Let’s talk about teeth today!  What do you and your kids use to brush your teeth?  One of those ‘popular’ kids brands of toothpaste in those fancy princess or character wrappings?  Have you ever wondered what makes those toothpastes so tasty that your kids choose to eat it instead of brushing their teeth?  I just looked at the back of my tube of Crest Kids and it doesn’t list the ingredients (aside from the active ingredient) on the actual tube (it probably did on the box) but here is the link to the Environmental Working Groups list of ingredients for this product.

Active Ingredients: Contains: Sodium Fluoride (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)Inactive Ingredients: Sorbitol, Water, Hydrated Silica, Trisodium Phosphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Flavor, Sodium Saccharin, Carbomer 956, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue 1

Do you see anything that that would be of concern to you?  Maybe the Xanthan Gum, Flavor, and perhaps the FD&C Blue coloring.  Why do we need to give them these artificial sweeteners and colorants to brush their teeth?  Defeats the purpose of brushing their teeth if you ask me…

We did a Silly Strawberry Swap this past week in our house! We switched out our regular kids toothpaste with Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry toothpaste.  I’ve used a small sample of Tom’s for myself but haven’t made the official swap in our house…but it’s on my list…now if only I can convince the hubs to try it!  I like the regular Tom’s so I was certain my kids would like the Silly Strawberry.  I left both tubes in the drawer because I wanted to get their true reactions and see which one they reached for in the morning/nights.

Results?? My daughter LOVES the Silly Strawberry!  She’s only 2 (almost 3) so it’s not hard to convince her to try something as long as it looks, smells, and tastes fun.  She picked the Tom’s every day this week and even said, “I want the Silly stuff mommy!”  My son on the other hand tried Tom’s one day and went back to his Crest the rest of the week.  At 8 yrs old he told me he didn’t like the taste of the Tom’s and that his breath felt cleaner with his regular toothpaste.  So what did I do??  I tried it myself!

I have to tell you I like the regular Tom’s (adult variety) myself because you still get that minty fresh taste in your mouth that makes your breath feel fresh.  After using the Silly Strawberry I didn’t get that minty or fresh feel.  It didn’t leave that ‘clean’ feel in my mouth.  Maybe I should stick with the adult Tom’s for my son since he’s concerned about his breath these days (you know…all those girls he talks to each day…hehe).

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OMG – I was laughing hysterically as I was reading it.  I was afraid that I was going to wake up the kids and they’d see me reading it and want to see what was so funny.  Sommers’ kids are about the same age as mine so I think I’ve had some of these same conversations with my kids (and my hubby).  I think next year for the Great American Teach In I’m going to convince my kids teacher to let me come in and read “My Mommy is a Blogger” and explain to them what I do for a living.

If you are a blogger and have elementary age kids I think your kids would really enjoy this story.  It’s well written and I love the cute illustrations.  If you order now there may still be time to get an autographed copy sent in time for the holidays.  If you order from her website, Sommer will package your book herself in recycled paper (I think mine was in a brown bag or shipping paper).

I can’t wait to read this with my kids and get their reactions!!

To find out more about Sommer and her book:

Green and Clean Mom blog

My Mommy is a Blogger

Sommer on Facebook

Disclosure:  I paid for my copy of the book and was in no way influenced to write this post.  I am an affiliate for the book so if you make a purchase using the links above I earn a small percentage of the sale to keep the lights on around this blog.  Thank you in advance if you choose to make a purchase using my link.  XOXO!

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Have you heard of Tushie Ties yet? They aren’t new but they are a small mom owned and operated company that is local to my area (Tampa Bay, FL).  I had the honor of meeting Crystal (the owner) in the spring at the Great Cloth Diaper Change Tampa Bay.  In fact, we’re already planning to work together on the 2012 GCDC and have some big surprises in store for our local friends.

I had coffee a few months back with Crystal and she offered me one of her diapers to test out.  If you know me I love new diapers but I usually stick with pockets and simple diapers.  The Tushie Tie diaper is similar to a prefold but instead of using a pin or snappi you tie it on with a piece of ribbon that is sewn on the diaper.  The ribbon is sewn on the front and there are two small reinforced holes at the top.  You lay the diaper down like a prefold (angel fold style) and simple lace the ribbon through the holes and tie it on.  It’s actually quite simple and it looks adorable once it’s on.  There is no PUL on the diaper so you will need a cover with these.

The standard (or original) Tushie Ties are made from a Bamboo Velour that is super soft next to the babies skin and so absorbent.  Since they are similar to a prefold you can fold them any way you like. Here is a quick video shared from Crystal about how to use the Tushie Ties.

If you can’t see the video here is the link: http://youtu.be/A46Vne3i7Zo

Since we’ve been potty training we’ve only used our Tushie Ties at night and I’ve been super impressed with how well they kept her dry.  We did receive an extra bamboo velour doubler (sold separately) that we use at nights and it certainly helps for those toddler nights.  Like I said earlier – I’m not a huge prefold girl so I don’t have much experience folding and fitting them.  It took me a few practice rounds with Lil’ B to feel comfortable with the fit.  I always ended up with droopy legs that didn’t fit well inside the cover but after talking with Crystal (and a few more practice rounds) I’ve finally mastered the prefold and the Tushie Tie.  If you’ve used prefolds in any capacity you’ll have no problem at all with the Tushie Tie from day one!

The original Tushie Tie comes in a wide variety of ribbon patterns and colors and since it’s a small company I’m pretty sure you could talk Crystal into customizing your ribbon to match just about anything.  In addition to the regular Tushie Ties, Crystal also makes an economy line called the Simplicity.  It’s the same exact diaper but in a cotton fleece lycra (90% cotton) instead of bamboo.  The original sells for $15 each and the Simplicity for $7.99 each!!  Not bad for natural fibers if you ask me.  You can also purchase the doublers in a 3 pack for only $12.  I’ve actually used the doubler in just about every nighttime diaper we have – including our new FuzziBunz Trickle Free Trainer!!

Here are some vintage iPhone pics that I was able to capture before bedtime one night.  They are soft focused on purpose to try and disguise the messy bedroom! LOL!

I just love this last one – it reminds me of a very old cloth diaper photo!

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Disclosure: I received a one-size bamboo tie on Tushie Ties cloth diaper and doubler for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received and the opinions in this post are my own. Giveaway fulfillment is direct from the sponsoring company and not from me.

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There are a few craft related blogs that I read often to keep my mind creative even if I’m not actively crafting myself.  I absolutely love Make and Takes blog by Marie LaBaron.  She usually gives simple craft idea for kids or for the home that don’t require the obscure materials.  I still have quite a craft stash in my closet and there is never a shortage of glue!  You can imagine my excitement when I received Marie’s new book in the mail a few weeks ago.

Make and Takes For Kids is her first book and it’s filled with 50 craft projects, recipes, and fun activities for kids (or moms) of all ages.  The book is divided into chapters by month with a few themed projects for each season or holiday.  This weekend the kids and I will be making some edible art – Oat Cereal Wreaths – to nibble on for the holidays (think Rice Crispie treats with Cheerio’s – yummy!).

You know what I absolutely love about many of the projects in this book? You can use trash or found items from around the home!  How eco-smart is that?  We are always looking for projects to make using toilet paper rolls, scrap paper, scrap fabric, cardboard (cereal mostly) boxes, aluminum cans, and milk jugs.  The book is loaded with ideas like:

• egg carton sea creatures
• milk jug bean bag toss
• bubble wrap raft

With Christmas just a few weeks away this would be a perfect additional for any school teacher, home schooling parent, or general crafty mama looking for fun projects to create with their kids.  I think my son would be excited if I gave it to him – even though he’s not my creative sprite! He still has fun and likes to find new uses for household items.

More about Make and Takes for Kids: http://www.makeandtakes.com/book
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Follow Make and Takes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/makeandtakes

Here is a picture from our most recent crafting day where we were playing with homemade playdough (recipe not in the book but she does have it on her blog).

Homemade Playdough

Our "Snowman"

Do you like to craft with your kids?  What household items do you save from the landfill for those crafty days?

Disclosure:  I received a copy of Make and Takes for Kids for the purpose of a review.  No other compensation was received.

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We are also quite limited on space in our house and if your kids are like mine they usually only play with their toys for a short period of time before they get tired of it and move on to something new. That’s why I was excited to review a new trend in playhouses, the cardboard playhouse by Cascades.

When the box arrived I have to admit I was a little overwhelmed – it was HUGE! I contemplated waiting until Christmas to open the box and give it to the kids for Christmas but I just had to see what was inside this rather large box.

Once the kids arrived home from school we started to assemble the house in my bedroom when we suddenly realized it was too large to fit through the doorway. Thankfully we do have a nice size living room (even though the rest of the house is small) and we quickly found a spot to place the house.

We placed all of the accessories upon the house; the window awnings, the mail box, and the chimney. Finally the moment came where it was ready to play with. We decided that this would be a perfect place to put Lil’ B’s kitchen and all of the felt food that I made her last Christmas. It’s actually quite perfect because the playhouse has a door that we can pull shut to keep the dog away from the toys (he likes to eat the felt food).

Here are a few pics from our first night playing with the house: (excuse the iPhone quality images)

Yes, even daddy and the dog tried to pay our newest homeowners a quick visit. The house is quite spacious and has plenty of room for multiple children. We’ve had the house for a few weeks now and it’s a favorite hiding place for when mommy needs a time out!

Now, I just need to get my creative juices flowing and decorate the house (or let them decorate it).

Here are some cute ideas I found on Pinterest. I’m sure after adding a few over-sized pillows and using a box of markers or paint our little house will become a truly unique home. I’m thinking about adding some curtains too with some scrap fabric from my sewing stash. How would you decorate your cardboard playhouse?

Where to buy: Cascades’ ecological products Boutique
Retail price: $48.00
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Coupon Code: THEECOCHIC valid until Dec. 31st, 2011.  Save 25% off!!

Eco-Benefits: Sure cardboard doesn’t last as long as plastic but that’s OK for this product. The cardboard is made from reclaimed cardboard and is 100% recycleable once it can no longer be used. Depending on how well your kids take care of it this playhouse should last for several months – or longer. To view the Cascades’ environmental policy statement click here: http://boutique.cascades.com/us/en/cascades-environment/

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Do you make any of your own holiday gifts?  I always have big dreams of making lots of fun homemade gifts for friends and family but I usually end up with just one or two by the time the busy holiday rush is all over.  Last year I was fairly proud of myself for making my daughter a complete set of felt food and a few doll outfits, diapers, and accessories.  Not sure how much I’ll actually accomplish this year.

Where do I get my inspiration and directions to make my projects?  As you well know I’m a Pinterest addict so I do find a lot of projects on there.  If I’m really looking for something specific though I know I can usually find the pattern and directions at YouCanMakeThis.com.  I found this website a few years ago and it actually inspired me to buy a sewing machine and re-teach myself how to sew.  You can download a pattern (some are free, while others are available at varying prices), have it delivered to your email immediately, and begin sewing (or crafting) while the inspiration is still flowing.

They are always running specials and promotions for free e-books and patterns with your purchase.  I love getting their emails because they always send you a page full of inspirational projects.  It really is motivating to get on their mailing list.  I actually save some of my favorite emails to reference at a later time when I’m feeling crafty.

And guess what?  Many of the projects I can create with found items around the house.  Did I ever tell you that my stash of t-shirts is growing.  My husband is a t-shirt whore (seriously the man must have a new message tee anytime he see’s them on clearance at Target) but his love of them is usually short term.  I mean how often can you wear a t-shirt that says “Tank you very much” and has a picture of an army tank on it.  Anyways – I save all his ‘retired’ tee’s and use them to get crafty with.  It’s a great way to upcycle them and give them a second life.  I’ve also used thrift store finds like pillowcases and sheets too.

Go check them out and see what types of fun projects you can find for you and your family.  I’d love to hear what project you’d like to make first.  Would you keep it for yourself or gift it during the holidays?  If you get a chance to visit them in the next hour you still may be able to catch some of their Cyber Monday specials with pricing as low as $5 for a TON of patterns.

To learn more:  YouCanMakeThis.com (affiliate link)

Disclosure: I received two fabulous e-books for this review with some great holiday inspirations and patterns. I haven’t even had a chance to begin sewing the projects but I’m excited to make some cute doll outfits from the “Sew Boutique for Dolly” e-book.

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Enter The Willow Store and Catherine Bolden. Her and her family decided that they would create an instructional video, Diapering Today, that would help parents understand cloth diapering from a real parents perspective.  They used local cloth diapering parents (young and old) to share their personal experiences as if they were sitting in the room with you.  You almost get the feel that by the end of the video these families are your friends.  I especially love the little old couple who talk about the history of diapering and how things have changed over the years.

Mixed in with their personal stories and testimonies are short tutorials on the terms, techniques for using cloth diapers, accessories, and more.

The video is easy to navigate and is broken down into small chapters based on the different topics:

• Why choose cloth diapers?
• How to use cloth diapers
• Types of cloth diapers
• Getting started
• Tips and Tricks
• Washing
• Accessories
• Potty Training
• Cloth on a budget
• Terms
• Evolution of diapers
• Resources
• and so much more!

Each chapter is only about 10-15 minutes in length so you can watch them at your leisure without losing your spot.  This would be a great resource to share with a friend or expectant mom (or dad) to show them just how easy cloth diapering can be. Catherine (and myself for that matter) believes that education is key! The more informed parents are of their choices the better decisions they can make for themselves and their families.

How can you use this video?

• As a baby shower gift
• To share with friends, family, and other caregivers about how and why you cloth diaper
• For a doula, birthing center, pediatrician, OBGYN, etc
• As a cloth diapering class or by a retailer who is fortunate enough to have a brick & mortar store

There are a million more ways to use the video.  How many can you think of?

Want to win a copy of the video? Want to win a gift certificate or cloth diapers?  Join us Tuesday, November 29th at 9pm ET for a Diapering Today Twitter Party with The Willow Store!  Our special guest sponsors for the evening are Kelly Wels, itti bitti, and Diaper Shops who have all donated additional prizes for you!  We hope to see you there.

For information about the prizes and how to enter: http://ecochicparties.theecochic.com/2011/11/diapering-today-holiday-twitter-party/

Guess what else?  You’ll catch a glimpse of me, The Eco Chic, in the video several times!  I feel so stupid watching myself on video and wish I had a Hollywood hair and makeup artist to help me out!  But then I guess it wouldn’t be ‘real life’ would it?!

Disclosure:  A copy of the video was received free of charge for my work on this project.  The Twitter Party is a sponsored campaign.  I would promote the video and the sponsors regardless!

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My day began at 12:01am and continued until about 2:00am when I finally logged off and attempted to go to sleep.  When the adrenaline kicks in it’s difficult to shut down your brain and actually sleep.

I woke up between 7-8am and checked back in with the crowds (online) to build up the morning excitement and Buzzz…

Enjoyed a short trip to the stores with the family to hunt down our own Black Friday deals before they expired at noon.  Continued to check in online off-and-on during the day.  At some point I tried to lay down while my kids played with Lego’s and this is what my son did with my phone.  The ‘nap’ didn’t last that long since 2 kids can’t be in the same room together for more than 10 minutes without arguing – even on a good day.

I didn’t spend all day online – but it certainly feels like it at times.  As I sit here at 11:14pm waiting for midnight once again I now know what it feels like to be a Social Media (addict, specialist, manager, guru, insert any other word of your choosing).  I can always sleep tomorrow, right?

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Me?  I’ll have a quiet day with my kids while my husband works in the morning.  Then we’ll have a quiet Thanksgiving dinner with just the 4 of us.  No huge meal plans, no fancy table settings, no friends or extended family – just the 4 of us!  I may not even clean my house for dinner and try to enjoy the day playing with my kids.  The weather is so gorgeous still in Florida that I’m sure we’ll be outside most of the day.

Tonight I made the first part of our little Thanksgiving meal, my dads Frozen Cranberry Salad (a yummy dessert).

Ingredients:

• Container of sour cream (Small or large depends on how many you are feeding)
• Whole cranberry sauce – 1 can
• Crushed pineapples, drained – 1 can
• Mini-marshmallows – about 1-2 cups (again depending on how many you are feeding)
• Handful of chopped pecans

Directions:

In a freezer safe dish or pan mix all of the ingredients together.  When they are all mixed together the end result should be a light-medium purple colored bowl of delicious goodness.  Cover and freeze!  You’ll need to make this the night before so it has time to freeze.

To serve:

Take out of the freezer about 20-30 minutes before dessert is to be served.  Cut with a knife and top with a small scoop of whipped cream (although I usually eat mine plain).  It should still be slightly frozen but not melted.  Once I pull it out of the freezer I’ll snap a picture and share it with you.

This dish always reminds me of the holidays – both Thanksgiving and Christmas.  He always made it for both.  I’m not sure that my family appreciates the dessert as much as I do or if they will even eat it.  While I won’t be spending this holiday with my parents or any extended family I look forward to spending it with my family.

I pray that you all have a blessed day and that you find hundreds of reasons to be thankful.

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Tips for Traveling with Cloth Diapers

By car: This mode of transportation is the easiest way to travel with cloth diaper because the only limiting factor is how much available space you have left in your car after you’ve packed all of your luggage.  As you already know, babies require a LOT of extra luggage depending upon what resources are available at your destination.  Any type of cloth diapers can be packed when traveling by car and you can stuff them in any open space that is left.  I found that reusable shopping bags from the grocery store are a good method for packing cloth diapers by car because they are open and easy to access when you need to grab a diaper.

By air: Traveling by air can be a little more challenging primarily because you are limited by the number of bags you can bring with you.  Since most air carriers are charging for luggage you’ll want to pack as compact as possible.  Most air carriers will allow you to check your car seat for free – purchase a car seat bags (like these) can be used to protect your car seat but they can also be used to stash some of your cloth diaper stash without having to pay for an extra bag.  (Tip provided by Kim @ Dirty Diaper Laundry)  Trimmer diapers are best when packing with limited space.  Many people prefer to travel with AIO’s, flats, and covers due to their ease of use and trimness.  When traveling by air you can always pack less and wash more if you have to.

Disposable – Hybrid – or 100% Cloth Diapers? Which should I take with me?  This really depends on where you are going, how long you are going to be gone, and what your washing facilities will be like.  Disposable diapers were actually invented to make diapering while traveling more convenient.  I will admit that I have resorted to using disposable diapers in the early days when we traveled because I wasn’t brave enough to try 100% cloth.  If that is what you choose don’t feel bad or guilty – feel proud that you use cloth diapers the rest of the time and know that you will appreciate them more when you get home.  Hybrid diapers (like the Flip and GroVia disposable inserts) are a nice option that blends cloth with disposables.  You can use your favorite covers or shells and simply place a very trim disposable insert in the cover.  The GroVia disposables are actually the trimmest insert that I’ve tried.  Hybrids are nice to use the night before you leave after you’ve washed all of your cloth diapers.  Depending upon how long you will be gone for you don’t want to leave dirty diapers at home if you can help it.  On one of our last trips when my daughter was 1.5 yrs old we took both hybrid and cloth and it worked out well.  I ended up using cloth the majority of the time because I’m so comfortable using it – no learning curve.

100% Cloth Diapers with Flats & Covers: This is by far my favorite method for traveling with cloth diapers.  For starters flats are very trim and absorbent.  They are inexpensive and very versatile.  They are easier to launder and if you absolutely must – they can be hand washed very easily and dry within a few short hours.  They don’t take up much space in your luggage either.  If you can wash every night or every other night you will only need to pack 12-24 flats and a set of 6+ covers.  One of my favorite articles on traveling with flats is from Heather McNamara of the Real Diaper Association – she traveled to a rain forest in Panama with her cloth diapers!

Laundry options while traveling: This can be the most stressful or challenging part of traveling with cloth diapers – determining where to wash your cloth diapers.  If you are staying with family or friends you simply need to let your guests know that you’ll be needing to borrow their washing machine while you are there.  It is courteous to have this discussion ahead of time so they aren’t shocked when you ask to launder dirty diapers in their machine.  If you aren’t lucky enough to be staying at a place with a washing machine there are still some additional options:

• Hotels, cruise ships, and resorts often have laundry facilities on-site.  Some will let you use their machines while others have coin operated machines available for guests.  A phone call in advance can help you plan your wash routine.
• Resorts will sometimes have washing machines in the room.  It may be worth the extra money to choose a resort over a hotel.  When traveling with small children resorts are nice because most of them also have kitchens which will help you save money when feeding those little tummies.
• Coin operated laundry.  You may need to resort to a coin operated laundry if there aren’t any other options on-site.  Remember to pack some quarters.
• Hand washing – don’t be scared to use the sink or tub to wash your diapers in the evening.  If you are traveling with flats they are the easiest cloth diapers to hand wash and will only take about 30 minutes in the evening.  They will dry quickly over night and will be ready to use when you get up the next day.

Don’t forget the laundry detergent! Regardless of where you launder your diapers don’t forget to pack some sample packages of your favorite detergent.  You don’t want to spend your holiday stressing out over detergent – especially when most stores are closed on the actual holiday.

Question: How do I ensure that the washing machine I will be using doesn’t have build up from detergents or fabric softeners?  I’ve heard that they can transfer to my cloth diapers.

Answer: While you can’t ensure that the machine you are about to use if clean and hasn’t been used with fabric softeners you can easily do a hot water wash cycle with no clothes to quickly clean the machine.  If you have other laundry to wash you can wash them without fabric softeners to provide a cleanse on the machine.  While 1 cycle may not remove everything it will help prevent most problems that you’ll encounter with cloth diapers.  When you get back home you may want to strip your diapers really well to ensure that you remove any foreign substances that you may have brought back with you from the machine.

Diaper Services: Another often overlooked option when traveling is to research diaper services in the area you’re traveling to.  Most diaper services have short term plans just for travelers.  They don’t normally advertise them on their websites so you may need to call them to inquire about the rates.  With diaper services you normally need to bring diaper covers with you and they supply you with prefolds and a wet bag.  You can arrange to have your diapers delivered to a hotel or wherever you are staying.  When you leave all you have to do is pack up the dirty diapers and the diaper service will pick them up for you.

Regardless of how you decide to travel with your diapers remember that you don’t want to spend your entire time away stressing about them.  Do what works best for you and your family.  A few minutes planning before your trip will help you travel stress free.  Have you traveled with cloth diapers?  What system worked best for you?  Do you have additional tips or tricks to share?

To read my past articles on traveling with cloth diapers:  http://www.theecochic.com/2010/11/16/day-4-30-reasons-to-love-cloth-diapers/

Photo source: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1192087

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