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When The Hand-Me-Downs Run Out

When The Hand-Me-Downs Run Out

I have written quite a bit on this blog and in my book EcoFrugal Baby about how to get baby clothes for free, but when baby girl started getting into 4T at 2 and a half years old, suddenly all our hand-me-downs, Freecycle freebies, and so on just dried up. What’s a mama to do? Well, I made the mistake of completely ignoring resale shops in my book because I figured most budget-minded moms would know how to shop for used kids stuff, often at better prices than resale shops offer these days. Imagine my happy surprise when I discovered the resale shop fill a bag sale!

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New Baby by Danish Wet Bags Review & Giveaway!

New Baby by Danish Wet Bags Review & Giveaway!

Baby by Danish, wet bag, cloth diapers, stylish cloth diapers, cloth diapering accessories, Rachel Danish, how to cloth diaper on the go, 29 Diapers, Laura K. Cowan, green baby on a budget, eco-friendly baby products, green baby products, product review, giveawayI love wet bags, those awesome waterproof and washable bags you can use for cloth diapers and wet swimsuits on the go, for so many reasons. It’s hard to find a product this versatile for families, period. And they come in so many adorable styles and useful sizes. We have had two or three wet bags in rotation at our house since we started cloth diapering baby girl nearly 3 years ago (yeah, it is about time we got this kid potty trained, but that’s another post).

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The Cloth Diapering Bloggers’ Dirty Secret

The Cloth Diapering Bloggers’ Dirty Secret

There’s a dirty little secret some cloth diaper bloggers don’t tell you, probably because we’re supposed to have all the answers for you. Ready for it?

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Happy New Year, EcoFrugal Mamas!

Happy New Year, EcoFrugal Mamas!

Happy New Year, EcoFrugal mamas! We had a busy but wonderful holiday here, with 7 parties in 9 days between Christmas and New Years, but now we’re cleaning house and getting ready for what 2012 will bring. What’s really blowing my mind is that baby girl has just grown another inch and is starting to speak in full sentences. My tiny baby will be 3 years old in May!

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29 Diapers’ 29 Days of Christmas, Final Winners! Merry Christmas, Green Mamas!

29 Diapers’ 29 Days of Christmas, Final Winners! Merry Christmas, Green Mamas!

Did you win yesterday’s finale giveaway of 29 Diapers’ 29 Days of Christmas? There are many winners, so check for your name in the list below!

This year has been an incredible ride, and I want to thank all of you for your support. Please help me thank our sponsors for making this event the largest of its kind on the Intertubes! A huge thank you to all the companies that made the 29 Diapers’ 29 Days of Christmas possible. Did you get some great gift ideas? Did you win an awesome eco-friendly gift for yourself or your baby during this event? Let me know how you liked the 29 Diapers’ 29 Days of Christmas in comments.

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29 Diapers’ 29 Days of Christmas, Day 29: The Finale! Diono Booster Seat Giveaway (+ Chances To Win Unclaimed Prizes!)

29 Diapers’ 29 Days of Christmas, Day 29: The Finale! Diono Booster Seat Giveaway (+ Chances To Win Unclaimed Prizes!)

Diono, Diono booster seat, Monterey booster seat, giveaway, free booster seat, booster seat giveaway, 29 Diapers 29 Days of Christmas, 29 Diapers, 29 Days of Christmas, eco-friendly gift guide, gifts for toddlers, gifts for mom, gifts for babyIt’s finally here, the last day of 29 Diapers’ 29 Days of Christmas! This huge eco-friendly event runs the 29 days from Black Friday through Christmas Eve, and features gift ideas and giveaways from all kinds of great eco-friendly and high-quality family brands.

This year has been even bigger and better, with over 100 great eco-friendly prizes and gift ideas to green your Christmas. Don’t worry if you haven’t won a giveaway yet. There are still plenty of chances to win today. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, green mamas!

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