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A VIEW FROM THE MARKET HOUSE Bumbledoo: Downtown's One-Stop Baby Supply Shop by JEFF CASHWELL said. "They're not in touch with new-age moms." Green products are becoming Downtown Fayetteville is filled with dynamic establishments run by passionate risktakers who are devoted to the community. Our View from the Market House showcases more popular with parents as advances in science show the harmful effects some traditional products may have on a child's health. the businesses and entrepreneurs that make downtown shine. One of the many specialties of Bumbledoo is its cloth diaper Raising a baby is a joy. Between all the crying and the diaper service. Much different than their expensive, one-time-use changing, seeing your own flesh and blood grow exponentially counterparts, cloth diapers are reusable and contain no larger as times goes by really pays off. Bumbledoo, the harmful chemicals. Additionally, disposable diapers makedowntown area's organic baby store, offers a wide variety of up a staggering amount of landfill waste, approximately 4 baby products to ease the troubles of child raising by offering a percent. Using disposable diapers not only litters landfills, wide range of services to mothers all across Fayetteville. but also litters our bills with hidden trash disposal costs Malia Kalua Allen, owner of Bumbledoo, began pursuing her too. Allen also stressed how inexpensive cloth diapers are passion while raising her own children in Durham. Her hobby compared to disposable ones. "Providing diapers for one of making products for her children turned into a business child alone costs thousands of dollars," she said. "Cloth when she realized the interest she was receiving from other diapers cover multiple children for only $500." young moms. Allen wanted to offer products that were organic, Allen is proud of her shop and believes it offers something earth-friendly and affordable. After great success at her booth special that big stores cannot. "My store is specialized in at the Dogwood Festival, Allen saw an opportunity to own a selling green products while being knowledgeable of them store when she noticed the vacant spot while driving through — unlike big stores," Allen said. Downtown Fayetteville; thus, Bumbledoo was born. Malia Kalua Allen, owner of Bumbledoo. Bumbledoo will soon relocate to its new store location at Starting her own shop was no easy feat. "I barely had enough 417 Hay Street to accommodate its expanding business. money to fill the shelves with cloth diapers," Allen said. After a The new store will have much more room and allow Allen to better service her difficult start, Bumbledoo soon became a respectable name within the downtown customers with a more thorough selection of products. community. The store is known for its excellent customer service and dedicated "I don't want to leave downtown, I believe in downtown," Allen said. employees who want nothing more than to relieve the stress on new mothers. Her hard work and dedication earned her a spot in the Fayetteville Observer's 40 Under Bumbledoo is one of many great shopping locations in Downtown Fayetteville that boasts a unique and tailored store 40 for her outstanding work in making Bumbledoo possible. In addition to selling premium products, Bumbledoo also offers special classes for with a ton of personality and charm. While browsing what mothers. "We do free classes for cloth diapers and weaning," Allen said. "We also Bumbledoo has to offer, don't forget to check out many of host a breastfeeding cafe every third Thursday each month at Marquis Market." the other wonderful small JEFF CASHWELL, Intern. COMMENTS? Allen also stressed the importance of keeping up-to-date with mothering practices businesses that call Downtown Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. as they evolve generation after generation. "Other baby stores are old-world," she Fayetteville home. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Presents Is Proud to support an Event for our Military Troops by supporting "Fayetteville's Own" (Undefeated) Middleweight Boxer Lamar "The Boxing Que" Russ on THE 208TH ARMY BAND July 05, 2013 @ 7:00PM Independence Explosion Friday Night Fights at the Crown Coliseum presented by "R&R promotions" Celebrating our troops and our freedom featuring Olympians Rau'shee Warren, Errol Spence, Jamel Herring, undefeated Lamar "The Boxing Que" Russ, with special guests WBO super featherweight champion and current WBC lightweight champion Adrien "the Problem" Broner, and former junior welterweight champion and hall of fame inductee, Aaron Pryor. For more information visit our website at www.CapeFearEye.com or follow us on IN A Celebration of Freedom PATRIOTIC MUSIC 10:55 AM SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Service members and their spouses will provide music for the early 8:30 a.m. service. 102 Ann Street • Fayetteville • 483-0121 • www.firstprez.com 14 UCW JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2013 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM