Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Would love some insight:
I'm on a quest to find out as much as I can about cloth diapering.
Drum roll, please.... I am going to cloth diaper our little person. Yeah! It seems like a really big undertaking right now. I've read, however, so many encouraging entries of how people "love" cloth diapering, how they save so much money, and how they're so green. Whatever. We're attempting to do it mostly for the sake of our finances - especially since we would like to have a larger family (4-5 kiddos????).
According to what I've read, on average a household would spend $2,500 to $3,000 per kid to diaper them from infancy to potty training in disposable diapers. Cloth diapering, on the other hand, ranges from $300 to $500 for the entire diapering experience! That's a lot of money to save! Not only that but you're able to use the same cloth diapers (if you're thorough in cleaning them and take care of them) with your next kid!
On the flip side, though, some of the money you save with cloth diapers you lose with your water bill. Supposedly it's not a whole lot, but it does make a difference. On average you'll do a load of diapers every 2-3 days. That's not too bad. I think.
So, here's why I'm posting: I need advice! Lots of it. If you've used cloth diapers before and you have some tips, have a favorite brand, have a friend who's used them, know anything about them please share with me! Even if you've found a website that's been helpful. Let me know. I'm hungry for information.
The two types I'm most confused and interested in are pre-folds with covers and pocket diapers. What's the difference? Which one is easiest to use? Which one is more economical? How many times (in a day) can you use the same diaper?
You are the Titus 2 women that I need to learn from! Please share the wisdom you've been given!
Thanks, Everybody!!!!
Drum roll, please.... I am going to cloth diaper our little person. Yeah! It seems like a really big undertaking right now. I've read, however, so many encouraging entries of how people "love" cloth diapering, how they save so much money, and how they're so green. Whatever. We're attempting to do it mostly for the sake of our finances - especially since we would like to have a larger family (4-5 kiddos????).
According to what I've read, on average a household would spend $2,500 to $3,000 per kid to diaper them from infancy to potty training in disposable diapers. Cloth diapering, on the other hand, ranges from $300 to $500 for the entire diapering experience! That's a lot of money to save! Not only that but you're able to use the same cloth diapers (if you're thorough in cleaning them and take care of them) with your next kid!
On the flip side, though, some of the money you save with cloth diapers you lose with your water bill. Supposedly it's not a whole lot, but it does make a difference. On average you'll do a load of diapers every 2-3 days. That's not too bad. I think.
So, here's why I'm posting: I need advice! Lots of it. If you've used cloth diapers before and you have some tips, have a favorite brand, have a friend who's used them, know anything about them please share with me! Even if you've found a website that's been helpful. Let me know. I'm hungry for information.
The two types I'm most confused and interested in are pre-folds with covers and pocket diapers. What's the difference? Which one is easiest to use? Which one is more economical? How many times (in a day) can you use the same diaper?
You are the Titus 2 women that I need to learn from! Please share the wisdom you've been given!
Thanks, Everybody!!!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Coming soon...
Right now (with my limited burst of energy) I'm cleaning up the house so I can take pics of our abode. Sorry it's taken so long! Our camera broke while I was on the road (trying to capture the absolutely stunning countryside in Roscoe, TX). So now it's fixed and I'm taking pics again.
Miss you all! Hope everybody is doing well!
Miss you all! Hope everybody is doing well!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
It's the weekend!
Hurrah! I am having a very lazy day. I love it. You know when you've been going and going and you finally slow down and realize you're tired? That's me. I've been cleaning and helping friends move and getting things settled in the house so my time apart from Michael is smoother. I know it's not a whole lot of work, but my body get tired much faster than it ever has. I'm pooped!
So today, I'm bein' lazy. :) Hanging out in my pjs. Eating leftovers. Relaxing. Aah.
Oh! For all of my crafty friends, if you sign up as a member (free) with Michael's Arts and Crafts they'll e-mail you sales and coupons! I've received coupons from 10% upto 50%! I love it!
So today, I'm bein' lazy. :) Hanging out in my pjs. Eating leftovers. Relaxing. Aah.
Oh! For all of my crafty friends, if you sign up as a member (free) with Michael's Arts and Crafts they'll e-mail you sales and coupons! I've received coupons from 10% upto 50%! I love it!
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