Flannel for Dipes?!

Z-Man is going through a major Elmo stage – he just LOVES Elmo! He’s also getting to the point that he doesn’t want to be changed, but is showing some interest in what diaper he wears. His favorite was a cookie print and he’d ask for one at every change.…

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Something new: Semi-customs!

I’m trying something new – semi-custom diapers! I chose PUL and micro colors then designed and stitched the adorable appliques on. But then I couldn’t decide: Pocket or Snap in soaker? Snap or Touchtape? I’d hate to put so much time and effort into a diaper then have someone say…

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OMG!!!

I took a pregnancy test this past Sunday, and it was positive. OMG!!!! What a surprise!!! Teacher and I just decided a few weeks ago that we were content with five children and were looking forward to more time together as they got older. But last week I started having…

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VAEYC site done – hooray!

I finished the VAEYC site, tested the links and it’s live. I think it looks pretty good, if I say so myself. 😉 Mary from WECA was very impressed and asked Nicole if I’d be willing to do sites for some of the other affiliates. I am, but would like…

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Valentine diapers – yea!

I’m SO excited! I cut out a bunch of diaper inners/outers today and drew a some cute Valentine pictures to applique on some of them. I love doing applique and can’t wait to start on these tomorrow afternoon! I think they’re going to be really really cute. I hope some…

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New Dipes Posted

I finally finished the two small fitteds I’d started, took pics, edited the pics and posted them at Hyena Cart. They’re still there, but hopefully they’ll sell soon. I really love the colors in these two, they’re bright and happy. 🙂 But I think I need to change my strategy…

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I must be crazy!

Why do I do these things to myself?! Why can’t I say no? Why do I like to be so busy I don’t know which was is up? I must be crazy! On Monday I agreed to design and maintain a website for Valley AEYC. Valley Association for the Education…

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Make your own Cloth Wipes

Cloth wipes are gentle on your child, easy to make, and save you money! If you have a sewing machine you can make cloth wipes too. Here are directions for three styles of cloth wipes, Easy, Medium, and Tricky.

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Practice Babies

My Mom always said that we should be given practice babies before we got the “real” ones, just to figure out what we were doing as parents. In my family I was the oldest, the practice baby. I was the one who had to wear tights until I was 13…

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