8 11, 2018

Tips for Using Cloth Diapers – Getting Started with Cloth

By |2018-11-08T21:31:00+00:00November 8, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper|12 Comments

There is so much conflicting information floating around about cloth diapers out there that it can completely overwhelm people that look into using cloth. Some info makes cloth diapers (CDs) out to seem like a huge hassle. Using CDs isn't difficult or hard, but there are a few things you can do to get yourself started on the right foot to help make sure you avoid problems. These tips for using cloth diapers will help you avoid some of the most common issues surrounding CDs. 1. Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket It may be really tempting [...]

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7 11, 2018

Cloth Diapers at Daycare – Getting Your Provider on Board with Cloth

By |2020-02-29T20:32:30+00:00November 7, 2018|Beginner, Troubleshooting|11 Comments

Many people think they're "disqualified" from using cloth diapers because they work full or part-time and rely on daycare to help with childcare during the day. They just assume that daycares don't allow them. However, I have found that using cloth diapers at daycare isn't that difficult, and most daycares really are open to it! Here is a video I made giving you some tips about broaching the subject of cloth diapers with potential daycare providers. If you're not into videos, check out the summary below. Using Cloth Diapers at Daycare Video Video Summary Step 1- Check Local Laws [...]

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5 11, 2018

Cloth Diaper Sprayer – Diaper Cleaning Made Easy

By |2018-11-11T14:02:47+00:00November 5, 2018|Diaper Accessories, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|14 Comments

This post may contain 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 cloth diaper skeptics have crazy ideas in their head about how you are supposed to clean diapers and deal with the dreaded poop. They imagine poop getting all over the walls, their hands, the floor...maybe they even think it will be so bad they will need a shower or change of clothes afterwards. Well, fortunately it is nothing like that! There are many efficient and clean poop removal [...]

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3 11, 2018

Cloth Diaper Wet Bags – Which Brands Are the Best?

By |2020-02-29T19:40:27+00:00November 3, 2018|Diaper Accessories, Diaper Reviews|14 Comments

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase after clicking one of my links. Wet bags are an important cloth diaper accessory--especially if you ever plan on leaving the house! Wet bags hold your wet and soiled diapers in a bag designed to keep the moisture from wicking out of it. You will need wet bags for running errands, going on trips, and for daycare if your child goes to one and they accept cloth diapers. Having good quality wet bags will make cloth diapering on-the-go [...]

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1 11, 2018

Reducing Plastic and Waste Part 2 – Actionable Steps Toward a Better Planet and a Better Life

By |2019-01-10T01:24:15+00:00November 1, 2018|Green Home, Minimalism, Reducing Waste|16 Comments

This is part 2 of my Reducing Plastic and Waste series (see part one here). Just to quickly recap, one of the best things we can do individually to help our world be a better place is to reexamine our consumerist habits. It may not seem like it matters, but our individual habits are one of the few things we have 100{9994046f29331ee04cc0b5e07eb28364315ea03ccc2f01b5a43e8b85b372d1e9} control over. If we aren't even willing to change our own lives to create and inspire change, how can we expect anyone else (whether it be the government, corporations, etc) to do it? The more we demand [...]

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1 11, 2018

Reducing Plastic and Waste – Small Steps to a Cleaner World Part 1

By |2020-02-29T19:18:23+00:00November 1, 2018|Green Home, Minimalism, Reducing Waste|10 Comments

While we have known how detrimental excess plastic is for the environment for quite some time now, the average person is only just recently starting to see how serious the problem is. From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (an area in the ocean spanning about 600,000 square miles that is saturated with small pieces of plastic that pose a great danger to marine life) to plastic mounds found all over the earth (plastic has been found everywhere from Antarctica to Mt. Everest), we have a bit of a problem on our hands. Reducing plastic and waste isn't a simple [...]

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30 10, 2018

Environmentally Friendly Laundry Detergent – 4 Green Choices for Your Home

By |2020-02-29T18:52:54+00:00October 30, 2018|Green Cleaning, Green Home, Washing Issues|12 Comments

Many people are on the hunt for environmentally friendly laundry detergent. They may be hoping to reduce chemicals used or find a healthier choice for their family. There are lots of options out there--some good, some not so good, some with a high price tag, some more moderately priced... Below are some eco-friendly laundry detergents I would recommend that work well for regular laundry as well as cloth diapers. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list--rather, I am only suggesting green/natural detergents that I would personally use myself. There is a whole world of different products out [...]

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28 10, 2018

Cloth Diaper Washing Instructions -A How-To Video for Old-School Agitator Washers

By |2020-02-24T13:57:41+00:00October 28, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|10 Comments

I happen to be part of a lot of Facebook groups regarding cloth diapers, and one thing I come across often is beginners becoming overwhelmed by the cloth diaper wash routine. To me, it seems so simple and sometimes I don't see what is confusing about it, but then I remember that I was exactly the same way when I first started. Cloth diaper washing instructions don't have to be difficult. Sometimes, seeing a routine on video can really help you wrap your head around it. For the most part, we don't usually put a lot of thought into [...]

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27 10, 2018

Best Bottom Diapers – A Fabulous All-in-Two System

By |2020-11-15T16:12:02+00:00October 27, 2018|Diaper Reviews, Types of Diapers|12 Comments

This post contains affiliate links, and I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking my link. Best Bottom diapers are a very popular choice in the hybrid/all-in-two diapering world. Many cloth diapering families swear by them. There are so many adorable prints to choose from for the covers, and there are also a variety of choices available when it comes to insert selection, giving you absorbency options. How to Use The Best Bottom cloth diapers are designed to be used as an easy all-in-two system; that means you lay [...]

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25 10, 2018

5 Simple Ways to Reduce Garbage Waste

By |2020-02-24T13:01:02+00:00October 25, 2018|Green Home, Home, Reducing Waste|10 Comments

Many families are looking for ways to reduce garbage waste in their homes. Maybe they realized they were spending too much money on consumable items that brought no value to their lives. Maybe they realized they were overflowing their garbage bin each week and started to wonder if they could do better. Regardless of the reason, aiming to reduce the amount of waste your family produces is a noble goal. When it comes to many of the issues in our environment, some people feel it's easier to point fingers and blame other countries, blame corporations, blame....anyone but themselves. There [...]

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