If you’re just joining, you may want to go back and read “To Cloth Diaper or Not?” Part 1 & Part 2 of this post. Otherwise, let’s talk routine! We’ll start at the beginning (a very good place to start…) Once you’ve ordered your cloth diapers and they arrive, you’ll need to pre-wash them. Pre-washing Your diapers will come with…
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Autism and Anxiety
If you know anything about autism, you probably know autism and anxiety are two peas in a pod. Our oldest son has struggled with severe anxiety for a little over a year now. He will panic about things like storms and weather related issues. If the clouds get too dark, he’ll lock all the doors and command everyone to stay…
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To Cloth Diaper or Not? Part 2
Last week I talked about my decision between cloth and natural disposable diapers. Today I’m going to talk about which brands I chose and why. The cloth diapering world can be overwhelming, to say the least. Pocket? 2-in-1? All-in-one? Diaper service? This is a great image of your options with cloth diapering. We chose to do the cover and…
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To Cloth Diaper or Not? Part 1
When I brought up cloth diapering as an option for our fourth baby, I’m pretty sure everyone I told thought I had lost my ever-lovin’ mind. “All the laundry…” “Do you really save that much money?” “Are you going to have time for that with everything else on your plate?” Our oldest three adorned the traditional store brand diaper full of who-knows-what-chemicals…
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Let Them Be Bored This Summer
I have a proposition. One that may quickly be rejected…but hear me out. In the world of summer camps and paid fun where kids expect to be entertained at every turn, I propose… Let them be bored. Let kids stretch their imaginations. Let them exercise muscles in their mind that have been complacent. Let ideas come from thin air. Let…
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