things I've said this about and where I stand Baking Bread Cloth Diapering Making Our Own Clothes Having a Big Family On one hand, it's been popular in modern times to tell women "You can do anything!" and yet how many women respond to a challenge with the words "I could never do that!" Surely there has to be a balance between knowing our limitations and meeting new challenges. Quite often, when I tell someone that I have 5 children (update...now there are 6!), or that I home Continue Reading
Groceries for a Family of 7
Although our current grocery budget is low for a family of 7 compared to the national average, I'd still like to find ways of spending less than $480 per month. I know what we spend because we're on a budget that's written down each month. Yep, you may have guessed that my husband and I are working the Dave Ramsey plan, which is outlined in the Total Money Makeover book. That means all extra money gets piled onto debt until it is obliterated. In fact, we're both proud of what we've Continue Reading
Cloth Diaper Safe Rash Cream Review and Giveaway
Note: This product is no longer sold. I know there are are lot of cloth diaper safe creams out there to choose from, but I just want to make sure you all know about the wonderful products made by Tiny Tuchus. They're cloth diaper safe and kind to the skin. We've used the All-Natural Zinc Diaper Cream with great results and it's all that I buy now. It's non-staining and washes clean in warm or hot water. Plus you won't find mineral oil or petroleum products on the ingredients list. The Continue Reading
GroVia Diaper Review and Giveaway
What do you get when you mix comfort, quality and affordability? The GroVia hybrid! Thanks to the generosity of Diva Diapers, a premier online cloth diaper retailer, I was given the opportunity to try a GroVia AI2 (All-in-Two) shell with snap-in organic cotton soaker pads. We received a beautiful, gender-neutral color called "Ice" which is a pale aqua. The GroVia also comes in other gorgeous colors, plus some really cute prints like owls, flowers and airplanes. Overall, I found the GroVia Continue Reading
How to Store Cloth Diapers: An Easy Storage Solution!
Although I've got three children in cloth right now, it doesn't really matter how many you're diapering before the stuff begins to pile up. Diapers, covers, wipes and all the accessories.........even the roomiest changing table can quickly begin to overflow! Luckily, I discovered the perfect solution to my storage problems: a shoe organizer with a sturdy metal frame and durable canvas pockets. We purchased it at Walmart and had it put together in 15 minutes. The shoe compartments Continue Reading