The average child will go through over 6,000 disposable diapers in the first two years of life: when you consider the impact this has not only on the environment, but on your pocket, cloth diapers seem like the only option. So how do you make cloth diapers for your little one? Firstly, even if you’re a dab hand with a needle you’ll need a sewing machine. You might think this will be expensive, ...
$20 for $40 worth of Eco-Friendly Products from The Honest Company
Today I'm bringing you a great deal from The Honest Company! Read more about how you can spend $20 for $40 worth of eco-friendly products from The Honest Company! Jessica Alba's The Honest Company is working to redefine the "family brand" and create products that we can be proud to use on our children without worrying about harsh chemicals. The products are eco-friendly and designed with ...
whip it up wednesday handmade linky party!
Welcome to this week's edition of Whip It Up Wednesday! I really enjoy seeing all of your handmade projects - there is so much inspiration out there! Keep in mind that a handmade project is either homemade or made by hand - not something you've purchased. It includes recipes, paper crafts, sewing projects, decorating ideas, photography, furniture transformations and much, much more! This handmade ...
enter win a Britax Baby Carrier!
Are you the parent of a baby or toddler between 8 and 32 pounds interested in babywearing? The Britax Baby Carrier Organic giveaway is perfect for you! This giveaway is hosted by Minnesota Blogger Life With Levi and Tailor Made Momma. I’ve teamed up with them to help promote this giveaway because babywearing is important to me. The BRITAX BABY CARRIER ORGANIC is shown above ...
free journal from Paper Coterie
On January 1 of this year, I decided to start a Day Zero project. I've been successful with some items on my list, and not so successful with others. I think that a free journal from Paper Coterie might be just what I need to get back on track. I trust Paper Coterie. I've used them for gifts in the past and my prior orders with them have always left me wishing that I ordered "just one ...
Remembering Fallen Marine Nicholas Xiarhos
Remembering Fallen Marine Nicholas Xiahros Three years ago today, The Boy was one week old. I was basking in his cutest and adjusting to motherhood. Just a few miles away, the family of Nicholas Xiarhos received word that he was killed in Garmsir, Afghanistan. I cannot imagine the emotions that his family felt. Here I was full of joy, my journey into motherhood just beginning. The Texan and I ...