Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned veteran, with every baby comes a new challenge, particularly when you’re preparing for baby and newborn essentials on a budget. When I was pregnant with my first child, a wise woman who knew my family’s tight financial situation told me that God always provides for new babies….
Give Cloth Diapers New Life: How to ‘Fix’ Worn Out Aplix
I hate velcro. Okay, I said it. One of the most common frustrations I hear about cloth diapering is how quickly the velcro deteriorates on pocket diapers. It’s no longer sticky, it curls, and it’s a recipe for diaper blowout disaster. Good news is, there are a few ways to fix worn out aplix- um,…
10 Common Mistakes about Cloth Diapering You Can’t Afford to Make and How to Avoid Them
When you’re new to cloth diapering, it’s easy to get lost in all the bizarre terminology and piles of paraphernalia that are marketed to you. You’ve got two choices- get informed or get frustrated. I learned everything I know about how to cloth diaper online since I didn’t know a single person who used modern…
How to Get Free Cloth Diapers
It is completely possible to get free cloth diapers. Yes, folks- it is, and I have done it myself MANY times. Getting free cloth diapers is easy, you just need to know where to look. I’ve received 99% of my baby’s cloth diaper stash from good-hearted parents at Diaper Swappers. The site is a virtual…
Save Money with Every Flush
photo source My toilet. That’s something I never thought I’d be telling you about. Now here we are in that awkward silent moment. * crickets chirping* Toilet jokes seem pretty appropriate right now. Let’s give it a go. What did one toilet say to another? “You look flushed.” Now that we’ve chuckled a little, let’s…
3-Ingredient Natural Cloth Baby Wipe Solution
Last week, we talked about how to use cloth baby wipes. As promised, today I’m sharing with you a natural three-ingredient cloth baby wipe solution that we use on our baby. In general, I use plain tap water on cloth wipes at diaper changes, but when Summer Elizabeth has a rash, I mix up this…
5 Ways to Get More Wear out of Infant Clothing
Most moms would agree that there’s nothing much cuter than seeing pint-sized onesies and wee tiny socks hanging on the line between seemingly sumo-sized mom and dad tees. Before Summer Elizabeth’s birth I laundered infant clothing & daydreamed about the sweet baby who would soon fill them with life. Not until later did I realize…
Save on Water Bills and Laundry
It’s summer. That means time to kick back and have fun with the family. Our favorite summer activities usually involve a good splash of water, whether pooltime, dashing through lawn sprinklers, slip-n-slides, and everything involving getting soaked to the core. With water games comes drying off >>towels. If you’re looking for an easy way to…
