La Leche League of Frontenac

Silent Auction

2008-07-14T11:43:00.037-05:00

Welcome to La Leche League of Frontenac's Online Semi-Silent Auction. First off, what is a semi-silent auction? A semi-silent auction starts with a silent bid, only it's a silent auction with a twist. If you are outbid, you will be sent an email notification that you are not the highest bidder and be given the option to up your bid, giving you a better chance at winning what you want!

All of these items have been donated and 100% of the proceeds will go to La Leche League of Frontenac to purchase materials for community awareness, including our library of books to lend and pamphlets for women experiencing problems. A HUGE thank you goes to all of our contributors, without whom this would not be possible.

How to bid: click on the bid button and you will open an email to our group. Simply copy and paste the following information and fill it in:
Item Number:

Your Bid:

Your Name:

Address:

Email address:

Phone:

What if you live out of town: Some items will be obviously geared toward local buyers (gift certificates), but other items are for anyone and everyone interested! If you live outside of Pittsburg, KS or Springfield, MO, we will provide shipping within reason. If an item is exceptionally heavy and outside of our means of shipping, we will let you know when you bid how much shipping will be. You can always retract your bid if the shipping is more than you'd like to bid!

Please email us with any questions and happy bidding! FrontenacLLL@sbcglobal.net

Item # 1

Handmade Baby Afghan

This unique handmade afghan is a beautiful, original gift for any new mom or mom-to-be. The breathable yet warm design is perfect for any baby. The blanket has been crocheted delicately and reinforced for machine-wash on delicate and tumble dry on low heat. It is so soft to the touch and the black borders made a wonderful, heavenly soft offset.

Retail: $39.99

Approx. 29" x 29"

Donated by: Charlea Mills, Pittsburg, KS

BID ON BABY AFGHAN

Item #2

Water Ring Sling

Great for the pool or the shower! This water sling is made of mesh fabric. Works just like any other ring sling. Take baby into the pool or shower with ease.

Grey, one size.

Retail: $29.99

Donated by: Tabitha Mason, Pittsburg, KS

BID ON WATER RING SLING

Item #3

Fleece Baby Blanket & Pillow Set

This is a gorgeous baby blanket and pillow set. It is very soft, yellow fleece, embroidered with a lamb and the words "Now I lay me down to sleep". Great new baby gift!

Retail $26.00

Donated by: Rosa Bella, Pittsburg, KS

620-231-2081
BID ON FLEECE BABY BLANKET & PILLOW SET

Item #4

$10.00 Gift Certificate to Celebrations by Lori

This gift certificate is perfect for Pittsburg residents and is good for anything in her store. Buy some delicious cookies, order a cake, or purchase baking or party supplies. Perfect for any one who loves making OR eating treats!

Retail $10.00

Donated by: Celebrations by Lori, Pittsburg, KS

BID ON CELEBRATIONS BY LORI GIFT CERTIFICATE

Item #5

Kid's Doll Sling

Let little one be just like mom! Your child can carry his/her doll in this miniture sized ring sling. Made from 100 % cotton batik fabric.

Adjustable for ages 2 - 12.

Retail $14.95

Donated by: Tabitha Mason, Pittsburg, KS

BID ON KID'S RING SLING

Item #6

Mean Girls DVD

Mean Girls DVD. Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Jonathan Bennett Director: Mark Waters
Raised in African bush country by her zoologist parents, Cady Heron thinks she knows about survival of the fittest. But the law of the jungle takes on a whole new meaning when the home-schooled 15-year-old enters public high school for the first time and encounters psychological warfare and unwritten social rules that teenage girls face today.
Retail $14.98
Donated by: Ginger McElwee, Pittsburg, KS
BID ON MEAN GIRLS DVD

Item #7
Handmade Quilted Table Runner

This is a beautiful handmade, machine quilted table runner. Perfect for many different decors. The design is reversible and made of 100% cotton.
21" X 35"
Retail: $25.00
Donated by: Ginger McElwee, Pittsburg, KS
BID ON TABLE RUNNER

Item #8
Photography Session and Online Ordering

This photography session is not limited by a time or photos taken. The sitting includes editing and easy online ordering. The photographers are located in Pittsburg, KS so local bidders only, please. Wonderful photography made to order!
Retail $30.00
Donated by: 710 Photography, Pittsburg, KS
BID ON SESSION BY 710 PHOTOGRAPHY

Item # 9
Grayson Tiered Pedestal

Home Interiors, Inc.'s antiqued wooden stand inspires creative display of everyday objects. Make a pretty presentation of jewelry or perfumes; create an easy and impressive floral or fruit arragement; serve appetizers with upscale flair (not food safe; line before use). Rubbed black finish with hints of brick red beneath.
11" x 11" x 15-1/2" h.
Retail $39.99
Donated by: Donna Mills, Cassville, MO
BID ON GRAYSON TIERED PEDESTAL

Item #10
Melrose Hurricane

Create dramatic displays bathed by candlelight within this clever hurricane. A center column of glass separates your candle from decorative elements such as flowers, berries, leaves or seashells - your options are endless!
7-3/4" x 7-3/4" x 9-3/8" h.
Retail $39.99

Donated by: Donna Mills, Cassville, MO

BID ON MELROSE HURRICANE!

Item #11
Pink Pepperberry Wreath/Garland

Cheerful pink pepperberries, displayed in a variety of sizes and shades, form this ready-made wreath that may also be used as a garland. It's sharming when hung on a door or a wall; or place is atop a table to begin a beautiful centerpiece.

20" diameter as a wreath; unhooks and straightens to 49" long

Retail $34.99
Donated by: Donna Mills, Cassville, MO

BID ON PINK PEPPERBERRY WREATH/GARLAND

Item #12
Willow Breeze Housewarmer Yankee Candle

The lush, sweet aroma of green willow and lemon blossom spiced with Spanish moss and sandalwood. Experience the authentic, true-to-life fragrance, with pure natural plant extracts, and renowned Yankee Candle quality that have made them America's favorite. The traditional design of their signature jar candles reflects a warm, relaxed sense of style that's always at home. Convenient and easy to use, these long-burning jars provide hours of true fragrance enjoyment. They're also the ideal gift for any occasion.

22 oz. jar
Retail $24.99
Donated by Styles Unlimited, Pittsburg, KS

620-231-1866

BID ON WILLOW BREEZE HOUSEWARMER YANKEE CANDLE

Item #13

Tuscan Glory Print

Instantly delectable, this Home Interior's Inc. color-rich painting is simply bursting with succulent fresh fruit plucked straight from a sun-warmed Tuscan orchard. The light-infused artwork is complemented by slay and putty-colored mats and is surrounded by a medium walnut and copper finished frame.

28" x 32" h.

Retail $99.99

Donated by: Donna Mills, Cassville, MO

BID ON TUSCAN GLORY PRINT

Item # 14

New Style Fuzzi Bunz Cloth Diaper
You pick size and color!

The newly designed diapers, now made exclusively in the U.S.A., have stretchier elastic around the legs to better hug baby's curves, noticeably larger tabs for a better grip and to better prevent sagging, and unpatedtop stitching for added reinforcement of seams. Fuzzi Buns diapers are the workhorse of all reusable diapering systems. Made with only the finest and most innovative materials, the stylish three-layered patented Fuzzi Bunz design works hard to keep your babies' bottoms dry and rash-free.

You pick the size and color:

S, M, L

Aqua, Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Blue, Bubblegum, Butter, Green, Lavender, Orange, Periwinkle, Red, Sage, Turquoise, White, Yellow

Retail $19.95

Donated by: Gena Gregerson of FortheMonster.com

BID ON NEW STYLE FUZZI BUNZ CLOTH DIAPER

Item #15
Harmony Manual Breast Pump with 2 Phase Expressions

Preferred by 9 out of 10 moms! The Harmony feels more like your baby than any other manual pump. It is the only manual pump with Natural Epression pumping for maximum milk flow. The Let-Down Mode stimulates your baby's initial rapid suckling to initiate faster milk flow or "let down". Expression Mode stimulates your baby's slower, deeper suckling for maximum milk flow in less time. Contains 1 Harmony pump, 2-5 oz containers with lids, 1 bottle stand, instructions, and Breastfeeding information guide. Upgradeable to electric pumping with Symphoney or Lactina.

Retail $34.99

Donated by: Gena Gregerson of FortheMonster.com

BID ON HARMONY MANUAL BREAST PUMP

Item #16
Handmade Asian-Style Mei Tei Carrier

This beautiful, handmade, Asian style baby wrap has both waist and shoulder straps. Baby can be worn on back or front. The straps will be custom made for the winning bidder. Can be used for newborn to 40 lbs. Keep baby close and secure!

Retail $49.99

Donated by: Tabitha Mason, Pittsburg, KS

BID ON GRE EN MEI TEI

Item #17

$100 Estes Hatchery Gift Certificate

This certificate is good for any door or mail order from Estes Hatchery in Springfield, MO. Estes Hatchery has been family owned and operated for over 80 years. The gift certificate is good for all chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guineas. Offer includes shipping charges, but not equipment or game birds (ie pheasants, quail, chukars). Birds can be mailed to any of the 50 United States.

Retail Value: $100

Donated by: Estes Hatchery, Springfield, MO

BID ON $100 ESTES HATCHERY GIFT CERTIFICATE

Item #18

Tyrell's $20.00 Gift Certificate

This certificate is perfect for Pittsburg residents. The amount can be used for gasoline, goods and services at Tyrell's. What a perfect way to get more gas for your buck!

Retail: $20.00

Donated by: Tyrell's, Pittsburg, KS

620-231-4393

BID ON TYRELL'S GIFT CERTIFICATE

Item # 19

Mazzios Pizza Certificate

This gift certificate is perfect for any pizza . Certificate is for

two large pizzas of your choice. Pittsburg Mazzios only.

Retail: $30.00

Donated by: C & D Pizza

BID ON MAZZIOS PIZZA CERTIFICATE

Item #20

Custom made birthday cake

The perfect touch to your next birthday party.

Get a personalized birthday cake.

Cake will be decorated per your instructions.

Retail: $35.00

Donated by: Cindy Bennett

BID ON BIRTHDAY CAKE

Item # 21 &22

Bishops Studio Baby Club Membership

Yes, you read that right. Pittsburg's famous

Bishops Studios has donated two Baby Club Memberships.

Baby Club Membership is good for two years.

Retail value: $125.00

Donated by: Bishops Studios

BID ON BABY CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Patrick's People Article

2008-06-29T23:44:00.002-05:00

Tabitha and I are featured in "Patrick's People" in the Morning Sun on Monday June 30th. Here is a link to the article. Big thank you to the Sun for the interview, and hopefully more good things to come! Here is a link to the article.

Please let us know what you think of the article and let us know if you have any questions. Email is the same as always! FrontenacLLL@sbcglobal.net

Have a great week everyone!
Charlea

Congratulations Charlea!!!!!!!

2008-06-24T22:01:00.002-05:00

It is with GREAT excitement that I announce.....CHARLEA IS A LEADER!!! Charlea has passion and enthusiasm that is contagious. She is highly motivated and intelligent, which made the leader application process fly by. I am honored to be working with such a great mom and friend.
Tabitha
P.S. Don't lie Charlea, this post brought a tear to your eye, I know it did.

Want to Win $100?

2008-06-22T20:00:00.000-05:00

Contact us about raffle tickets! The drawing will be held August 9th and you do not need to be present to win! Prices are as follows: 1 ticket - $1 6 tickets - $5 or 15 tickets - $10.
Hey, I WANT SOME CASH!
This purchase is not tax-deductible, but straight donations or donations of goods are!

Breastfeeding & Beyond Conference

2008-06-22T19:50:00.000-05:00

WOW ARE WE EXCITED! Why?

Breastfeeding & Beyond: Nurturing the Stars of Tomorrow is our upcoming Kansas LLL conference presented by La Leche League of Kansas.

Where:
Grand Prairie Hotel & Convention Center in Hutchinson, KS

When:
November 7 & 8, 2008

Who:
Dr Robert Sears, M.D. is our guest speaker!

We REALLY hope to see you there!

Breastfeeding T-shirts!

2008-06-22T19:49:00.000-05:00

We have picked out our design for our tshirts and hope to have them for sale within three weeks! If you want to pre-order, let us know. We'll be posting the image we've chosen as soon as we receive a final draft!

Upcoming Silent Auction

2008-06-22T19:45:00.000-05:00

LLL of Frontenac is currently accepting donations of items for a silent auction to be held during the month of July. The silent auction will be online on our blogspot page with free shipping to all winning bidders (within reason). Some of the items will be local-only (gift certificates) but they will be marked accordingly once the auction starts.

Auction items we know will be included:
handmade baby blanket
handmade quilt
baby slings
and MORE TO COME!
Any questions or want to donate? Let us know!

All donations are tax-deductible and we will provide you with a receipt, how great are we?

World Breastfeeding Week

2008-06-22T19:34:00.001-05:00

We want you to join us to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! As of right now, the tentative plan is to have a community-wide free barbecue on Saturday August 9th, 2008 at 2pm. We will have hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks for free, along with any side items we gain by the "potluck style" we're planning. We are looking into Lincoln Park as a possible venue, but that is not secure yet.

Activities will include raffle tickets (going on sale in advance and at the event) with the drawing being held at the barbecue for $100 cash. 50% of the proceeds will go to La Leche League International and the remaining 50% will go to fund our local group by providing materials for our library and pamphlets for the community. We will have activities for the kids and small prizes for them as well. We really hope you'll join us. If you have any questions, would like to donate a side dish or any supplies, email La Leche League of Frontenac.

More information to come as things progress.

Any cash donations are tax deductible and we will give you a receipt!

Welcome To La Leche of Frontenac!

2008-06-22T19:15:00.002-05:00

What is La Leche League of Frontenac? We're a local mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group through La Leche League International in the Pittsburg/Frontenac, Kansas area. Our meetings include fellowship and support led by our accredited La Leche League Leader Tabitha. We have a great group of core members who can share their personal experience to new moms and moms to be. We also provide information to any medical personnel that are interested.

LLLI was founded in the 1950s by a group of women who chose to breastfeed their children at a time when breastfeeding was considered taboo or even unheard of. The group kept growing and more and more women were seeking help aside from their doctors about how to breastfeed and what to do when problems arose. Many times, it was just a group where moms could turn for support when breastfeeding wasn't encouraged, sometimes even frowned upon.

We abide by LLLI's Philosophies:
-Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.

-Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply.

-In the early years the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food.

-Breast milk is the superior infant food.

-For the healthy, full-term baby, breast milk is the only food necessary until the baby shows signs of needing solids, about the middle of the first year after birth.

-Ideally the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the baby outgrows the need.

-Alert and active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start.

-Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing couple sustained by the loving support, help, and companionship of the baby's father. A father's unique relationship with his baby is an important element in the child's development from early infancy.

-Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible.

-From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings.

Our meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 6:00pm and the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00am. We find this schedule can accommodate both working moms and stay at home moms! Our meetings are at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church's Preschool building. You are welcome to call Tabitha 620-249-5431 or Charlea 417-830-8997 for directions. Some weeks, we can arrange for transportation for moms lacking a way to the meetings.

Aside from monthly meetings, our leader can also provide mother-to-mother personal support with LLLI's constantly updated breastfeeding information. No matter what the problem, we can find the information to help you. Telephone support and in-home visits are available. If you are more comfortable, we can also arrange a neutral meeting place to provide any help you may need. For mother to mother support, contact Tabitha by email (link) or phone: 620-249-5431.

If you have a question about our group or are interested in attending meetings or attaining information, contact La Leche League of Frontenac.