What kid doesn’t love play dough? It’s totally awesome because first it’s a cool statue of themselves (maybe a bit abstract!) and then it’s a cookie. You can squeeze it, pack it and stretch it; all without it ever breaking. It’s practically indestructible and reusable, something this recycle-maniac loves. A super neat substance in my book. I’m [...]

Next week, my son will be 1 year old. The time has flown by so quickly. Certainly, there were times when I just wanted it all to end and I wanted my little one to suddenly metamorphosis into a full grown person. But, as I see him grow, I realize that he is no longer [...]

Most people seem to think that the sleepless nights only happen in the beginning; those first few months of your new cuddly ball of joy and fuss and rage and poop. The thing they don’t tell you is those first few months are not that bad. Now, you get past the era of your child [...]

A lot of people wonder if one size really means ONE size. Will they fit your skinny newborn? Will they get tight enough to prevent leaks? Most of the time, one size fits all really means “one size fits most.” That diaper might claim it fits 7-45lb, but chances are it’s only going to fit [...]

Hello everyone. I would like to state that I am not one of your regular Natural Mamas. My wife Jessica is. I am a Natural Dad I guess. You don’t often see those, or so I am told. So, I would like to start out by saying that I am a fan of cloth diapering. [...]

There are plenty of articles out there explaining the benefits of co-sleeping with your child. You will also find articles highlighting the risks. This is not one of those articles. I am going to tell you the main reason why I co-sleep. I read all the data and research and countless articles. I read about [...]

Babies get into things. Toddlers get into things. Why? Because things are new and exciting. They are curious about the world around them. I beg you not to try to stifle that curious demeanor and instead control the environment your child plays within. It is not their fault you allowed them in a non-kid zone, [...]

Smiling Tree Toys provided a wooden teether to me, free of charge, in exchange for review. A positive review was not guaranteed, and no other compensation was provided. All opinions are my own.   I found Smiling Tree Toys with surfing Etsy for wooden teethers. I was drawn in by the cute descriptions and family pictures [...]

Today is my daughter’s first birthday! A lot has happened in the past year or so, and I never actually posted her full birth story on the site so I figured today would be a great time. This is pretty uncensored, and it’s the full story as I typed it in the hospital while wasting [...]

This tutorial assumes you have working knowledge of a sewing machine and common sewing terms. This is a moderate/intermediate level project.  Sewing your own cloth diapers can be a really economical way to build your stash. Plus, it’s really fun if you like to sew. I apologize that I don’t have photos of this first [...]