Archive | September, 2009

Basic Cloth Diapering Supplies

by on Sep 10, 2009 in bellies & babies, natural & green

What supplies do you need for cloth diapering? Here are my recommendations. Cloth Diapers – I recommend anywhere between 18-24 diapers in a rotation. I believe we have 24 diapers and that has worked for diapering two little ones at a time (with diaper changes every 3 hours unless we have a poopy – pockets [...]

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One Size Pocket Diapers Reviews

by on Sep 09, 2009 in bellies & babies, natural & green

Pocket diapers? Prefolds? AIO’s? There are many diapering options on the market today and it can be a bit confusing to decide which method to choose. I have been using cloth diapers for over two years now and have experimented with all of the different systems of cloth diapering. I am hoping to save you [...]

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Homemade Cloth Wipes

by on Sep 08, 2009 in bellies & babies, frugal & simple

This week we are doing a little mini series on some of my favorite recommendations for cloth diapering! Stay tuned for my extensive review on various diapers we have tried over the last two years of our cloth diapering adventures. If you are new to cloth diapering, or want to hear more of the pro’s [...]

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Encouragement for Weary Mothers

by on Sep 07, 2009 in building the family, faith & womanhood

I have been going through a challenging season in my mothering: sparatic insomnia, disciplinary struggles with a toddler, and challenges with getting the kids to sleep together in the same room. I have felt time and time again that I just wanted to throw in the towel and give up. I believe the Lord takes [...]

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Natural Housecleaning Carnival

by on Sep 04, 2009 in natural & green

Welcome to our Natural Housecleaning Carnival! Do you desire to remove toxic chemical cleaning supplies from your home and need some help getting started? I am so glad you joined us today. Did you know that homemade natural alternatives are not only safer for your family and the environment but they are also far more [...]

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Natural Housecleaning Book Recommendations

by on Sep 03, 2009 in natural & green

For those of you who are new to natural housecleaning and looking for some more information and recipes or you have been at it awhile and need some further knowledge, I wanted to highly recommend you check out the following resources. These may very well be available at your local library, but they are very [...]

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Using Soap Nuts for Household Cleaning

by on Sep 02, 2009 in natural & green

Soap nuts are an effective cleaning agent that grows on trees! If you haven’t heard about soap nuts, learn more here. They are as natural as you can get! They are safe for your family and the environment. No chemicals. No waste. Not only have I found them very useful for cleaning my laundry, but [...]

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My Favorite Frugal & Re-Purposed Housecleaning Tools

by on Sep 01, 2009 in frugal & simple, natural & green

This week we are focusing on natural housecleaning in preparation for the Natural Housecleaning Carnival this Friday! If you haven’t heard about it, check it out and prepare all your tips and recommendations. I wanted to share with you three different frugal and effective housecleaning tools. I am always looking for ways to re-purpose and [...]

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