Are Cloth Diapers Really Better For The Environment? A Rebuttal To The Naysayers

By |2020-02-01T22:08:50+00:00October 16, 2019|Cloth Diaper Savings, Green Home, Natural Parenting|

Vox issued an article yesterday titled, "Are Cloth Diapers Any Better for the Environment, Your Wallet, or Your Baby?" Is cloth diapering better for the environment? It's a lengthy article, but the premise is that cloth diapers aren't all that much better for anyone or anything and it's all about how parents want to portray themselves. *facepalm* Oh, give me a break. Feeling Pressure The author went into a long story about her mother telling her stories of "the old days" and going on and on about how wonderful the advancement of disposable diapers was because reusable diapers were [...]

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KiwiCo Tadpole Crate Review – Age Appropriate Projects to Boost Creativity

By |2019-05-09T12:10:27+00:00May 9, 2019|Baby, Natural Parenting, Toddlers|

This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. All opinions are my own and this product was purchased with my own money. When I took the plunge to go part-time at work to be with my kids more, I was honestly a little nervous about them spending less time at daycare. That may sound silly, but I know at daycare they were doing crafts, socializing, using their imagination, and learning age appropriate things. I was worried I would [...]

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Gardening Activities For Toddlers & Preschoolers

By |2019-04-27T12:05:45+00:00April 27, 2019|Natural Parenting, sustainability|

This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. All opinions are my own. Spring is here, and it's almost time to get your garden ready! Actually, some of you might have already started, but here in Minnesota, we don't typically get the chance to start until sometime between Mother's Day and Memorial Day. If you are preparing to start your garden and want to include your kids, there are so many awesome gardening activities for toddlers and preschoolers [...]

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How To Limit Screen Time For Kids – Our Story

By |2019-04-16T11:26:44+00:00April 15, 2019|Motherhood, Natural Parenting|

My oldest son is turning 5 in two days--it feels like yesterday he was just learning to walk and getting into mischief for the first time--I can't believe how time has flown. As they say, the days are long but the years are short. That's never felt truer to me. My oldest has asthma, and he really first started getting exposed to the iPad around 18-months old when we used it to distract him when he was getting nebulizer treatments. It was definitely a handy tool for that purpose. Soon enough, we also started showing him other kids shows [...]

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The 5 S’s For Soothing – Calming Your Inconsolable Newborn

By |2019-04-02T13:39:30+00:00April 2, 2019|Baby, Natural Parenting|

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. Back when I was pregnant with my first child, I was reading and researching everything I could about parenthood. I was young (23) and newly married--having a baby so soon was not what I expected. Needless to say, I knew nothing! I didn't even know how to figure out a due date. I remember telling a friend at work a week after I found out that I was pregnant. She [...]

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Eco-Friendly Easter Basket Ideas

By |2020-02-29T21:04:07+00:00March 27, 2019|Gifts, Green Home, Natural Parenting|

This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. Many families enjoy celebrating the Easter holiday and/or beginning of spring with an Easter basket. The timing of Easter with the beginning of the season of new life is beautifully symbolic. Personally, I have always focused my children's Easter baskets on outdoor toys because I just get so antsy for nicer weather living in Minnesota. Spring is very much welcomed with open arms! Our Easter baskets are also not huge [...]

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Preparing For A Baby Checklist – Be Ready For Your New Addition

By |2019-02-11T02:18:04+00:00February 11, 2019|Baby, Natural Parenting|

Are you getting ready to give birth to your first child? Or maybe you're adopting or fostering a baby. Either way, you are probably wondering what it is you really need. This Preparing for a Baby Checklist will help you to make sure you have your most important bases covered. There is something so magical about preparing for your baby--something so surreal about the idea that soon you will be holding that baby in your arms. If you are pregnant, it's strange to think that there is a person growing inside of you for nine months and you love [...]

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Organic Cloth Diapers – Options for Every Budget

By |2019-03-21T13:25:54+00:00February 6, 2019|Diaper Reviews, Natural Parenting, sustainability, Types of Diapers|

This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. Are you wondering about the difference between organic cloth diapers and regular ones? There are a lot of reasons to choose organic cloth diapers, but it all boils down to this: Organically grown cotton is significantly better for the environment than conventionally grown cotton. Not only does organic cotton preserve water resources better than conventionally grown cotton, but it helps to reduce the number of toxic chemicals we throw onto [...]

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The Best Way To Clean Fruits And Vegetables – Staying Healthy With Increasing E. Coli Concerns

By |2019-03-10T18:57:13+00:00January 26, 2019|Green Cleaning, Green Home, Home, Natural Parenting|

We are seeing more and more in the news about rising E.Coli outbreaks, especially among romaine lettuce. Eating leafy greens is important for our health, but many people are becoming wary because sometimes it feels the risk isn't worth it. Combine the outbreaks with news of the FDA doing limited food inspections during the government shut down (which has thankfully been resolved for now), and people have the right to be concerned. Is it best to avoid eating raw vegetables, especially leafy greens like romaine? Or can we do something to protect ourselves from potentially deadly pathogens on our [...]

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The Best Cloth Diapers Series – Top 5 For The Crunchy Family

By |2019-03-19T16:55:44+00:00January 16, 2019|Diaper Reviews, Natural Parenting, Types of Diapers|

This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. This is post number three in The Best Cloth Diapers series. Check out the other posts in the series: Top 5 for the Budget-Conscious Top 5 for Those That Need Low-Maintenance Top 5 for the Eco-Friendly Family This post is going to focus on the top 5 for the natural/healthy/crunchy families. It will have a special focus on the best cloth diapers that use natural, organic materials. When you think [...]

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