tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:14:34 +0000life talkcloth diapers31 Day Challengepicturefluffreviewsgiveawaysbabymade by meeventsflatschallengeLittleBundlesewingNew To Clothfreebieswordless wednesdayPotty trainingbuttonsrecipessavingChristmas Traditionsblog hopscraftthriftyHealthy Livingbirthdayfluff talk thursdayinsertswinnersChristmasFreebie FridayMenu Plan MondaySeason of Adventabout menursingtipsBulldogBus conversionDealsDisneySAHMbabywearinggiveawayguest postpinterestpreparednessskoolietravelBook ReviewBreastfeedingChurchCouponsLyniferMommy MondayMother's DayTips Tuesdayawarenesscleaningdiaper coversdoublersfoodprayerrecallssportstutorialhttp://lynifer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Lyn)Blogger302125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-5523434160882670453Tue, 02 May 2017 13:00:00 +00002017-05-02T09:00:12.975-04:00BulldogBus conversionlife talkskoolieI have not been keeping you all up to date as well as I had wanted to. Of course life gets busy. When you add a big ol' bus conversion to the mix, things can really get interesting. Okay, so you all got to see our Bernadette "Bernie" the Bulldog when she came home. At that time, she was very much a kid toting school bus, seats and all. Those seats were the first thing that had to go! I of http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2017/05/bulldog-seat-removal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-5914320174867881843Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:22:00 +00002016-10-25T10:23:24.317-04:00reviewsWho doesn't love reviews. More often than not, when I am looking for a new product, I look for reviews before I buy. Here is where I help you find a great new company; Skinny & Co. Coconut oil has become huge as we learn all the ways it can benefit our health and beauty. Skinny Coconut oil is made in small batches that are cold pressed, and they only use 100% pure raw coconuts from the http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-skinny-on-skinny-co.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-1467187702319442595Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +00002016-08-10T09:00:17.976-04:00BulldogBus conversionlife talkskoolieAfter much thought and discussion, we have embarked on a new adventure as a family. WE BOUGHT A SCHOOL BUS!  Yes, you read right, a school bus. No Hubs nor I are becoming bus drivers.       I would like to introduce you all to Bernadette "Bernie" the Bulldog. "Bernie" after purchase, but before coming home. She is a 1996 66 passenger International school bus. She http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2016/08/our-newest-adventure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-8305134338297747544Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:56:00 +00002015-06-11T07:56:45.585-04:00life talkpictureSAHMsportsMore than a year has gone by since I posted on this blog. More than a year has gone by since I really gave much thought to this blog. So much has happened. It got me to thinking about what started this whole venture in the first place. LJ. When I started blogging back 2009, my little LJ was a wee munchin. It always brings a smile to my face to see pictures when he was so tiny. And this is when http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2015/06/time-lapse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-93995972465069193Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:08:00 +00002013-12-17T15:08:11.187-05:00reviewsI have been very quiet on here. Life has been busy. What mom would not say that, especially around this great time of year. We all get busy and some things are left undone. A big part of life these days is technology. It seems everyone has at least a cell phone if not a cell phone, a laptop, and a tablet, or some other form of electronic device. Now, how often do you find yourself away from http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/12/powerocks-magicstick-review-and-code.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-3438260745577720840Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:51:00 +00002013-06-13T12:51:25.072-04:00reviews I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Cascade has come out with an all new powerful dish washing detergent. Not only will it get your dishes sparkling, but it will help to keep hard water build up to a minimum in your dishwasher itself. http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/06/cascade-platinum-pac-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-3609763947276576214Sun, 26 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-26T09:00:03.942-04:00cloth diapersflatschallengepreparedness Today is the final day in the Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry. I can't believe it ends tonight, already. I think that is part of the awesomeness of this challenge. When you begin, you think it may never end, the end of the week looks so far away, but it isn't. By the time Saturday and Sunday roll around, you want to keep going. Yes, I may stop with hand http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flats-challenge-wrap-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-8458835422226134485Sat, 25 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-25T09:00:06.048-04:00cloth diapersflatschallengeI must say, one thing that had me very hesitant with taking this Flats and Handwashing Challenge was night time. I would use cloth on BG during the day, but she can be a heavy wetter. I didn't want to have her wake in the night soaked and have to be changing bedding. I was happy when I emailed Kim at Dirty Diaper Laundry and she told me that  we could whatever nighttime diaper we wanted (of http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flats-challenge-day-6-well-but-what-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-4657439208260907175Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-24T09:00:07.236-04:00cloth diapersflatschallengeWe are now more than half way through the Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry. From may 20-26th, I am using only flat diapers for diapering BG and I am handwashing them. Being that it is the 24th, I have had some time to see what is working for me and what isn't. That is going to be today's topic. What works? all set and ready to go! First, having my flats pre-foldedhttp://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flats-challenge-day-5-how-can-you-even.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-4338034646594265509Thu, 23 May 2013 20:03:00 +00002013-05-23T16:03:23.641-04:00cloth diapersflatschallenge Well, another day down. Today is day 4 of the Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry. From May 20-26 families around the world are using nothing but flat diapers to diaper their children and then handwashing what they use. We all hope to raise awareness that anybody can cloth diaper.  You do not have to re-use disposable diapers because you can't afford to buy http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flats-challenge-day-4-handwashing-why.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-4295025201419641943Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-22T09:00:13.545-04:00cloth diapersflatschallenge I am taking part in the Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry. From May 20-26 I will be joining families around the world in using only flat diapers and only hand washing what we use. No dryers, no washers, no fancy cloth diapers. Just the basics for one week, though this could be done full time if the situation warranted. Join me in spreading the cloth diapering http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flats-challenge-day-3-wordless.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-7151176018486883198Tue, 21 May 2013 13:22:00 +00002013-05-21T09:22:56.742-04:00cloth diapersflatschallenge Today is day two of the Flats and Handwashing Challenge that is being hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry. This is a week where I will be only using flat diapers on BG and hand washing each and every one. I will also hand wash all covers and anything else I use to diaper BG. It runs from May 20-26. Yesterday I talked about why I have wanted to participate in this event. Today I want to give youhttp://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flats-challenge-day-2-what-do-you-use.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-2937250259139575872Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:00 +00002013-05-20T12:56:00.622-04:00cloth diapersflatschallenge I'm participating in the Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry.  This event Challenges moms around the globe to use flat diapers for one week and only hand wash them. This year over 400 people have signed up. Today is the very first day. Each day of this challenge those who are participating and are bloggers are going to blog about their experienceshttp://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/05/flats-challenge-day-1-why-would-you-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-3585499553449450236Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-15T09:00:00.839-04:00cloth diapersdiaper coversflatschallengemade by me We are quickly approaching the beginning of the Flats and Handwashing challenge. It starts in just 6 days. I am so happy that I will be able to participate in the challenge this year. When this year's challenge was first announced I thought I might not be able to participate because BG is such a heavy wetter, we cannot use cloth at night. There was no way we could use just flats at night and http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/05/get-your-covers-ready.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-508819658881064920Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-03-20T09:00:18.462-04:00cloth diapersflatschallenge It is getting to be that time of year again. Flats Challenge time, that is! You may remember that I participated in the very first flats challenge when BG was very young. I even cloth diapered and handwashed diapers while camping with her during this time. I was not a part of "The Challenge" last year, but I am thinking that I may do it again this year. I love my flats. I also think http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-1244100607705280491Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:54:00 +00002013-03-19T09:54:41.092-04:00savingthrifty courtesy of RambergMediaimages Times are tight all around. I know we are not alone in this. Factor in one and not two incomes and things can be very tight. After our big Disney trip this past fall and general winter expenses, we realized all our bank accounts were doing was getting smaller. We had to do something and as quickly as we could. One of the first things I did was hit the http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/when-times-are-tightevery-penny-counts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-6240536719461144383Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-03-17T09:00:09.625-04:0031 Day Challenge Why and When did you start blogging? It is sort of funny why I truly started blogging. I was new to the world of online giveaways. I was also just entering the world of cloth diapers with LJ. He was about 18 months old. When I was entering the giveaways I would always see that I could get extra entries for doing a blog post about the giveaway. For the longest time, I would not get those http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/31-days-day-17-whys-and-whens-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-2086745036175060552Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-03-16T09:00:10.156-04:0031 Day Challenge Everyone has a a favorite movie. Some have more than one favorite. There are a few that I have seen and will continue to watch for a long time. Some are newer and some are older. The first is an all time favorite for me. I have watched it so many times. That is Dirty Dancing. Another really good one is The Avengers. Newer, but so good! Now, these next two are two that I first saw on http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/31-days-day-5-my-favorite-movies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-708518489669076586Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-03-16T09:00:05.843-04:0031 Day Challenge What is your greatest accomplishment? I am not quite sure how to answer that. Possibly one of my greatest accomplishments was delivering my two children with absolutely no pain meds. They didn't really give me much choice in the matter, but after those two deliveries I knew I could do so much. I really had that feeling of accomplishment after LJ since it was so fast, furious, and unexpected. Ihttp://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/days-day-16-accomplishments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-7645728142617226008Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-03-15T09:00:04.016-04:0031 Day Challengelife talk This is a tough topic today. What do I miss? There are plenty of things that I miss.Now the question I have to answer for this post is where do I want to take it? Do I want to go sentimental or keep things lighter? To be honest, I don't know. My first answer goes deep. It is a quick gut reaction to the question at hand, and I guess I should run with it. The biggest thing I miss is my dad. http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/31-days-day-12-missing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-3595620695395724090Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-03-14T09:00:00.945-04:0031 Day Challenge Now, today we are asked what is on our iPods. Here is the thing. I don't have one. Technically we do own an mp3 player. I cannot tell you however the last time either of us used it. I had it in my hospital bag for both deliveries, but it was never used. Then again I never really had the chance, but that is a different post. Hubby and I tend to listen mostly to radio stations (93.3 WMMR in http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/31-days-day-14-ipods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-7491712672020534320Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-03-14T09:00:09.799-04:0031 Day Challenge Books. Reading. I will admit, I don't do that much. The books I read are children's books, and I am reading them to the kids at night. I can't fully remember the last book I read for myself. I think it might have been a book I read for review on here. That was The Medium Next Door. I did that review back in June of 2011. It has been awhile. I think part of my problem is there is so much http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/31-days-day-11-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-7671095115511555034Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +00002013-03-13T11:00:05.304-04:0031 Day Challenge The prompt for today is all about regrets. I am not sure that I truly regret much. Everything that I have done in my life and that has happened has made me the woman I am today. Yes, there are unsavory things in my past, but if they have shaped me. If there is really anything to regret in life it would be not trusting the Lord enough. He has my life planned. He knows all that will happen. if http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/31-days-day-13-regretslive-without-them.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-6273830617971364477Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:27:00 +00002013-03-13T10:27:41.914-04:0031 Day Challengelife talk  Our daily routine can truly vary from day to day. I keep some things fluid as it works for us. Hubby and I plan some things, but then when it comes to the little things, we like to let it flow. Here is the basics of our routine each day. Hubby gets up and goes to work by 630 Kids and I wake usually by 800 We get up and head downstairs The kids get some milk and cereal (or what they http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/31-days-day-10-our-daily-routine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5918405679008032962.post-4643101115008972952Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-03-10T09:00:04.045-04:0031 Day Challenge To me Happiness is Warm Hugs from loved ones "I love you" coming when it is not expected The smell of freshly baked goods Smiles on faces Curling up on the couch with warm drinks and loved ones New baby smell Snuggling with children after bathtime Listening children pray Faith in God Fellowship is friends and family Hearing my son praying the sinner's prayer and asking to be born http://lynifer.blogspot.com/2013/03/31-days-day-3-happiness-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lyn)0