Badger Brigade
Ever had one of those days so filled with kiddie chaos that by the time you drag your weary feet into bed at night you’re thinking “I deserve a medal, or at the very least a badge!”
Well my friends, Amy Bower, mother of three, can relate and so she created Mama Merit Badges to acknowledge those daily accomplishments and feats of parenting. These 100% embroidered, 1 1/2″ iron-on badges can be worn on your diaper bag, stuck on your fridge or proudly displayed on your lapel. I love this irreverent award system as it invites public dialogue about and visual recognition for the unpaid and often ignored labor that is parenting. $5. each or $45. for the entire set.
Amy’s descriptions are hysterical and relatable. A couple examples:
Diapers
“Everyone has an episode of diapering significance! Have you experienced poop paintings on the wall, poop dripping from the Bjorn in the grocery store, poop in the tub, poop up the back and into your baby’s hair? Have you ever performed gymnastics trying to keep other siblings from getting into poop? Has your baby ever peed into your mouth? Explosive poops, indecent exposure, or cloth diapering; this badge tells your story.”
Birthdays
“Did you throw your one year old a party that was as expensive and fancy as a small wedding? Making cakes from scratch, renting jumping things for your yard, and having hideous character birthdays are all part of celebrating the passage of time. If you gritted your teeth and smiled as your 2 year daughter opened plastic high heels or you fed a bunch of 3 year old boys a dinosaur cake that had so much dye everyone pooped green for a week, you can wear this cupcake badge!”
