Clover's Collection is designed to help you connect in the Local. Here you can find a local craftsman, a children's shop or find the people to contact that can help you prepare for a better birthing experience and successfully breastfeeding. We encourage you to support local business and organizations.
Local Baby-Wearing Resources
Once Upon a Sling - New for spring of 2010 a local baby wearing shop in Bloomington, IL. Much like our shop for diapers, this shop offers classes and consultations to successfully help you wear your baby. www.onceuponasling.comor call Anna at 661-3259.
The Sling Connection - A baby wearing
expert in Lincoln, IL specializing in personal consultations. www.theslingconnection.comor call Kaysha Simpson at (217)
828-0872. Kaysha has recently decided to stop selling baby wearing items but still has some items at deep clearance pricing.
Local Midwives
Bernice Keutzer - Labor of Love Midwifery
Service a Certified Nurse Midwife who provides home
birthing options. (815) 894-2507
Brande Ruskusky - Certified Nurse Midwife providing homebirth and well woman care in the
comfort of your own home.(309)258-3216
Sara Leeper- Midwife providing natural birthing
options in a hospital setting.
Sonya Russo - Midwife providing natural birthing options in a hospital setting.
Local Birthing Classes
Anna Hubbard -
Bradley Birthing Classes - 287-9383
Arleta de Dianous - Right Start Lactation Consultants - for breastfeeding help or breastfeeding accessories. An in-home shop available for breastfeeding supplies.
Local Children's Shops
Cute as a Button - 1407 N Veterans Pkwy # 22, Bloomington, IL - resale shop that features brand name children's clothing and maternity.
Gingerbread House - 603 S Hannah St, Bloomington, IL -specializes in quality educational toys.
Local Craftsman
Ryann Barker- Local Knitter who specializes in wool longies, shorts, and scarves. View her blog and webshop.
Sara Cosby - Stay-at-home-mom, photographer specializing in maternity, babies and children's photography. www.treasuredimagesbysara.com
Common Ground- 516 N. Main St, Bloomington, IL - This is your local grocery for earth friendly products and foods. If they don't have what you are looking for ask, they may be able to order it in.
Garden on Wheels- Locally owned and operated this service brings fresh produce to your door weekly or biweekly. The produce delivered is organic, bought in bulk, and distributed amongst his clientele. Expect produce to be items currently in season.
Naturally Yours Grocery - 1503 E College Ave, Normal IL and 4700 N University-Metro Centre, Peoria, IL. This grocery is an excellent natural food store. It also has several great diaper detergents in-stock as well as Static Eliminator Sheets.
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