DIY Powdered Soap Nuts Laundry Detergent Recipe
This recipe is great for clothes and cloth diapers and does not contain borax! I am personally a-okay with borax in my detergent but many readers have asked for another solution and this is it. In addition, it uses Eco Nuts Soap Nuts, not manufactured soaps, making it even more natural, earth & skin friendly. […]
How to Fold Prefold Diapers: A Picture Tutorial
So, there are so many ways to use a prefold, but I thought I’d try to show a few folds. You will need: Prefolds Snappis Covers And a cute baby (or stuffed animal) to put them on 🙂 *update* If you would like to view video demonstrations of these folds, check out the Prefold Video […]
Fluffin’ Awesome Baby Shower Gift Ideas
No matter your budget, there is a gift idea here for the parent-to-be on your list (or maybe it’s a little something for you!) These gift ideas range from super economical to well, a bit more spendy (and worth every penny!) DIY Ideas Whether you’re on a budget, or you just love gifting an item […]
Chic Cloth Diaper Centerpiece Tutorial
I am totally in love with this simple centerpiece gift idea. It’s the perfect shower gift for a cloth diapering parent-to-be — and decor item, to boot! It’s definitely perfect for a Fuffin’ Awesome baby shower! All you’ll need are a few supplies! A few Quart Wide Mouth Mason Jars Thirsties Cloth Diapers – All-in-Ones […]
Coffee Filter Flower Tutorial { With a Giftable Twist! }
This simple idea is lovely as a centerpiece, and it’s perfect for a Fuffin’ Awesome baby shower! The flowers can be used in a variety of ways, but I love pairing items up to create gifts that are both beautiful and useful. All you’ll need are a few supplies! A Vase (If you’re like me, […]
Well Wishes & Predictions for Baby { Free Printable }
A fun way to invite guests to give the mother-to-be advice, well wishes, and more! This useful “guest book” is perfect keepsake for a Fuffin’ Awesome baby shower! All you’ll need are a few supplies! A Printer Cardstock (colors to match your theme, I purchased a themed multi-pack to choose my theme colors) Scissors Ribbon […]
Cloth Diaper Cake Tutorial {With Video}
Diaper cakes are a popular, crafty baby shower gift. They are cute and endlessly customizable. This is a budget friendly cloth diaper version. I used just under $80 worth of quality prefolds from Green Mountain Diapers (they are my absolute favorites!), $6 in ribbon, and reused a few items I already had on hand. This […]
Cloth Diaper Wreath Tutorial {With Video}
Diaper gifts crafted into decor and other fun things (like animals, tricycles, and guitars) seem to be a big hit these days at baby showers. I’ve seen diaper wreaths before, and I thought it would be fun project for this event. Wreaths are easy to make and endlessly customizable. There are several tutorials, each with […]
Cloth Diapers for Newborns?
For parents considering cloth, or for those who have the opportunity to use cloth on a newborn for the first time, it can be quite the dilemma. While cloth diapers are generally the same, no matter the age – cloth diapering a newborn is a bit of an unknown, and questions about cost, ease and time […]
All About Prefold Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapers have come a long way since the days of leaky rubber pants and the options couldn’t be easier to use, but one tried and true diaper is sometimes overlooked – the prefold. Many families still use & love these nostalgic diapers, but theirversatility, affordability, ease of use and dependability are qualities that any family can […]
My Last Load of Cloth Diapers
Gwen has been using cloth diapers only at night for alomost a year now. We co-sleep and so I kept diapers on her at night and that may have been part of the reason we lasted so long in them. My baby girl will be three in September and today…. today I am washing my […]
Do you have “Prefold Love”?
Though all-in-ones and pocket diapers are awesome, fashionable and trendy, prefold diapers are such a wonderful cloth diapering option for any family. Whether the need is financial savings or simply an uncomplicated wash routine, prefolds have you covered. To read more about these lovely diapers, or to rekindle your love for them, head over to […]
Cloth Diaper Storage for Toddlers
Toddlers that are learning to use the potty require their own set of cloth diapering tricks. One of my favorites is how we store our diapers… in the bathroom! For us, it’s the most convenient option so that we are prepared in the event of an accident, and oh boy do they happen! This tip […]
I love my DIY cloth diaper detergent!
I was reading a wonderful post on the Thirsties blog last night, but I felt that I should respond. 1) Because I love my recipe, and 2) Because I know that many of you do too and I owe you that! The post I’m talking about is Homemade is Not Always Best by Thirsties. My […]
#ClothDiapers: The Good, The Bad – The Honest
If you’ve looked around the internet for information on cloth diapers, you’ve likely found many articles and posts that read something like the land of unicorns, rainbows and smiling puppy dogs. Cloth is cute, there’s really no denying it. Cute patterns, fluffy butts and let’s face it, fabric is just prettier than plastic. Though it’s […]
What kind of cloth diapers should I get?
When you think about cloth diapering the options are seemingly endless. Everyone has a favorite, which means that you will get lots of very different opinions. For those new to cloth, it can be very overwhelming. When it comes down to it, you want the system that is going to work best for your lifestyle. […]
Cloth Diaper Detergent : How-To
If you’ve been around here long, I’m sure that you’ve come across my DIY Cloth Diaper Detergent at one point or another. You might use it, or perhaps you’ve toyed with the idea of making it, but thought it would be too much work. Have no fear, it’s both affordable and easy to make! This […]
Printable Sharable Guide to Cloth Diapering
So I’ve mentioned it before that I’ve been working on offering cloth diaper classes locally. We held our first real class last month, along with some great local promotions and it was great! (Farmers’ market, local tv, newspaper, hospital, etc!) I really enjoyed the class and am looking forward to our next one. It was […]
Cloth Diapers | Why I Love Natural Fibers
I’m always talking about how much I prefer natural fiber diapers and inserts over microfiber. It’s not just because I like natural fibers best as principal, but more that they work better in my opinion. Here are just a few of my thoughts and experiences. Natural fibers wash well. I find that natural fibers are […]
No-Sew T-Shirt Cloth Diaper Tutorial
Need diapers? Emergency or no cash? No problem! I saw this method shared a while ago and had to do a video demo – it’s genius and oh-so-easy! Additionally, this is truly attainable for most any family. T-shirts can be found for next to nothing, or even free possibly from some organizations. To make this […]
Cloth Diapers | An Overview Of All Of the Types & Options
With the help of Everything Birth, I was able to throw my very first cloth diaper workshop in December. The turnout was great and everyone had a lot of fun. As I gear up to get cloth diaper information out locally, I had to find a way to include my readers too. Everything Birth is […]
I’m on a mission and you can be too!
Each year there are more than 4 million babies born in the US. On our Cloth Diaper FAQ, it was estimated that each child would remain in diapers for an average of two and a half years – using 5,600 diapers, which would average out to little more than 6 diapers a day. Based on […]
Fitted Diaper (Like Goodmamas) Elastic Repair Tutorial
Blown out elastic isn’t fun but it doesn’t make a diaper completely useless. With a little bit of spare time you can easily replace that old elastic and have your favorite diapers working like new. The first thing you want to do is get supplies. You’ll want a braided elastic that says it’s okay for […]
How to Fold Prefold Diapers : Video Tutorials
If you’ve been around here you’ve likely seen my Prefold Picture Tutorial. Learning to use prefolds can be a little confusing and since everyone learns in a different way, I thought that providing videos would offer a little more variety in helping you learn to use them. They really aren’t hard, it’s just about which […]
Cloth Diapers | Hook & Loop Velcro or Snaps?
The eternal question. Okay, so maybe not eternal, but I see this one a lot when it comes to cloth diapers. There is no simple answer, so let’s explore the differences, pros, cons and then you can make the right decision for you. Hook & Loop Pros1) Infinitely adjustable. It has the ability to be […]
Cloth Diapers at the Hospital?
Yes, yes and yes. It’s so easy! When our newest baby girl was baking, I began putting together a diaper stash for her. I couldn’t wait to use my itty bitty fluff. It was so tiny and cute, and more importantly, it would keep harmful chemicals off of my baby and out of the landfills. […]
Cloth Diapers for Household Cleaning
When I was pregnant with our youngest daughter I went happy crazy looking for all sorts of adorable newborn cloth diapers. Our older daughter was born 7 weeks early, so I wanted to be prepared with diapers small enough to fit her in the event she was early too. I wanted to cloth diaper her […]
Cloth Diapers | I’ve never looked back.
Just last night I was talking to my husband about how much I love cloth diapers. I remember a time when we would buy disposables and spend $40 or so every other week. We always hated it. Then when our oldest daughter was about 6 months, we found out about cloth and made the switch. […]
How Many Cloth Diapers Do I Need?
I see this question a lot. The answer is that it depends on how often you wash your diapers. Here are some basic guidelines for bare minimum stashes, and would likely need washed every other day (a little more if you’re lucky!). These are a great start if you’re working with a budget. Newborn Phase […]
How To Lanolize Wool
I love wool and I’ve talked about it in some detail before. In that post I talk about how to lanolize wool, but I felt that photos along with further instruction may be helpful. Let’s talk details first. In the post I did before I talked about two means of lanolizing and washing. DIY (Baby […]