Archive For The “Frugality” Category
We bought a new bedding set when we went on a date for our anniversary (over 70% off!). It is beautiful cream silk. I knew right away that I would use the silk dust ruffle to make curtains. My husband was away for four days at a conference, so I used the quiet time after [...]
I saw this and had to share. 7 Foods You Should Never Eat Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they’re organic, and [...]
I have been making some quick and easy crafts this week (more on that later) and I ripped a piece of flannel by accident. It turned out to be the perfect size for a girl’s headband. All I did was cut the piece in a spiral and then twist until it was wrapped around itself [...]
This may shock you.. but I haven’t used my cloth diapers in months! After Ambrose was born, we used disposables for a while to make life easier. (Although, in reality, it probably wasn’t easier because our dog kept chewing up diapers!) I used my prefolds for a few weeks with Ambrose, and then we went [...]
You all know how fond I am of my baby carriers. Some days I don’t know what I’d do without mine. This baby carrier that I am wearing is similar to a Moby Wrap. It is made very simply: – 4-5 yards of jersey knit or stretch cotton cut to 20-25 inch width Here are [...]
Whenever I am out in public with a baby and an older sibling or two… or three, I wear the baby in my sling or Mei Tai. It frees up my hands and keeps the baby snuggled up and secure which leads to little or no fussing from the little one. I wish that would [...]
After using cloth diapers for several years, I’ve discovered what I like/dislike about the type of diapers we own. The inside of the pocket diapers gets worn and stained over time, even when I hang them out to dry It is much easier to get #2 off of inserts or pre-folds than the inside in [...]
Since taking Bunky off dairy, I’ve been buying him organic rice milk and giving him just 8 or so ounces a day. Then I saw a recipe on mothering.com for homemade brown rice milk. I tweaked the recipe a bit, so here is what I did: Michelle’s Organic Brown Rice Milk Ingredients 3/4 cup organic [...]
