tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47278066635731562192024-03-18T22:50:50.300-07:00Our Little Homestead In The SuburbsThe story of our family; filled with lots of love, fun, and food.Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-12267159809221837542010-01-02T14:38:00.000-07:002010-01-02T14:38:03.627-07:00Our garage conversion!We are going to convert our 2 car garage into a playroom. With three kids we have about 5 million toys littering the house, and constantly stepping on tiny blocks and matchbox cars is getting old. Hopefully the playroom will help contain some of the mess and give the kids a bigger space to play.<br />
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We plan to frame in a wall in front of the garage door and add some carpeting, built in storage, and a workout area for me. But for now it still looks like this (which is actually a huge improvement over a week ago.)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was tired of the bathroom getting so cluttered with my curling irons and makeup so I made myself a spot in the closet. This should work great because there is a bunch of room and it is right under a big skylight (yeah in the closet, wierd I know), and the light. Now I just have to keep the kids out of there!<br />
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I found this website while trying to figure out where to get organic meat for the kids. We are talking about buying a quarter of half of a beef so it's cheaper. The website has all kinds of foods and tells you where to get them in your area. It is a really neat resource!Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-6098494681541413522009-12-27T10:29:00.000-07:002009-12-27T10:29:01.597-07:00My Christmas presents from Rob!Rob gave me the coolest presents this year!<br />
First he made, (yes ladies made), me the coolest bracelet! It is gorgeous and so comfy to wear! Check it out:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He also bought me a strollometer, a distance/time computer for my jogging stroller. This should help me get ready for my duathalon in March!<br />
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Our family gave us a greenhouse for Christmas! Talk about the coolest gift ever! It is 6x8 and tall enough for Rob to stand in. I can't wait to get it up and get some organic veggies growing! We got the foundation down yesterday. We decided to put it closer to the house so we can get water and so it helps protect it from the wind. It will still get plenty of sun in the winter and in the summer the shade will help keep it cooler. Hopefully the rest will go up next week.Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-47066256322033823732009-12-27T10:18:00.000-07:002009-12-27T10:18:42.492-07:00Cole's Play Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtIqVq__af0FM41w6KuAYN3aKYl9sQnNzYKNxjLac3RXOgAxTdj5aOHdj-vTfg-OhYfU_uvnNfgSDWw0jcPHKxfFvzqPtH2y8-2hdo-FSswWWAth6iWTXFt_yei_AxYobTtixIz6cDwQ/s1600-h/1227091012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtIqVq__af0FM41w6KuAYN3aKYl9sQnNzYKNxjLac3RXOgAxTdj5aOHdj-vTfg-OhYfU_uvnNfgSDWw0jcPHKxfFvzqPtH2y8-2hdo-FSswWWAth6iWTXFt_yei_AxYobTtixIz6cDwQ/s320/1227091012.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Rob built the cutest play kitchen for Cole's Christmas present. It started as a nightstand and all together cost about $30. I absolutely love it! It is way cuter than any Walmart plastic kitchen and the red matches my decor! (Which I'm sure Cole was really concerned about.) The drawers hold all of the play food and the pots and pans so it is really easy to clean up. Don't I have the best hubby ever?Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-3886592395393825922009-12-27T10:11:00.000-07:002009-12-27T10:11:45.202-07:00Merry Christmas everyone!!We had a wonderful Christmas here! The kids were spoiled like crazy by the family and the house is still completely destroyed with toys and packaging. I should probably go and start shoveling out the living room soon before we lose the baby in the mess. I hope everyone has a safe New Years!Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-77561015988319447912009-11-03T10:58:00.001-07:002009-11-03T10:58:37.583-07:00Play kitchen<br />I want to make a play kitchen for Christmas by reusing old furniture. Anyone have a link?<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-8492138263192556832009-11-03T07:58:00.000-07:002009-11-03T08:00:15.629-07:00SnowIt snowed a little! The kids ran outside to shiver and watch. Of course it melted right away.<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-55819873196473226262009-10-27T09:48:00.000-07:002009-10-27T09:48:44.855-07:00Permission for chickens!!My hubby has agreed to the chickens! There is a local chicken farm so I am going to check into how they are raised. I would love to get some organically raised chicks but I'm not sure how to find them.Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-30357963127590622412009-10-27T09:46:00.002-07:002009-10-27T09:46:55.572-07:00Snow!!!It is suppose to snow down to about 3,000 feet in the next couple days. Here is Prescott we are around 5,000 so maybe we will get some snowflakes for the kids to chase!Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-37579772911173320212009-10-27T09:44:00.000-07:002009-10-27T09:44:28.955-07:00Book Review: The Backyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aaPbXYbRUqj8NYb9p6fN6NXNUpvcd_Avc4Puf_nEELD6b7OT8rZH1RoJSv3U1s36_ux5o-YWjhUkItsYQyGgqxhtsp4dv8Dl2svvjuBxvemN4ylPednuGhDnlVAkC5SBT2E9QOb-IuY/s1600-h/bookblog.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aaPbXYbRUqj8NYb9p6fN6NXNUpvcd_Avc4Puf_nEELD6b7OT8rZH1RoJSv3U1s36_ux5o-YWjhUkItsYQyGgqxhtsp4dv8Dl2svvjuBxvemN4ylPednuGhDnlVAkC5SBT2E9QOb-IuY/s320/bookblog.JPG" /></a><br />
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Don't walk, run out to buy this book! It is amazingly cram packed full of information and ideas for every wannabe homesteader with a limited space. The authors give you detailed information for every project and additional resources for further research. <br />
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You will be amazed by the potential of your own quarter acre homestead once you read this book. I am very excited by many of the projects from beekeeping, to harvesting wild Jerusalem artichokes, to planting efficient gardens! I usually don't purchase books I can get at the library but this will definetely be an exception.Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-66467136004373379782009-10-27T09:36:00.001-07:002009-10-27T09:37:11.818-07:00Make Your Own Diaper Sprayer or Handheld Bidet!I found a really neat <a href="http://gidgetgoeshome.com/2008/08/25/diy-tutorial-make-your-own-diaper-sprayer/"><b>WEBSITE</b></a> that has directions for making your own handheld bidet/diaper sprayer. It costs around $20 with parts from your local home improvement store.Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-35889229284603841992009-10-27T09:33:00.000-07:002009-10-27T09:33:34.913-07:00Vegetarian "Meatballs" Worth Writing Home About<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_bt6lKtHhbZVul2cRU_k8XGYQgmhfAy9qTZGcsjfQpDahxNd6qOpYdY4fIRxOjfXQiJGGcuiRx8W4ZXH-CdfVFW-Ws7RS7nhis9LcoqiYcq9CFSWh7ChWNAyZG7j-UDH2FJhKvIMIDk/s1600-h/meatballblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_bt6lKtHhbZVul2cRU_k8XGYQgmhfAy9qTZGcsjfQpDahxNd6qOpYdY4fIRxOjfXQiJGGcuiRx8W4ZXH-CdfVFW-Ws7RS7nhis9LcoqiYcq9CFSWh7ChWNAyZG7j-UDH2FJhKvIMIDk/s320/meatballblog.jpg" /></a><br />
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These vegetarian meatballs are excellent with spaghetti or on a sub sandwich! They taste like the real thing. <br />
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<div class="item articles"><h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li> 4 eggs, slightly beaten </li>
<li>1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix, or one packet onion dip mix<br />
</li>
<li> 2 cups grated cheddar cheese </li>
<li> 3/4 cup oatmeal<a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/walnut-314"></a> </li>
<li> 1 cup dry Italian style breadcrumbs </li>
<li>1 tbs bouilllion</li>
<li>Marinara sauce or broth<br />
</li>
</ul><h3>Directions</h3><ol><li><br />
<h5>Mix ingredients together in order. Except Marinara sauce or broth.<br />
</h5><br />
</li>
<li><br />
<h5>Refrigerate for 30 minutes.</h5><br />
</li>
<li><br />
<h5>Form into 1-1/4 inch balls and place on baking sheet sprayed with Pam.</h5><br />
</li>
<li><br />
<h5>Bake in 400 degree oven until brown, about 20 minutes.</h5><br />
</li>
<li><br />
<h5>(May be frozen now.) Place meatballs in casserole and cover with broth or marinara sauce.<br />
</h5><br />
</li>
<li><br />
<h5>Meatballs should be within 1/2 inch of being covered with liquid.</h5><br />
</li>
<li><br />
<h5>Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour (1-1/2 hrs if meatballs are frozen).</h5><br />
</li>
<li><br />
<h5>Or meatballs may be prepared in a crockpot on high setting for 1 hour (or 1-1/2 if frozen).</h5><br />
</li>
</ol></div>Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-26554287235295509012009-10-16T19:10:00.000-07:002009-10-16T19:10:22.784-07:00Today was...A horrible rotten no good bad day. My kid flooded the bathroom and two bedrooms, another spilled an Icee on the backseat of my car, and another spilled an entire bag of chex mix on the living room floor. Needless to say I didn't sit still a lot, so the GOOD news is that the new deodorant held up great. The coconut oil smells so good! So run down to the health food store and buy some coconut oil, baking soda, and corn starch to whip into some new deodorant. The recipe is on an earlier post for those of you who missed it.<br />
(The lady at my local store claims the coconut oil is yummy drizzled over popcorn too.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">tags: Homemade deodorant, coconut oil, home made, homestead, green, natural, urban.</span>Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-84468129227044266352009-10-16T19:04:00.000-07:002009-10-16T19:04:47.789-07:00Book Review:The Gorgeously Green Diet: How to Live Lean and Green<h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="text-align: center;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"> </span></span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYQRMrnu-YGJwGbq0szJNLXu5P17ota17CZrNwUGA1Pwpa1kRzQKv-7zh82DxdcGisw3vLqGVzZ9TwZPTuMb8tb4ZBi5ls4Q4dgoD8FDUoNsfROFWnOIpnR6Dc2ma4Y-pAvyhFJvHFt4/s1600-h/greenblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYQRMrnu-YGJwGbq0szJNLXu5P17ota17CZrNwUGA1Pwpa1kRzQKv-7zh82DxdcGisw3vLqGVzZ9TwZPTuMb8tb4ZBi5ls4Q4dgoD8FDUoNsfROFWnOIpnR6Dc2ma4Y-pAvyhFJvHFt4/s320/greenblog.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="text-align: center;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"> </span></span></h1><h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="text-align: center;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">The Gorgeously Green Diet: How to Live Lean and Green </span></span></h1><h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="text-align: center;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">by Sophie Uliano</span></span></h1><h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="text-align: center;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"> </span></span></h1><h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="text-align: left;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">I checked this book out from the library and from the beginning I was already wanting to buy it. The author talks about why we should eat organic to support our health, how to incorporate green living into our everyday lives, and how to become greener in the future. The book is good for everyone from Light Green people who have just started recycling to Dark Green's who already compost and garden organically. </span></span></span></span></h1><h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="text-align: left;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">The book also has a specific eating plan meant to get the organic eater off on the right foot. The diet plan is probably good for weight loss but I see it more as an overall health booster. The book includes shopping lists and tips to support the eating plan. There are also recipes and suggestions for being thrifty and green at the same time.</span></span></span></span></h1><h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="text-align: left;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I highly recommend the book, it will teach you way more about organic eating than you ever thought you wanted to know.</span></span> </span><br />
</span></h1>Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-28676125617228304682009-10-11T10:39:00.001-07:002009-10-12T10:10:25.526-07:00Urban homesteading with CHICKENS!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOgg493Sl_dWYUjLuzwpXPKnsJjZjyXAslCLWZ8WI5bx_AiUmM_GcbxpGm4c1zO-BCvjJc8yq4x02jF1z7sXkrFKHRoqJOd85ARAvncu1WuxKCN9sv-j8sHjc6_Hey-P2AQLZHjq0F7E/s1600-h/bantyblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOgg493Sl_dWYUjLuzwpXPKnsJjZjyXAslCLWZ8WI5bx_AiUmM_GcbxpGm4c1zO-BCvjJc8yq4x02jF1z7sXkrFKHRoqJOd85ARAvncu1WuxKCN9sv-j8sHjc6_Hey-P2AQLZHjq0F7E/s320/bantyblog.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Our Little Urban Homestead Will Soon Have Some New Additions (Hopefully):<br />
I called the city and waded through the beaurocrats and finally found out that there are not any official rules to keep us from having laying hens. The rules are actually pretty simple: Fewer than (4) birds, no roosters, and they must be contained. Any complaints from the neighbors will be strongly researched so I was advised to keep them in a fenced coop behind my privacy fence.<br />
I would love to get some banty chickens like a friend of mine used to have when we were little. They are so full of personality!!! Now all I have to do is convince my hubby to agree to the chickens and build a coop. I think he will agree as long as I promise not to let them poop on the porch.Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-4091968435523273122009-10-11T10:24:00.002-07:002009-10-11T10:28:32.802-07:00Fall Project Reminder: Clean those gutters!Don't forget to get up on a ladder and clean out your rain gutters. Now is a great time to get rid of the leaves and gravel that build up so that your rainwater collection remains clean. You might want to install a simple filter before your downspout to prevent leaves from going into the barrel. An old screen or some wire mesh will work. A clogged downspout into a rainwater barrel is no fun to clean out in the middle of the fall rains.Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-6954428466227175852009-10-11T10:23:00.000-07:002009-10-11T10:23:52.019-07:00All Natural Deodorant Recipe:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujh3FqfAjyhhwPpZHd8HPnTI_SBhI65UvDnNqJ-pMu8pvMoYpExWpLMwA1uqGiylXyhC-epDZZARtyBIl3X5jSGxJz7RyiE1wxkcfpnrTdZ5U1QUSTsoW8HUJeoby5v2ZNK-dev7rLiw/s1600-h/coconutblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujh3FqfAjyhhwPpZHd8HPnTI_SBhI65UvDnNqJ-pMu8pvMoYpExWpLMwA1uqGiylXyhC-epDZZARtyBIl3X5jSGxJz7RyiE1wxkcfpnrTdZ5U1QUSTsoW8HUJeoby5v2ZNK-dev7rLiw/s320/coconutblog.jpg" /></a><br />
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<br />
5 Tbs. <span class="highlight">coconut</span> oil<br />
1/4 c. corn starch<br />
1/4 c. baking soda<br />
<br />
Heat oil till liquid and mix other ingredients. You can add Essential Oils of you choice, too. Pour into a container with a lid, or an old deodorant container. Keep in a cool place, it will melt if it gets too warm. <br />
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I'm going to mix some up and give it a try. I will report back in a week or so and let you know what I think. All the reviews I have read so far seem to be really good. Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-74610842915311381402009-10-09T12:33:00.000-07:002009-10-09T12:33:11.611-07:00Cookbook Reccomendation:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjsGl-etyajSvHSYJw_sdsm3RS_yd0tlGnEkC_AzYfbHN8rwbockGs6lMWYa1nB3GDrEwsSQcGEMteLYTqaZNN4GsDDbYFYSpIP7mFPnFxlfmL7qJLYFb8vhSVYo0_IEITIYIhHiyChY/s1600-h/tasteblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjsGl-etyajSvHSYJw_sdsm3RS_yd0tlGnEkC_AzYfbHN8rwbockGs6lMWYa1nB3GDrEwsSQcGEMteLYTqaZNN4GsDDbYFYSpIP7mFPnFxlfmL7qJLYFb8vhSVYo0_IEITIYIhHiyChY/s320/tasteblog.jpg" /></a><br />
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Check out Taste of Home: Mom's Best Meals this is comfort food to die for. The recipes are all of my Grandma's generation and give no thought to calories. But even as unhealthy as they might be, there is something completely comforting in their buttery goodness. Even for non-meat eaters such as myself there are tons of side dishes, salads, and desserts!Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-8297352422124359532009-10-08T18:40:00.000-07:002009-10-08T18:40:27.911-07:00The Little Bench<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOin-ZmoDJ_cBIe_-b11JfNCv7dGIA6geS37q3vsV7vgBK0-Mg_zjRfizKI2FRoSvLjjKrnUnV_GT2oQkisizoGbNGr7Yv8pTk7Wa3gp_iZap30mpAxflPvwM0815AqKuI0acscXdy74/s1600-h/1008091735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOin-ZmoDJ_cBIe_-b11JfNCv7dGIA6geS37q3vsV7vgBK0-Mg_zjRfizKI2FRoSvLjjKrnUnV_GT2oQkisizoGbNGr7Yv8pTk7Wa3gp_iZap30mpAxflPvwM0815AqKuI0acscXdy74/s320/1008091735.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am so proud of myself. I made this nifty little bench for the kids from an old headboard and a couple of fence pickets. It is too cute and such a good way to re-purpose the materials. Now all I need is some pumpkins to put next to it.<br />
</div>Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727806663573156219.post-84574891414636606252009-10-08T14:55:00.002-07:002009-10-13T10:03:57.324-07:00Cloth Diapering: Diaper SwappersIf you are interested in the Cloth Diapers I talked about earlier this week check out DiaperSwappers.com. It is an amazing community of mom's who cloth diaper and who are more than willing to share their experience!<br />
Update:<br />
I have since learned that Diaper Swappers is having some issues with computer viruses. Unless you have an excellent anti-virus you may want to check out another site such as Cloth Diaper Nation, or Hyena Cart. I am also happy to answer whatever questions I can!Tarrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637844925568094265noreply@blogger.com0