Ideas, reviews, and thoughts on simple living in the REAL world.
Being a recreation therapist (ok, I work as a Paramedic right now, but that RT degree knowledge hasn't left me!), I have a few rules for toys in my house: they must inspire. This means that the object should encourage my child to imagine, manipulate, learn, and grow. It should challenge, but not overwhelm. Be... Continue Reading →
Meet Bubbles Couture, maker of the cutest diapers in the world. Handmade in Canada, these cloth diapers are both luxurious and adorable, and as far as I know, are the only diapers designed by an actual fashion designer. By using cotton embellishments on PUL, your child's bum is taken to a whole new level while also... Continue Reading →
I have two big secrets, and seriously, I am bursting at the seams. So instead of holding it inside me any longer, I'm going to tell ALL of you whom decide to read this blog post...Secret #1: I received the AWESOME, all natural, best-2nd-birthday-present-EVER, "Complete Kitchen Center" from Guidecraft in the mail yesterday! This is... Continue Reading →
RiNGLEY teething toys are awesome for three reasons: 1) made of all natural products-- untreated wood and organic cotton; 2) combines two textures to meet baby's biting needs: terrycloth friction and the smoothness of the hard wood; 3) can be used wet or dry. I was sent one of these to review and it quickly... Continue Reading →
A big thanks to A Mother's Boutique for being a big sponsor of the Baby Mama Shower!The Diaper Free Baby book Review & GiveawayThe Diaper Free Baby is a book about elimination communication (EC) by mother and Dr. Christine Gross-loh . I didn’t know much about EC before reading this, except that it sounded too... Continue Reading →
A big thanks to A Mother's Boutique for being a big sponsor of the Baby Mama Shower!Charlie's Soap Review and GiveawayMy first experience with Charlie’s Soap was shortly after we started using cloth diapers. We tried using a Tide detergent for them and sure enough, pretty soon our diapers were leaking. After stripping them, we... Continue Reading →
Sony Music says it best...The 4TROOPS are 4 US combat veterans who fought on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan. They all shared a passion for music and are now sharing their talent with the world while creating awareness for veterans, soldiers and their needs. Featuring tracks such as "Courtesy of the Red, White,... Continue Reading →
A big thanks to A Mother's Boutique for being a big sponsor of the Baby Mama Shower!Cloth Diaper Cake Review & GiveawayToday, I am here to tell you about one of my very favorite products I've tested for the Baby-Mama Shower Event. It is the ultimate eco-friendly baby shower gift, cute as all get out,... Continue Reading →
A big thanks to A Mother's Boutique for being a big sponsor of the Baby Mama Shower!Rockin' Green Soap Review & GiveawayRockin' Green Soap is a powdered laundry detergent used for cleaning cloth diapers (well, and other clothes, too). Newer on the market, a lot of cloth diaper users still haven't tried it and I... Continue Reading →
