11 03, 2019

Bumkins Cloth Diaper – Snap-in-One Pocket Review

By |2019-03-28T13:11:57+00:00March 11, 2019|Diaper Reviews|8 Comments

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. The Bumkins cloth diaper is an option many people come across when starting their cloth diaper research. People may be drawn to it because of Bumkins reputation in the baby products world. Are Bumkins cloth diapers a good buy? I've tried two of their diapers myself. Check out this review for the details. What Is Bumkins? Bumkins is the brand behind a lot of popular [...]

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8 03, 2019

How To Be Successful With Cloth Diapers – Failproof Your Routine

By |2019-03-12T13:03:18+00:00March 8, 2019|Beginner, Troubleshooting|12 Comments

Many people approach cloth diapers as if they are a force to be reckoned with and believe a pointed strategy is required in order not to fail. The truth is that it does NOT take an iron will and stubborn nature to be successful with cloth diapers. Many people believe that they are too busy to be successful with cloth diapers. The truth is that cloth diapers don't really require a lot of time, either. Being time consuming is a myth (but I guess it's all relative--5 minutes means different things to different people). While there are many tips and [...]

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6 03, 2019

How To Go Green In A Tiny House

By |2019-03-06T12:22:31+00:00March 6, 2019|Green Home, Minimalism, sustainability|2 Comments

Many people are working toward living a simpler, more meaningful, and responsible/eco-friendly lifestyle. For some, this means small changes. For others, the changes are quite drastic. My guest blogger today, Annie from 15 Acre Homestead, has an incredible story to share about her move towards minimalism in a tiny house. Without further ado, here is Annie! How To Go Green In A Tiny House Many people are making lifestyle changes recently to live a greener life. From eliminating plastics to zero-waste homes, the green movement is definitely here to stay! Following right behind the green movement are the tiny [...]

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4 03, 2019

Pocket Cloth Diapers – Pros and Cons

By |2019-03-05T01:22:30+00:00March 4, 2019|Types of Diapers|3 Comments

Pocket cloth diapers first came out almost 20 years ago now--that is crazy to think about! They are one of the go-to standard styles of modern cloth diapers thanks to brands like Fuzzibunz, bumGenius, and Rumparooz (among others). Pocket diapers are a common first style of cloth diaper that many families try out first. Some of the most popular cloth diapers happen to be pockets. However, not everyone loves pocket diapers. Many families find a different style more suitable to their needs. If you are looking at investing in cloth diapers, you may be wondering if pockets are a [...]

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2 03, 2019

The Best Diaper Pail For Cloth Diapers – Storing Dirty Diapers With Ease

By |2019-12-30T13:44:08+00:00March 2, 2019|Diaper Accessories|12 Comments

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 people wonder about the best way to store dirty cloth diapers between washings. The biggest worry people have relates to odors--won't dirty diapers stink up your whole room? Do we need to find the best diaper pail for cloth diapers? A diaper pail is simply a pail used to collect dirty diapers. I have used both cloth and disposable diapers in the past for various reasons. I will say [...]

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27 02, 2019

How Many Cloth Diapers Do I Need? Numbers Based On Your Situation

By |2019-04-07T13:04:42+00:00February 27, 2019|Beginner, Types of Diapers|20 Comments

How many cloth diapers do I need? is a common question asked by first-time cloth diapering parents. While there are some general recommendations out there, the truth is each family is different. The number of cloth diapers you need will depend on a lot of variables. If that stresses you out and you don't want to have to figure out those variables right now, the standard number given for every other day washing is 18-24 diapers. Take that number and run if that satisfies you. If you want to get a better idea of the true number you will [...]

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24 02, 2019

Stainless Steel Food Storage – Healthier & Safer For Your Family

By |2019-02-28T17:52:49+00:00February 24, 2019|Green Home, Natural Living, Reducing Waste|10 Comments

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. More and more people are becoming concerned over the use of plastic for storing food and are turning to options made from alternate materials, such as stainless steel food storage containers. There are a number of reasons why. First of all, plastics are known to leach harmful chemicals into the food or drink it is storing. Even if you get BPA free plastic, there are other chemicals in it that [...]

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21 02, 2019

Tide Vs Biokleen For Cloth Diapers – A Full Review

By |2020-01-19T17:02:02+00:00February 21, 2019|Diaper Accessories, Green Cleaning, Washing Issues|10 Comments

Tide Original Powder is probably one of the most often recommended detergents for cloth diapers, and for good reason! Point blank, Tide is effective. It's ideal for hard water (which 85{9994046f29331ee04cc0b5e07eb28364315ea03ccc2f01b5a43e8b85b372d1e9} of the US has), it's powerful, and it has a great reputation. However, many people don't like using Tide or other non-plant based detergents. They worry about the chemicals in the detergents and how they might affect their family's health or the environment. Most of the time, plant-based detergents are too weak to clean human waste effectively. However, there are some commonly recommended eco-friendly detergents that seem to [...]

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19 02, 2019

BumGenius Cloth Diapers – Options & Brand Review

By |2019-04-07T12:48:45+00:00February 19, 2019|Diaper Reviews, Types of Diapers|0 Comments

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. BumGenius cloth diapers are one of the most widely available cloth diaper brands on the market and for that reason, they are quite popular. They can be purchased easily at stores like Buy Buy Baby, Amazon, Walmart (online) and Target (also usually online only). Very few other brands of cloth diapers (outside of Gerber prefolds) are so widely accessible. This makes it easier for families to feel comfortable purchasing this [...]

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17 02, 2019

Top 5 Fitted Cloth Diapers – Overnight Diapering Problems Solved

By |2019-03-24T10:40:59+00:00February 17, 2019|Diaper Reviews, Troubleshooting, Types of Diapers|17 Comments

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. Fitted cloth diapers are one of the most absorbent options available on the diaper market. Fitted diapers are usually made from natural fibers, like cotton, bamboo, or hemp (though some have inner layers of microfiber) and have no waterproof layer. Because of this design, here are a few important things to keep in mind: These diapers will need to be washed 5 to 6 times before their first use to [...]

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