It's hard to believe that another year has almost ended and we're about to welcome 2015 in just a few more days! It's been a great year personally. My blog continues to thrive and has me looking forward to some changes in the coming year. I find myself blogging more and more about life, family, traveling, and hobbies rather than eco-friendly living. I hope you'll stay with me and share our families journey through life and I promise to still bring you some green living related posts. It's interesting to look back at the stats for the blog and see which posts were read most. Many of my older content (from 2010-current) still brings in many of you; but I wanted to share with you my top 10 posts from 2014! I left off the giveaway posts since those aren't really worth re-reading. My top post of 2014 is one I'm quite proud of. As I continue to educate and share tips on cloth diapering (even though we haven't cloth diapered in several years), I felt it was important to share with you ... [ Read More ]
2015 Cloth Diaper Color Trends According to Pantone
It was announced on Thursday that the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year is Marsala, 18-1438. Marsala is a naturally robust and earthy red wine color and I suspect it's only a matter of time before you start seeing Marsala (0r a something similar) in the cloth diaper industry. Here's a look some of the other top Pantone colors that are likely to appear on a cloth diaper for 2015. 2015 Cloth Diaper Color Trends According to Pantone Some of the color trends have already started to make their way into some popular cloth diapers recently. While the colors may not be exact matches, remember that many manufactures will divert from the Pantone scale just slightly so they don't come out with the same exact color as their competitors. Strawberry Ice 16-1721 Strawberry Ice looks really similar to the new Sloomb Strawberry Longies. Classic Blue 19-4052 Classic Blue and bumGenius Stellar (coming soon) have some striking similarities. Glacier Gray 14-4102 Thirsties new Ocean ... [ Read More ]
How to Attend a Google+ Chat / Hangout On Air
Google+ is one social media outlet that needs a little explaining. I'm not sure why Google thinks these things need to be complicated. Regardless of how complicated Google+ may seem, there are some really cool features if you have patience to learn how to use them. Google+ Chats (or Hangouts On Air) are a fun way for you to interact with bloggers, brands, and friends live on air. The first thing you'll need to do is set up a Google account if you don't already have one. Most of us have one connected to Gmail, YouTube, or other Google owned application. Once you have a Google account you can set up your Google+ profile. It's very similar to setting up a Twitter or Facebook profile and you can decide what information to share. If you're using your mobile device or tablet you may need to download the Google+ app first. Next you'll need to RSVP or confirm that you'll be attending (or watching) a specific chat or hangout. For the reference of this post we'll be using the ... [ Read More ]
Thirsties NEW Ocean Collection {and a Giveaway}
With the chill in the air across most parts of the country today, the new Thirsties Ocean Collection makes me want to pack up and move to a tropical island paradise. I know I really shouldn't complain with highs in the 50-60's here in Florida, but those 35-45 degree mornings are chilly for my thin blood. (I don't expect any sympathy from my northern friends.) Thirsties actually revealed their Ocean Collection earlier this Fall but they weren't done with production yet. You don't have to wait any longer though, because retailers have them in stock starting today! There are 5 new prints and 2 new solids making up the Ocean Collection. The prints are all soft tones of blue, yellow, grey and salmon on a white PUL. The 2 new solids are Coral and Fin. The prints include fun little fish, whales, squid, and sand dollars. While the prints do have a lot of blue; they are very gender neutral and would be adorable on your little sailor or mermaid. The Ocean Collection are available ... [ Read More ]
#MenofTheBabyIndustry Live Chat Nov 25th – Revealing the Secret Project
About a month ago, Jen with Spray Pal approached me and a few of my friends about a project she was interested in putting together. After a lot of private Facebook messages amongst ourselves, we decided to begin contacting some of the men in the baby industry. Kim (Dirty Diaper Laundry), Amanda (Green Child Magazine), Jen from Spray Pal, and myself coordinated to get some pretty amazing photographs of the men that were selected for this project. Did someone say photographs of men? What kind of photographs? Join us Tuesday night, November 25th as we reveal our first ever, Men of the Baby Industry calendar for 2015!! If you've followed us around Instagram and Facebook you may have seen (and guessed) some of our hints and the brands that are part of this project. You may see the men behind Planet Wise, AppleCheeks and bumGenius....and a few others we've kept secret...on the pages of the calendar. Here's just a little teaser for you... Follow us ... [ Read More ]
MommyCon Newport Beach – November 1st – Giveaway
It's time for another exciting MommyCon weekend. This week they will be in Newport Beach, California celebrating with a Halloween flare! If you're in the area and are pregnant, have babies, or even toddlers....you should consider going to MommyCon. MommyCon is a full day of workshops to help parents learn some valuable tips to help make parenting a little bit easier, and much more fun. During the day you can attend workshop sessions on cloth diapering, breastfeeding, sleep consultations, babywearing, car seat safety and more. Dr Alan Green will be there to help you navigate your way through the tricky toddler years when your child may not want to eat what you are eating. Jamie (The Baby Guy NYC) will help you find the right baby gear during; Don't Buy Things That Suck and will be in charge of some of the giveaways at the end. Did I mention the giveaways?? With your general admission ticket (only $40) you'll be entered to win giveaways (valued at over $10,000 total) and ... [ Read More ]
Giveaway – New Thirsties OS AIO + Rumparooz Sherbert
Did you see what was released today? Thirsties released their new One Size AIO and Rumparooz released their new Sherbert color. Both of these brands are based in Colorado and run by amazing families. Would you like to win one of each? I'm giving away one pair of these new diapers to a lucky winner!! All you have to do is complete the Rafflecopter form below. Short cuts: As part of the Rafflecopter entries you'll need to comment on one of the release posts for either the Rumparooz Sherbert or the Thirsties New OS AIO. <---click the names to get to those posts! This giveaway is sponsored by Rumparooz & Thirsties and each diaper will be shipped to the winner from them. Giveaway is open to residents in the US over the age of 18 yrs. Ends Oct. 30th at 12:00am ET. Winner will be announced here! Good luck!! a Rafflecopter giveaway ... [ Read More ]
New from Rumparooz Cloth Diapers – Sherbert!
There's quite a few fun things releasing in the cloth diaper industry this week! Another one of my absolute favorite brands is Rumparooz. They are coincidentally, also from Colorado! They revealed some fun new prints and this gorgeous pink color at the ABC Kids Expo last month. You can FINALLY purchase Sherbert today at your favorite cloth diaper retailers. Sherbert is a beautiful bright pink that is perfect for your little princess; but even a prince would wear this vivid color! Real mean wear pink, right!! Why do I love Rumparooz? The owners, Julie & Chad, are hilarious in person. They have an amazing sense of humor and Julie scares me daily with pictures of spiders (I'll spare you the details). Julie started the company in her home when her own infant was having reactions from disposables. Julie's mom taught her how to sew at a young age so she decided to sew diapers for her child. That is how the Rumparooz family of diapers were born. Where would we be today ... [ Read More ]
NEW from Thirsties – One Size All In One Cloth Diaper
They've done it again! The wonderful team at Thirsties in Colorado has just released their new one-size all-in-one diaper! One size to fit all your babies; infants and toddlers. All-in-One so it's super easy to put on, with no extra pieces to stuff or add. They go on just like a disposable, without all the waste. Just the facts: Fits 8-40lbs 4 layers of absorbent microterry Lined with super stay-dry microsuede Available in snaps or hook&loop closure Available in a rainbow of colors and prints More absorbent than the Duo AIO Dries faster than the Duo AIO Machine washable Made in the USA Available now at Kelly's Closet! If you've never tried the Thirsties brand, today is the day you should add one to your stash. The company is one of the most reliable and respectable companies in the cloth diaper industry. Learn more about the company by watching their video below. To watch it directly on YouTube: Thirsties Modern Cloth Diapers To learn ... [ Read More ]
Tampa’s Bump, Baby & Beyond Event – October 22nd (Giveaway)
Do you live in the Tampa Bay area? Are you a new mom, expecting mom, or soon-to-be mom? You absolutely have to attend the Tampa Bay Moms Blog - bump, baby & beyond event on October 22nd. Why should you attend? Every attendee will receive tasty treats, sweets, chair massages, swag bags, tickets for the raffle prizes, and Q&A sessions with baby educators from around the Bay. Did I mention swag bags already?? When & Where? October 22nd, 6:30-8:30 pm at Corbett Preparatory School of IDS. (In Carrollwood) Guess what else? I'll be there hosting the Intro to Cloth Diapers table/session sponsored by Kelly's Closet, Thirsties, Rumparooz, Spray Pal, Balm Baby, and Project Pomona!! I'll be there to answer any questions you may have about cloth diapers. I'll have product samples available so you can decide if cloth diapering is an option for your family. Plus, at the end of the event, I'll be including several of the samples in the raffle!! Enter to win 2 tickets to ... [ Read More ]