Sunday, June 16, 2013

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the Daddys. Any guy can be a Father but it takes a real man (& a special one at that) to be a Dad. Minion is lucky to have one of the best :-) Also Happy Day to the single Mamas pulling double duty, you deserve both days!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Timbutt2oos Review

So I've talked before about my extreme love for gDiapers (it's more of an obsession really), I just can't get enough of them. A few months ago I came across a diaper making mama in my local cloth diapering group, she makes Timbutt2oos. I "liked" her page on Facebook but wasn't sure I would ever actually order anything since I've never used anything but my beloved gs... Then I saw the galaxy print. It's beautiful and I had to have it so I ordered a pocket diaper, the mama was so nice and asked the dimensions of the inserts I currently use so that I can use them as well and she also included 2 inserts of her own instead of one.

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Once I received the diaper I was in love with the print even more, so much cuter in person. That being said, I was confused as to how to get it on Minion since it has a bunch of buttons instead of Velcro like the diapers I normally use. I prepped and dried the diaper and decided to try putting it together off of Minion first, I thought I had it figured out but somehow having it on him made a difference (all of his squirming didn't help much) and I was lost all over again. The first time I out it on him it was really loose around the legs and I actually didn't keep it on him long, 1. because he needed a bath and 2. because I was afraid it was going to leak. I contacted the mama and she got right back to me explaining a bit how it worked (great customer service) I was going to take it to the sitter's with me because she uses them too but I ended up figuring it out before I got the chance (AKA before I remembered to pack it).

The next time I put it on him, I used one insert and it held up really well, he had it on for about 2 hours with no leaks. I'm not sure it was on the "right" way but it worked and there was no gaps anywhere. It is a bit bulkier then the diapers I normally use but that's not really a big deal to me. I put it to the test last night and used it as an overnight diaper with both inserts instead of disposables like I normally do, up until last night I have not been able to find a cloth combination that Minion doesn't leak though at night. When we got up this morning and Hubby changed him I was in awe, not only were his jammies and outside of the diaper completely dry but it also contained a massive messy poop. I can not tell you how impressed I am. I can't wait to wash, dry and use it again as my overnight diaper, I'd love to be able to get rid of disposables all together.

When I ordered the galaxy, I had also ordered another print which had not come in stock yet. Originally when I was having fitting issues I had asked her to make it into a wet bag for me instead because I didn't think I was going to get it to work out, sadly there were some issues with her source and the print was unavailable. I was offered a refund or to pick another print, I went with the refund just because we were short on cash at the time but now I really with I had ordered another diaper. I figure if I have at least 4 that would be enough for nighttime and maybe I'll get a few more and put them in my daytime rotation. I'm hoping by the end of the summer to never have to buy disposables again! I'm not sure how happy Hubby will be about that but that's my goal. HEHE.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Mama Love Giveaway!

Epic Tales of a First Time Mom is so excited to bring you an amazing Mama Love event for moms and babies.

Hosted by: So Sew Mama


We have put together two separate prize packs for you! One for the pregnant/new mama and one for the cloth diapering mama! There is over $300 in Prizes up for grabs!

This contest is being hosted by the awesome So Sew Mama, be sure to check out her blog and send some love. Thank you.

Mama and Baby Prize


$50 gift card to LePetit Mon Ami on Etsy. Check out So Sew Mama's review!
$25 gift card to The bird and elephant on Etsy
Maternity Gown from Mommy Moxie! A $60 Value!
$25 Gift card to Pink Blush Maternity! Read the review!

Fluffy Mail Prize 

earthLINGZs AI2 Hybrid diaper. Read the full review at So Sew Mama.
 Dreaming in Cotton Cloth diaper! Read the review here at So Sew Mama.


Brown Cow Cotton diaper shell. Read So Sew Mama's review!


(please note that the diapers are probably more girly.)

This giveaway will be live from June 12 to June 24. you must be 18 years old or older to enter and live within the US. no P.O boxes. All additional entries increase the odds of winning. Please leave the best email to reach you in the rafflecopter. Winners who do not respond within 48 hours will lose their prize and the runner up will be emailed. All entries are verified by Desiree. 

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