Happy Great Cloth Diaper Change Day! #gcdc2012 #clothdiapers
I will be in Pearland at Rite of Passage! I hope to see you there or hear all about how it went at the location nearest you!
GroVia Diapering System Review & Giveaway (5/7) @GroViaDiaper #clothdiapers #ecofriendly
GREAT NEWS! We've found a new diaper to add to the bin of favorites! I'm not sure why I've never tried one before, but I've recently been given the opportunity to try out GroVia diapers, and I think I'm in love! Whether you use the All in One (AIO) or the System, Grovia offers an adorably trim yet extremely functional cloth diaper for your stash! I am used to using AIO diapers. They are easy, quick, and daddy approved. However, when I received my very first GroVia Shell and Reusable Soaker Pad, I was shaking my head wondering why I…
Getting over the Nighttime Cloth Diapering Issues | Tips for Sleeping in #clothdiapers
WOW! Tomorrow is the big day! The Great Cloth Diaper Change is coming to town! Ok, well, technically, it's worldwide, but my friends and I have put so much work and love into the Pearland location for the change that we feel on top of the world right now! Almost all of our ducks are in a row, and we're ready to do this Guinness World Record thing!! (Find a location near you.) Day 5 (April 20th): Real Simple Real Diapers Reuse – Cloth diapering at night Let's talk about nighttime diapering for a bit. It never fails, ever time I…
The scary and dirty little disposable diaper secrets! | Health Benefits of #clothdiapers
Yesterday morning, a couple of friends and I were interviewed by a local news station about cloth diapers! It was a pretty fun experience for all of us! We had two 2 year olds and a six month old fighting us as it was their moment in front of the camera. All in all, we think it went pretty well, and we were excited to help education people locally and nationally, as the show will also air on a national level!! One of the questions she asked was why do I cloth diaper. I cloth diaper for several reasons, but…
Cloth Diapering on a Budget – #ClothDiapers can be Cheap and Fully Funcational!
So you think cloth diapering is This diaper was folded (not sewn) out of a pair of new boxer shorts! Sure, it can be. Especially when you run across diapers that are on auction for $200+! I've posted about cloth diapering on a budget before, and I thought we'd go over some money saving tips again! Day 3 (April 18th): Real Simple Real Diapers Savings – Cost savings, diapering on a budget, cloth diaper banks or support organizations If you haven't read my article about Cloth Diapering on the Cheap, you might want to take a minute to see how you…
5 Crazy Environmental Facts and Benefits of using Cloth Diapers | #earthday #ecofriendly #clothdiapers
Real Diaper Week - Day 2 (April 17th): Real Simple Real Diapers Waste Reduction - Environmental benefits Everywhere you turn, you hear the economical benefits of cloth diapers, but the benefit that often goes overlooked is one of the biggest reasons to be concerned about for the sake of our childrens' future on Earth. This is one of my favorite diapers ever that Hawk had when he was little! I wish I still had it for Jett! My favorite place to read about the environmental advantages of cloth diapering is The Real Diaper Association's website. Here are a few of facts…
Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler Review and Giveaway (Ends 5/2) #recycle #giveaway #earthday
Earth day is right around the corner, and to celebrate, I'd love to talk about recycling! We recycle and/or resuse almost everything that we can get our hands on in one way or another. Most of our trash is sorted and picked up by a recycling company. We use cloth diapers so that we're not adding additional waste to the landfills. We donate all of the useful items we do not need such as dishes, clothing, toys, etc. to non-profit for battered women. We almost always buy pre-loved clothing and cloth diapers for our kids. We re-purpose many things such…
Cloth Diapering 101 – Real Diaper Week April 16-21 #clothdiapers #ecofriendly
Day 1 (April 16th): Real Simple Real Diapers Outreach – Cloth Diapering 101 If you're new to cloth diapers, don't worry, you're not alone! Every day, families all around the world are making the switch from disposable diapers to cloth! At one time, I was new to cloth diapering, however, I didn't have the guidance that you can find in person and on the internet, now! Check out Kylie's first Cloth Diapering experience. Total Fail. Here are a few places that I wish I'd had or known to look all those years ago! Cloth Diaper Lingo - You see the abbreviations all the…
Easy and Fun Ways to Educate Your Kids | #homeschool #education
Easy and Fun Ways to Educate Your Kids One of the most exciting aspects to being a parent is watching your children learn and grow. Even though children learn in various ways, they act like sponges and are always absorbing new information. The good news is that you can facilitate this learning using fun games and activities that will stimulate your kids’ minds while having fun. By watching children learn and grow, it's evident that parents, education professionals, and experts like the Google's Director of STEM Education Strategy, Kamau Bobb share a common goal of nurturing young minds and helping them…
Cloth Diaper Terminology and Lingo – What are they TALKING about? | #clothdiapers
Check out the cloth diaper terminology below. If there is a term you'd like to see on this list, please comment below, and I will add it as soon as I can! Diaper Fabrics PUL (polyurethane laminate): PUL refers to fabric that has a layer of waterproof, polyurethane laminate adhered to the back side. PUL was designed with hospitals in mind who clean their waterproofing fabrics at very high heats. Most of the time, you will find PUL affixed to polyester fabrics, however sometimes, it is added to cotton. Hidden PUL: You will see this term often. This is when a layer is…