Help us spread the word about Real Diaper Week and the Great Cloth Diaper Change 2012! Over 5,000 babies were changed into a cloth diaper during last year's event. With your help we can break the world record and show the world that cloth diapers are Real Simple, Real Diapers! When: Tuesday, April 17th Time: 9-10pm ET Hashtag: #RealDiapers Who to Follow: @TheEcoChic, @DiaperShops, @RealDiapers and panelists. Panelists: @EFFBlog, @MyCDStash, @JennyMcClamroch, @CHGDiapers, and @StephaniePete TweetGrid Link TweetChat Link Prizes: We're giving away $200 worth of gift certificates to Kelly's Closet! Grand Prize - $100 gift certificate Prize #2 - $50 gift certificate Prize #3 - $25 gift certificate Prize #4-8 - Five winners will each receive a $5 gift certificate To RSVP and enter to win these great prizes please complete the steps in the Rafflecopter application below. (May not be visible on all devices) a Rafflecopter giveaway <a ... [ Read More ]
My Favorite Sponsors & Companies on Pinterest
Are your favorite companies on Pinterest yet? Pinterest is quickly becoming a favorite hangout for companies. Retailers and manufacturers are realizing that Pinterest is one of the hottest social media pages and it's bringing in lots of traffic to their websites and some very nice brand awareness. Here are just a few of my favorite companies who have joined Pinterest: DiaperShops.com - Sharing cloth diaper tips, laundry organization, and great cloth diapering baby pictures. They've even shared tips on how to replace the elastic in FuzziBunz. Source: blog.diapershops.com via DiaperShops on Pinterest Cotton Babies - I love their Take a Look in the Mirror board which features my favorite colors. Source: online-jewelry-review.toptenreviews.com via Cotton on Pinterest Earth Mama Angel Baby - Take a look around their boards for some herbal remedies, beautiful breastfeeding photos, and more natural goodness. Source: ... [ Read More ]
Kissed by the Moon and ones&twos Giveaway
Sponsor spotlight: Kissed by the Moon (and a giveaway) I would like to introduce you to Tami from Kissed by the Moon; a cloth diapering mama and diapering retailer. I asked Tami a few questions about cloth diapering and her business and wanted to share them with you. How long have you been in business? Tami: We just opened this past August, even though this has been a dream in the making for a few years. Do you have a local store or is your business online only? Tami: We are online only- I am definitely an "online" person and love interacting with chat blogs, forums, and facebook. Do you participate in any local community education and outreach for cloth diapers? Tami: I am slowly finding out about the local cloth diapering community and meeting local mamas. I created a group on meetup.com called Cloth Diapering Mamas of Sacramento County, and am hosting the Great Cloth Diaper Change in Sacramento. If anyone locally wants to meet to discuss ... [ Read More ]
5 Things I’m Looking Forward to at Blissdom 2012
In just a few short weeks I'll be boarding a plane and heading North to Nashville for my second Blissdom conference. Last year I decided on a whim to go and it was the best decision I made all year. I actually learned so many valuable lessons last year that I can hardly wait to see what I will learn this year. I'm excited to see that they have revamped their schedule this year too. For those who have never been to Blissdom or for those who may be going for the first time here are a few things I'm really looking forward to... 5 Things I'm Looking Forward to at Blissdom 2012 NEW! Handmade Marketplace - I need to remember to bring some cash and be ready to shop! I can't wait to see what these creative moms have in store for me. It will be like shopping on Etsy only in person - I think I may get in a little bit of trouble. Perhaps I will find some inspiration for some craft projects of my own or perhaps I'll find some new site sponsors. Only time will tell. This will be ... [ Read More ]
Giving Diapers, Giving Hope Helps to Diaper Babies in Need
I am in the minority - many Americans face the decision between diapers and food every day because they simply cannot afford both. Like many Americans I tend to turn the other way and pretend like these problems don't affect me - but they do. They may not affect me personally but they do affect my community and they do affect hundreds (probably millions) of Americans - some that I walk past every day. That person in line next to me at Wal-Mart, or that child who attends school with my babes, or that family who is attending our church for the first time - or maybe it's you! There aren't many places that I decide to give my hard earned money to without questions. I donate/tithe to our church community (almost) every week. I donate to the Real Diaper Association once or twice a year. And most recently I have donated both diapers and money to an organization that is helping to diaper families across America. This is my little helper carrying 2 boxes of diapers that we ... [ Read More ]
Hiney Lineys Versa Cloth Diapering System
Giveaway alert - see the details below on how to enter to win your very own Hiney Lineys Versa sytem. Hiney Lineys! I have found another new cloth diapering system that I want to share with you. Do you like covers and pre-folds but want the stay-dry option that pockets provide you? Then you'll love Hiney Lineys! The Hiney Lineys system is a 3 part system (sometimes referred to as an all-in-three or AI3) consisting of the Versa cover, snap in Liney, and an insert. Let's talk about each piece individually: Versa Cover: Available in one-size, newborn, or toddler/big kig sizes the cover is very similar to most diaper covers on the market. It is available in both hook & loop and in a side snapping option. The one-size diaper offers a 2 step rise adjusting snap. The one-size diaper is rated at 12-35lbs and I think that's very accurate to how it will fit (my tot is 25-ish pounds and it fits nicely with some extra room to grow). The cover is made of water-proof PUL ... [ Read More ]
Kelly’s Closet Sale & a Hiney Lineys Versa
One of my favorite cloth diaper stores is having a Free Shipping Weekend starting today - Sunday! Free shipping on all orders when you use coupon code NEWYR12 at checkout. They are also ringing in the New Year with a special Noon-Years Eve Q&A Session with Sheila from Hiney Lineys cloth diapers. Come back shortly for a quick review and giveaway about the Hiney Lineys Versa system. It's a unique and "Versa"-tile system that I think you may enjoy!! For more information visit: DiaperShops.com Blog Disclosure: I work with DiaperShops.com on their social media and have received one free Hiney Lineys to review for all of you. Just sharing the info since you love cloth diapers and deals! ... [ Read More ]
How to Store Cloth Diapers
Oh no, the time has finally come to pack up our cloth diapers and decide what to do with them next. We are finally potty trained during the day and only use 2 diapers or training pants each day. We're still using cloth so I need to save a few for nights and naps. How to Store Cloth Diapers (for future children) 1. Clean your diapers thoroughly. Now is a good time to wash your diapers very well. This should include a good wash followed by a good stripping to remove any mineral and detergent that has built up in your diapers. Depending on your machine and how dirty your diapers are I would recommend the following routine: 1 warm rinse cycle (or 1 full warm water wash cycle) with no detergent 1 hot wash cycle with your favorite detergent (you can add Calgon or RLR if you have hard water). (Optional) You may choose to add a small amount of bleach to this hot wash cycle if you think they need to be sanitized. Remember to check your manufacturers directions for ... [ Read More ]
Tie on a Tushie Ties Cloth Diaper & Win
Giveaway Alert! Read to the bottom to win your own Tushie Ties cloth diaper! Have you heard of Tushie Ties yet? They aren't new but they are a small mom owned and operated company that is local to my area (Tampa Bay, FL). I had the honor of meeting Crystal (the owner) in the spring at the Great Cloth Diaper Change Tampa Bay. In fact, we're already planning to work together on the 2012 GCDC and have some big surprises in store for our local friends. I had coffee a few months back with Crystal and she offered me one of her diapers to test out. If you know me I love new diapers but I usually stick with pockets and simple diapers. The Tushie Tie diaper is similar to a prefold but instead of using a pin or snappi you tie it on with a piece of ribbon that is sewn on the diaper. The ribbon is sewn on the front and there are two small reinforced holes at the top. You lay the diaper down like a prefold (angel fold style) and simple lace the ribbon through the holes and tie it on. ... [ Read More ]
Diapering Today – the Video Review
What type of learner are you? Do you learn things best by reading them? Or are you an auditory or visual learner? I actually learn best by watching videos and seeing pictures (or touching the real product). That is one reason that cloth diapering can be so intimidating to many parents. While some brick and mortar stores exist most of us learn about cloth diapering online and shop online. It's very challenging to learn about the different diapers and how to actually use them until you get them in your hands. Nevermind all the crazy terminology and techniques that come along with it. Enter The Willow Store and Catherine Bolden. Her and her family decided that they would create an instructional video, Diapering Today, that would help parents understand cloth diapering from a real parents perspective. They used local cloth diapering parents (young and old) to share their personal experiences as if they were sitting in the room with you. You almost get the feel that by the end ... [ Read More ]