night.
And then it seems just perfect the way it is without a TV -so quiet and yet so full of sound. :)

Ever wondered what the factory looks like?

Ever been curious about what the Domino Pads 'factory' looks like?
Well have a look here:
Domino Pads Album on Facebook

New for March: The Quince Pad!

We are currently fine-tuning a new pad design specifically for overnight and postpartum: The Quince Pad. It measures a whopping 15 inches long with most of the width and length located towards the back portion of the pad. It is shown here in our new Minkee color choice Aqua Sea. The Quince pad in Minkee should be available towards mid March in our online store.
Sweet Dreams!

Still a Few Minky Pockets Left!

We still have a few of these cute Minky One Size Pocket Diapers left!
Check them out here:

They are very affordable. Seriously how can you resist? ;)

For 2011: Design Change on Medium Absorbency Pads

For the new year we are starting off with a small design change to the medium absorbency pads. Previously medium absorbency pads were almost as thick as our heavy absorbency pads.
We have been working on a pad design that more clearly puts the medium absorbency pad between the pantyliner and the heavy absorbency pad.
The new design sports the same absorption capacity as before but with a lower profile. A super absorbent - but very thin- bamboo blend goes all the way from one end of the pad to the other. The center third of the pad has an extra layer to handle more moisture in the middle.

The new medium absorbency pad fits great even under very fitted clothing. Testers have responded very positively to the design change. I hope you will like it too! :)

Don't Pull Your Pad's Life Short

While it is technically possible to fold the pads into themselves and create a neat little package by snapping them packaged like that, we just wanted to mention that we do NOT recommend this.
On first glance this may seem like a great idea to keep a soiled pad. It can however affect your pad's lifespan in a negative way:
* will stretch the fleece liner sideways and widen it over time. Your pad will be more prone to shifting
* will stretch the needle holes and weave. Your pad will be more prone to leakage

Due to the breathable design of the pad moisture can also be pushed through the pad and still soil whatever you keep it in under the pressure of having it folded and snapped that way.

The best way to transport your soiled pads is of course to put them in a moisture-proof container such as our batik wetbags. If you are on a budget even our reusable sandwich bags would work well! Feel free to fold them, roll them, etc.
Just don't fold and snap them if you want to keep them working and looking like new for a long time.

I did it!

One of my main goals this month was to make a dress myself from a pattern. I found the perfect pattern - a reprint of a vintage pattern from 1947 and the perfect fabric - a beautiful celery green polka dot cotton blend.
Once I opened the pattern envelop though I quickly realized this would be more complicated than I thought. I briefly considered mailing the fabric and pattern to Heather who makes the gorgeous batik wetbags for Domino Pads and also offers vintage style handmade dresses but with the encouragement of some friends I tackled this project anyway.
I am so glad I did! I think it turned out great and I am already planning another one for Spring.

No Tricks -Just Treats

I've added some yummy candy colored Minkee cup pouches to the site.
Best of all: the prototypes used for the photo shoot are
FREE WITH PURCHASE while supplies last!
To claim a free Minkee pouch simply put the comment 'free pouch' in the comment box when you place your order

Go meatless for a day!

One of my friends is vegan and for her birthday her wish was that everybody make it a meatfree day that day.
I've always thought about becoming vegetarian but it seemed too final and I couldn't stick with it for long. I LOVE animals but I still always liked to eat them.

I liked the idea of having meat free days though (since it was less strict and final than becoming vegetarian) and so for her birthday I started going meat-free. I planned so much that I actually ended up with lots of yummy meat free meal ideas so I just kept going. I tried some interesting things on the vegan side as well such as nut cheese!

After a couple of weeks I noticed that my arthritis was much less bothersome on the meat-free diet so I continued to avoid meat. I started losing weight and gaining energy. The accumulation of really tasty alternatives, health benefits and love for animals made it easy to stick with it.

I still don't want to call myself vegetarian because it sounds so final but I can't remember the last time I ate meat.

Then I found out meatless is also fantastic for the environment!

Check out this cool article:
http://www.alternet.org/water/134650/the_startling_effects_of_going_vegetarian_for_just_one_day/

Isn't that impressive? And it doesn't take a major commitment.
Just one meatless day a week could have a huge impact!

The Domino Pads Co-op Program

Did you know about the Domino Pads Co-op Program?
Our shopping cart is set to apply a 10% discount to any pad order of 10 or more individual pads. Orders of 10 pads or more are considered 'stash orders'.
Orders for 20 individual pads or more receive a 15% discount and are considered 'co-op orders'.
The order will be shipped all to one address. The discount does not apply to already discounted package deals.

Buy them all for yourself or share the order with your friends.

The co-op organizer also gets one free pad! If you have a coupon code you may use the code in addition to the stash or co-op discounts.