Day 6 of the #flatschallenge – My Wash Routine

May 26,2012 / By Maria / 3 Comments

I’ve been using the utility sink in my laundry room to wash flats, covers, liners & wipes. It’s conveniently right off the kitchen, and since no one prepares food or bathes in it, I don’t have to disinfect it every time.

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#flatschallenge Day 5 – What I’ve Learned

May 25,2012 / By Maria / No Comment

Friday. Day 5 of the flats challenge. At times, it hasn’t been as difficult as I anticipated. At other times, it’s been every bit as bad as I expected! I’ve learned a lot, including that while flats dry nicely on the line,

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Cloth Diaper Giveaways – Roundup for 5/25/12 (Plus Linky for All Giveaways)

May 25,2012 / By Maria / 1 Comment

Time again for the cloth diaper giveaway roundup! Each week, I gather up cloth diaper, accessory & baby wearing giveaways and list them for you.

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Optical Brighteners & Cloth Diapers

May 24,2012 / By Maria / 25 Comments

As you may know from my washing cloth diapers post, there’s no “one size fits all” wash routine or detergent. For a long time, “the rules” have said that if you use detergents with fragrances, enzymes, dyes or optical brighteners, you would damage your diapers. Science is now showing that if rinsed out, enzymes are not likely to damage your diapers or your child’s skin.

I See Me! Personalized Books – The Super, Incredible Big Brother Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 6/7)

May 24,2012 / By Maria / 8 Comments

As you may know, my son became a big brother in December, and when I See Me! offered us a personalized copy of The Super, Incredible Big Brother I was so excited to give it to him. We decided to wait until his 3rd Birthday since otherwise I’d hear choruses of “no fair!” from his 7-year old sister.

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