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
Flip Training Pants Review
The new training pants from Flip are finally here and my boys are trying them out for the first time. Flip trainers are made of the same soft, durable waterproof fabric you find in the one-size covers. Each trainer comes with 5 organic cotton inserts which can be adjusted for size, just like the pants. Plus, the stretch-to-fit side panels offer additional customization for both size and color. The trainers are designed to both pull up and snap off, making training and cleaning up much easier Continue Reading
Homeschooling on a Budget
Yes, it's possible to save money by teaching your children at home. In fact, you might even spend less than you would if they were attending a "free" public school. No mandatory school supplies to buy. No pressure to purchase new clothes just for school. No gas from commuting to school or extra curricular activities. It can really add up. You might be thinking "But homeschoolers have to purchase their own curriculum!" So exactly how can you save money? Buy Used or Borrow: There are tons of Continue Reading
Homeschooling Pros and Cons
I have a wide range of experience when it comes my education. As an adolescent I attended a private, parochial school. Middle school was spent in public education. And then my mother homeschooled me through the high school years. Since public education is the norm for most American families, the pros and cons of that system are already well known, so I won't cover that here. My focus today is on homeschooling and I hope the information provided here will be helpful in your decision making Continue Reading