Ziploc baggies. Paper towels. Paper napkins. Saran wrap. Paper plates. Plastic cutlery. Disposable diapers. Disposable wipes. These have been around for decades. Glass-cleaning wipes. Furniture-polishing wipes. Face-cleaning wipes. Disposable bibs. Disposable cameras...
It started January 2006. I had a six month old. My husband was a student. I was working half-time. I needed to find a way to cut costs. I found my solution in cloth diapers. It is now September 2007. I have a two year old (refusing to potty train) and a five month...
I started using distilled white vinegar in my laundry when I was learning how to wash cloth diapers. I fill a Downy ball 1/2 to 2/3 full and toss it in to make the diapers softer and reduce static cling. I have to admit, the first time I tried it I was convinced my...
In my efforts to save money, I came across this recipe that replaces the endless cans of condensed cream soup on your cupboard. Yes, I know whole food are cheaper. And healthier. And I do try to make them often. Promise. But there are some recipes you just can’t...
Even after we switched to cloth diapers, we continued to use commercial disposable wipes because we thought people who used cloth wipes were crazy. Then Olivia got The Rash That Refused To Go Away. We talked with a friend and she suggested that perhaps Olivia had...
