AWESOME Bottom Bumpers Giveaway!

I've been wanting to try Bottom Bumpers diapers for a while. I've heard nothing but great things for lovers of DreamEze and GroVia like myself! Giveaway is for THREE!

http://beautifullybellafaith.blogspot.com/2011/09/diaper-buddys-bottombumpers-one-size.html

Grab some free Kawaii Dipes!

Well, you've got to win them first.

http://adventures-in-fluff.blogspot.com/2011/09/giveaway-4-kawaii-baby-snazzy-minky.html

Ends 9/30

Last day to enter the bebeMellons Giveaway!

Hurry hurry!

http://clothdiapergeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/bebemellons-cloth-diaper-review.html

The Crunchy Cascade

It's a phenomenon familiar to a lot of cloth diapering moms: you start to take notice of all the things you can do to reduce your waste, and all the cleaning products you purchase. You start to feel like a hypocrite for taking all this care to wash your baby's diapers in scentless, dye-free, brightener-free, and enzyme-free laundry soap, then you think, well actually, what's the purpose of those extra ingredients if my diaper soap gets freaking poop and pee out of the wash? Then you start to notice how much you throw out... paper towels, even toilet paper.

I was never a super-duper hippie or anything before I had my little girl. Sure I used a reusable water bottle before it was the thing to do and carried my own bags to the grocery store 80% of the time, but that was the extent of it. But in the past two years, things have seriously changed. It hasn't happened overnight, but when I look at how my product consumption has changed, it sort of blows my mind.

I'll post about some of the changes I've made in the future. Now, here's what I feel like I can't/won't ever give up. I wonder if my mind will change.

Deodorant/Antiperspirant: No matter how many times that I read that a swipe of apple cider vinegar in the armpits will take away all odors, I love my Dove. It took me years to find a deodorant that worked with my body chemistry, and I'm in no hurry to give it up.

Nighttime Disposables: This is actually a recent "backslide," for lack of a better term, but I wish I did it from the beginning. My daughter has pretty sensitive skin. Microfiber is no good for her. So my nighttime diapering routine was a prefold, two bamboo doublers, and a cover. She was like Ralphie from The Christmas Story in her diaper. She would still wake up red from sitting in urine for 11 hours. When we were at my in-laws in May, I realized she slept so much better in a disposable. Cloth 9, Disposables 1.

Toilet Paper: I have toyed with the idea of using cloth wipes for #1, and even did it for a time. My husband was totally disgusted with it (which is sort of hypocritical, because as a dude, he doesn't wipe for #1, but whatevs). In the end, I don't want my husband to be grossed out by his wife. And I don't really have enough cloth wipes for the both of us.

Long, Hot Showers: Yeah, I don't need to explain that one. I know, the next wars will be fought for water, but until that happens, momma needs her break.

'Disposable' Clothes Made Overseas: My budget does not really exceed Target, Old Navy, and H+M for clothes, and I've lost my love of thrifting. Perhaps one day, I'll get it back. I have a feeling that will coincide with the age where my children will be able to stay at home by themselves.

17 Sirens OsoCozy Giveaway!

17 Sirens is having an Oso Cozy Cloth Diaper and Cloth Wipes giveaway! (Ends 9/26)

http://17sirens.com/2011/09/review-and-giveaway-oso-cozy-cloth-diaper-and-cloth-wipes/#comment-10466

New GroVia Giveaway!

I'm always on the hunt for these fabulous dipes. Check it out!

http://happeningsoftheharperhousehold.net/2011/09/grovia-hybrid-trial-pack-review-giveaway/

Best Bottoms Giveaway!!

http://www.newlycrunchymamaof3.com/3/post/2011/08/best-bottoms-cloth-diapering-system-review-and-giveaway-917.html

Bebe Mellons Diaper Giveaway!

Go check out the handmade goodness!

http://clothdiapergeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/bebemellons-cloth-diaper-review.html

Blogoversary Charlie Banana Giveaway!

Goodbye Disposables, Hello Cloth is giving away their namesake (perhaps) Charlie Banana diaper!

http://www.goodbyedisposablehellocloth.com/2011/09/one-year-blogoversary-and-giveaway.html

Wow, tis the season for Green Line Diapers giveaways!

Here's another for your entering pleasure!

http://www.goodbyedisposablehellocloth.com/2011/09/green-line-diaper-review-and-giveaway.html

Green Line Dipes Giveaway

I am totally crushing on these dipes. It's worth entering even though it's not Rafflecopter!

http://thriftyniftymommy.blogspot.com/2011/09/green-line-diapers-giveaway.html?showComment=1316032959667#c8413512267481882009

Win GroVia!

Fingers Crossed! This is the best dipe on the market, IMHO!

http://wishingpenny.blogspot.com/2011/09/grovia-cloth-diapers-hybrid-trial-pack.html

SmartiPants Giveaway (Low Entries)!

I love this dipe. They have managed to survive in my stash since Day 1, where lesser dipes have let me down!

http://www.thenursemommy.com/2011/08/win-smartipants-cloth-diaper.html

Mother-Ease Giveaway on Peace, Love, and Poop!

Happy to support my awesome friend Shannon's blog! Don't mind a chance to win some dipes either.... :)

http://www.peacelovepoop.com/?p=996#more-996

Best Bottoms Giveaway!!

Newly Crunchy Mama of Three is sponsoring a giveaway of this awesome dipe. Open until the 17th!

http://www.newlycrunchymamaof3.com/3/post/2011/08/best-bottoms-cloth-diapering-system-review-and-giveaway-917.html

Bebe Mellons Diaper Giveaway!

Let's not forget about the Bebe Mellons giveaway! These puppies are adorable!

http://clothdiapergeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/bebemellons-cloth-diaper-review.html

GroVia Giveaway Ending Tomorrow!

http://www.clothdiaperblog.com/category/feed-your-stash-fridays-2/

One more day to enter at the Cloth Diaper Blog for a GroVia Shell and Soaker!

AMP Diapers Giveaway!

Wouldn't you love to win? I know I would!

http://www.newlycrunchymamaof3.com/3/post/2011/08/amp-diapers-one-size-duo-diaper-review-and-giveaway-915.html

I Heart The Second Trimester

Tomorrow, I'll be 17 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I had a pretty tumultuous pregnancy with my daughter, and in March, I had a loss at almost 15 weeks. This pregnancy feels so different than either of those pregnancies... I just have this gut feeling that this pregnancy will be my normal pregnancy.

Me at 13 weeks!

Me at 16 weeks:


There was some stress in the beginning... a spotting scare, a tech seeing a possible uterine abnormality... but every time I go to the doctor, I leave feeling more secure and confident that my body is healthy and WILL carry this baby to term successfully. Our genetic screens have come through fabulously (very different than the multiple scares with Molly). The first trimester is full of fear, and the third full of discomfort, but right now, I can really truly enjoy the miracle happening in my belly.

Now, I'm so looking forward to my ultrasound in three weeks. My husband and my daughter will come, and I keep picturing the joy of shouting, "You're going to have a little brother (or sister)!" It's going to be one of those moments you remember for a lifetime. Things right now just feel really, really awesome, which is a stark contrast to the way I felt just a few months before: sick, broken, a failure. Life is great, and I'm so blessed to have the chance to make it.

Thirsties Duo Wrap + Hemp Diaper Giveaway!

http://ecomomicalme.com/2011/09/09/thirsties-diaper-review-giveaway/

Best Bottoms Giveaway!!

http://www.newlycrunchymamaof3.com/3/post/2011/08/best-bottoms-cloth-diapering-system-review-and-giveaway-917.html

Bebe Mellons Giveaway!

These Bebe Mellons dipes are so cute. Made by a mama who sells her wares on etsy!

Win here!

http://clothdiapergeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/bebemellons-cloth-diaper-review.html

Another Rockin Green Giveaway!

Love it! Check out Letters from Momma!

http://giannaclare.blogspot.com/2011/09/rockin-green-detergent-review-giveaway.html

Awesome Rockin Green Detergent Giveaway

Not a sample... a whole bag!

Check it out:
http://www.homeecathome.com/2/post/2011/09/rockin-green-laundry-detergent-review-and-giveaway.html

RearZ French Velour Fitted Cloth Diaper

Interesting! Would love to try this dipe out! Check out Baby Giveaways Galore's blog:

http://www.babygiveawaysgalore.com/2011/09/giveaway-rearz-french-velour-fitted.html

Grasshopper Diaper Giveaway!

17Sirens is giving away a Grasshopper Cloth Diaper. Looks like a great choice! Check it out! Ends 9/15/11.

http://17sirens.com/2011/09/giveaway-grasshopper-cloth-diaper-ends-915/#comment-10301

LUSH Gift Set Giveaway!

I LOOVE Lush products, and Quietly Contrary is giving them away! Check it out!

http://quietlycontrary.blogspot.com/2011/09/lush-giveaway.html

Thirsties Duo Diaper Giveaway!

I am so excited to re-launch my blogging adventures by sharing a fantastic giveaway from In The Know Mom! She's giving away a Thirsties Duo Diaper. I've always loved Thirsties covers, and I'm crossing my fingers to try one of their other products.

Check it out!
http://intheknowmom.net/?p=13838&cpage=8#comment-46727