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A detailed review of Lotus Bumz Cloth Diapers including 5 great things about them and the 1 thing we didn't like about them — Lotus Bumz Cloth Diaper Review

Do cloth diapers really save money? Yes! Check out this comparison of the cost of cloth diapers to disposables to see how cloth diapers save me $985 yearly for two babies. — Do Cloth Diapers
Really Save
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Ever wonder what a typical day looks like when you are cloth diapering two little ones? Come take a look at a day in the life of this cloth diapering mommy. You might be surprised! — A Day in the Life of This Cloth Diapering Mommy

A detailed review of Charlie Banana Cloth Diapers including 6 reasons I loved them and the one and only downside I found with them — Charlie Banana Cloth Diaper Review

DIY cloth diaper inserts are a simple and functional sewing project to make. The cloth diaper inserts can be made out of a variety of materials including receiving blankets, t-shirts, and towels. — DIY
Cloth Diaper
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6 Reasons Why Trend Lab Cloth Diapers Rock A detailed review of Trend Lab Cloth Diapers including 6 reasons they rock (snap in liners!) and the 2 faults I found with them — Trend Lab Cloth Diaper Review

The Cloth Diapers Made Easy Babyville Boutique Book Review is a comprehensive review of the book. The review includes three versions of the homemade diapers that I made. — Cloth Diapers Made Easy Babyville Boutique Book Review

Other Tips and Tricks

Have a growing collection of glass yogurt or pudding jars? Check out these 20+ ideas to reuse glass yogurt jars in places like the kitchen and bathroom and even office and craft use. — 20+ Ways to Reuse Glass Yogurt Jars

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by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Bananagrams are perfect for practicing spelling words! My kids love using the tiles any chance they get. I threw together a list of 60 ways for kids to practice their spelling and sight words in a handy free printable. Including classic ways like ABC order to fun ways like flashlight writing. Grab the free printable on www.penguinsinpink.com by clicking on the Family and Life tab, then Homeschool, and then Language Arts #bananagrams ⁣ #spellingwords #sightwords #spellingpractice #sightwordpractice #kidsactivities #homeschool #homeschoolmom #kindergarten #1stgrade #2ndgrade #3rdgrade #4thgrade #freeprintable #homeschoollife #penguinsinpinkblog #homeschooling
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Turn recycled kombucha bottles into pretty custom flower vases. Add some fresh flowers and you have an easy custom gift. Find all the details by heading over to www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) and clicking on the Crafts, DIY, Sewing Tab then scroll down to Crafts and finally clicking on Crafts. #recycled #kombuchabottles #crafts #homeschool #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife #repurposedbottles #reduce #reuse #penguinsinpinkblog #recycledproject #zerowaste #repurpose #upcycle
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
It's hard to believe that it has been over 3 years since our last trip to Jacksonville, Florida. The girls were so tiny and the little guy wasn't even here yet! This shot was of Doodles watching Friendship Fountain right outside the Museum of Science and History and next to the St. John's River. Check out our favorite Jacksonville spots by going to penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) and clicking on the Family and Life tab. #friendshipfountain #vacation #jacksonville #jacksonvillefl #roamflorida #pastvacations #vactionplanning #loveflorida #travelling #instagram_florida #sunshinestate #penguinsinpinkblog
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Per my kiddos request I made a severe weather crossword during our weather unit. This FREE Printable is an easy way to help kids review their weather knowledge or learn something new severe weather. The crossword puzzle is available either with a word bank or without one. An answer key is also included. Grab the free printable on www.penguinsinpink.com by clicking on the Family and Life tab, then Homeschool, and then Math and Science #weather #weatheractivities #crosswordpuzzle #kidscrosswordpuzzle #kidsactivities #homeschool #homeschoolmom #kindergarten #1stgrade #2ndgrade #3rdgrade #4thgrade #freeprintable #homeschoollife #penguinsinpinkblog
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
According to my children it's practically an a violation of the Geneva Convention! #libbabray #beautyqueens #bookquotes #quotes #funny #humor #haha #penguinsinpinkblog #quoteoftheday
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
I keep this exfoliating coffee scrub ☕ in the bathroom for easy access. Learn how to upcycle your used coffee grounds into a luxurious yet economical exfoliating coffee scrub! Find all the details by heading over to www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) and clicking on the Crafts, DIY, Sewing Tab then clicking on DIY. ⁣ #coffeescrub #coffeelover #diy #upcycle #reuse #moneysaver #penguinsinpinkblog #doityourself #upcycling #zerowaste #diybeauty #reusing
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Here's the oatmeal we made! It's so good! Gluten Free Baked Brown Sugar and Apple Oatmeal is a flavorful, moist, baked brown sugar and apple oatmeal that makes a healthy and complete breakfast. I love that a batch of this feeds three for a week. Get the recipe on www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) by clicking on From My Kitchen then Breakfast Recipes #breakfast #bakedoatmeal #brownsugaroatmeal #appleoatmeal #foodlover #foodpic #cooking #recipes #homemade #tasty #itswhatsforbreakfast #foodblogger #foodblog #foodisbae #yum #penguinsinpinkblog #fresh #recipe #glutenfree
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Peeling apples with my favorite little guy to make some baked oatmeal tomorrow. What are you up to on this Saturday evening? #apples ⁣ #momlife #toddlerlife #kitchentools #appleseason #applepicking #freshfood #frugalliving #frugalblogger #foodprep #freezerstash #healthyfood #localharvest #localfarms #rva #va #penguinsinpinkblog #cartermountainorchard
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Staying in tonight? Us too. Try making Pumpkin Pie Spice and Coconut Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. They are so tasty! Slightly sweet and crunchy too. Get the recipe at www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) by clicking on From My Kitchen tab and looking under Dessert and Snack Recipes #pumpkinseeds #snack #snacktime #kidssnacks #penguinsinpinkblog #roastedpumpkinseeds #snacks #tasty #foodpic #foodinstagram #yum #fresh #foodblogger #pumpkinspice #coconutsugar #healthysnack #healthyfood #sweetandcrunchy
by penguins_in_pink 4 weeks ago
Frost in a can or in our case frost in a bowl was so cool! ❄ Simple ingredients like ice and salt make this experiment a must try with the kiddos. Grab the details on www.penguinsinpink.com by clicking on the Family and Life tab, then Homeschool, and then Math and Science #weather #weatherunit #kidsactivities #homeschool #homeschoolmom #kindergarten #1stgrade #2ndgrade #3rdgrade #4thgrade #watercycleexperiment #scienceexperimentforkids #homeschoollife #penguinsinpinkblog
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Cucumbers in vinegar is my favorite lunch side. It's quick and easy to make and soo much healthier than chips. Get the recipe at www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) by clicking on From My Kitchen tab and looking under the Dessert and Snack menu. ⁣ #cucumbers #tasty #foodpic #healthyfood #healthysnack #yum #snack #foodlover #foodblogger #foodblog #foodisbae #penguinsinpinkblog #lunch #fresh #snacktime #veggies
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
An easy, homemade strawberry sauce made with only three ingredients and freezer friendly too. Perfect on top of Greek yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, and pound cake. Get the recipe on www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) by clicking on From My Kitchen then Condiments, Dips, Sauces, and Seasoning Recipes #strawberrysauce #homemade #greekyogurt #greekyogurttopping #foodlover #foodpic #cooking #recipes #homemade #tasty #spiceupyalife #foodblogger #foodblog #foodisbae #yum #penguinsinpinkblog #recipe #easyrecipe #freezercooking
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Celebrate a special dance teacher or dancer with this fun and easy to make dance inspired wreath. From the tiny dance shoes to the fan of pink and purple tulle and feathers this wreath is reminiscent of dance costumes. Find all the details by heading over to www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) and clicking on the Crafts, DIY, Sewing Tab then scroll down to Crafts and finally clicking on Crafts. #dancewreath #wreath #tulle #feathers #crafts #penguinsinpinkblog #wreaths #tullewreath #featherwreath #danceinspired #pinkandpurple
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
This is absolutely true! ♥ #angelaschwindt #angelaschwindtquotes #familyquotes #quotes #quotestoliveby #inspirationalquotes #instaquote #wordsofwisdom #quotesandsayings #quotesforlife #quoteoftheday #positivequotes #positivelife #wordstoliveby #positivethoughts #penguinsinpinkblog
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
What did you have for dinner tonight? We had Lemon Butter Chicken and Broccoli. It is such a quick and easy flavor packed dinner. 5 kitchen staples make a mouth-watering, delicious meal in less than 30 minutes. Get the recipe at PenguinsinPink.com (link in bio) by clicking on the From My Kitchen tab and looking under Main Dish Recipes #chicken #lemon #butter #broccoli #dinner #foodlover #foodpic #dinnertime #cooking #recipes #homemade #quickdinner #tasty #healthydinner #itswhatfordinner #ketogenic #ketogenicdiet #penguinsinpinkblog #foodblogger #lowcarbs
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Dojo was thoroughly unimpressed by the pumpkin I carved for him last year! But he (and I) hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! And that you get lots of treats if you go trick-or-treating. Happy Halloween! #jackolantern #halloween #dojotheguineapig #trickortreat #wearyourmask #staysafe #october #penguinsinpinkblog
by penguins_in_pink 4 weeks ago
This DIY Grinchmas Banner is super cute and easy to make. It can be hung up like garland or to decorate a table. It can also be used as a backdrop for a photo-booth. Find all the details by heading over to www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) and clicking on the Crafts, DIY, Sewing Tab then scroll down to Crafts and finally clicking on Crafts. #grinchmas #grinchmasbanner #christmasdecor #photoboothbackground #crafts #penguinsinpinkblog #imadethis
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Clutter drives me crazy! It is truly a joy and energy stealer. #monkiakristofferson #homemaking #clutter #quotes #quotesthatspeakthetruth #reallife #momlife #penguinsinpinkblog
by penguins_in_pink 4 weeks ago
Sloppy Joes are one of my favorite meals. These sloppy joes are sweet and savory with the perfect balance of tang and zest. And best of all they served on toasted, cheesy hamburger bun. Get the recipe on www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) by clicking on From My Kitchen then Main Dish Recipes ⁣ #sloppyjoes #sloppyjoesandwich #dinner #foodlover #foodpic #dinnertime #cooking #recipes #homemade #quickdinner #tasty #itswhatsfordinner #foodblogger #foodblog #foodisbae #yum #penguinsinpinkblog #recipe
by penguins_in_pink 1 month ago
Need a fast, last minute costume? ☠Go as a pirate! This easy pirate costume is super cute and so easy to make. It can easily be made into an adult or children's costume. The base of the costume is made with items you probably have on hand like t-shirt, skirt or pants, and boots. Find all the details by heading over to www.penguinsinpink.com (link in bio) and clicking on the Crafts, DIY, Sewing Tab then clicking on DIY. ⁣ #piratecostume #diy #easycostumeideas #halloweencostume #halloweencostumeideas #diyhalloweencostume #lastminutecostume #quickcostumes #kidscostumes #adultcostume #penguinsinpinkblog #doityourself #halloween