Babo Blog
Farm in the City Event
Posted on June 01 2010
I had a great time at the Babo Botanicals-sponsored Farm in the City Fair at the 14th Street Y on May 23. Everyone who attended had lots of fun with the on-site carnival games and potato sack races. There was delicious food and snacks at a farm stand. Some participants...
The Many Faces of Babo
Posted on April 14 2010
I have to say one of the most fun aspects of owning Babo has been meeting so many wonderful people along the way - from the most dedicated team of botanists, who develop the products, to my new best friend, Swanny, the Grenadian UPS man whom I see daily now....
Remembering Peace Corps on Earth Day
Posted on April 10 2010
Earth Day always reminds me of one of the dearest, most formative experiences of my life – one that reinforced my commitment to serve others and nurtured my love for natural products. On July 20, 1995, I received a letter from the Peace Corps that announced, “Congratulations on your...
From Barn To Bath
Posted on March 22 2010
How exciting after two years to see Babo Botanicals come to market. My children went with me to the farm to help fill the bottles and package them (or rather my kids watched me work and played with the other children on the farm). In the country it was a...
What Goes on Children’s Bodies Should Be as Natural as What Goes in Their Mouths
Posted on February 17 2010
When I read that my Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) was advocating a bill – the Safe Baby Products Act of 2009 -- to ensure safer personal care products for children, it reinforced my belief that mothers like me need alternatives for our kids. Of course I grew up using our...
Creating the Babo Botanicals brand label: seeing it through to the finish
Posted on January 26 2010
An exciting day to see our beautiful Babo Botanicals labels produced at last. My graphic designer – a new mom, Kristine Makin, and I have been working on the design of these labels for a year – perfecting the color and copy. Today, I went on press at a...
