tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67799102538312154782024-02-19T18:45:43.206-06:00I Heart Fluff - All About Cloth DiapersA blog dedicated to cloth diapers, we share cloth diaper information, deals and steals!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-89527140445329855072012-08-19T14:37:00.000-05:002012-08-19T17:54:28.445-05:0020 Things Cloth Diaper Retailers Wish You Knew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If a store is helping troubleshoot problems with
your diapers, please give them all the information. If you’ve been adding a cup
of bleach and a scoop of fabric softener, tell them so they can give you the
best advice. They won’t judge. Many will go above and beyond to help you,
including contacting the manufacturer for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even though most store owners still work at
least part time from home, please give them some time to answer your emails or
return voicemail, especially if it is during the weekend or at night. There may
be times you get a response in five minutes and other times it may take a day. Remember,
behind each store are real people with families, commitments, interests and so
on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Trust them! They really do know what they are
doing. Most store owners thoroughly research and try the products they carry.
When they give you opinions, it is based on years of experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you are shopping in store, please do not open
packages. Many times, there are sample products available for you to look at
and/or try. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please don’t ridicule the products. It’s fine to
ask questions about the products, but please don’t say things like “Who would
buy this?” or “Who would spend this much on this?” There are other customers
that love those products and it can be really uncomfortable for them to hear
other customers mocking them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ask first if it’s okay to take pictures in the store.
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, certain manufacturer policies suck, but the
manufacturers decide on these policies, not the store owners or sales people.
If a store goes against a manufacturer’s policy, they could lose the right to
sell that brand. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">8.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please supervise your kids! Many stores offer a
play area for children. Do not take advantage of this by expecting the store
owners and/or employees to watch your kids. If your child takes a product off a
shelf and damages it, offer to pay for it or at least apologize. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Local stores want your shopping experience to be
wonderful, but they do have other customers to attend to as well. If you need
help that will take longer than a few minutes, please ask if they have time to
help you or contact the store beforehand to schedule some one-on-one
consultation time. If you purchased the products from that store, they will be
more than happy to help you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Treat them like you wish to be treated. Yes, if
it wasn’t for the customers, the stores wouldn’t be here. But, that doesn’t
give you the right to be rude or pushy. This is especially true when you are
shopping online. Sometimes, we forget there is an actual person on the other
end of that email.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">11.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Retailers expect to make a living and not a
killing. Cloth diapers have some of the worst price margins. Even if a diaper
costs $30, a retailer may only be making 25-30% profit on it. After paying
taxes, employees, shipping and overhead costs, there’s not much left. This is
why they can’t offer sales, coupons and free shipping on a constant basis. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most retailers do not start a store to get
rich but they do need to support their families.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">12.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">They work hard, spend endless hours educating,
ordering products, displaying, cleaning, pay taxes and payroll and take time
away from their family. Please respect that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">13.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The internet is full of cloth diaper opinions
and advice, some good and some terrible. Your local retailer can save you hours
of time, frustration and even money in the long run. By asking the right
questions, your retailer can help you choose cloth diapers you will love and,
as a bonus, they are available to troubleshoot if needed. You will rarely get
that level of service from the big box stores. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">14.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cloth diapers will be peed and pooped in on a
daily basis and washed thousands of times in their lifetime. They are an
investment and should be treated like that. So, shop locally and get advice
from professionals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">15.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">While retailers love helping families, please do
not purchase your entire stash somewhere else and go to your local store for
help. While a few questions are fine, they cannot spend an hour of their time
helping with products that were not purchased at their store. Besides, if it is
a diaper that retailer doesn’t carry; they may not know the answers to your
questions. If you do purchase elsewhere and need help, consider attending a
local Cloth Diaper 101 class. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">16.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When you support local stores and websites you
are saving local jobs and the local economy. Saving a buck on deal sites may
seem great at the moment but hurts everyone in the long run. Support your local
cloth diaper retailer and they will always be there for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">17.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It hurts when you use their time and stock then
leave empty handed and shop online. When you don’t shop at your local store, it
will eventually close and there will no longer be a local place to ‘browse’. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">18.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every dollar you spend is a vote for what
retailer/manufacturer you want to see succeed. Buying North American made
products from local retailers really does make a difference. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">19.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Before purchasing a product from a deal site,
check with your local retailer. Once you add in the hidden costs, it may not be
that great of a deal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">20.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Give feedback. If the retailer provided great
service, let them know. If there was something you didn’t like, let them know.
The only way they can grow is if you let them know what you like or don’t like.
But, please contact the store before leaving negative comments on social media
sites. A simple misunderstanding could ruin a store’s reputation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>*I'd like to thank all of the cloth diaper store owners that helped me write this post! </o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>If you are a retailer, please comment on this post with a link to your website and/or social media pages. If you have a brick & mortar store, let us know where you're located! </o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p>Customers - what would you like retailers to know? Join the conversation on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/iheartfluff">Facebook page</a>.</o:p></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-2322306169477251852012-01-30T11:16:00.000-06:002012-01-30T11:16:27.837-06:00Save Even More Money with Cloth Diapers!I've already talked about <a href="http://iheartfluff.blogspot.com/2011/12/will-i-really-save-money-with-cloth.html">how much money you can save</a> by switching to cloth diapers even with a start up cost of $500. But many people make the switch to cloth without spending near that much! <br />
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Read on to learn about some of the most popular ways to save more money with cloth diapers. <br />
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1) Buy Used Diapers<br />
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Because cloth diapers can last for years, you can almost always find gently used diapers for sale somewhere. Some of the most popular sites for used cloth diaper sales are <a href="http://www.diaperswappers.com/">diaperswappers</a>, <a href="http://hyenacart.com/stores/Spots_corner/">Spot's Corner</a> and there are many facebook groups that focus only on buying, selling and trading (b/s/t) used diapers. Many cloth diaper stores also offer a gently used section. You can usually buy an entire stash of gently used cloth diapers at 50% or more off the retail price. <br />
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Personally, I've never had an issue with the gently used cloth diapers I've purchased but there are some things to consider if you decide to buy previously used diapers:<br />
<ul><li>Yeast and bacteria can live in cloth diapers. If possible, try to bleach any microfiber inserts and wash well before using. You may also need to sanitize the rest of the diapers and inserts. You can find a good article about sanitizing cloth diapers at <a href="http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/DisinfectingDiapers.htm">PinStripes and PolkaDots</a>.</li>
<li>Many gently used diapers have already gone through some wear and tear so they won't last as long as brand new diapers would. You may have to replace some of the used diapers before your child is potty trained. </li>
</ul>Some people prefer to only buy gently used diapers from family or friends while others decide not to buy used diapers at all. If buying used diapers isn't for you, keep reading for other ways to save money.<br />
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2) Make Your Own Diapers<br />
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If you are handy with a sewing machine or serger, you might want to try making your own cloth diapers. As cloth diapers and diaper making becomes more common, the materials are becoming more accessible. <a href="http://www.babyvilleboutique.com/home">Babyville</a> produces a whole line of diaper making supplies that can be found at many JoAnns and Hobby Lobby stores. Fabric.com now offers a whole <a href="http://www.fabric.com/creativity-headquarters-diaper-central.aspx?cm_re=SL5c-_-HomePage-_-Diaper%20Central">Diaper Central</a> category. <a href="http://wazoodle.com/">Wazoodle</a> and <a href="http://www.naturesfabrics.com/">Nature's Fabrics</a> are both sites that are dedicated to diaper making. You can make cheap diaper inserts with the microfiber towels found in the automotive section of Walmart and Target. <br />
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There is a bit of a learning curve when making your own diapers. Just like premade cloth diapers, not all diaper patterns will work with all babies. So you might have to adjust or change your pattern a few times before you find what works for you. Also, some diaper materials can be expensive. Diaper manufacturers are able to buy their materials in bulk which is a lot cheaper than buying a yard or two at a time. And, they are able to pass that savings down with the cost of their diapers. <br />
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3) Buy Prefolds & Flats with Covers<br />
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This is probably the easiest way to save even more money with cloth diapers. You could easily purchase 24 prefolds and 6-8 diaper covers for under $200. For example:<br />
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24 <a href="http://www.countrydrawers.com/sweet-pea-prefolds/">Sweet Pea Infant-sized Prefolds</a> = $78<br />
6 Diaper Covers = $60 - $100<br />
2 Snappis = $8 or less<br />
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Total Cost = $146 - $186<br />
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The medium sized prefolds will work at pretty much any age. They can be folded down for newborns and folded in thirds and laid in the cover for toddlers. My favorite way to fold a prefold is the Angel Wing Fold but there are other folds that can be used too. You can find some nice fold tutorials here: <a href="http://diaperpages.com/pf_folds.php">http://diaperpages.com/pf_folds.php</a><br />
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Prefolds and flats aren't hard to use, but they aren't as easy to use as pocket or AIO diapers so they can be intimidating to some people. It can be harder to get family and caregivers on board with cloth diapering if they have to use prefolds or flats. <br />
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Have you done any of these things to save money with cloth diapers?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-51672024031304939572011-12-04T11:53:00.004-06:002011-12-04T12:57:55.138-06:00Will I Really Save Money with Cloth?Most of us have heard that you will save thousands of dollars if you switch to cloth diapers. But, I have a lot of moms ask me if they will really save that much. They don't buy the more expensive brand name diapers. They stick with store brands or buy them on Amazon. They say there is no way they will save that much money. <div>
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You could spend around $1000 a year per kid on disposable diapers & wipes. Even if you use the generic store brand, you're going to spend at least $700 per kid per year. Don't forget to add gas and/or shipping costs to that! C'mon, you know that moment when you pull the last disposable diaper out of the bag and realize you don't have any more? I don't know how many trips I had to make to the store for just diapers. </div>
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We were able to buy a full stash of cloth diapers for around $500. But, you could spend less or more than that. If you stick with prefolds & covers, your costs will be a lot less. We use cloth wipes that I made myself with old t-shirts, receiving blankets and scraps of flannel. For a wipes solution, you can just use water. Yes, there is the cost of detergent & washing your diapers. The detergent we use costs around $15 and it lasts for at least 45 loads. That's around 33 cents every 2-3 days. Our water & energy bills combined maybe went up $5 but I'm also doing more regular laundry because I have a very messy little boy. :) </div>
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If you take <a href="http://iheartfluff.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-not-to-wash-cloth-diapers.html">good care of your cloth diapers</a>, you can use the same ones for other children you'll have. And, you can also resell used cloth diapers that are in good condition for around 50% of the retail price! </div>
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So, here is a quick breakdown on costs:</div>
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(I am figuring very low costs on the disposable diapers and high costs on cloth diapers. More than likely, you will spend more on disposables and less on cloth. I'm also not including costs of diaper creams.)<br />
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*I'm averaging 10 diapers/day for the first 2 months and 6 diapers/day for the next 10 months. Although, it is generally recommended you change diapers more often than that. :) </div>
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Generic Disposable Diapers: Approx $550</div>
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Generic Disposable Wipes: Approx $120</div>
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Total for one year: $670</div>
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Enough Cloth Diapers to wash every 2-3 days: Approx $500</div>
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Cloth Wipes (use old t-shirts & receiving blankets with water) :$0</div>
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Laundry Costs: Approx $50</div>
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Total for one year: $550</div>
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Disposable Costs after 2 years: $1340</div>
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Disposable Costs after 3 years: $2010</div>
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Disposable Costs after diapering a 2nd child for another 3 years: $4020</div>
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Cloth Costs after 2 years: $600</div>
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Cloth Costs after 3 years: $650</div>
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Cloth Costs after diapering a 2nd child for another 3 years: $800</div>
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So, after 6 years of diapering, you will spend over $4000 using generic, store brand disposables and only $800 or less using cloth diapers! If you use brand name disposable diapers, you will spend much more than that. </div>
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How much money do you think you've saved since switching to cloth? </div>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-71767750834647914612011-12-03T10:59:00.000-06:002011-12-03T10:59:22.918-06:00How NOT to Wash Cloth DiapersAsk 20 people how to wash cloth diapers, you will most likely receive 20 different answers. Have you ever seen Wash Routine questions on cloth diaper forums? EVERYONE has a different answer. One cloth diaper manufacturer will recommend a certain detergent and another one will tell you not to use that detergent. The thing is, it doesn't have to be that hard. <br />
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Since our family started using cloth diapers, I have used almost everything on our diapers. Sometimes it was for research, other times it was out of desperation. I've soaked, bleached, sunned, used borax, vinegar, baking soda, washing soda, oxiclean, mainstream detergents, cloth diaper detergents, and everything in between. <br />
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What I've found is pretty simple - find a good detergent and stick with it. Use lots of water. Don't use additives unless you ABSOLUTELY have to, like if you're dealing with yeast. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GroVia AIO affected by soaking & additives</td></tr>
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Before you start adding anything to your wash, talk to your local cloth diaper store or, if you use a cloth diaper detergent, email the maker. Kim from Rockin Green and Lulu from Lulu's in the Fluff have both been extremely helpful at troubleshooting laundry problems. <br />
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Do your diapers still smell dirty after you wash them? Try adding more detergent. Also, make sure you're washer isn't stuffed full. You need room and enough water to really agitate the crud out. I wash diapers every 3 days and I have to split it into two loads. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PUL cracking after using a mainstream detergent & bleach</td></tr>
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Ammonia smell? Try rinsing your diapers before you put them in the dry pail. Yes, it's an extra step but it helps and, really, it only takes an extra minute. <br />
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Repelling issues - have you used diaper cream lately? If it wasn't CD safe, scrub a little bit of dawn soap on the diaper lining with a toothbrush, rinse really well and wash as usual. Are you using too much detergent or too little water? If you have hard water, it might help to add a little bit of Calgon in your wash.<br />
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If you think you have to use bleach, only use it on microfiber inserts. It's terrible on PUL and will eat away your diapers' natural fibers. <br />
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If you have a good wash routine down, you shouldn't have to strip your diapers. And, don't soak your diapers too much that can be hard on them too. <br />
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If you can, try to line dry your diapers as much as possible. Especially if they are velcro/aplix diapers. If the diapers are stiff after line drying them, just put them in the dryer for a few minutes to soften them up. Plus, line drying will get some sun to your diapers and I've found, that's the best way to get those stubborn stains out. <br />
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There are so many factors that can affect your diapers - water type, minerals, water temperature, diet, etc. So, what works for your friend may not work for you.<br />
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Here is our wash routine with really hard well water:<br />
-One full cold wash cycle with no detergent to rinse the diapers well<br />
-One Hot wash cycle with detergent<br />
-Extra warm rinse<br />
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We normally switch between Lulu's Extra Hard Water Formula and Rockin Green Hard Rock. <br />
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Now, there are some diapers that seem to stand up to more abuse than others. Pretty much anything with microfiber, microfleece will hold up better than natural fibers like hemp, cotton and bamboo. <br />
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BumGenius, Charlie Banana, GroVia Snap Shells, Knickernappies, and Tiny Tush are a few of the diaper brands we have that have held up over all the abuse. Some of them may not look like new, but they have no issues with PUL leaking and the inserts still work great. <br />
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Do you use additives in your laundry? Have you found a wash routine that works for you?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-90650677104773239812011-11-25T02:00:00.005-06:002011-11-25T02:00:05.892-06:00Black Friday Sales<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3_BcFV4asaZvSXxvhXGV49GNydTLWFWO8TXJxu0Da64ITrxKXifVbK8eun0QIB0VKxP8TvmTM9ILOWJFJGc3gKf_wDnBEXbj7rjGaHLhuxgsbgpfCdUY9WbOmVZzQ-ShT7_iqdGIqAY/s1600/Sale+graphic.png" style="text-align: left; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 168px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677611573210712194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3_BcFV4asaZvSXxvhXGV49GNydTLWFWO8TXJxu0Da64ITrxKXifVbK8eun0QIB0VKxP8TvmTM9ILOWJFJGc3gKf_wDnBEXbj7rjGaHLhuxgsbgpfCdUY9WbOmVZzQ-ShT7_iqdGIqAY/s320/Sale+graphic.png" /></a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3_BcFV4asaZvSXxvhXGV49GNydTLWFWO8TXJxu0Da64ITrxKXifVbK8eun0QIB0VKxP8TvmTM9ILOWJFJGc3gKf_wDnBEXbj7rjGaHLhuxgsbgpfCdUY9WbOmVZzQ-ShT7_iqdGIqAY/s1600/Sale+graphic.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></a>This year's Black Friday Sales are bigger & better than ever! Keep reading to see the sales at some of our favorite cloth diaper stores & WAHMs! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://hyenacart.com/stores/123ClothMe/">123 Cloth Me</a></b></div><div> </div><div>Black Friday Sale starts on Friday at 6am and goes until Monday at midnight!</div><div><br /></div><div>20% off any in stock item with code TURKEY20.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/AnasFluff">Ana's Fluff</a></b></div><div><div>Cyber monday sale with a small collection of Christmas diapers (covers and pockets), baby legs, yubbies, nursing pads, and cloth wipes!</div><div>Everything in Ana's Fluff will be on sale on Cyber Monday at <a href="http://hyenacart.com/stores/CupCakesandDumpTrucks/">http://hyenacart.com/stores/CupCakesandDumpTrucks/</a> and sneak previews on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AnasFluff</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><a href="http://www.bumcovereddiapers.com/">Bum Covered Diapers</a></b></div><div>Sale Nov. 25-28:</div><div>ALL items will be discounted! 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You might be able to findsomething on our blog as well…www.bumluxury.blogspot.</div><div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><a href="http://www.bumsnbeyond.com/">BumsNbeyond</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>20% off fuzzibunz elite OS with code: FUZZI20</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh Katy are buy 5 get 1 free use code: OhKaty</div><div><br /></div><div>BumGenius are 15% off (also includes new freetime AIO diaper!) use code: BUM15</div><div><br /></div><div>Grovia are buy 2 get 1 FREE! No code, will automatically be added.</div><div><div><div></div></div></div><div>Save 10% off everythin else, and FREE shipping over 49 with code: SAVE10</div><div><br /></div><div>You may use ALL codes, just place seperate orders for each promotion, I will combine the shipping!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://mybutterbears.com/">ButterBears OS Tie Dye Diapers</a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Diapers on sale for $18 plus shipping! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwCSq570z99gU3OP_AQXFkKWGcDpPJ-TrKN42e3Rw2apkSEJs0uw71PyHx48zMh_Z3XFQWoSCCbk-HipTexdISr0fxzF0o8HESsoYwXfvMklUM7rIxzpUoJe1Ko73CYUrxQYUVXw09_I/s400/my+bella+baby.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678333248639111298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 221px; " /></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><a href="http://www.thechangingtableok.com/">The Changing Table</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Apple Cheeks 20% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Fuzzi Bunz (excluding the Elite) $15.95 each or B3G1F</div><div><br /></div><div>GroVia B2G1F</div><div><br /></div><div>bumGenius Econobum B1G1F</div><div><br /></div><div>bumGenius 4.0 and Elementals B5G1F</div><div><br /></div><div>Swaddlebees 15% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Blueberry 15% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Rumparooz B4G1F, B8G2F, B12G3F</div><div><br /></div><div>EcoPosh 10% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Best Bottoms 15% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Select Planetwise Wetbags 15% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Heiny 20% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Free gift with every $50 spent on Friday</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.cottontailbaby.com/">Cottontail Baby</a></b></div><div><div>We will be doing a sale of Buy 2 and save 20% on Thirsties, bumGenius, Happy Heiny Trainers and Fuzzi Bunz. We will also do 20% off Dundies trainers and Happy Heiny Mamacloth.</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, there will be a free pack of wipes included for any order over $100.</div><div><br /></div><div>Free shipping on all orders over $75.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.countrydrawers.com/">Country Drawers</a></b></div><div>Friday Doorbusters until 10am:</div><div><br /></div><div>Boba 2G & Sleepy Wrap 40% off</div><div>Simplisse Breastpump 40% off</div><div>My Little Legs 50% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday Doorbusters until 10am:</div><div>Sophie the Giraffe 30% off</div><div>Brooke Van Gory Diaper Bags 40% off</div><div>Teething Bling & Babe Magnet Ties 40% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Friday through Monday:</div><div>Boba 2G & Sleepy Wrap 30% off</div><div>Simplisse Breastpump 20% off</div><div>My Little Legs 30% off</div><div>Sophie the Giraffe 10% off</div><div>Brooke Van Gory Diaper Bags 30% off</div><div>Teething Bling & Babe Magnet Ties 10% off</div><div>Changing Diapers Book $8.98</div><div>Charlie Banana Products 15% off</div><div>CJ's BUTTer 10% off</div><div>EcoPosh 10% off</div><div>GroVia Buy 2 Get 1 FREE</div><div>Oh Katy Buy 5 Get 1 FREE</div><div>Rockin Green Detergent: Holiday Scent & Unscented $11 & $12</div><div>Undercover Mama 20% off</div><div>All Safety Products 20% off</div><div>Swaddlebees & Blueberry Products 10% off</div><div>Rumparooz 20% off</div><div>Sweet Pea Diapers 10% off</div><div>Tweedle Bug Diapers Buy 5 Get 1 FREE</div><div>Tiny Tush Diapers Buy 5 Get 1 FREE</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.cutiepoopsandbottoms.com/">Cutie Poops and Bottoms</a></b></div><div>See our sales <a href="http://www.cutiepoopsandbottoms.com/pages/promos.htm">HERE</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DippeeDypees">Dippee Dypees</a></b></div><div><div>25% off ALL INSTOCK ITEMS.</div><div><br /></div><div>Code: BLACKFRIDAYBABY</div><div><br /></div><div>Duration: NOW!-END DAY CYBER MONDAY</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.gogreenbabyshop.com/">Go Green Baby Co</a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div>Free Shipping all weekend </div><div><br /></div><div>Spend $50, get $10 off or spend $100 and get $30 off everything in the store so esentially get 20% or 30% off!</div><div><br /></div><div>GroVia: Buy 2 get 1 FREE on all All-in-One Diapers, Newborn AIOs, and Hybrid Shells (may not be combined with spend $50 or $100 /get $10 or $30 off offer)</div><div><br /></div><div>All bumGenius products: Buy 2 get 1 Free (may not be combined with spend $50 or $100/get $10 or $30 off offer)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thirsties: Great prices of select products</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>First 5 orders will receive a free one size diaper</div><div>Next 15 orders will receive a pair of Weebit or Weegee Simple Shoes (please specify size and gender) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Additional sale announcements and freebies announced over the weekend on Facebook.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.harvestmoonbabycompany.com/">Harvest Moon Baby Company</a></b></div><div><div>30 percent off your entire purchase Friday through Monday.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://hoppersbabyhaven.3dcartstores.com/">Hopper's Baby Haven</a></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>See our Black Friday Sales <a href="https://hoppersbabyhaven.3dcartstores.com/Black-Friday-Sales-Specials_ep_54-1.html">HERE</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.iwillwashthem.com/">I Will Wash Them</a> & Just For You</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Bummis Products - 20% off Black Friday ONLY</div><div><br /></div><div>Full size CJ's All Natural Products - 20% off Friday through Monday</div><div><br /></div><div>Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces - 20% off Friday through Monday</div><div><br /></div><div>Free Eco Sprout 24oz Detergent (in-stock scents) with purchases over $30.00 - Friday ONLY</div><div><br /></div><div>Just For You (via I Will Wash Them) - 40% off Friday, 30% off Saturday & Sunday and 20% off Monday</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><a href="http://www.monkeyfootdesigns.com/">Monkey Foot Designs</a></b></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Starting at 12:01 Friday AM through Monday night (12:00 / midnight) EST.</div><div>20% off in stock (not custom) items in the etsy shop</div><div>(http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkeyfootdesigns) or website</div><div>(www.monkeyfootdesigns.com) using this coupon code:</div><div><br /></div><div>GOBBLEMFD20</div><div><br /></div><div>The discount doesn't include shipping.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.rumpeez.com/">Rumpeez</a></b></div><div><div>Starting Friday at 6am Rumpeez will be offering 20% discount on all orders with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY.</div><div><br /></div><div>All orders over $100 (excluding shipping) will receive a FREE one size or mini one size diaper cover. No coupon code necessary. In notes to seller at checkout please specify:</div><div><br /></div><div>- Either one size or mini one size</div><div>- Boy, girl, or gender neutral</div><div><br /></div><div>Lastly EVERY order placed will receive a 3 pack of flannel cloth wipes! Please specify in notes to seller if you would like boy, girl or gender neutral!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Rumpeez sale starts Friday November 25th @ 6am and will run through Sunday November 27th @ 6pm!!!!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.myposhnest.etsy.com/">Sweet Cheeks Laundry</a></b></div><div><div>Get all your Sweet Cheeks Laundry goodies and make your own sale for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Everything is on sale! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Buy 2 bags of Sweet Cheeks Cloth Diaper Wash for just $10 and receive a FREE half size bag in one of our yummy new holiday scents and save with combined shipping!</div><div><br /></div><div>Buy 1 bag of Sweet Cheeks Cloth Diaper Wash or Sweet Suds Everyday Laundry Wash for just $5!</div><div><br /></div><div>Order a Sweet Cheeks Cloth Diaper Package and receive a FREE half size bag of holiday scented laundry wash!</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, you can use code HOLIDAY2011 at checkout for an additional 5% off!! </div><div><br /></div><div>All orders will receive additional goodies too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Offers are good 11/25-11/28.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.sweetvioletsdiapers.com/">Sweet Violets Diapers</a></b></div><div><div>Our ENTIRE site will be on sale at least 10% off, and we carry more than just diapers!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sales already in progress:</div><div><br /></div><div>All Klean Kanteens - get a FREE long-handled tampico/bamboo bottle brush with every purchase (no code necessary, while supplies last)</div><div>Reusable produce bags and an exclusive EcoBags Farmers Market shopper set all marked down</div><div>Changing Diapers: The Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering book is 50% off</div><div>Economy microfiber inserts - just $1.59</div><div>Economy one-size diaper covers - $7.99</div><div>Soap Nuts - 20% off</div><div>GroVia hybrid shells as low as $11.95</div><div>Piggy Paint natural nail polish and accessories - 20% off or more</div><div>Thirsties diapers and accessories - 20% off</div><div><br /></div><div>Sales to come Friday at 12:01 a.m.:</div><div><br /></div><div>GroVia Buy 2 Get 1 Free AIO and hybrid shells</div><div>CJ's BUTTer products 10% off</div><div>EcoPosh Trainers 10% off</div><div>FuzziBunz diapers and accessories - 15% off</div><div>IttiBitti - 15% off</div><div>KangaCare/Rumparooz diapers and accessories - 15% off</div><div>OsoCozy prefolds - 20% off</div><div>Rockin' Green - 15% off</div><div><br /></div><div>We've got something for everyone. :-)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="http://www.hyenacart.com/TreeHugger">Tree Hugger Cloth</a></b></div><div><div>Here's a sale for the women who love fluff! (Visit Facebook for more info) https://www.facebook.com/TreeHuggerCloth</div><div><br /></div><div>Friday is going to be a lot of fun! Let's start with *FREE SHIPPING* all</div><div>day on every single order! Use code "BFshipping" Not only that but all US</div><div>orders will be mailed from the US on the Monday which means *faster shipping* then ever!</div><div><br /></div><div>The first paid for order of the day will be *refunded 20%* (no matter how</div><div>large the order, that is our biggest discount ever!), I will be judging</div><div>this by order number and it will be Eastern Standard Time starting at</div><div>midnight. This order will also recieve free shipping and a free gift if</div><div>over $50. Custom orders are still welcome!</div><div><br /></div><div>I will also be listing at least at least *20 *second* pads* that will be</div><div>available individually at great discounts and even some for FREE! Some</div><div>will show up as listings in my store and some will be available only on</div><div>Facebook and yet others will be hidden!</div><div><br /></div><div>All orders over $50 will receive *a free gift *valued at $6 or more along</div><div>with their free shipping.</div><div><br /></div><div>All orders placed on Black Friday will be entered into *a draw to win a $20</div><div>Tree Hugger gift certificate*.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be hiding a cute little picture in some of my listings on Friday and</div><div>each person who correctly emails me the links where they saw them will be</div><div>entered to win* a surprise prize pack*.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be listing specific minkee prints on the Facebook page and will</div><div>offer up *the pad size of your choice at a discounted cost*. These will be</div><div>first quality custom made pads so if you love minkee but don't have a print</div><div>preference then you can get your stash for less and it will ship for free.</div><div> There will be 8 different minkee prints as well as some flannel prints</div><div>offered up at different times throughout the day so keep checking in with</div><div>Facebook to see what is currently available. Since these pads will all be</div><div>custom made then they will not be ready to ship on the Monday but I hope to</div><div>get them all sewn and mailed within 2 weeks.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Wonderland Congo also has some fun going on including *a gift</div><div>certificate give-a-way* that can be used in any of the stores including</div><div>Tree Hugger! They will be posting the details later this week.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; width: 325px; height: 459px; float: left; cursor: pointer; " id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677612697079393330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtfuJljac78iv7YrmVgoX53yTzofKmYv0StJce-yGeWugDe_akHFTVL05tJZTdABBSdVdg3ECa697uGgerzcmnRcbaBDpC27xB2Mux4j3rrSCFvjeXT5r97eKqctGRH2KxWnpoW30JG0/s400/luxbutt+sales.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><b><a href="http://www.modiadiapers.com/">Modia Diapers</a></b></div><div> All sales good 11/25-11/28</div><div><br /></div><div>BUY 3 GET 1 FREE on all inserts, doublers, and wipes! For multi-packs extra singles will beadded. No coupon necessary!</div><div><br /></div><div>10% off all CJ’s products (no coupon necessary)</div><div><br /></div><div>Coupon codes for “create your own sale”</div><div> BFfreeship for free shipping on any order ($4.95value)</div><div> BF10off for 10% off your entire order (includesthings already on sale!)</div><div> B5G1ooga for BUY 5 OS pocket in-stock diapers,Get a FREE OS pocket in any of the Ooga Booga prints we have available(including the new holiday red/green Oogas ($21.95 value)</div><div><br /></div><div>Freebies will also be going into packages! For every 3 orders we receive, one personwill receive a CJ’s BUTTer sample, and for every 10 orders we get, one personwill receive a small CJ’s BUTTer stick in their order! (random.org will determine which order numbers will receive freebies once the sale concludes Monday evening)</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-64483498141002015522011-09-23T12:26:00.000-05:002011-09-23T12:26:37.596-05:00Potty Training with Lora from Bippy Diapers<div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>Potty Training...</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">A milestone we look forward to and dread with the greatest of intensity.<span> </span>I remember when I had my daughter Olivia I wondered how in the world will I accomplish all these milestones in the future?<span> Every mom wants to give advice or has the tried and true method. </span>I mean do you ever really know how to start?<span> </span>I thought when she was 2 or so that we could start.<span> </span>“Yes!” I thought to myself today is the day we move on from the diapers (mind you we cloth diapered so it wasn’t a huge financial burden).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I took Olivia to the local store and told her she would get to pick out her big girl panties.<span> </span>She stared at all the cartoon characters, Mickey, Dora, Princesses, too many for my 2 year old to even comprehend.<span> </span>She finally selected an assortment of Disney princesses.<span> </span>As we took our new found prize to the front cashier, Olivia was pointing out and telling me every princess that was on that package (she had and still has a slight obsession with Disney Princesses).<span> </span>We payed for our purchase and politely told the employee “Olivia is going to be a big girl today and we got big girl panties so we can go on the potty.”<span> </span>Olivia just nodded and continued to stare in awe at the 7 rolled tiny panties in the packaging.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>While in the car we over communicated the going on the potty scenario, how she would tell me, what we would do, how it makes mommy happy if she goes on the potty.<span> </span>All the while, she still stared in awe at those panties.<span> </span>We get home with all the tools necessary to start this journey.<span> </span>Panties, check.<span> </span>Little potty, check.<span> </span>Talk with daughter, double check.<span> </span>Okay.<span> </span>We can do this I think to myself.<span> </span>I then walk Olivia through every step of taking her diaper off, and putting the big girl panties in.<span> </span>One leg in the first hole, she can hardly contain herself.<span> </span>Second leg in, we pull them up.<span> </span>It’s as if the world no longer exists and only princesses on panties exist.<span> </span>The only thing that matters in this world at this moment is Cinderella is on the front of her panties.<span> </span>She proudly walks around with only panties and socks on pointing out to everything (living or doll like) that she has Cinderella on her panties and she is going to be a big girl.<span> </span>“Mommy, I a big girl” she says over and over.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>I am thinking to myself, “This is going to be a breeze!<span> </span>Sweet!”<span> </span>30 minutes go by.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Tick tock tick tock.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">“Olivia, do you need to use the potty” </div><div class="MsoNormal">“Nooooo,<span> </span>I have Cinderella.”<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>15 more minutes. </div><div class="MsoNormal">“Olivia, do you need to use the potty” </div><div class="MsoNormal">“Nooooo,<span> </span>I have Cinderella.” </div><div class="MsoNormal">15 more minutes. </div><div class="MsoNormal">“Olivia, do you need to use the potty”<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>Silence…..<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>“Olivia, what are you doing?”<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>Silence……..<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>“Olivia???”<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>Nothing.<span> </span>I go to check on her, a puddle stands below her legs, on the carpet, oozing down into the cracks of the floor.<span> </span>She had the first accident.<span> </span>Okay, I knew this was going to happen.<span> </span>Its okay, I tell myself.<span> </span>We clean the floor, change Olivia.<span> </span>Round two will be better. ……<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>Round 2 was not better, we had #2 mixed with round 2.<span> </span>Round 3-43 were the same as rounds 1 and 2.<span> </span>Round 44, slight success.<span> </span>Round 45-60, just as bad as round 2.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span></span>A year later and we are still working on potty training.<span> </span>My moral of my story is do not judge your child against what others say or tell you to do.<span> </span>Trust your instincts and don’t ever give up on your child.<span> </span>It will be difficult, but remember they won’t go to college in diapers.<span> </span>When you decide to start potty training keep this first rule in mind.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLXCXitoQpM9jYhvpnijtdhQdUB2QFwBcYZPuAfPpnTb6hFlJfSkb-gnmUF7ys3hwpP18anNplgczW2hFC6Llan6_3svhDoZvalUsX7LLaWHTgxpij09M378e4hlLHyFBF0s8w6U1F38/s1600/bippy+diapers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLXCXitoQpM9jYhvpnijtdhQdUB2QFwBcYZPuAfPpnTb6hFlJfSkb-gnmUF7ys3hwpP18anNplgczW2hFC6Llan6_3svhDoZvalUsX7LLaWHTgxpij09M378e4hlLHyFBF0s8w6U1F38/s200/bippy+diapers.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Lora founded </em></span><a href="http://bippydiapers.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Bippy Diapers</em></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em> in 2010. With two children under two, a full time job and earning her master's, she decided that enough was enough and it was time to work for herself. Thus, Bippy Diapers was born. After toying with cloth diapering with her oldest daughter Olivia she decided to cloth diaper her second child, a son named Lucas, full time. She began to enjoy the cloth experience and wanted to share her knowledge and tips with others.</em></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-76414568888884693122011-09-01T12:30:00.000-05:002011-09-01T12:30:17.834-05:00What I Wish I Had Known from Jess @ Top to Bottom BabyAs with most things in life, everyone has an opinion about cloth diapering. Even my non-cloth diapering friends had opinions about using cloth. I spent a lot of time researching cloth diapers and listening to everyone's opinions when I was pregnant with our second child Z. We had started with a cloth diapering service when C was born, but by that time we were beginning to have leaks and fit issues. At this point, I have to mention our babies were only 15 months apart, so by that point we were actually pretty new in the cloth diapering scene anyway. <br />
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No matter how many opinions I heard, blogs I read, or information I gathered, I still distinctly remember times when I thought to myself "Wow, I wish someone would have told me that". So, for all of the new moms or the new-to-cloth moms, here is all of the things I wish someone would have told me:<br />
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1) Switching from disposables to cloth diapers, especially prefolds, will have challenging moments. Heck, there are probably even going to be moments when you think to yourself "Why in the world did I think this was a good idea?".<br />
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2) No matter how many of the above mentioned moments you have, there is no way you are going to tell hubs about those moments because, most of the time, hubs already thought you were crazy for trying it and there is no way he gets to think he is right if even for a minute.<br />
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3) Diaper laundry isn't big, bad, or scary. I remember reading all of the blogs, posting on discussion boards, and spending hours "reviewing" the perfect way to wash diapers. I've decided simpler is better. My word of wise, get a good soap and keep it simple. We do a rinse, a wash, and pop in the dryer. I have heard a hundred ways to wash diapers and I think sometimes the more complicated routines do more harm than good (that is only my opinion after trying a million different ways).<br />
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4) This one I actually just heard recently from another retailer (Thanks Julie): Diapers are like jeans. When you buy jeans you have different choices, you can buy the $8 jean, $25 jeans, or $100 jeans. The $100 jeans won't last longer but they do fit better than most. The $8 jeans will fall apart in the wash after a couple months. Finally, the $25 jeans will last long enough and will fit well enough for most people. <br />
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5) Another great point from Julie: If you wash anything every day it is going to wear out a lot more quickly than something you wash a couple of times a week. This will hold true with clothes and cloth diapers. We can't expect a diaper to survive what we wouldn't expect a shirt or pair of jeans to survive.<br />
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6) Last, but definitely not least, diaper is an addiction....wait, I'm sure you've heard that. But, then comes the obsession. I remember keeping my computer next to my bed so I could check the diaper websites when I was up nursing in the middle of the night. I heard of a friend who would hide her new diapers in the wash so hubby wouldn't "notice". I can't advocate the hiding, but I definitely know that obsession exists. Just so you know...you've been warned!<br />
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<pre wrap=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Jess and her husband Justin are the co-owners of <a href="http://www.toptobottombaby.com/">Top to Bottom Baby</a> in Omaha Nebraska. Top to Bottom Baby grew out of the need for diapers after their second child was born a month early. During her master's program, Jess had to write a business plan. As graduation approached, Top to Bottom was born. Nowadays, Justin runs the business, while Jess and partner Robyn, get to spend their weekends playing with diapers and spend time educating moms and dads about natural parenting options.</span></pre>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-32117864854693749682011-06-01T10:00:00.003-05:002011-06-01T10:00:01.466-05:00WAHM Wednesday: Danielle from Crazy Colorful Wools<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86V-Pse0tTKFgIpApM_DFcGIzdQ9JtxtgkxGWATsd-N18saxFV3HRXCp-OhOM6Vx_csRmabjBizwOocaEhpwBKhUL402qN9_3o4OO2U6DO-NR6742XEtk82qShqyBgh6TtrZL__VhBWU/s1600/crazy+colorful+wool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86V-Pse0tTKFgIpApM_DFcGIzdQ9JtxtgkxGWATsd-N18saxFV3HRXCp-OhOM6Vx_csRmabjBizwOocaEhpwBKhUL402qN9_3o4OO2U6DO-NR6742XEtk82qShqyBgh6TtrZL__VhBWU/s320/crazy+colorful+wool.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Tell us about your business:</strong></span><br />
<a href="http://www.home.crazycolorfulwools.com/">Crazy Colorful Wools</a> is the home of awesome wool dryer balls. While I specialize in wool dryer balls, I also offer yummy wool felted soaps as well. CCW was started a few months ago when I became a SAHM and wanted to provide an awesome eco-friendly product everyone could use and love.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>What makes your business fabulous?</strong></span><br />
What is more fabulous than saving money? Adding in just a few dryer balls to each load of laundry can save you money each time you do a load. Plus, I offer a wide variety of scents to make your laundry smell delicious!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Why did you become a WAHM?</span></strong><br />
My son was born almost a year ago and I decided with my husband to become a SAHM. As my son got older and became more independent and more on a schedule I realized that I could be doing something awesome and productive with my time. I talked many nights with my husband about starting up an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrazyColorfulWools">Etsy shop</a> by making wool dryer balls. He backed me 100% and off I went.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">How do you find the time?</span></strong><br />
Work time has become my son's nap time during the days. When my husband comes home from work, my work day officially begins and I concentrate on getting more balls done. I also work feverishly over the weekends since I have an extra pair of hands helping me with my son.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Any tips for other WAHMs?</span></strong><br />
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If you want to become a WAHM, do it! I was so hesitant on starting up my shop with a million questions floating around in my head. I love being able to stay home with my son while making a little money on the side. Also, network as much as you can. Offer giveaways and discounts and market your products to as many different people as you can.<br />
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I love making my Crazy wool dryer balls. I love throwing different colors together and seeing what comes out when they are done felting. I love the array of colors that I end up sending out to my customers and I hope they are as happy with them as I am.<br />
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Always check my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CrazyColorfulWools?sk=wall">Facebook</a> for current giveaways or specials since they are always changing. For I Heart Fluff fans, use the code "FLUFF" for 15% off your order.<br />
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Are you a work at home parent with a cloth diapering or eco-friendly business? Email me at <a href="mailto:tara@iheartfluff.com">tara@iheartfluff.com</a> to be featured on WAHM (or WAHD) Wednesday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-41632671996827485412011-05-25T10:00:00.008-05:002011-05-25T10:00:08.928-05:00WAHM Wednesday: Jessica from The Littlest Forest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTZAufMcIH1nszJM8bwUW6sMSUCqA1VNrQpy6FuNHUdWiTGUEIR-r5tnkn8ejimCKaHiBXh01Rgo8YTrrPQOYqlmz3VbKplDXoWOrbIdCSXGy2kSfbuJ2ZT-zDqVfdFsaDvITzCmGCSA/s1600/the+littlest+owl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTZAufMcIH1nszJM8bwUW6sMSUCqA1VNrQpy6FuNHUdWiTGUEIR-r5tnkn8ejimCKaHiBXh01Rgo8YTrrPQOYqlmz3VbKplDXoWOrbIdCSXGy2kSfbuJ2ZT-zDqVfdFsaDvITzCmGCSA/s320/the+littlest+owl.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br />
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I started <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheLittlestForest">The Littlest Forest</a> in 2009 when my son was born. I wanted to make an organic and affordable fitted diaper and wool cover combo because some organic fitteds and wool are way out of my price range. I also wanted to make some diapers in fun prints that were modern and cute in a not too cutesy way.<br />
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The materials that are used and the love that is put into making each product makes my business fabulous! I carefully hand pick all materials so I can provide the best organic cotton and bamboo fleece, knit prints, and organic merino wool to my customers. It's just me, myself, and I making these things and each item is carefully made with love. I love cloth diapering, and sewing is my passion, so you can be assured you're getting quality goods.<br />
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Why did you become a WAHM?</span></strong><br />
I wanted to stay home with my son so I could watch him grow and help him learn. Since I am a single mother I need some kind of income, so becoming a WAHM was the best choice for me. If I worked out of my house most of my money would go to day care and I would never get to see my son, so for me this is a win win.<br />
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How do you find the time?</span></strong><br />
It's hard! I generally do most of my work after my son is asleep. Luckily his dad is a big part of his life, so Eli sleeps there a few nights a week, which gives me some uninterrupted time to get some work done. I don't get much sleep, but it's worth it!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Any tips for other WAHMs?</span></strong><br />
Make a schedule and stick to it! I really need to take my own advice on this one. It makes dividing your time between child, work, house, and down time a lot easier. And don't overwork yourself! Being at home all the time can make you stir crazy, so take a break and get out of the house when you need to. <br />
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Out of all the products you make, which one is your favorite?</span></strong><br />
Can I say all of them? :) I really am in love with my organic fitted diapers. They are so soft and super absorbent. I let my son run around in just a fitted a lot during the day and we've never had any problems. Plus the prints are so darn cute, you don't always want to cover them up!<br />
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I Heart Fluff fans can use code iheart15 for 15% off their purchase at <a href="http://lepetitowlet.etsy.com/">http://lepetitowlet.etsy.com</a> until June 15th!<br />
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Are you a work at home parent with a cloth diapering or eco-friendly business? Email me at <a href="mailto:tara@iheartfluff.com">tara@iheartfluff.com</a> to be featured on WAHM (or WAHD) Wednesday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-39159402516877570782011-02-22T10:51:00.000-06:002011-02-22T10:51:53.124-06:00How to Create a Facebook Welcome PageI've wanted one of those awesome welcome tabs for my Facebook pages for awhile now, I just couldn't figure out how to do it. After learning some basic HTML, I have finally figured it out. Of course, I wanted to share it with all of you.<br />
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</div><div>If you want to get a little fancier, you can add a link to your welcome page. This is really useful if you want the page to direct people to your website. In order to do this, you'll need to copy the direct link to your picture instead of the HTML code this time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4AnRTq21U4YJLhExsSUgaGbVscG88nBs8AaF8YC0f0Ue6KOIKSjm17OgTwt8WyUPWAaskuStGjU1Kix1aX3VJk2GeLssxVcublhxlN9zdydsgLPVi0_YMZMD75iIFYPq3gTOSUtRDV0/s1600/Fullscreen+capture+2222011+101708+AM.bmp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4AnRTq21U4YJLhExsSUgaGbVscG88nBs8AaF8YC0f0Ue6KOIKSjm17OgTwt8WyUPWAaskuStGjU1Kix1aX3VJk2GeLssxVcublhxlN9zdydsgLPVi0_YMZMD75iIFYPq3gTOSUtRDV0/s400/Fullscreen+capture+2222011+101708+AM.bmp.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>Your code would look like this -<br />
<center></div><div><a href="<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">http://www.iheartfluff.com</span>"><img src="<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/clothchronicles/IHeartFluffwelcome.jpg</span>" width="500" height="347" border="0" alt="<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Welcome to I Heart Fluff</span>" /></div><div></a></div><div></center></div><div>Just replace the text in red with the link you'd like your welcome page to be directed to, the text in yellow with your picture's direct link, and the text in green with your alternate text (this is the text that appears if your picture isn't showing for some reason). </div><div>Remember when I said to remember the dimensions for your picture? This is where you need them. Make sure to adjust the width and height for your image.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>And that's it. As I've said before, there is a reason I'm not a teacher. So if you are completely confused, please leave a comment and I'll try my best to help. </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-20664300809541506902011-02-18T20:21:00.001-06:002011-02-25T20:16:12.293-06:00***CLOSED"***Why I (Heart) bumGenius! and Diapers Etc.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>The winner is....</i></b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Laura O!!!!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Laura, check your email for a message from I Heart Fluff. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I was thrilled when I found out about <a href="http://ecochicparties.theecochic.com./diapers-etc-blog-party-our-first-ever-2/">Diapers Etc. Blog Party</a> - and I was even more excited when I found out I could review a bumGenius! 4.0 Artist Series!!! Instead of a standard review, this time I wanted to share the top reasons I (heart) both bumGenius! and Diapers Etc.<br />
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Why I (Heart) bumGenius! 4.0 Artist Series...<br />
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~ They are so absorbent. These are one of the few pocket diapers that my son can wear at night without soaking completely through it. And that's with only ONE insert!<br />
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~ These would work from birth to potty training. They fit children 7-35 lbs and the smaller insert is perfect to use when the diaper is on the smallest setting. This would help create a trimmer fitting newborn diaper.<br />
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~ The stretchy tabs. I remember when I heard about these and thought, "how different could stretchy tabs really be?" Well, they are pretty darn awesome! It seems to me that the stretchy tabs make the bumGenius fit even better around little man! <br />
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</div>~ The replaceable elastic. This is another one of those upgrades that I didn't think was much of a big deal...until the elastic started to give out on one of our favorite diapers. Cloth diapers can go through a lot of wear and tear, especially if they are used with multiple children. So, I love the fact that I can easily replace the elastic, making the bumGenius! 4.0 last even longer! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>It's hard to see in the picture, but the elastic can easily be replaced by turning the diaper and using a seam ripper to remove a few stitches.</em></td></tr>
</tbody></table> ~ The print. Sure, it's probably a little vain, but I absolutely love the print. And the fact that no two prints are exactly the same makes this diaper even more awesome. Of course, I love all of the cutesy prints. But, it's really nice to be able to have some modern, artistic looking cloth diapers too. <br />
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Why I (Heart) Diapers Etc...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGRuFUMTCK74MiXljruGCOI2wxq8wystj_HQrPOdsXh_4s-bpDOpOgRrcYm8lKS-0eyxwiGwWCWQOVdKbL5PI_F880KkB5ApKUb_x1sOrPiGhIm2lH9qGNQRYKEdIYWVrko_DtijkIHI/s1600/diapersetc.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGRuFUMTCK74MiXljruGCOI2wxq8wystj_HQrPOdsXh_4s-bpDOpOgRrcYm8lKS-0eyxwiGwWCWQOVdKbL5PI_F880KkB5ApKUb_x1sOrPiGhIm2lH9qGNQRYKEdIYWVrko_DtijkIHI/s1600/diapersetc.bmp" /></a></div>~They have a ton of <a href="http://www.diapersetc.com/categories/made-in-usa/?show=all">USA made products</a>!<br />
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~They've been in business since 1998. Obviously, they know what they're doing! <br />
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~They carry much more than just cloth diapers - <a href="http://www.diapersetc.com/categories/bpa-free-baby-items/">BPA free products</a>, <a href="http://www.diapersetc.com/categories/organic-baby-clothes/">organic clothing</a>, <a href="http://www.diapersetc.com/categories/organic-baby-skin-care/">skin care</a> and more! <br />
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~Their website! I love a website that is fresh looking and easy to navigate. Plus, blue and green make me happy. :) <br />
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~Their commitment to customer service. From quick shipping to money back guarantees, Diapers Etc makes their customers their top priority.<br />
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Here's something you'll (heart) about <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DiapersEtc">Diapers Etc</a> - they are giving one of our I Heart Fluff readers the chance to win a $25 gift card!!!<br />
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It's so, so simple to enter! Just fill out the form below with your name and email address. The winner will be randomly drawn next Friday, February 25th. <br />
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Do you have the stinks? Do you have to double or triple rinse? Does it feel like it takes all day to wash a load of diapers? Is your water bill outrageous because of all the extra rinses? Do you spend a ton of money on laundry soap for diapers? Do you have to strip diapers because of soap build up?<br />
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Well, I have the answer for you! <a href="http://www.myposhnest.etsy.com/">My Posh Nest</a> has an amazing cloth diaper wash by the name of "<a href="http://www.facebook.com/SweetCheeksLaundry">Sweet Cheeks</a>". I know once we find something that works, we stick with it. But I was offered the chance to step out of my comfort zone and I am glad I did. The WAHM behind Sweet Cheeks sent me a 45/90 (HE) bag of Cucumber Melon scented diaper wash. The cost is only $7 a bag plus shipping!<br />
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The first wash made a believer out of me. Cold rinse to get the 'stinkies' out. Hot wash with 1 teaspoon of Sweet Cheeks. The directions say 'Final cold rinse IF YOU LIKE, but Sweet Cheeks is clean-rinsing. It isn't necessary. Okay...throw them in the dryer. I smell them as they go in the dryer. NOTHING! No smell. Let's see what they smell like when dry. Again, NOTHING! No smell at all!<br />
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I thought, 'Okay, well maybe it is the initial use'. So, two diaper loads later, still no smell. I decided to try my luck. My oldest son, due to medical issues, has nighttime enuresis (bed wetting). I washed a load of his bed linens in Sweet Cheeks. They are clean with no urine smell. I am so happy! I took his comforter to the laundry mat to wash in a front loader. Again, completely clean.<br />
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I will be using Sweet Cheeks diaper laundry soap on a regular basis. It comes in many different yummy scents like Monkey Farts (I don't know if I will use this, my little monkey does enough of that on his own. LOL), Sweet Clementine, Butter Cream Cupcake and many more.<br />
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Lucky for one of you, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SweetCheeksLaundry">Sweet Cheeks</a> wants to give one I Heart Fluff reader a free bag in their choice of scent!!<br />
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Just fill out the form below to be entered:<br />
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Giveaway ends Sunday, Feb 15. Winner will be announced on 2/16.<br />
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~TracieUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-57838130240720162042011-01-25T14:03:00.000-06:002011-01-25T14:03:22.865-06:00Bootyful Baby Boutique & PNP Baby Giveaway Winners!!!Now, we all love fluff! But even I was surprised at the turn out for these awesome giveaways!!<br />
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Of course, there can only be one winner for each giveaway. So.......<br />
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The winner of the<a href="http://iheartfluff.blogspot.com/2011/01/bootyful-baby-boutique-review-giveaway.html"> Bootyful Baby Boutique</a> AI2 diaper is Megan.Ogren!!!!!!!!!<br />
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And the winner of the<a href="http://iheartfluff.blogspot.com/2011/01/primm-n-proper-baby-review-giveaway.html"> Primm N Proper </a>Fitted Diaper is christihines!!!!!!<br />
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Thanks everyone for entering!! Winners, watch for an email from me later today.<br />
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~TaraUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-83291037117551331692011-01-17T23:23:00.001-06:002011-01-17T23:24:42.685-06:00Bootyful Baby Boutique Review & Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uBvlGB6ITQwFbg-RoQbmKEwhJ4FEj5cuVvAnl5CcZgTr13X0EZhbYM7peUCOeusnC_wEPVJUrBB_3gIT2ZiWmersZWMxKQVVyIctrJtxQOsYfUesEGfjfcYyE8c_NkOmu-yVQU7VUIc/s1600/bootyful+baby+boutique+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_uBvlGB6ITQwFbg-RoQbmKEwhJ4FEj5cuVvAnl5CcZgTr13X0EZhbYM7peUCOeusnC_wEPVJUrBB_3gIT2ZiWmersZWMxKQVVyIctrJtxQOsYfUesEGfjfcYyE8c_NkOmu-yVQU7VUIc/s1600/bootyful+baby+boutique+logo.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When we first started using cloth, snaps scared me and side snaps <i>terrified</i> me! Oh, I have to laugh at that cloth newbie. If she only knew how fabulous side snapping diapers were before little man figured out how to take his velcro diapers off...during his naptime...while they were filled with poop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Here's the fantastic thing about side snapping diapers - they are much harder for a toddler to get off than velcro, or even front snapping diapers. So, I jumped at the change to review a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bootyfulbabyboutique">Bootyful Baby Boutique</a> All in Two diaper. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Since this is an AI2 diaper, you can just change the insert if the diaper cover is not soiled. The insert in generously sized so the chances of the cover getting soiled are minimal. Just snap another insert into the cover, and you're ready to go. This would also make a great cover for fitteds or prefolds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The insert is made of a hemp/cotton blend topped with microfleece which makes it very absorbent, but it can still keep little man dry whether he's wearing it while we're out and about during the day or if he wears it for 8 hours straight at night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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Like I said before, the great thing about side snaps is that they are much harder for a toddler to undo, but an added benefit is that side snapping diapers just seem to be trimmer than other diapers. Plus, I think the side snaps of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bootyfulbabyboutique">Bootyful Baby Boutique</a> AI2 would make it a great diaper for potty learning.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The picture above shows how trim this diaper is - not much junk in the trunk here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The <a href="http://the%20hemp/cotton%20blend%20insert%20is%20topped%20with%20microfleece%20which%20makes%20it%20very%20absorbent,%20but%20it%20can%20still%20keep%20little%20man%20dry%20whether%20he's%20wearing%20it%20while%20we're%20out%20and%20about%20during%20the%20day%20or%20if%20he%20wears%20it%20for%208%20hours%20straight%20at%20night.">Bootyful Baby Boutique </a>AI2 is one fabulous diaper, from the easy side snaps to the super soft insert, this is a diaper that won't let you down.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Since I've found the fitted love, I can't get enough of them. The problem is that a lot of the fitteds we have are fairly bulky, so most of them are only used as nighttime diapers. You can just imagine how excited I was when I got this Trim Fit Fitted Diaper from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Primm-N-Proper-Baby-PNPBaby/148518431839139?v=wall">Primm N Proper Baby</a>. Absorbant, trim, and cute all rolled into one diaper! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The outer print is cotton knit; the hidden layer is made with bamboo fleece and the inner layer is cotton velour. This is one of those diapers that you can't help but rub when it comes out of the dryer. It is so soft!<br />
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The soaker is also made with bamboo fleece and cotton velour and it happens to be my favorite feature of the diaper. It's 24" long so you can fold the soaker to customize the absorbency. So, depending on how you fold it, you still get 6-9 absorbant layers while getting a soaker that dries fast.<br />
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Another great feature of the diaper is that it is one size and I could definitely see a newborn rockin' this diaper. Of course, it will be bulkier on a newborn than a toddler, but it is still much trimmer than other newborn diapers I've seen.<br />
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You can add snaps to the diaper at checkout, but I actually prefer leaving them snapless and using snappis instead. I feel like the snappis help keep the diaper trim by providing the best fit around the waist. <br />
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We used our P<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Primm-N-Proper-Baby-PNPBaby/148518431839139?v=wall">rimm N Proper</a> fitted both at night and during the day. We never had any issues with leaking and this is one of the few fitteds that little man can wear under his jeans during the day. Just to test out the absorbancy, I did let him run around without a cover. After about 2 hours, this diaper was just slightly damp on the outside.<br />
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All in all, this is a great diaper with a great fit and I would definitely recommend this to anyone!<br />
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Want to buy your own? Go visit the <a href="http://hyenacart.com/primmnproperbaby/">Primm N Proper store</a> to get your own Trim Fit Fitted Diaper. While you're there, make sure to check out all the other fabulous products Meaghan makes!<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Confused yet??? How about a little science lesson:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br />
</span></div><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">The microscopic makeup of wool already gives it a tendency to repel water. When you add Lanolin (an oil secreted by sheep) to the mix, wool becomes a water repelling machine. Once you get past the water repellent layer, wool is extremely porous and is able to absorb up to 30% of its weight! Wool is also breathable, making it a wonderful diaper cover for babies prone to heat rash.</span></blockquote><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Many people are intimidated by wool because they feel it’s hard to care for. You can’t wash wool covers with your normal diaper laundry and you need to lanolize them every now and then to keep them water resistant and prevent leaks. The natural properties of wool also make it resistant to dirt and give the wool an ability to absorb and neutralize odors. Because of this, you can go longer between washings than you normally would with PUL diaper covers. Depending on the amount of use, many people go a couple weeks to a month between washings.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">You can find wool washes through many cloth diaper stores, but you can easily wash and lanolize your wool with products found at most discount stores. At our house, we’ve used <a href="http://www.facebook.com/crowmountaincrafts">Crow Mountain Crafts</a> lanolin wool wash and we’ve also used the store brand version of Aveeno baby wash and Lanolin for nursing mothers. If you are using a wool wash, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">To wash and lanolize your wool using baby wash and lanolin:</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"></div><ol><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Rinse your cover under cool water and gently squeeze out any excess moisture.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">If your cover still seems to be losing its water resistance, you can still follow the steps above, but add ½” strip of lanolin instead of the ¼”. To make the lanolin easier to dissolve, I mix it in a small amount of hot water before adding it to the sink.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">There are many different makers of wool covers and I suggest searching Etsy, Hyena Cart, and Google to find the best prices and styles you prefer. You can also make your own soakers using old sweaters purchased from thrift stores. Besides soakers, you can find wool longies, shorties, and skirties. As with anything else cloth diaper related, you just need to find what works best for you.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-78804629628457515002011-01-10T21:42:00.000-06:002011-01-10T21:42:48.649-06:00Baby Frills Review & Discount<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnJBi8hwE5e2QUh1P0TolmluvXvchjVabMbfAVWRTTOTJbDISdz3RjQd-sTEGb626XJEQL7xBXnFagYkOlezhXNi7xkLdde1E6eGQ6ZznY1D2oo6lX9llYNtMZLWKSn9xrxU6N36MekU/s1600/babyfrills+large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnJBi8hwE5e2QUh1P0TolmluvXvchjVabMbfAVWRTTOTJbDISdz3RjQd-sTEGb626XJEQL7xBXnFagYkOlezhXNi7xkLdde1E6eGQ6ZznY1D2oo6lX9llYNtMZLWKSn9xrxU6N36MekU/s200/babyfrills+large.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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Erin over at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BabyFrills">Baby Frills</a> is one talented mama! I'm blown away every time I check out her store with those adorable baby leg warmers, bows, clothing, and wee wee crowns! I'm buying some of those <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyFrills?section_id=7660715">Baby Frills wee wee crown</a>s to give to the next person that has a boy - those are fantastic!<br />
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Anyway, Erin, being the wonderful gal that she is, offered up a super cute shirt and pants set from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BabyFrills">Baby Frills </a>for a review.<br />
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If you've followed me for awhile, you know that I LOVE anything owls, so this shirt was perfect for<s> me</s>, umm...little man. C'mon, you know we get those cute kid clothes for us! ;)<br />
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The shirt is an 18 month size and fits little man perfectly. The owls are sewn on beautifully. This shirt has become a favorite at our house, so it's been washed again and again...and again, and not one thread is out of place.<br />
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The pants are fleece, which I love using as a diaper cover. What makes these so much better than regular fleece longies is that they have elastic in the waist. This makes for a really nice fit over cloth diapers. We used these pants during the day and at night over all sorts of cloth - AIOs, pockets, fitteds, prefolds - and they performed great each time. We never had any leak issues and they are comfy, but look nice enough for little man to wear them when we leave the house without him looking like he's still in his pajamas.<br />
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All in all, I love this outfit from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BabyFrills">Baby Frills</a>. The shirt and pants fit great, but there's also some room to grow. Plus, I get the boutique look, without the boutique prices - shirts start at just $6.95! I would definitely buy another outfit for my son or as a gift.<br />
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Remember when I said Erin is wonderful? She decided to give all of our fans this coupon to buy one item, get one item half off! Just enter I Heart Fluff in the notes when you check out at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyFrills">Baby Frills' Etsy store</a> or email Erin for a custom order.<br />
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Not that I need to give you any ideas on what to buy, but you should really check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyFrills?section_id=7654453">Valentine Collection</a>. Just look at this leg warmers and bow set:<br />
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Well, I better get going. I have some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyFrills">shopping</a> to do...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-392470694585451082011-01-10T08:00:00.043-06:002011-01-10T08:00:12.324-06:00Giveaway Winners!!! Oh my goodness! January 2011 has brought so many things to I Heart Fluff!<br />
~My 1 year anniversary of using cloth diapers 100% of the time.<br />
~The 6 month anniversary of I Heart Fluff.<br />
~A new I Heart Fluff FB admin and contributor, Tracie.<br />
~We passed the 3,000 fans mark!!<br />
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Of course, we had to celebrate with some giveaways!! Thank you to everyone that participated!<br />
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Here's what you've been waiting for...the winners...<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/rockingreensoap">Rockin' Green</a> Cloth Diaper Detergent - Beth Warren<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/rockingreensoap">Rockin' Green</a> Funk Rock - Jennifer Atchison<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001432999532">Nattie's Nappies</a> Custom Diaper - Cloth Diapering-mama<br />
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Utility Bag from <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/CrystalMyers31/">Crystal Myers' Thirty One Gifts</a> - tvpg<br />
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Baby Legs from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Modified-Momma-Reviews/174458205905821">Modified Momma Reviews</a> - Cyndy Hughes<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/FabulousFamilyReviews">Fabulous Family Reviews </a>Wet Bag - Libby Bloom Hunt<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ComfyCozyDiapers">Comfy Cozy Diapers</a> $15 GC - April Adams Naiman<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/scarboroughlane">Scarborough Lane</a> Melts - Nan Bixby<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/americancountrydesigns">American Country Designs Wet Bag</a> - Sandra Van Scyoc Dupal<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ALovelyStart">A Lovely Start Wipes Bag</a> - Renee Wapniewski<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pinklemonadeshop">Pink Lemonade </a>Panty Liners - Kasey Kirby Goodnough<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Livin-Sew-Green/153109441407354">Livin' Sew Green</a> Sandwich Wrap - RileyRoy AllieWiley<br />
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Amazon Gift Card from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cheap-Mama-Chick/130687376974886">Cheap Mama Chick </a>- Jenny Scarborough<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/BabyFrills">Baby Frills</a> Coupon - Allison Stone McGrady<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/FluffaLumps">FluffaLumps</a> Jingle Ball - Heddy Bee<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/FluffaLumps">FluffaLumps</a> Air Freshener - April Terry Nantz<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/FluffaLumps">FluffaLumps </a>Dryer Ball - Lynn Spence Schoepfle<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/LilahMoo">Lilah Moo</a> Gift Certificate - summer buncik noble<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/mybumbledoo">Bumbledoo </a>Diaper - Amanda Olson<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/RockEasyDiaperCompany">Rock Easy Diaper Company</a> Gift Certificate - Misty Hernandez<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/BabyBugCreations">BabyBug Creations </a>Crayon Roll - Lauren Spencer Brown<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/BabyBugCreations">BabyBug Creations</a> Gift Certificate - Brandi Gilvaja<br />
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With all of the giveaways, we had over 2700 entries!!<br />
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Congrats to all of the winners!! Be on the lookout from an email from Tracie. You can also reach her at tracieg@iheartfluff.com.<br />
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We also wanted to give something back to all of our wonderful sponsors, so they are all getting one free month of advertising on the blog and one lucky business will get a free year worth of ad space!!!<br />
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The winner of the free year of advertising on I Heart Fluff is....Nattie's Nappies!!!<br />
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~TaraUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-81148913328474669052011-01-01T15:10:00.006-06:002011-01-01T15:21:07.470-06:00The Dreaded Yeast Monster<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Small Funny Angry Monster Clip Art" src="http://www.clker.com/cliparts/0/c/3/8/11971225631225539648molumen_small_funny_angry_monster.svg.med.png" /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">I had noticed little man's bottom turning red in a couple spots, so the hubs and I would apply some CD friendly creams and go about our merry little ways. But, it didn't go away. In fact, it started to look a little bit worse after a day or two. The thought that it might be a yeast rash hadn't even crossed my mind, so we started putting some cornstarch based powder on little man at each diaper change. BIG mistake! </div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">Cornstarch actually feeds yeast infections and can make the whole situation worse. I knew that, but like I said earlier, it had never once crossed my mind that it could be yeast, until the next morning. Little man had a small blister-like sore on his bottom. Luckily, we were already going to the doctor that morning for his 18 month check up. She confirmed that it was yeast and gave us a prescription cream.</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">When we got home, I did some quick online research about yeast rashes and cloth diapers. I wanted to know how to get rid of the yeast and keep it away. While there were many different methods, the three most common treatments for yeast were bleach, tea tree oil (TTO), and vinegar.<br />
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While little man wore cloth diapers with disposable liners for a week, I began disinfecting the (already clean) diapers, pail liners, wet bags, and wipes with the following routine:<br />
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<ul><li>Cold rinse with 10-15 drops of TTO</li>
<li>Hot wash with 1/4 cup bleach</li>
<li>Cold rinse with 1 cup apple cider vinegar</li>
<li>One more hot wash/cold rinse cycle without any additives</li>
<li>Dry on high setting (if it was nice outside, I would've sunned the diapers)</li>
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</div><div>Yeah, I realize that might have been a bit of an overkill, but I read about some people having continuous yeast issues after just using one or two of those methods. I figured this wasn't a time to experiment so I combined all three methods.</div><br />
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Here's the deal with vinegar - I have heard so many conflicting stories about whether or not to use vinegar with cloth diapers. After tons of research, I've found that white vinegar may be the vinegar that causes the problems. Did you know it can actually<a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-white-vinegar-really-does-in-yeast-infections.html"> contribute to yeast</a>? Apple cider vinegar is the only type I have found that is almost universally recommended to kill yeast. I've continued using it by adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup to the rinse cycle for all of our clothes, including the diapers.<br />
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While I obviously can't tell you if it was the combination of everything I did or just one of those components that helped combat the yeast, we haven't seen that dreaded monster around for almost a month. So, something must have worked!<br />
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Here are some other ideas for dealing with yeast from some I Heart Fluff fans:<br />
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<ul><li>Let your little one be diaper free as much as possible.</li>
<li>Soaks in warm water and Epsom salt.</li>
<li>One fan developed her own Healing Butter that can be found at <a href="http://snugglibebe.com/2010/12/29/healing-butter-for-babys-bum-mamas-and-more/">Snuggli Bebe</a>.</li>
<li>Empty an Acidophilus capsule into your child's milk or directly on the rash.</li>
<li>Another fan made a cream using mango butter and TTO and applied it to the rash.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cjsewingroom.com/?p=2413">CJ's BUTTer for yeast </a>is what worked for other fans. </li>
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</div><div><b><i>If you suspect your child has a yeast infection, please visit with your doctor before trying any of the above methods. Often, you will need to use a prescribed cream as well as disinfecting your diapers. </i></b></div><br />
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So, what could be better than some super cute Christmas fluff?!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rumpsack-Diapers/255250188960?v=wall">Rumpsack Diapers</a> wants to give one of you an adorable Deck the Halls Fleece Soaker (in Medium or Large)! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBkNbjZIEoeQoy0pwHd7yqUZ_UDhIVGFKmLBpuKixYEhTx7G2K7rfsK6BoeZV40gEdXctq-q0Wmn36sZRpHBfpdK9t3qYCFigde4OxyN4TYyoytaQFTKLZlYg82eTVeuji86FrBUeWZ_V/s1600/Deck+The+Halls.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBkNbjZIEoeQoy0pwHd7yqUZ_UDhIVGFKmLBpuKixYEhTx7G2K7rfsK6BoeZV40gEdXctq-q0Wmn36sZRpHBfpdK9t3qYCFigde4OxyN4TYyoytaQFTKLZlYg82eTVeuji86FrBUeWZ_V/s400/Deck+The+Halls.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> You can get your own Rumpsack Diapers over at their <a href="http://hyenacart.com/rumpsack/">Hyena Cart Store</a>. They do still have a few Christmas items left, plus a bunch of other awesome fluff!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to win this Deck the Halls Soaker, you just need to like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rumpsack-Diapers/255250188960?v=wall">Rumpsack on Facebook</a> and enter your info in the form below. Soooo easy!!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="569" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dDgzeUFvWnZaa1JqYTBNaUVORjZPOUE6MQ" style="height: 397px; width: 400px;" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Giveaway ends Monday at 8pm CST and I will email the winner that night. If you win, please get back to me ASAP so we can get your soaker to you before Christmas! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Good Luck!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.clothchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/clothchronicles/CCsig-1.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-43064509939991140842010-12-03T21:42:00.000-06:002010-12-25T18:03:12.299-06:00**CLOSED** Natural Pure Essentials Giveaway & Discount<div align="justify" style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">The winner is...</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Susan M!!!</span></em></strong><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://naturalpureessentials.3dcartstores.com/assets/images/logo3dcart.jpg" /></div><div align="justify" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natural-Pure-Essentials/386811645104">Natural Pure Essentials</a> started because of two parents that were determined to find high quality, all natural and toxin free products for their daughter. After sifting through many products that claimed to be 'natural' they are happy to bring you products that truly are natural and pure. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Navine, owner of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natural-Pure-Essentials/386811645104">Natural Pure Essentials</a>, has been kind enough to offer one of their products as a giveaway! One lucky fan will win a Rockin' Green Shake It Up Pail Freshner! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgO_yZQ-Xxa3o4P9jh3OKHSDDOwRMgqf2bSD9umapjcUFU7hi72BgVGSG1tOj7VuJE_Ih4HoqVN5bxTMr4usBEZb4M-ZAibKvUyl2U8FZuSWnlGiz5eK9WjJzeozV-O6owlKhe9Wu3IB0/s1600/shake+it+pail+freshener.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgO_yZQ-Xxa3o4P9jh3OKHSDDOwRMgqf2bSD9umapjcUFU7hi72BgVGSG1tOj7VuJE_Ih4HoqVN5bxTMr4usBEZb4M-ZAibKvUyl2U8FZuSWnlGiz5eK9WjJzeozV-O6owlKhe9Wu3IB0/s1600/shake+it+pail+freshener.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><em>Does your diaper pail or wetbag smell like....a diaper pail? Then freshen things up the Rockin Green way with our all natural pail freshner.</em></span></td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">To enter:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Fan <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natural-Pure-Essentials/386811645104">Natural Pure Essentials on Facebook</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Visit <a href="http://www.naturalpureessentials.com/">Natural Pure Essentials</a> and tell me what your favorite item is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">*Optional: <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/naturalpuremama">Follow Natural Pure Essentials on Twitter</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="717" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dDd1blZhV2kwNUdFRE5TN2ROWkFhcXc6MQ" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Giveaway ends on Friday, December 10th and winner will be announced the next day. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.naturalpureessentials.com/">Natural Pure Essentials</a> is also giving us a 10% discount!!! Just use the code "fb10". It's good until next Friday, December 10th.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.clothchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/clothchronicles/CCsig-1.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-43720880299138488972010-12-03T21:13:00.000-06:002011-05-21T10:57:45.263-05:00Facebook Updated Their Rules Again<div style="text-align: justify;">Ugh! Facebook went and updated their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/promotions_guidelines.php">promotions guidelines</a> again! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You still can't hold a giveaway on Facebook, unless you use an application on one of your tabs. Not such a big deal, but I've looked through the applications and I've never found one I liked or one that I thought the fans would like. Most of them have been too complicated.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, you can still hold giveaways on your blogs and you can promote those giveaways on Facebook. I've been thinking that you could probably also use Google Docs Forms, even for flash giveaways. You'd just have to post the link on your FB page. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You CAN require people to like your FB page for an entry, but you CAN'T have a giveaway where people are automatically entered when they like your page. I'm assuming this means you can't say at 1000 likes, you'll give away something to a randomly drawn fan. But, you can post a blog giveaway when you reach 1000 likes and have people fill out an entry form. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You CAN'T notify winners on FB. This means, you can't contact the winners with FB messages, chats or posts on profiles or pages. This is why I've started asking for email addresses on our entry forms. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While you can require people to like your FB page to be entered in a contest, you CAN'T require them to take any other action on FB - like post on a profile, like a status or photo, upload a photo, or comment on a wall. For example, you can't have people get an extra entry by liking a certain photo. This could also cause problems for flash giveaways where fans are asked to comment on walls. I actually have a giveaway going on right now that requires entrants to post on a FB wall. So, it looks like I'll be changing my giveaway guidelines...again. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, I'm not a lawyer, but this is my interpretation of the updated guidelines. I have heard of FB contacting page admins and even shutting down pages because they weren't following the guidelines. I've bent the rules plenty of times and haven't had an issue yet, but I suppose this would be a good time to start being a little more cautious. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.clothchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/clothchronicles/CCsig-1.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-4115535080187900862010-12-02T13:56:00.000-06:002010-12-25T18:03:12.301-06:00**CLOSED** Surprise Giveaway - Back to Basics Toys<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">The winner is...</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Jennifer B!!</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><br />As most of you know, the Cloth Chronicles blog and the I Heart Fluff Facebook page are pretty much non-paying jobs for me. :) Except for the small amount of income I get from the ad space and some free products for reviews, I mainly do this for fun. So, I'm always excited when my fans purchase products using my affiliate links for sites such as <a href="http://eversave.com/share/LAs7">Eversave</a>, <a href="http://www.zulily.com/invite/fluff">Zulily</a>, and <a href="https://deals.mamapedia.com/national?ref_id=39691">Mamapedia</a>. Besides you getting a good deal, I also get a little credit in my account.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today, I want to give some of that back to you. So, I purchased a $40 gift voucher for <a href="http://www.backtobasicstoys.com/">Back to Basics Toys</a> from <a href="https://deals.mamapedia.com/national?ref_id=39691">Mamapedia</a> a couple days ago to give to one of you! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since I want one of my fans to win this, I am asking that you fan <a href="http://www.facebook.com/iheartfluff">I Heart Fluff</a> on Facebook and follow this blog. Just fill out the entry form below and you're done!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="777" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dFFtQXBxMmw1T1hIRTRwelRJRnZPRGc6MQ" width="300"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This giveaway will end on Thursday, Dec 9th and I'll pick a winner with random.org on Friday, Dec. 10th. <br /><br /><br />**FYI, I have purchased from all of the sites mentioned in this post and I would recommend them to anyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.clothchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/clothchronicles/CCsig-1.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-46285252813019573942010-12-02T10:43:00.000-06:002011-05-21T10:57:45.264-05:00WAHM Wednesday - Erin from Baby Frills<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><div class="primary" jquery1291307406071="49" sizcache="502" sizset="0"><div class="section" jquery1291307406071="48"><div id="shop_banner"><img alt="" height="52" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.7852810.jpg" width="400" /></div></div></div></span></strong><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Tell us about your business:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyFrills">Baby Frills</a> is my WAHM business that sells everything cute, frilly and fun for infants and toddlers. Scruffle Legs are the signature of Baby Frills, but keep coming back as I expand to include other homemade and personalized items for my kids and yours! Watch for other customs to become available at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyFrills">http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyFrills</a>!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">What makes your business fabulous?</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When my fourth was born, I decided to be wild and cloth diaper. What has made it easier is leg warmers. I didn't have enough money to spring for a bunch of top name leg warmers, so I started making my own. And, I love them. So do my other kids and they have added their input too. I think that makes it original as my 5 year old daughter loves everything frilly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One day she walked in to where I was sewing and asked if I was making more "scruffles." Of course she meant "ruffles" but the name was born!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="White Rugby Striped Scruffle Leg Warmers" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.189969140.jpg" width="266" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scruffles</td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Why did you become a WAHM?</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love crafting. I still scrapbook, but that has gone digital so I felt I needed to do something else hands on. What better way to feed my urge to make, than to make for others!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" id="myphoto" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs976.snc4/76974_167037009992878_161209983908914_435671_7370149_n.jpg" width="265" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Faux Fur Leg Warmers - How cute are these???</td></tr></tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">How do you find the time?</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Good question! I find that time is a relative term these days. I have four kids aged 6 and under. I also homeschool the older two. Finding time for anything is hard, but MAKING time is a different matter. You need to MAKE time for the things that are a must in your life.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Any tips for other WAHMs?</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maybe one or two tips! Make sure you love what you do and that you are prepared to invest in an idea. It adds up!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="265" id="myphoto" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1153.snc4/149546_167432489953330_161209983908914_438382_6299715_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOVE the Owls!!! </td></tr></tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Out of all the products you make/sell, which one is your favorite?</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love my Scruffle Leg and Onesie/Top combo. It is just so cute on the little ones and there are so many custom combinations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Any specials or giveaways we should know about?</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Baby Frills is now on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Albuquerque-NM/Baby-Frills/161209983908914">Facebook</a>! Watch for more information on giveaways in the near future.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.clothchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/clothchronicles/CCsig-1.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779910253831215478.post-85746929675303365932010-12-02T09:00:00.000-06:002010-12-25T18:03:12.303-06:00**CLOSED** Olivia Place Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">The Winner is....</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Ambra W! </span></em></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.oliviaplace.com/"><img alt="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs796.snc4/67668_445709498327_337463043327_5032209_5257493_n.jpg" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs796.snc4/67668_445709498327_337463043327_5032209_5257493_n.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I first became aware of <a href="http://www.oliviaplace.com/">Oliva Place</a> a few months ago and I've been hooked ever since! It's a family run company that was started by two sisters, Caroline and Deb, and their husbands. For you scrapbook enthusiasts, Caroline and Deb are also the brilliant minds behind <a href="http://www.mayaroad.net/">Maya Road</a>! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.oliviaplace.com/">Olivia Place</a> features daily deals starting at 9am CST for 30% to 80% off retail! Of course, my favorite deals have been the cloth diapers but they offer all sorts of products for children and moms.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, here's the really good part...Olivia Place is giving one of you a $15 gift certificate to their site!!! All you have to do is visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Olivia-Place/337463043327">Olivia Place on Facebook</a> and say I <3 (Heart) Fluff sent you! Seriously...that's all! Well, and fill out the entry form below so I can contact the winner. :) <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="558" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dERnZ0xUMVZ3Y2QyNnF6eUxEUzV2YlE6MQ" style="height: 433px; width: 300px;" width="300"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br />Giveaway ends Wednesday, December 8th and the winner will be randomly drawn the next day.<br /><br /><br />*I was in no way compensated for this - I just love Olivia Place. :) <br /><a href="http://www.clothchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/clothchronicles/CCsig-1.jpg" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0