Finding a diy cloth diaper detergent that is perfect for cloth diapers can be difficult. Especially if you want a cloth diaper detergent that is inexpensive. Without much thought I had been using our homemade laundry detergent on my cloth diapers. I knew it was natural but hadn’t thought much on how it would […]
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10 Health Benefits of Ginger During Pregnancy
Ah pregnancy… that special time when you are supposed to be ecstatic about having a baby, but you really just want to hurl, and sleep, and soak in the bath. All because of a very special root it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many health benefits of ginger during pregnancy, so many […]
8 Tips if You’re New to Cloth Diapering
The other day I had a friend ask about cloth diapers. As I began writing back to her, I realized I had a lot to say. So here are my cloth diapering tips… I started with one size pocket diapers. I got a pack of 20 for about 90 bucks, pretty cheap for cloth diapers…(Ebay is […]
DIY Reusable Cloth Breast Pads
After going through a whole box of disposable breast pads I thought it was time to learn how to make my own. These are so super easy, low stress, and awesome! Here is what you need: Pinking shears Pre-washed fabric A circle shape Thread Sewing machine Directions: Number 1: Put two layers of […]
How to Test Negative for GBS
Group B Strep has been one of my biggest frustrations. The medical community treats it as if it is no big deal. Typically, it doesn’t cause an adult any detriment, and if you are pregnant and test positive for GBS they simply pump you full of antibiotics through an IV when you deliver your baby. […]
I Have a Birth Plan
Perhaps having a birth plan isn’t such a “weird thing” anymore, however, it is very far from how I approached birth with my first child. With M, I was somewhat terrified. The unknown was daunting. You could say my birth plan was to just followed procedure. I did nothing to study or prepare myself for […]
