Learn all about newborn cloth diapers, beginning with what you need, how to prep them, and all the basic essentials to start your journey from the get-go. I am asked all the time what cloth diapers are best for newborns, as well as what we currently use for diapering, washing, etc. After having six kids in cloth, I feel as though I am basically an expert. Just think about how many diaper changes there have been! Plus, how much money we have saved by using cloth! I've tried many
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How To Set Up A Berkey Water Filter
Learn how to set up a Berkey water filter for the cheapest and best water purifier in your home. This tutorial will walk you through assembling and installing your water filter system the correct way. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Today, we are continuing in our Berkey water filter system education series by showing you how to set it up. If you just purchased one
How To Do A Berkey Red Dye Test
Put your Berkey to the test! Learn how to do a Berkey Red Dye Test to ensure your filters are working optimally, or to see if the filters need to be replaced. If you haven't seen any of my other posts on my Berkey water filter, I've done a full review on it and why we chose it for our family and shown you how to clean your filters. If you have seen those posts, you've probably heard me talk about the Berkey red dye test. This test is done to ensure that the
The 5 Best Diaper Covers
Having a baby is not cheap. In addition to getting your house ready, you'll also have to spend money on things like gear and diapers. If you're using disposable diapers, this can set you back around $70 to $80 a month. Not only can this quickly add up, but it's incredibly wasteful as well. A great alternative is to use cloth diapers. Whether you're buying them or making your own, chances are, you'll need to get diaper covers. This is the waterproof layer that goes over prefold, fitted, and
Gingerbread Whipped Body Butter Recipe
Gingerbread whipped body butter smells like your favorite Christmas cookie in a nourishing, creamy body butter. This recipe will easily become a holiday favorite that your friends and family will beg you to make. Today, I want to show you how to make gingerbread whipped body butter. I was trying to think of some really great DIY Christmas gift ideas. If you are wanting some gift ideas, you can check out my DIY Gift Basket that is full of homemade goodies. Today's