Guest Post: Cloth Diapering Part 1

This is a Guest Post by Evelyn Langdon a Stay at home mom to Trevor and Scott.    Why Choose Cloth?  This is different for everyone, but my reasons were pretty simple. First of all, it’s MUCH less expensive to use cloth diapers than disposables. Yes, there’s a big cost up front for the initial purchase, but there are adjustable size diapers on the market, as … Continue reading Guest Post: Cloth Diapering Part 1

Guest Post: What a Crunchy Mama is and Why I am One

Crunchy is a relatively new term. Many people have never heard of it. Generally “crunchy” gets thrown together with other terms such as: “granola”, “hippie” and “green”. Those terms will instantly give you the general idea of what Crunchy is but I want to go a bit deeper. Crunchy is a lifestyle. Generally it refers to a style of parenting, but I don’t believe that … Continue reading Guest Post: What a Crunchy Mama is and Why I am One

Emergency Preparedness

Are you prepared for an emergency?  Natural disasters, accidents, loss of income, fire, etc?  This list can help you prepare an Emergency Preparedness kit (72 hour kit).  Gathered by Merikay Smith, who taught a mini-class, it is a suggested list for you to use along with your own ideas and personal needs.  Used in conjunction with family drills and first-aid classes, you will find your family prepared … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness

Traveling with Infants

Traveling with infants (and children) can be a daunting task, but with alittle planning and organization it’s very do-able!  We just survived and evenenjoyed our first trip with our baby!   If you are traveling by airplane, know your TSA (Transportation SecurityAdministration) rules and regulations. The 3.4oz rule does NOT apply for babyfood or formula. Leave yourself a few extra minutes because TSA will have … Continue reading Traveling with Infants