I knew I was bound to be exposed sooner or later. My summer writes like that of a well worn trashy novel. It all started with a rash. A rash that wouldn't go away no matter what I tried. When I could no longer hide the rash I gave up. Why keep trying? Does it really … [Read more...]
How Many Budgets Are Affected From Buying Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapering is a choice many families make out of necessity. Simply put, disposable diapers are a huge budget breaker and a waste of money. I've struggled severely financially before. I know the gut punch it is to buy groceries and then spend a fifth of your budget on … [Read more...]
Benefits of Cloth Diapers: Natural Skincare, not Trash
Taking time to acknowledge that disposable diapers are basically trash that a baby is wearing, opens the mind to a benefit of cloth diapers: natural skin care! The skin is the largest organ/organ system in the body. It releases oxygen. It absorbs moisture. It … [Read more...]
The Point of No Return
Guest post by Michelle. An idea was subtly suggested to me by someone a few months ago; to consider stopping the use of cloth diapers because of the time I invest in their cleaning and such. This suggestion was presented not in a negative way but in a sympathetic way, trying … [Read more...]
Oh no, I’ve become my mother!
by Tara Dukaczewicz The decision to cloth diaper was such a natural one for me. It started long ago when I was just a child with a baby brother. My mother has always been so environmentally conscious, today she would have definitely been called "crunchy" back then she … [Read more...]
Your Cloth Diaper Stories Inspire Me!
You guys are amazing! Things have been crazy around my house this week... First, Sterling began potty training. Unexpectedly, which left me feeling a little overwhelmed by his "bigness". Day one went as you might expect, a few successes and a few messes. Day two was … [Read more...]
Funny Cloth Diaper Video
I recently discovered a $1000 contest where the entries are a 1-3 minute video telling the viewer "why choose cloth diapers?" Too bad I discovered it the day after the contest ended (June 1, 2010). The contest was held by bynature.ca. Char of Cloth Now sent me her entry via … [Read more...]