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5 Reasons to Use Cloth Diaper Liners
Let’s talk about cloth diaper liners and the 5 reasons to use them if you don’t already! There are many benefits to cloth diapering – including better for baby, the environment and your bank account! But sometimes cloth diapering seems intimidating. There are so many types and options, its easy to get lost in what you do or don’t actually need for cloth diapering. You truly only need something to absorb pee, contain poop and keep it from getting onto baby’s clothes. So really a cloth diaper liner is not a necessity. But I promise you will be happier in your cloth diapering journey with the addition of liners! I…
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DIY Fuzzy Bug Shrub
I’m always looking for new play ideas for my toddler (now 14 months old) and this DIY Fuzzy Bug Shrub was a total hit! The Lovevery Subscription box is always so tempting but I already have several of the toys and items in some form or variation. (My pediatric occupational therapy stash is pretty extensive). I don’t want to duplicate these toys but I really want some of them to fill in the gaps. One toy I have been eyeing for some time (way before it was even age appropriate for my son), is the Fuzzy Bug Shrub. It is included in the Pioneer Box geared towards toddlers in the…
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Baby Body Butter
Sometimes I feel as if I put way too much thought into all things. I research and read and google and pinterest. And then I just get overwhelmed with all of the information and ideas that I have found. This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. “Dry Skin” I did this when trying to find a natural, non-toxic lotion for my newborn baby. He has really dry skin, but the pediatrician has not deemed it eczema. At every check up in those first few months, the doctor would say, “I…
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Dairy Free Yogurt Melts for Baby
Do you know how many easy baby and toddler foods are centered around dairy!? A LOT! When you start looking at snack ideas, there is so much dairy! It can be hard to find dairy free snacks for babies and toddlers! We like to give our son whole foods, like cooked fruits and veggies, and home cooked meals as much as possible. But real life…sometimes you just need something quick and easy when they start getting fussy. These were definitely a hit with my little one! And they were SO easy. I will certainly keep my freezer stocked with these simple dairy free yogurt melts! These make the perfect snack…
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Printable Cloth Diaper Liner Pattern
I knew I wanted to cloth diaper before I had kids, before I even met my husband. I love all things cloth diapering. And I can talk for days about cloth diapering. I love that it saves us so much money and is great for the environment. Think of all those disposable diapers we are keeping out of the landfill! I also love that its “old school” in a way, classic, the way things used to be…well sort of. Cloth diapering has evolved so much over the years and is pretty easy these days. They make some cloth diapers that greatly resemble disposables. They make some with snaps and really…
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DIY Vinegar & Dawn Cleaner
This homemade cleaner is a total win in our book. Its easy to make with ingredients you probably already have around the house, more cost efficient than store-bought cleaners, non-toxic and best of all…it cleans better than any other cleaner I’ve tried!! We have well water, which is hard water and full of minerals. We also don’t have a water softener or filter system (other than a sediment filter) which makes it more challenging to keep tubs, toilets, sinks clean. Minerals build up quickly and soap scum is a booger (especially if you use something like this easy DIY salt scrub). But this cleaner makes my tub shinier than any store-bought…
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Simple DIY Salt Scrub
I’d like to share a simple DIY salt scrub that uses only TWO ingredients. This is my favorite part of the shower and leaves my skin feeling so silky smooth and moisturized. I don’t even have to use lotion after this! It is so simple, you won’t regret taking a few minutes to whip up this spa-like treat for yourself. This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. Ingredients: Coconut Oil (This is similar to the oil I use) Sea Salt (This is the salt I use) Directions: Step 1: Melt…
Simple Living in the Southern Pines
