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A variety of options now include pocket diapers (an attached diaper inner, skin layer, attached to an outer shell that can be customized with “stuffins” of choice) all in ones (which is exactly as the name implies; it has all of the components needed for diapering in one product, including an absorbent inner and waterproof outer); as well as prefolds and fitted diapers (diapering “inners” that need an outer waterproof cover or wrap). … The initial investment may be a deterrent for some families but when you take a look at the overall savings, cloth diapers are highly cost effective. … Compare the cost of diapering options at http://www.diaperpin.com/calculator/calculator.asp Alison Manes is the mother of six, and the co-founder of Go Green Sustainable Industries, LLC.
Category Archives: Green
Sick house? Tips for cleaning the air in your house
It might be hard to change houses, but there are things you can do to to make a house less toxic to you and your kids…. Whole house air filter systems work better than portable units, and use uilt in or window unit air-to-air-heat exchangers in rooms where people spend the most time.
Another gadget that amazes but won’t make it into our house
It attaches to any twist open bottle turning a throwaway bottle into a pitcher or watering can…. It’s not as if all the stuff you pour out of a bottle needs a holder with each new bottle.
Pop Molds from Cuisipro makes cool sailboat-shaped popsicles
And, we make our home-made popsicles out of regular juices and yogurts, so it’s cheaper and greener since there is no extra packaging, say nothing to preservative my kids definitely don’t need.
…Not only does it create a cute-looking popsicle that looks like a sailboat with its keel as a popsicle stick, but the deck of the “boat” also collects the inevitable drips.
Whether you say Club Soda or Soda Club, this is a great gift idea for dads (or to buy themselves)
I can’t say the Club Soda version is the hottest design, and maybe even it’s bubbles aren’t as “delicate” as others (could that even be true?), but it worked well enough for our kids and made a pretty good Pelligrino/Perrier stand-in. It’s only $79.99 at SodaClubUSA.com , which should pay for itself in a fairly short amount of time, and also cut down massively on throw-away bottles since it comes with two reusable bottles.
