tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77713202456026175092024-03-12T22:17:18.764-07:00Sassy Pants and the Diaper QueenRissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-86673949452750756492013-04-09T17:44:00.001-07:002013-04-09T17:44:00.063-07:00School of Cloth Twitter Party TONIGHT!!!The long awaited School of Cloth Twitter Party sequel is tonight. If you've attended a Twitter party before you know they are very fun but very busy. Check it out!<br />
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♥ RissaRissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-26573566195152568372012-11-04T23:14:00.002-08:002012-11-06T09:21:59.006-08:00Appalachia Diaper Drive & Cloth Diaper Giveaway<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the Fall 2012 Cloth Diaper Drive Giveaway & Fundraising Event hosted by <a href="http://www.leettlebaby.blogspot.com/">Leettle Baby</a>!</h3>
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This is the first time I have been able to participate in a cloth diaper giveaway and I am so excited! Leettle Baby has hosted many other giveaways in the past and I have been lucky enough to win a prize in one of them. This is where we all get to spread the love and maybe get some back!</div>
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<a href="http://leettlebaby.blogspot.com/2012/04/happy-birthday-to-me-happy-birthday-to.html">Last spring</a>, with your help, we were able to send 30 diaper covers and 30 cotton prefolds to the DFW Cloth Diaper Project.<br />
This time around we would love to make an even greater impact. For this event, we would love help the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tomahawk.Sustainment">Tomahawk Sustainment Mission</a> in their efforts to expand their cause to begin a cloth diapering program that will benefit the people living in the poverty-stricken Appalachia region of Kentucky. The founder, Terri, has estimated that there were 500 children that could benefit from this program.<br />
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<em><strong>DID YOU KNOW? The Appalachia region covers 13 different U.S. states, encompasses 420 counties and includes 25 million people? Sadly, some of the most distressed areas have 150% poverty rate over the average U.S. rate. </strong></em></div>
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Why Cloth Diapers?</b><br />
As many of us parents know, diapering our children can cost us a fortune. According to the <a href="http://www.realdiaperassociation.org/diaperfacts.php">Real Diaper Association</a>, using disposables costs a family about $66 dollars per month, and about $1,600 for the first two years. Now imagine if you had to decide if your family was going to eat or spend money on buying more diapers. Some families even have to re-use their babies DISPOSABLE diapers because they cannot afford to buy more. The wonderful thing about cloth diapers is that you do not have to worry about purchasing more diapers and you can always have clean ones readily available! With this diaper program, these families will not have to spend a penny on diapers for their children.<br />
In addition, disposable diapers are not compostable and are estimated to take 250 - 500 years to break down! Now imagine if you did not have a trash service to remove those diapers (like some of those living in the Appalachia area)...where would they go? Cloth diapers provide a more sanitary option to the environment and reduce landfill waste.<br />
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How You Can Help</b><br />
A <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=P9sIolMSWHG6ndSlvu5PdnUwjmPZS4OXgre4iE5Db0QreOTcxF_bISXhjCm&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d0b7e678a25d883d0fa72c947f193f8fd">donation</a> in any amount is greatly appreciated and is tax deductable.<br />
There are quite a few other ways that you can help us get as many of these precious children cloth diapered as possible, just click <a href="http://www.leettlebaby.blogspot.com/p/fall-diaper-drive.html">HERE</a>.<br />
As a thank you for spreading the word about this cloth diapering program, <a href="http://www.leettlebaby.blogspot.com/">Leettle Baby</a> and a team of amazing bloggers are going to reward you with an awesome giveaway...with the opportunity to win one of the two cloth diaper prize packages!<br />
<b>Grand Prize</b>
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<li><a href="http://www.thirstiesbaby.com/">Thirsties</a>
3 Thirsties Duo Wraps (valued at $38.25)
10 Thirsties Duo Hemp Pre-folds (valued at $80.00)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.softbums.com/">SoftBums</a>
Choice of Echo/Omni Diaper One-size Shell & One-Size Pod (valued at $29.90)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.littlebeecreations.com/">Little Bee Creations</a>
Ma Ma Cloth Starter Pack - Sizes 7, 10 &12 inch mix (valued at $27.50)</li>
<li><a href="http://thelittlebeeco.com/">Little Bee Diaper Co.</a>
One-size Bee Changed Cloth Diaper in Choice of Color (valued at $19.95)</li>
<b><i>** Jona from The Little Bee Co. has graciously offered to send one Bee Changed Diaper for EACH one purchased during the diaper drive event, make sure that you put "LoveAppalachia" in the comment section when you order! Shop <a href="http://www.thelittlebeeco.com/">HERE</a>! **</i></b>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LambBabies?ref=shop_sugg">Lamb Babies</a>
Choice of Fitted or One-Size Cloth Diaper (valued at $19.00)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.greenbeesdiapers.com/">Green Bees</a>
2 One-size Diapers (valued at $16.00)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.rockingreensoap.com/">Rock In Green</a>
45/90 Load Bag of Detergent in Choice of Scent (valued at $14.95 - $15.95)</li>
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<b>Second Prize</b>
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<li><a href="http://www.funkyfluff.ca/">Funky Fluff</a>
1 One-Size Cloth Diaper (valued at $18.40)</li>
<li><a href="http://glowbugclothdiapers.com/">Glow Bug</a>
1 One-Size Cloth Diaper (valued at $12.50)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.smartsnugs.com/">Smart Snugs</a>
NatureSnug™ Bamboo Diaper (valued at $18.00)</li>
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Giveaway is open to US residents (US & CAN residents for second prize) ages 18 and older only, beginning on November 5th, 2012 and ending at 12:01 am on November 21st, 2012. Winners will be notified by e-mail provided by the Rafflecopter form and has 48 hours to claim prize before another is selected.</div>
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<em>Thank you to all of the wonderful sponsors above and to the following blogs who have already helped build a stash of cloth diapers to send to the Tomahawk Sustainment Mission!</em></h3>
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<a href="http://www.thinking-about-cloth-diapers.com/">Thinking About Cloth Diapers</a><br />
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RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-45118341396410141112012-11-04T22:59:00.000-08:002012-11-04T22:59:56.323-08:00Peachy Green... Winter Launch Landing at Kissed by the Moon November 1st!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Who's ready for another round of <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Peachy-Green_bymfg_46-1-1.html">Peachy Green</a>?<br />
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If you've been paying attention the last week or so, you may have noticed some super cute diaper previews posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KissedbytheMoonStore?fref=ts">Kissed by the Moon Facebook Page</a>. Its that time again... <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Peachy-Green_bymfg_46-1-1.html">Peachy Green</a> release time! This time around, in addition to the Solo Luxe AIO, <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/">Kissed by the Moon</a> fans also get the option to purchase the Sprout Up OS AI2 and Switcheroo Cover-n-2. Are you excited yet? I am!<br />
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First off the tried and true, I love it, Solo Luxe AIO.<br />
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<li>PUL outer in colors and prints</li>
<li>Bamboo/organic cotton inner</li>
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<li>Bamboo/organic cotton soaker</li>
<li>Leg openings: No tucking needed, stretchy elastic for thin or chubby thighs</li>
<li>4 rows of snaps, you can adjust leg and waist separately.</li>
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I have tried the Solo Luxe AIO and I love it. This diaper is so trim and so adorable. I do love a fluffy booty, but sometimes you need to put on pants, and this is the diaper to do that with. Even if it means ( tear :( ) covering it up.</div>
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Next up is the Switcheroo Cover-n-2</div>
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<li>PUL outer in colors and prints</li>
<li>Inner you can wipe clean for multiple changes and flaps to hold prefolds!</li>
<li>Sizing 0-1-2 (newborn covers too!)<br /><a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/assets/images/Product/Peachy-Green/Solo-Luxe-AIO/size-chart-covers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/assets/images/Product/Peachy-Green/Solo-Luxe-AIO/size-chart-covers.jpg" /></a></li>
<li>No soaker, you can use this with prefolds, flats, or fitted diapers.</li>
<li>Leg openings: Double elastic with gentle leg gussets to contain messes.</li>
<li>3 rows of snaps, you can adjust leg and waist separately.</li>
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I haven't tried this yet, but I will definitely be ordering one. Covers are one of my favorite types of diapers. We use a lot of fitteds and flats so this work should work perfectly into our routine!</div>
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<li>Soft custom-milled microfleece. Shell can be reused for multiple changes!</li>
<li>One Size with 3 rise adjustments</li>
<li>Bamboo/organic cotton soakers</li>
<li>Leg openings: No tucking needed, stretchy elastic for thin or chubby thighs</li>
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Peachy Fact? These diapers are sewn in Missouri, USA!</div>
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Other colors and prints coming to you on November 1st?</div>
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Be sure to have your alarm clock set! These all go on sale November 1st at 10 am CST. And once they are gone, they are gone! Act fast!</div>
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What is your Peachy Green style? What is your favorite color/print of this release?</div>
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I'm sitting here dreaming of falling leaves and pies baking on the stove, of crackling fires, turkey dinners with cranberry sauce, and apple picking. Mmmm.... Fall is in the air and all around us. In pretty much everywhere but Southern California anyways! In substitute, I would at least like my house and my baby to smell like fall. Personally I love fall scents and all the memories they bring. Pumpkin, cranberry, apple cider. Caramel, pecan, figs. One of the fun things about cloth diapers is that we get to use these awesome products that have delicious scents. <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts_bymfg_36-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts</a> recently stocked at <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/?AffId=73/">Kissed by the Moon</a> with lots of delicious fall scents to tempt, tease, and delight your appetite!<br />
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Let's go through some of their products and available scents and discuss a little... what do you think?<br />
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To start off we'll begin with a staple for any cloth diapering, cloth wiping family... <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts-Small-Cloth-Wipes-Cubes-Booty-Bits.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts Small Cloth Wipes Cubes/Booty Bits</a>! These will make a yummy smelling wipes solution that will last for days. Fun fall scents include: Apple Caramel Crunch, Spiced Cranberry, and Cozy Cabin, as well as others you'll have to find for yourself! These are one of my favorite wipe bits to use. I count the number of days I am going to be making solution for and add the same number of bits, maybe adding one or two more, to boiling or hot water. I wait for it to cool and <i>Voila!</i> wipes solution! Impatient? Yeah, me too. Try mixing with 1/2 the amount of boiling water, stir in your bits, and add some cool water so you get a nice lukewarm mix. Dip your wipes in your concoction or fill your spray bottle, its all ready. You can also use this as soap while traveling, just dissolve in the bath and your little one will smell delicious all over. You can never have enough wipe bits for that cutie bootie!<br />
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Next in the line up is a wool essential: <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts-Liquid-Wool-Wash.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts Liquid Wool Wash</a>. If you're going to be soaking your wool wouldn't it be awesome to get your whole house smelling like I don't know... Pumpkin Pie? That is my number one favorite fall dessert and if I can't have it, I am certainly happy to have my house all yummed up smelling like it! Other delicious fall options are Baked Apple Pie and Coffee Mocha. If you just need a quick lano for your wool or a mid-month pick me up, this is the wool wash for you. It's as simple as a squirt or two in your woolie bath and <i>Presto!</i> your house is full of fall aromatics! <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts-Liquid-Wool-Wash.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts Liquid Wool Wash</a> is concentrated and condensed so you don't need to use too much, this bottle will last you for awhile. Now you just need to figure out... 2 bottles or 3? Or more?<br />
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If liquid wool wash isn't your thing <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts_bymfg_36-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts</a> gives you a nice alternative in their <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Lanolin-Wool-Wash-Bars-Moon-Shaped.html?AffId=73/">Lanolin Wool Wash Bars</a>. I have a Juicy Cherry wool wash bar, but I have a feeling I'm going to be stocking up on some Pecan Pie pretty soon! Just like cloth diapers, it seems like every time I put a piece of wool on my baby bean, she feels the need to have a party in her pants! Usually resulting in some messy wool! Nice for the double lano'ing... not so nice for last minute outfit matching. Wool wash bar to the rescue! This super awesome wool wash bar cleans and adds some light lanolin to your wool. Just gently rub the spot in question and <i>Ta Da!</i> bye-bye ick, hello deliciousness! Now here is your dilemma... Pecan Pie or Cherry Pie? Chestnuts & Brown Sugar or Figgy Pudding? Wanna know a Rissa-Rule? When in doubt get it all ;)<br />
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To round out the <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts_bymfg_36-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts</a> family we have <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts-Booty-Mist-Wipes-Solution-Spray.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts Booty Mist Wipes Solution Spray</a>. While no fall scents are currently in stock (keep an eye out in the future!) you can snag some oh so appetizing Pina Colada. This is my number one favorite scent. Even in fall. You know when you get those chilly November blues and you're just longing for fun, sun, and yummy drinks again? This definitely helps! Just spray some Pina Colada Booty Mist goodness on your little one's bum and close your eyes. Mmmm... its almost like pool side in Hawaii! <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts-Booty-Mist-Wipes-Solution-Spray.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts Booty Mist Wipes Solution Spray</a> is pre-mixed for you, no muss, no fuss. Just spray on and wipe off. Great for travel or if you're in a rush.<br />
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What's your favorite fall scent?RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-922562325404573962012-10-30T16:24:00.003-07:002012-10-30T16:24:33.640-07:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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♥ RissaRissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-21483330844509321762012-10-18T11:24:00.001-07:002012-10-18T11:24:43.871-07:00Fall 2012 Cloth Diaper Drive - Supporting The Tomahawk Sustainment Mission. . . <div style="text-align: center;">
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This is the first time I have been able to participate in a cloth diaper giveaway and I am so excited! Leettle Baby has hosted many other giveaways in the past and I have been lucky enough to win a prize in one of them. This is where I get to spread the love!</div>
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Leettle Baby will be hosting the <strong><a href="http://www.leettlebaby.blogspot.com/p/fall-diaper-drive.html">Leettle Hands and Feet Fall 2012 Cloth Diaper Drive</a></strong>, which will run from<strong> November 1st - 30th, 2012</strong>. Not only will there be a giveaway for a stash of cloth diapers, but there will be charity auctions in efforts to raise money to start a cloth diapering program that will benefit at least 500 babies in the impoverished areas of the Kentucky Appalachia! <br />
<strong><i>DID YOU KNOW? The Appalachia region covers 13 different U.S. states, encompasses 420 counties and includes 25 million people? Sadly, some of the most distressed areas have 150% poverty rate over the average U.S. rate.</i></strong><br />
Head on over to the <strong><a href="http://www.leettlebaby.blogspot.com/p/loveappalachia-diaper-drive-sign-ups.html">Leettle Baby</a></strong> blog and sign up today if you are interested in participating in this giveaway hop event which includes a <strong> FREE</strong> blogger opportunity! The deadline for sign up's is October 30th, so don't hesitate to sign up for this wonderful event! <br />
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With <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby</a> pre-orders quickly coming to a close... are you still hesitating? If you're unsure what to get, what all those options mean, and what you should choose, step right up and be ready to be <b>wow</b>'d!<br />
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One of the awesome things about <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby</a> is the fact that they are open pre-orders, so you can order something that will exactly work for your little one. Let's walk step by step through the ordering process and figure out what it all means together.<br />
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First, you are going to choose what kind of wool you want. Fuzzy or Silky... what's the difference? Well if you have ever had interlock wool before, you will be familiar to <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby</a>'s fuzzy wool. It is the traditional wool that you will find. "Soft, fluffy, stretchy, fuzzy, thick, and super absorbent."<br />
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"But Marissa, that is so thick! I live in a really hot climate and we just don't need thick, fuzzy wool!"<br />
Solution: Silky wool! Silky wool is thin and super soft, silky soft. This wool is thinner and may tend to pill more if not treated carefully. However, silky is more likely to fit under your little ones clothes if that's what you need.<br />
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Second, you get to pick between longies (also can be customized as leggings), shorties, and soakers/covers. Well, hmm. That's pretty much a preference choice. They are basically what they sound like. Longies are the equivalent of pants, based on the inseam (we will get to that later, I promise!) they can fall anywhere to capri length to full pants (with the ability to be cuffed). Shorties are little adorable wool shorts. These are my personal favorites, I think they just look so <b>cute</b> on our little squishy babies! They can fall from capri length to above the knee. Soakers/covers just cover the diaper. These are your "basic" wool. They are diaper covers and cover the bum, but are still uber fantastic.<br />
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So, let's say you picked <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby-Silky-Wool-Shorties_p_609.html?AffId=73/">silky shorties</a> (because I know I did!). All of a sudden you have even more options. Eek! Intimidated? I was at first.<br />
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Your first option is <b>size</b>. Well that's pretty easy right? You're given a choice between newborn, small, medium, large, and extra-large.<br />
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"Yeah that would work for most babies Marissa, but my little one... is really not so little when it comes to rise! She's kind of a string bean!" First thing you need to do is add some butter and munch away. Once you're done with some yummy baby kisses, head on down to <b>Increase the Rise </b>and you have the choice to add 1" or 2". Still not enough? Go ahead and pick 2" and then put in your notes how much you need to add.</div>
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"But Marissa, I have a chunker. Like a super chunker. He has enough rolls to rival a bakery." First of all, squee! I love some chunky babies! Second of all, the only thing you need to do is list your baby's necessary waist size in your notes on check out! Easy peasy. (You can do the exact same thing if you need a smaller waist size for your delicious string bean.)</div>
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"Hey, its me again Marissa... with that yummy string bean of a baby girl. Great, I've got her waist and rise all sorted, but seriously, I don't want her shorties to be Daisy Dukes." Well, <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby</a> has a fix for that too! Next up is <b>Increase the Inseam</b>. Once again, you're given the option to make those shorties just the right size for you. Choose between a 1", 2", and 3" increase. Still not enough? Go ahead and pick 3" and then put in your notes how much you need to add.</div>
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"Well Marissa, that's all well and good, but you seriously except me to know my baby's measurements? What do I look like? A seamstress?" Nope! You look like a mama with a baby and a plan! Your first step to getting your baby's measurements are to <b>striiiip dooooown</b>, the baby that is... and to whatever diaper you are planning to put on him under the wool. Take your squirmy bean and measure first around those munch-able thighs (for soakers), then around his ticklish belly, then from baby boy's thigh down to where you want your longies or shorties to fall, and finally from the top of the back of the diaper to the top of the front, right through the middle. Still confused? Check out these handy dandy picture How to's:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and all the way around to the top of the front of the diaper for rise.</td></tr>
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Please do note that <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby</a> wool is stretchy and will stretch to fit over your diaper, so try not to overestimate unless you are trying to size up.</div>
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Have you ever heard the term "adjustable hem"? Time to blow your mind. You can specifically order an "adjustable hem" for your little one's longies/shorties for them to grow into!</div>
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"Why would I do that Marissa? When my little boy outgrows his longies, I'll just buy new ones."</div>
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But when your son outgrows his longies... what does he really outgrow? The waist or the length? Personally, we grow out of the length of things muuuuch quicker than the waist. This gives you the option to fashionably fold up your longies and extend them when you're ready! (Please add length in inseam and note adjustable hem and color preference in your comments on checkout)</div>
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Ok, now as promised, colors! <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby</a> has a large variety of colors for both fuzzy and silky wool, to see their options visit the <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby</a> site and view their colors <a href="http://bumbywool.com/Wool_Colours_and_Types.html">here</a>. To see color names click the <i>i</i>.</div>
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Let's move on to your next fun option and perhaps the most exciting of all... <b>POCKETS</b>!!!</div>
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"Now Marissa... what would my little girl need pockets for? She's only 13 months old!" Why for her <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Jellystone-Smart-Phone_p_623.html?AffId=73/">Jellystone Smart Phone Teether</a> of course! (Duh, Mom!) All kidding aside, pockets are a great cute way to customize and cute-ize your woolies even more. (Please note where you would like pockets to be located. ex: hip, waist, cargo style, booty. For 2 pockets order 2 singles and note that in comments at check out.)</div>
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<li>Patch pocket/Jean style - Patch pockets are 2 patch pockets that start in the front and wrap around to the back on both side to give the illusion of jean pockets.</li>
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<li>Full hidden pockets - Please see picture below.</li>
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After that option comes something just for those ordering longies and shorties, for Fuzzy this option is called "Hammock" and for Silky this is called "Peanut". This gives you the ability to add an extra layer in the wetzone for added bullet proof protection!</div>
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And last but certainly not least, your "cut". You know how you have those fabulous jeans but you only like boot cut... or maybe flared? You have that possibility for your wool as well. (As always, please note hem cut details in your notes at checkout.)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flared hem, Standard straight hem and folded up and lightly stitched hem</td></tr>
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"Hey Marissa.. thanks for all of this but I have a diva. This just isn't enough customization. She need something <b>mind blowing</b>."</div>
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Step right up and let me show you something out of this world. Two words. <b><a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby-Wool-Bold-Longies_p_667.html?AffId=73/">Bold. Longies</a>.</b> </div>
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<a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby-Wool-Bold-Longies_p_667.html?AffId=73/">Bold longies</a> are striped longies with multiple colors of wool. You can choose Girly, Boyish, or Gender Neutral. You have the option of increasing rise and inseam like other longies and you can also ask for more stripes. These truly are wool art!</div>
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Have a specific idea in mind? Want specific colors or for your longies to be leggings? Please note your preferences in comments at check out and <a href="https://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby</a> will do their best to accommodate!</div>
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So that's that folks. Everything you need to know to fully customize your stylish little bean into a perfect pair of woolies! Still have questions? Feel free to comment below!</div>
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So you took the plunge, or you're about to, but wait. You don't know how to treat your <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Wool_c_98.html?AffId=73/">wool</a>. I mean, its cute and all, but once I get it... what do I do with it?</div>
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Here is your "How to" on lanolizing your <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Wool_c_98.html?AffId=73/">wool</a>!<br />
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So the first thing you will need to do is gather your mad scientist supplies!</div>
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<li>Bottle (This is optional, you can stir, I prefer shaken not stirred)</li>
<li>Baby soap. I use <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/CJs-BUTTer-Carcass-Cleaner.html?AffId=73/">CJ's Carcass Cleaner</a>.</li>
<li>Solid lanolin. Yes, you can use spray lanolin or wool wash with lanolin incorporated, but generally that is not enough lanolin to full lanolize your wool. Pictured is <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts-Lanolin-Balm-2oz.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts Solid Lanolin</a>.</li>
<li>Wool wash (bar or liquid). Pictured is <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/CJs-BUTTer-Wool-Wash.html?AffId=73/">CJ's Wool Wash</a> and <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Lanolin-Wool-Wash-Bars-Moon-Shaped.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts Wool Wash Bar</a>.</li>
<li>Large bowl. You can also use your sink but since I don't like monopolizing my sink with wool, I use a bowl.</li>
<li>Tea kettle (optional). I use this to get my water hot enough to emulsify the lanolin. You can also boil water in a pot or microwave.</li>
<li>Cup to mix lanolin in. I use a measuring cup.</li>
<li>Spoon and knife. To mix lanolin and to weigh wool down in water if needed.</li>
<li>Wool! You have multiple options. <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby </a>pre-orders just opened and <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/sustainablebabyish-sloomb_bymfg_18-1-1.html?AffId=73/">sustainablebabyish|sloomb</a> has instock and pre-orders available.</li>
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The first thing you are going to do is wet your <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Wool_c_98.html?AffId=73/">wool</a>. Be sure to give it a nice squish (squeeze) to get it nice and wet. <i>It is best to wash/lanolize your <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Wool_c_98.html?AffId=73/">wool </a>inside out so the wet zone can get the best of your mix!</i><br />
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Next, you are going to take your <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Lanolin-Wool-Wash-Bars-Moon-Shaped.html?AffId=73/">wool wash bar</a> (or <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/CJs-BUTTer-Wool-Wash.html?AffId=73/">liquid wool wash</a> if that is your choice) and gently rub the wool down. You don't need to rub with the <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Lanolin-Wool-Wash-Bars-Moon-Shaped.html?AffId=73/">bar</a> too much, just get a nice layer of wash onto your wool. Once you have a nice layer of wash, work it in gently with your fingers.<br />
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To finish prepping your wool for lanolization, place it back in your bowl of water to sit until your ready for it! This helps the wool adjust to the water temperature and be ready for lanolin.<br />
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Now on to lanolizing! I have a heavy hand in lanolizing because I use my wool often. For overnight/bullet proof use you are going to want to be heavier with your lanolin. This was for 2 pieces, one of which has been lanolized before. In general, you need to lanolize twice to get full strength. I took a heaping teaspoon of my <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Crow-Mountain-Crafts-Lanolin-Balm-2oz.html?AffId=73/">Crow Mountain Crafts Solid Lanolin</a>.<br />
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I put the teaspoon of lanolin my measuring cup and filled it halfway with water (about 1 1/2 cup) I boiled in my tea kettle. I added 2 squirts of <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/CJs-BUTTer-Carcass-Cleaner.html?AffId=73/">CJ's Carcass Cleaner</a> to help the lanolin emulsify.<br />
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Because I shake my lanolin mix, I only stir it in the water until it turns completely liquid. Still greasy and not emulsified, but no lumps!<br />
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Next I pour my mix in my bottle. I put some extra (1/2 a cup) of my leftover boiled water in the measuring cup to get all the lanolin out of the cup and pour that in as well. Then I shake shake shake shake. (Since your water is very hot, it makes the glass hot, so I wrap a kitchen towel around the bottle.) You'll know when to stop shaking because the lanolin will be completely emulsified. It will look like whole milk, so no "floaties" (lanolin grease spots) and will be nice and smooth.<br />
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I poured the lanolin mix back into the measuring cup so you can get a view on how your lanolin mix should look. The white "foam" on the top is just from shaking and has no effect on the mix. You'll want to take your wool out of your bowl and gently squeeze excess water out<br />
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Now your mix is still pretty hot and in order to avoid felting you will want to lower the temperature of the water to lukewarm, you don't want to shock your wool with hot water. To avoid this, I have found that the best way to gradually cool your lanolin mix down is to pop in a couple ice cubes! I put 2 in my mix and slowly stir until they have dissolved. <i>The white ring in the pictures is just from flash.</i><br />
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Now my mix is cooled down enough to add warm water. You'll want it just warm enough that you can feel it on your wrist. Add it slowly and stir while you add it. If added too hot/cold or too fast, your lanolin might get a little shocked (eek!) and separate a little bit.<br />
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This is what my lanolin mix with water looks like. It lightens up some but not much.<br />
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I only add enough water to fully cover my wool.<br />
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And alas! Its finally time to give your wool a nice lano bath! Put it in and give it a nice squish and gentle swish to get the lanolin mix all up in your wool's business!<br />
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Now is the really hard part. You have to wait. And wait. And wait. When first lanolizing my wool, I do a full 24 hour soak. If its been lanolized before I only soak overnight. This gives the wool lots of time to soak in that milky goodness. If your wool has been lanolized repeatedly or you aren't planning on using it for night time, you may only need to soak for 30 minutes to couple hours.<br />
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Your wool is ready to drain! Pour your lano mix out and gently squeeze the excess out of your wool. Try to avoid twisting as that can felt wool. If you ended up with "floaties", don't worry, you can use your finger to spread them on your wool and lanolin dries clear. That area will just have a little extra protection.<br />
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To help my wool dry faster I lay it on a towel to roll out excess water.<br />
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Gently roll and squeeze out the excess water from your wool.<br />
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And finally you can hang your wool to dry! If you want to dry it faster, you can point a fan at it. It is also suggested to turn your wool over to allow each side to get enough air time to dry.<br />
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Easy Peasy right? Well it may seem complicated, but once you do it the first few times it becomes second nature!<br />
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Bold longies? What are bold longies? I've never heard of these before... Wait... bold longies are your normal, adorable longies but with cute bold stripes? Seriously? YES! Awesome! You can request Girly, Boyish, or Gender Neutral colors, you can request specific colors in notes. This means your little wool fashionista will have <b>custom only one in the world like them</b> wool longies. Where can I sign up?? (In case you missed it its right up there ^^^ or > <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby-Wool-Bold-Longies_p_667.html?AffId=73/">Bumby Bold Longies</a>)<br />
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Now on to colors... have you ever seen so many pretty colors? And you get to choose! Have that adorable shirt that pretty much matches nothing? Or maybe it just is lacking a perfect match? Right here is where you find it. Is your little diva demanding only purple? Right here.<br />
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♥ RissaRissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-5175525981102050632012-10-01T23:34:00.001-07:002012-10-02T11:49:53.698-07:00Wool Diaries: Intro to WoolWith <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Bumby_bymfg_65-1-1.html?AffId=73/">Bumby </a>pre-orders opening at <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/?AffId=73/">Kissed by the Moon</a>, I thought it would be the perfect time to talk about wool! At first glance, it's intimidating, but with a little research you will find it's really not that hard at all.<br />
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Let's start by answering a few of these common questions and concerns.<br />
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Well... yes. It is. But, you know how cloth diapers maintain a decent resell value? Wool does even better. If you treat your wool properly (I'll get into how later) and take care of it, it will likely maintain a very high resell price. As in only losing 20% or less. That 20% is worth the use of that wool while you have it.<br />
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Actually, no. Wool isn't hot. It is breathable. In the summer it helps against heat rash and has more airflow than traditional PUL covers. In the winter it helps retain heat so your little one doesn't get too chilly. And there are options! Soakers, longies, shorties. Depending on what you want to put your baby in and what the temperature is, you can pick!<br />
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Lano is wooly speak for lanolin. I could give you the long detailed explanation that is frankly kinda boring... but I won't. Basically sheep produce lanolin to make their wool water resistant. Since our squishy wool covers are no longer attached to these sheep, this is what we treat it with.</div>
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Knit and Interlock. Knit is what is sounds like, a knit fabric. You can see the knit basically. Interlock is intentionally felted wool.</div>
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Felted. Felting is when the wool fibers are matted together. On interlock this is obviously expected, on knit it isn't always desirable. Non-felted wool tends to be stretchier, however felted wool tends to be more water resistant.</div>
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Soakers, Longies, and Shorties. These are just basically what style of cover you are getting. A soaker is just a cover, pretty much diaper shaped. These generally cut below the tushie and show lots of thigh (if that's what you're into!). Longies and shorties are just what they sound like, long pants and shorts. These can vary in inseam depending on the brand. Everyone has their own personal preference where they like shorties and longies to fall. If longies are too long you can cuff them, this help extends how long your little one may be able to wear them; they can also be worn as flood pants. Shorties can go capri length to mid-thigh.</div>
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It is actually a misconception that you *only* use wool with fitteds. A majority of wool users probably do use fitteds or flats/prefolds but it isn't necessary. You can lightly lanolize and use over a pocket or AIO diaper if you want. And of course you can use over flats or prefolds. If you have a Potty Learner who isn't completely there yet then wool might be a great option for you! Your little munchkin can wear big girl/big boy undies and your wool can hold in any accidents if necessary.</div>
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For this question... please tune in tomorrow for a special edition of SP&tDQ! We are teaming up with <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/?AffId=73/">Kissed by the Moon</a> to bring you "How to Lanolize Wool"! </div>
RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-82218054279760721042012-09-20T21:14:00.002-07:002012-09-20T21:14:37.613-07:00Breastfeeding Blog Hop: Week 38 – What Clothes Work?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Clothes for breastfeeding... I have lots of options. I have an awesome mother-in-law who helped me buy some great nursing tanks which I love to use. But I don't do laundry that often! So when they run out... here are my other options.<br />
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When at home I pretty much have no modesty. For the first few weeks it was bra only. At night I usually am in no top or a tank top folded down so it only covers my tummy.<br />
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However, when out in public I do kinda care what goodies are showing. I used to just wear a t-shirt and a nursing bra but I found myself uncomfortable that my back was hanging out. I didn't really feel covered or comfortable. And in restaurants with abusive AC I was COLD! Now, 4 months in, I have finally figured out my alternative!<br />
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I usually pair <a href="http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12837071&cp=3534618.3534619.3534626.3595054.10829553">Aeropostale lace top camis</a> with a <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-women-s-rounded-v-neck-tee-assorted-colors/-/A-14153251">Target V neck t-shirt</a>. Both are very inexpensive options and both are staples that I had from my pre-pregnancy wardrobe. The cami has a built in bra top that actually works! So I end up pulling the V neck up on one side and the cami down. Maximum coverage!<br />
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When it came time to choose a diaper bag (pre-baby), I researched and asked a lot of moms what they used. The resounding answer was <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/JuJuBe_bymfg_55-1-1.html?AffId=73">Ju Ju Be</a>! I went to their site and looked around and ended up choosing the <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/JuJuBe-Diaper-Bag-BFF_p_614.html?AffId=73">BFF</a> in Fuschia Blossoms. It is super cute and, because of the orange I think, Kodiak will carry it. My mother-in-law very kindly purchased it for me. I would recommend this to any mom, whether new or old, cloth or sposies!</div>
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Inside of the <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/JuJuBe-Diaper-Bag-BFF_p_614.html?AffId=73">BFF </a>empty</div>
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Inside of the "Mama Pocket" empty</div>
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Contents of the "Mama Pocket"</div>
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My large wallet, pantyliners, mint strips, contact solution, hand lotion, <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/CJs-All-Natural-Lip-Balm-015oz.html?AffId=73">CJ's Lip Balm</a>, and sunglasses.</div>
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"Mama Pocket" full</div>
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Contents of Diaper Pocket</div>
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<a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Planet-Wise-Wet-Bags_p_385.html?AffId=73">Planetwise Medium Wet Bag</a>, <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Planet-Wise-Wipe-Pouch_p_424.html?AffId=73">Planetwise Wipes Pouch</a>, 7 <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Flip-Cover.html?AffId=73">Flip Covers</a> stuffed with <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Flip-6-Pack-Newborn-Reusable-Inserts-Stay-Dry.html?AffId=73">Flip Newborn Inserts</a>, <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/GroVia-BioLiners.html?AffId=73">GroVia BioLiners</a>, <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/CJs-BUTTer-Sample.html?AffId=73">CJ's BUTTer Sample</a>, <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/CJs-BUTTer-Stick.html?AffId=73">CJ's BUTTer Stick (small)</a>, <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/THiRSTiES-Booty-Luster-Baby-Wipe-Solution-Mist.html?AffId=73">Thirsties Booty Luster</a>, extra onesie, 7 extra <a href="http://www.kissedbythemoon.com/Flip-6-Pack-Newborn-Reusable-Inserts-Stay-Dry.html?AffId=73">Flip Newborn Inserts</a>, 2 bibs, pants, sanitizing hand wipes, 2 pairs of socks, nursing cover, burp cloth, 2 nursing pads (1 cloth, 1 disposable)</div>
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Overall rating? ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 hearts out of 5</div>
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♥ Rissa</div>
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♥ to my aunt for making this for her :) its adorable!<br />
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♥ RissaRissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-80334153602151869482012-08-23T18:41:00.001-07:002012-08-23T18:41:10.381-07:00Summer #BlogChallenge August 23- Who is your favorite villian? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Without a doubt, hands down... Gru from <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1323594/">Despicable Me</a>. Love love love this movie. It is so cute and so sweet.<br />
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Very sweet movie... GO watch it!</div>
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<br />RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-80450477016510817362012-08-20T19:26:00.001-07:002012-08-20T19:26:09.341-07:00How to.... Survive a Screaming 3 Month OldShe is crying. All night. I have no clue why. What does she want? OH MY GOD!!!<br />
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6pm<br />
Boob? Doesn't want it<br />
Play time? No way Jose!<br />
Change the diaper? No difference<br />
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8pm<br />
Paci? Nope<br />
Gripe water? Didn't help<br />
Teething gel? No change<br />
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10pm<br />
Gas drops? Still nothing<br />
Nap? Fat chance<br />
Boob again? I may as well have just killed her puppy.<br />
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Sit up in the Boppy? Must be uncomfortable somehow... because pillows can be uncomfortable?<br />
Lay down? Screaming<br />
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All night<br />
Mommy? At my wits end.<br />
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How to survive a screaming 3 month old... Don't take it personally (even if she stops crying the second Daddy picks her up). And put on the Boba wrap and walk the baby to 7-11 to treat yourself to a Slurpee and some Ben & Jerry's. Because you deserve it.<br />
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1am<br />
Diaper change? Somehow hilarious<br />
Swaddle? Calms her down<br />
Boob? Her favorite thing in the whole world<br />
Mommy cuddles? Happy, sleepy baby. ♥<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">No babies were harmed in the making of this blog post</span>RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-35186601837371606512012-08-19T18:48:00.001-07:002012-08-19T18:48:07.847-07:00Summer #BlogChallenge August 18 - How did you meet your significant other?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kodiak and I met basically because I'm a brat and I chase after what I want (and get it mind you!).<br />
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In February of 2011, I was working at my old office. I had worked there on and off since the previous fall and had landed a long term temp (read: 1 year plus) position. My mom also works there so I was super comfortable and loved my boss. Well one day one of the other employees was walking around the new guy. Guess who? Kodiak.<br />
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Well I thought he was cute and it had been awhile since I had found someone I liked. I spent a couple weeks stopping by his desk and bugging him (aka flirting). I have <b>no</b> idea why Kodiak decided to hang out with me since my flirting pretty much consisted of giving him a whole bunch of attitude. He thought I was funny I guess and nicknamed me Brat. Not exactly flattering... though once he got to know me better he changed it to SweetTart, much better I think!<br />
<br />We hung out a couple times and he insisted on "casual dating, nothing serious". Somehow that transformed to a trip to the Grand Canyon two months in and a Harry Potter marathon on the weekends. "Casual dating, nothing serious" turned into "boyfriend/girlfriend" which turned into "exclusive". Which turned into now. Living together, having a Jilly Bean, and lots of love.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">PS: Moral of the story? Having an attitude can work sometimes ;)</span>RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-18409689923470830592012-08-17T16:16:00.001-07:002012-08-17T16:20:24.572-07:00Summer #BlogChallenge August 17- How did your child (or pet) get their name?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jilly Bean's real name is Jillian Rose. She is named after my grandma, Gillian. They share similar birthdays, only 6 days apart. When it comes down to it, I love my grandma, I wanted to honor her and I love the name. She is a great woman who has faced many things in her life and I think she deserves a namesake. If that isn't evidence enough... my aunt and uncle both gave one of their daughters Gillian as a middle name.<br />
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As for Jilly's nickname... after I decided on Jillian, I knew that I wanted her to be Jilly when she's young with the option of Jill and Jillian when she gets older. Kodiak is actually the one who nicknamed her Jilly Bean. He was talking to her (in my belly) one night and it just came out! And stuck. She has been Jilly Bean ever since.<br />
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I also don't like popular names so... Jillian works perfectly! Classic and not overly used.<br />
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♥ RissaRissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-81183778492087626642012-08-17T16:01:00.002-07:002012-08-17T16:01:43.929-07:00Summer #BlogChallenge August 16 - 10 things you love about your significant other (or kids or pets)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kodiak:<br />
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<li>His smile.</li>
<li>How he cuddles me super close when I'm sad.</li>
<li>That he can (almost) match my goofiness.</li>
<li>His support of my Slurpee addiction.</li>
<li>That he busted booty to get our AC installed because he knew being hot made me cranky.</li>
<li>How much he loves our Jilly Bean.</li>
<li>That he puts up with my goofy weirdo self!</li>
<li>His reluctant adaptability.</li>
<li>His desire to make me happy.</li>
<li>He is spontaneous. He took me to the Grand Canyon after knowing me for approximately 5 seconds (ok 2 months).</li>
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Jilly Bean:<br />
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<li>The way her face lights up when she's happy to see me.</li>
<li>How she stretches in the morning when we take her swaddle off.</li>
<li>The funny faces she makes at me.</li>
<li>Holding my hand while we nap.</li>
<li>That she is starting to look like a Rissa-twin.</li>
<li>How she tries to mimic me and we have "conversations".</li>
<li>When I start her off sleeping a foot away from me, she wiggles until she's pressed up against me again.</li>
<li>Her yummy milky baby smell.</li>
<li>How curious she is already.</li>
<li>That she can be soothed just because I'm holding her and singing to her (the one person on the planet who enjoys me singing!)</li>
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RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-41338835263532930722012-08-15T17:50:00.003-07:002012-08-15T17:50:46.685-07:00Summer #BlogChallenge August 15 - The Hardest Part of Parenting....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The hardest part of parenting is...<br />
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Other people.<br />
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I love my friends and family and while I don't love random strangers, I know everyone had "good intentions". They just want to tell me what they think is right and what worked for them. The easiest part of parenting for me is instinct, it feels natural. I feel like I know what she needs and wants. So when other people tell me so many different things that are contradictory to what I know is best or works for my daughter, it can be hard to swallow. Its hard to just smile and nod.<br />
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Its hard to put this blog post up, knowing people will see it. I don't want to hurt any feelings, but we all get frustrated.<br />
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Everyone has an opinion. Including me. And when it comes to my daughter, I know best. Everyone is free to give her all the love and compliments they want. You can give me advice, if you want. But remember, I had her, I'm raising her. I know her. I love her too.
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♥ RissaRissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-16035362305252178282012-08-10T21:29:00.000-07:002012-08-10T21:29:34.478-07:00Summer #BlogChallenge August 9 - Movie You Like and Why<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So this is about a day late... but I get a pass! I have a fussy growing baby!<br />
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So yesterday, Kodiak and I watched <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1637688/">In Time</a>. This is a sci-fi futuristic type movie. The basis of the plot is that it is a future world where time is currency. As in if you want a cup of coffee... it is going to cost you 4 minutes of your life. If you work, you might earn hours. In the background of the movie, they tell you that you get "free" time until you are 25 and then you stop aging. After 25 you have a year. Now you can give/trade your time for goods or services. People are paid in time, you gamble in time. That leads to 25 year old looking rich people who are over 100 years old. You run out of time... you die. You keep earning time? You live forever.<br />
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I like this movie because it makes you think. Kodiak and I would pause the movie to take care of Jilly (feeding, gas, changing, soothing, etc). This means a normal length movie... becomes 4 hours long. Not so bad with this movie because it gave us an option to discuss the movie inbetween scenes. It really does make you think! What would you give to live forever? What would you to keep your loved ones alive?<br />
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In discussing the movie, I found myself saying things like "time is money" and "all the time in the world". Cliches we have all heard and know well, but watching the movie really made me "get" them more than I had before.<br />
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All in all, I would give it 4.5/5 stars.<br />
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♥ RissaRissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-10225884439260232932012-08-10T21:16:00.000-07:002012-08-10T21:17:23.152-07:00Dinner Tonight! - Topless Chicken Pasta PieWell I just finished making dinner and it is one of Kodiak's favorites. I got bored in the kitchen one night about a month ago with chicken, <a href="http://www.knorr.com/Products/1215/Chicken.aspx">Knorr Pasta Sides - Chicken Flavor</a>, veggies, and some ingenuity.<br />
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Personally, one of my favorite dishes is chicken pot pie... but I have no clue how to make it. I'm sure I could look up a recipe, follow it, and end up with a decent chicken pot pie. But lets face it. That's not the kind of girl I am. I wing it. So here is how its done!<br />
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Pie Crust:<br />
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<li>Preheat oven to 400 degrees</li>
<li>Mix 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup shortening, and 1/4 cup cold water.</li>
<li>Spread in 9 inch pie dish.</li>
<li>Cook for 9 minutes then set aside.</li>
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Chicken Mix:<br />
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<li>Cook the <a href="http://www.knorr.com/Products/1215/Chicken.aspx">Knorr Pasta Sides - Chicken Flavor</a> on the stove as directed on the packet. I add a little garlic salt and dried chopped onions for fun.</li>
<li>Cook your chicken breasts. 1 per person enjoying.</li>
<li>Steam your veggies.</li>
<li>Cut up chicken into bite sized pieces.</li>
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Both Together!</div>
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<li>Mix
<a href="http://www.knorr.com/Products/1215/Chicken.aspx">Knorr Pasta Sides - Chicken Flavor</a>, cut up chicken breasts, and veggies in a bowl together. Stir until thoroughly mixed. If you're in the mood for some cheesiness, I add some Parmesan cheese in.</li>
<li>Scoop your ooey gooey yummy mix into your half baked pie crust and even it out.</li>
<li>Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Voila! Enjoy</li>
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So easy, so fun, so delicious. And quick!</div>
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(All of this was typed while pie was baking!)<br />
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♥ Rissa</div>RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771320245602617509.post-81126705822022650082012-08-08T23:13:00.000-07:002012-08-08T23:13:52.431-07:00Summer #BlogChallenge August 8 - Bucket List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Bucket List....<br />
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I'm going to go ahead and <b>try</b> to make a bucket list but when it comes down to it... I'm pretty happy and satisfied with my life. What is in the future will come.<br />
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So here goes!<br />
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<li>Get married.<br />Call me silly and old fashioned but I love Kodiak. I want to marry him someday. (He knows this by the way... not exactly a shocker since we have baby Jilly!) I don't know about a huge white wedding but something small and sweet and beachy probably would be awesome. Let's aim for within 3 years!</li>
<li>Go to Hawaii (again).<br />I went to Maui when I was 16 and adored it. But I spent a lot of silly teenage girl time on my brand new cell phone (running up a nice $800 bill - sorry Mom!) with my boyfriend back home. I would like to go back and enjoy it 100% this time. Less hotel time, more Maui time!</li>
<li>Have more babies!<br />I love Jilly. I adore her. I have always wanted to be a mommy and now that I am one I am excited for it to happen again... eventually! Preferably post- bucket list item #1!</li>
<li>Learn to eat vegetables.<br />I hate veggies. I am sooooo unhealthy. At some point I would like to learn to enjoy them and become more healthy... someday.</li>
<li>Go back to school.<br />In high school I was a slacker, it was so boring to me. I managed to graduate but I hated it. Then when I was 21 I went back to school and earned certificates for Medical and Nursing Assistants. To my surprise, I enjoyed learning and working for my grades. I would like to go back and become a midwife or maybe a lactation consultant. </li>
<li>Develop a better writing habit.<br />This is kind of in the process since I've been working on this blog, but I would like to continuously work on my writing. Previously, I took writing classes so maybe I'll do that to get the writing bug back!</li>
<li>Grow my hair out.<br />Trichotillomania. Bad habit. I'd like to conquer it. Its kind of embarrassing and I don't enjoy it at all. I definitely don't want Jilly to pick it up from me!</li>
<li>Learn to play... something.<br />I am surrounded by musical people. Kodiak plays multiple instruments and for nothing else I would at least like to learn to play something. Guitar, piano, kazoo; whatever!</li>
<li>Learn Spanish.<br />In high school I took French. I remember about 2% of what I learned. I thought Fresh was romantic. French is useless in Los Angeles. 15 year olds should not be allowed to make decisions like this. I should have taken Spanish.</li>
<li>Garden/farm.<br />I give my Dad a lot of crap about his "farm" in my parents backyard, but I really would like to be able to grow some food for myself. </li>
<li>Scrapbook.<br />Jilly (and future children) deserves a nicely documented childhood. I enjoy craftiness, but I am not necessarily excellent at it. I need more patience.</li>
<li>Develop more patience.<br />Enough said.</li>
<li>Go "offline" for a week. Or two.<br />We are so constantly connected, I would like to take a step back at some point and reconnect with regular not so <b>ALWAYS GOING </b>life.</li>
<li>Date Kodiak again.<br />Babies make life hard and you focus less on each other. Relationship revitalization is essential.</li>
<li>Learn sign language.<br />Working on this now with Jilly!</li>
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Now that I've started a list there is more I want to do but that's what the future is for :)</div>
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♥ Rissa</div>RissaMamaRexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12711391038298085671noreply@blogger.com2