2012 Blog "Face Lift/Update"

I originally started this blog when my oldest babe was still in CD (cloth diapers). Now she is no longer in diapers (YEAH!) and my son is becoming interested in the potty. While I am still learning daily in the life of a parent, my babies are growing and learning as well and...well there not really babies anymore (even if they'll always be my babies). My daughter is a preschooler and my son is a toddler (and a one man wrecking crew all rolled into one).

So I am changing the focus of my blog to reflect that of my changing life. One thing I plan to do this year is blog more often and actually keep it up. I have been rather sporadic the the last few years. I am going to share my food experiences, healthy experiences, family experiences, crafty experiences and my book experiences. I hope to make this next year all in all more productive and fruitful in all aspects of my life.

For starters I am joining an online book club headed up by the blogger from Life as a Mom called BOOKING IT 2012. The first up is One Bite at a Time: 52 ways to Live Simply by Tsh Oxenreider mom blogger of Simple Mom.

Ergo Giveaway

MMB (Mommy's Milk Boutique) is giving away an Ergo carrier!!! I am really excited about this, as I have REALLY wanted to try it but have been hesitant due to the price. However, I have heard really GREAT things about them. They are durable and better for baby and momma/daddy, because they distribute the wait more evenly for both baby and the parent carrying the baby. With a 400 count thread count is should be super soft and the shoulder straps have high density foam! Not to mention the versatility of carrying your baby front or back.

Here is the giveaway link (good luck!):

http://www.breastfeedbabywearclothdiaper.com/7000-facebook-fan-babywearing-giveaway-celebration

Smartipants New Smart Fit Cover Giveaway

Smartipants has recently come out with a new diaper product the Smart Fit Cover. It is an adjustable one size, wipe clean cover that is supposed to be able to fit babies from 7 to 40 pounds. It not only has a rise snap adjustment but a velcro coupled with snaps for the waist adjustment. The cover is also affordable at just $13.95. Kim has a video review of the Smart Fit on her DDL blog (Dirty Diaper Laundry). You can now enter to win a new Smartipants Smart Fit cover from DDL check out her blog to enter:

http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/smartipants-smart-fit-one-size-cover-giveaway/

Giveaway ends October 18th!

DDL Little Comfort OS Bamboo Nappy Giveaway

Little Comfort is an Irish company. The owner wanted to cloth diaper her daughter for many of the same reasons that other cloth diapering moms. She couldn't find a diaper available that had what she wanted at an economical price so she decided to design her own, thus the Little Comfort Nappies and covers were born!

The bamboo nappy is a one size snap fitted that is super soft and made of bamboo. Since it is a fitted it does need a cover. It comes with 2 boosters and runs about $20.

Dirty Diaper Laundry gave Little Comfort Nappies a great review:

http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/little-comfort-fitted-review/

You can purchase the diapers from Otter Babies:

http://www.otterblotters.com/i_94/One-Size-Bamboo-Fitted-Diapers.htm

The Dirty Diaper Laundry and Otter Babies is hosting a giveaway that will be open until Sept. 27.

http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/little-comfort-giveaway-sponsored-by-otter-babies-927/

Check it out and good luck!

DDL Bottom Bumpers Giveaway

Dirty Diaper Laundry (http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/) is having a Bottom Bumpers giveaway! The giveaway is for the new multi-size adjustable diaper. It is a one size all in one side snapping diaper. I personally have not yet had the opportunity to try out Bottom Bumper but would love to. A really unique feature with the Bottom Bumper diapers is adjustable rise is on the inside and unseen. Like Booroi diapers, Bottom Bumpers are also side snapping. I really like this feature as well. I also like their cute colors.

Kim with Dirty Diaper Laundry gave it an awesome review on her blog. Maybe luck will be in my favor and I will win one! Please check out her blog and enter to win the contest end the 20th so hurry and enter your comments for a chance to win!

Loving the Smartipants but nights are still wet

I am still loving the Smartipants they are working great for both of my little ones during the day. However, my daughter is a heavy wetter and she is waking up wet even with the diapers double stuffed. I really do not think that the Smaritpants covers can take three inserts, as it is really snug with two.

I have heard many different solutions, and successes with different types of diapers. I am wondering if moms have a day time and a night time stash. As I am still fairly new the the cloth diapering , this had not occurred to me before now. I am getting a Bum Genius 3.0 pocket from Kelly's Closet and give it a try. Maybe this will help with out night time situation. If it does I may buy a few more for just night time use. Though as our funds are currently low that may have to wait.

Skip Hop Bag Review

My Skip Hop bag arrived in the mail! I purchase the ocean stripped Duo Deluxe Edition, so it was gender neutral and could be used for both kiddos. I love all the pockets! There are 2 outside front pockets; one mesh pockets that could be good for water bottle, sippy cup or bottle; another side pocket that could be good for a cell phone; two zippered pockets at the top; a back pocket/pouch for a changing pad and four inside pockets. The bag it made of a canvas like material on the outside and a nylon like material on the inside so it should be fairly easy to clean. Since my son is in disposable diapers currently (until he is big enough for the cloth diapers we have (which mainly consist of Smartipants), the diaper bag will be great. However, when he can fit into the cloth diaper bags I am not so sure that I'll have room for everything because cloth diapers ten to take up more room.

But right now I have room for the following: 3 to 4 newborn disposable diapers; 2 Smartipants cloth diapers; a changing pad; a sippy cup; 2 extra outfits for each (newborn & toddler); small hand sanitizer; a mini first aid kit (band aids, thermometer, Little tummies, saline solution, nasal aspirator, antiseptic ointment, lanolin ointment, teething ointment); cell phone & wallet.