My husband Evan and I welcomed our first child, Liam, in November of 2009, one of the first parenting decisions we made was to use cloth diapers. Evan and I are known among our friends and family as champion penny-pinchers, so our decision was no surprise to anyone. To diaper a baby from birth to potty training, it costs approximately...

As a mom who likes to feel that I’m practicing greener living, I love making my baby homemade purees. I used to think it was something I would never have time for. I’m an extremely busy mom – working inside and outside the home, going to school full time, and taking care of three little kids. But as it turns...

Babywearing is the simple act of carrying your baby on your body with the help of a cloth baby carrier. It is very convenient in our modern world and can make life with baby a lot easier as you continue to go about your days. But babywearing is SO much more than this. Outside of the convenience factor, here are...

When I decided to take up cloth diapering, it only made sense to switch to cloth wipes as well. Disposables cost money and the cheaper ones are usually filled with chemicals that can irritate a baby’s precious bum. But I’m a mom who loves convenience, so I wanted the cloth wipes to be as easy as disposables. I loved how...

Over the last few years, I’ve fallen in love with babywearing. Wearing our babies has been shown to help aid with bonding, boost and regulate our breastmilk supply, and create a more independent child. Research shows that it’s great for the infants’ mental development, and can help us parent our other children by keeping our hands free. I’ve done a...