Seems Spring has Sprung

As the snow moves out and the rain moves in it seems that spring is finally around the corner. The grass is already greener and the air is a lot warmer than it was 2 weeks ago. I am excited, Spring Fever has hit and I am ready for camping, fishing, horseback riding, hiking and anything else my lovely family and I can get into!
What is your favorite part of Spring? How do you ring in the warm weather? Share with me and on March 1st a blogger will be chosen to be feature on Wyatt Family Farm. (via random.org)
So share with me in the comments below!

Hump Day blog hop ~ Guest Hosting

I'm so excited I got Featured on Friday @ Mommy Only has two Hands and now I am a hop guest host! WOOT! Go me! Its all real simple. Have fun and happy HUMP day Hopping! (That sounds kinda dirty, huh? hehe I like it)

Happy Hump Day!!

...and rest assured, because its all down hill from here. In a good way! ;)

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This is another midweek blog/twitter/facebook hop! But only link up just 1 of the three!  And its so incredibly simple but the rules have changed a little.

I have a guest host: Wyatt Family Farm

Every week there will be a new guest host!

1. Follow your two hostesses with what they link up on the linky form, which could be twitter, their blog or a facebook page.
2. retweet/facebook this hop. You can do this with my tweet button @ the  top of this post or on the bar at the bottom of this page.

3. Follow who ever follows you! Of course you might have to initiate a follow by following people on the linky, but still its really easy and simple!

That is it!!

If you would like me to follow you, leave a comment and your URL to your blog, twitter or facebook page! 

It would be nice if you displayed the button in your post or blog sidebar. I just ask you only link up Family Friendly Blogs, Twitter or Facebook accounts only. I will make sure its family friendly!! Link up and have fun, after all the week is half way over....

{Guest Post} Cloth Diapers: Trend or Timeless?

Bio: Shondra Walker is the author of Walk With Me; a blog that provides a glimpse into her life, along with parenting tips, recipes, and green living ideas. Just a few years ago, she was living the college life.  She never thought about cooking or raising kids. Now, she is married to the coolest guy she knows and learning to be a wife and mom.  Join her at her blog or follow her on Twitter.

Cloth Diapers: Trend or Timeless?

Are you a part of the cloth diaper fad? Have you jumped in with both feet and now find yourself swimming in cloth diapers, blogs, and websites? And do you feel the need to let everyone in on the little cloth diaper revolution that you have discovered? If yes, then you are part of the cloth diaper fad. Don’t worry. It’s not a bad thing. It’s great that more and more are ditching the ‘sposies and opting for cloth.

However, in our excitement, we have begun acting like we have stumbled upon some new invention. We tend to think that our generation is superior to others because we are reducing our environmental footprint and keeping our diapers from winding up in an overfilled landfill.

But what might seem like a new trend is really an age-old practice used by generations of women before us. Before linen was used, moms wrapped their baby’s bums in leaves or animal skins. Eventually, women began making patterns and sewing prefolds that were held together with pins.

When women began getting more freedom and rights in a male-dominated world, they began to enjoy the luxuries of disposables. Within a matter of years, disposables became the natural choice and cloth sat on the back burner. Disposable diaper companies continued to reinvent their product, making them even easier to use.

Just like big hair, skinny jeans, and big shades, cloth diapers have made a huge comeback.  But why have they made such a big return? Here are a few factors that have contributed to its success.

1). World Wide Web: Thanks to the convenience of the internet, anyone can browse through a variety of websites devoted to cloth diapers. These sites include tutorials, patterns, and options. If a new mom was eager to try cloth diapers, but didn’t have support from her family, a quick internet search will reveal a variety of communities and support programs. The internet provides a wealth of information for free.

2). Availability: Cloth diapers are available in most cities. They are now sold in Target and can also be shipped directly to your door by many major cloth diaper companies.

3). Easy to Use: Cloth diapers have become easier to use. No more pins or even rubber covers are needed. They are now equipped with snaps or velcro for easier use.  Some brands are ready to be used immediately after washing while pocket diapers need to be stuffed with an insert (which takes all of five seconds).

4). Stylin’: The cloth of old was limited to mainly white. Disposables (with the exception of the “jeans” brand) is also limited to white, although some have a Winnie the Pooh or some other image on them. Today, cloth is not limited. They are available in a variety of colors and patterns. From basic rainbow colors, to patterns and prints, any design you desire is available. And if for some reason you can’t find what you want, anyone who knows how to sew can make them.

5). Environmental Impact: Because of environmental concerns, many are choosing cloth. Studies were conducted that said that disposables, once dumped into a landfill, decayed over decades. We were clogging out landfills with baby poo. Because of the need to avoid consumerism, reduce our carbon footprint, and save some money, many moms began choosing cloth, which aided in their popularity.

Whether you have chosen cloth because you want to be trendy, love the adorable prints that are available, desire to save money, or want to make our world a better place, don’t forget that you are following in the footsteps of many generations of strong, beautiful women. What might seem to be a new and innovative trend is really a tried and tested method. Cloth works. It’s do-able. And now there are more options than ever.