BabyKicks Washies



When we first made the switch to cloth diapers we still used disposable wipes. After a few weeks of separating them from the diapers and always ending up with a least one in the wash we made the decision to switch to cloth wipes. Being the DIYer that I am and wanting to save money I cut up some extra receiving blankets and started using those. They work, although sometimes I have to use several, but they are not the best and sometimes we resort to disposable wipes again. When I became a BabyKicks Ambassador I knew I wanted to try their Washies in hopes of finding the perfect wipe. I am so thankful that they sent a pack of 10 to me this month to review.





When they arrived I was surprised at the size, my homemade ones are so much smaller. The Washies are oval in shape with a soft fleece side and a knit jersey side.  The fleece side is so soft, it is the same fleece they use in their Hemparoo Prefolds, and the jersey side is soft but grabby, perfect for really difficult messes.  I love how thick and absorbent these wipes are.  We use a peri bottle for our homemade wipe solution and when I would squirt it on my homemade wipes it would immediately soak through to my hand., with the BabyKicks Washies my hands stay dry. We have really put these to the test not only on the changing table but also in the bathtub and at the dining room table. They have held up so well and still look new.

Having cloth diapered for almost two years now I definitely recommend using cloth wipes. It makes wash time easier and it saves additional money. BabyKicks Washies are a great product to start with. They really are top notch and they are handmade in the USA which makes them even better. You can find Washies at the BabyKicks website or your favorite cloth diaper retailer.

Cloth Diaper Twitter Party

If you have read my blog at all you know I am passionate about cloth diapers. I am always learning more from blogs, other cloth diapering moms, Facebook and Twitter. Twitter parties have proven to provide a wealth of info. My first Twitter party was very intimidating at first but I quickly got the hang of it and learned so much from the other party goers. I wanted to share a Twitter party I will be attending tomorrow hosted by @ClothDiaperGeek. Not only will there be a wealth of info shared you have a chance of winning some spectacular prizes. All you have to do is go to The Cloth Diaper Geek to RSVP and hop on Twitter at 9pm tomorrow night. I hope you will give it a try if you never have and I assure you you won't be disappointed.

Babykicks Hemparoo

   When I started this blog I really had every intention to post a least once a week, since it has now been over two I felt I needed to post something really good. Last November I was choosen to be a BabyKicks ambassador which really knocked my socks off. I really love their diapers and one of the reasons people call us crazy is our passion about cloth diapers. Well I just got to try their Hemparoo prefolds and I am in love!When we first started cloth diapering over 18 months ago I really thought prefold would be a last resort for us. Now I love them and the BabyKicks Hemparoo is my new favorite.
   The Hemparoo is a super soft hemp fleece prefold that is 55% hemp/45% certified organic cotton. It is so super soft. Ziva tried to use it as a blanket when it came out of the dryer.  It has some stretch to it which makes getting a perfect fit incredibly easy.  I was suprised how trim they were but that does not affect their absorbing power at all. These babies can hold a serious amount of wetness! They make a great overnight diaper. We use the medium which is recommended for 12-20lbs on Ziva who is 22lbs and there is plenty of room to snappi them. They do come in 5 different sizes to meet everyone's needs. I want to get a few of the smalls for baby #4.
   I will add some pictures as soon as my amazing tech genius of a husband gets in from business. I wish I could add a feel me patch like the touch and feel books because the pictures do not convey the softness of this prefold. If you have any doubts about prefolds feel free to comment and I will try to answer any questions. Prefolds, especially the Hemparoo by BabyKicks are a great economical option for diapering.

Handmade From the Heart



Happy Valentine's Day!

To celebrate Valentine's Day, I've joined the Blogging Mamas Network in the Handmade from the Heart Giveaway Hop!  This Event is all about the Love for Handmade things - each blogger involved, including me, has a great prize for you to enter to win!  After you enter my giveaway, be sure to hop around to all the others.

And you definitely don't want to miss the Grand Prize...

Here on Some Call Us Crazy we will be giving away a crochet newborn caterpillar cacoon and hat from our new Etsy store. It is made with super soft, high quality yarn. This set is perfect for those newborn photo shoots. It is valued at $40.

Go ahead and enter to win this darling set on the Rafflecopter form below and then check out all the othe blogs and their great giveaways.
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Why Some Call Us Crazy

   After many months of gentle prodding from my wonderful husband I have finally started our blog. This is probably the scariest thing I have done in a long time, way scarier than giving birth, but we want our friends and family to be able to keep up with our growing family. Our growing family is one reason some call us crazy. We have three beautiful children and are currently expecting our fourth. Our oldest is Asa. He is the sweet and caring big brother. He is also extremely intelligent for his age and is ultra logical which can make for some very interesting conversations. Josiah is our second born. He is our snuggle bug who loves to help in the kitchen. Ziva is the baby for now. Most people who know her call her the diva because she knows what she wants and how to get it. We are so thankful God has chosen us to parent our precious gifts.
   The way we parent is another source of the crazy talk. We cloth diaper, babywear, breastfeed our children as long as they want to, cosleep and homeschool. We strive to parent in a way that points our children to their Savior. We hope this blog will show everyone that although our parenting choices are different than some, they are not as crazy as some believe. We also hope that this becomes a place where like-minded parents can come for support and encouragement.
   Please know that this blog will not be perfect. We are not perfect. Our family comes before this blog and although I desire to post reguarly I know that life with littles is unpredictable. I also want to apologize to my sweet sister-in-law and any one else that has an affinity for the english language. There will be many grammatical mistakes as I am no english wiz.
   Feel free to comment as you follow us on our journey.