Get ten (10)wipes/washcloths for one low price. They fit perfectly without folding in a disposable wipes box, and are big enough to wipe or scrub without being awkward. They have a flannel top with a soft baby terry back. We love to soak them in wipes solution, squeeze out excess then store in wipe warmer!

The pictures are an example of what you could get, but your wipes will be based on what I have in stock. If you have a particular theme or color you would rather not have, please email me. I can be very accommodating!

If you would like wipes made with specific fabrics, please send me a message regarding a custom order.

CARE: Dump solids in toilet (if any) and simply throw these in the wash with your cloth diapers or towels and the usual amount of detergent. The nice thing about cloth wipes is that they take up very little space in the washer and are really easy to care for!

Our routine is to make wipe solution 4 cups warm water to 2 baby bits wipe solution soap to 14 wipes. I store them in a wipe warmer (Prince Lionheart) and then change them every other day and clean out the warmer and sponge. It’s so easy to just put the wipe in with the cloth diaper and then throw in pail or washer!

Our favorite: BottomBumpers by far. the size feel and absorbancy beats all the other brands.

We are carrying the Bottombumpers cloth wipes and the Wee Essentials cloth wipes. (they are like the Wahmies version).

To order yours click here.

If you saw my car at Wal-Mart it’s because Chris’ carpool met there, I dropped him off they left and then they brought him back. He didn’t go in!

One slip is that Chris did go with my dad to Wal-Mart to pick out a new router, but he just attended the Wal-Mart adventure he didn’t purchase anything.

We went to Oklahoma City last week, Chris had to fix a computer, I visited some friends, & we made a trip to Target & Sam’s Club for the coffee I love. We purchased coffee and a big box of NutriGrain bars. So now I have 3 visits to Sam’s Club left. I am sure that all 3 will be for the Hawaiian Hazelnut Copper Moon coffee!

On another note; We went to Target and I brought in my own shopping bag (Chris laughs at me!) & they actually took a nickel off of my entire purchase for providing my own bag! I was stoked and now I highly recommend Target even more then before for their little “green” initiative .

All in all, we are staying out of Wal-Mart, keeping our purchases local or homemade & hoping to inspire others to do the same!

-Andrea (Freckles)

I don’t think Asian type carriers were designed to use with your little one front facing out. But despite it not being in their design, it *can* be done with the Kozy and is possible to do without while still supporting their weight through their bum and back, by keeping their legs up and bum low . . . the most natural position. This hold is not as comfy as the standard back carry or the front facing in and I recommend parents use this position sparingly, so that baby gets used to also facing in as that is generally more comfy for the wearer for longer term use.

Start the same way you did with the front facing in position. Tying the short straps around your waist, deciding whether or not you want to fold it to make the body shorter.

You can either leave their legs out or in. In both cases, you will want baby to be in a more natural sitting position, so you will want to rotate their hips forward, so they are leaning back against you, with their bum down and knees up (notice 2 finished pictures above). This distributes the weight better and, if baby’s legs are out, will not leave the fabric to cut into their thighs (because the weight is on their bum, with no pressure points).

When their legs are in in, they should be in a crossed or froggy position. Just experiment to see what way works best for you and your little one. If their legs are out, you may want to scrunch the fabric together a bit to make it more narrow if needed.

Bring your Kozy body and straps up and over your shoulders. Grab them in back and, placing one hand under your child, the other holding the straps behind you, pull down on the straps while pushing up, this will allow you to get baby higher and take up the slack in the straps.

Bring the straps around front and then tie in front of your child. They tend to be a bit top heavy in this position and tying it in front of them as opposed to under it makes it more secure.

If baby is not positioned well, reach in and holding their hips, rotate their hips forward so that they are leaning back against you with their bum down.

It may feel a bit odd at first to have baby positioned this way, but it really is a more natural and comfy position for them, as opposed to their legs hanging straight down and all their weight resting on their tailbone and spine.

Start by tying the Kozy on you front the way you would if baby were inside, only leave it loose. You want there to be enough room to slip your baby into the body.

Then holding baby up on your shoulder, and the body of the Kozy out, slide baby down into the body. Make sure to position their legs on either side of the body so that their bum is down, knees up (or if they are newborn position their legs inside accordingly).

You may need to pull up on the top of the Kozy to settle them down inside so that their bum is firmly planted in the pouch. You will probably need to retie so that the Kozy is snug enough and the straps in a good place, though this can wait for a minute till you get to a place where it is easier to adjust it (like if it is raining out)

With practice, if you can leave it just loose enough to slip baby in, you might not need to make too many adjustments after.

You should tie the straps snugly as your waist will hold a bulk of baby’s weight.

Pick baby up and hold her with one hand on your front with her legs around your waist (left).

While supporting your child with one hand reach down with the other to pull the carrier up between baby’s legs and over her body placing the shoulder straps over each of your shoulders (left).

Check to see that the carrier is smooth against baby’s legs for her comfort. Still supporting your baby with one hand reach behind you and gather both of the shoulder straps with the other hand.

At this point you have baby’s weight secure with the shoulder straps you are holding so you can leg go of baby and reach around with your other hand to grab a strap.

Cross the straps, trying not to let them twist for your comfort (right).

Once you have crossed the straps bring them back around to tie either under baby’s butt (my preference as I think it provides more weight support) or around their back (might be better for a smaller baby).

TIP: Baby should not be hanging low but sitting up higher on your chest. This may require you to pull on the straps a bit and give a little wiggle to get the carrier up higher. Or push baby and carrier up a bit with the one hand before reaching around to the back to cross the straps.

TIP: To ensure that baby is up high enough and that the carrier is tight enough to be extra comfortable, I have found it helpful to give a little bounce as I pull the straps together and the knot tight.

REMEMBER to use Square knots for added security.

These instructions work because I have personally tried them all myself. However, it is your responsibility to use them with caution and to take extra measures to ensure that they are safe when putting them in and wearing them in any baby sling. Your baby will be safely tucked into your Kozy while you have both hands free.

This carrier is designed to hold baby securely. However, it is your responsibility to keep your baby safe while wearing them in this carrier. Take extra precautions when doing things like stooping, squatting, etc. Your little one in your carrier is like an extension of your body. Be mindful of that when you walk through narrow doors, around corners etc. Remember that your baby is able to reach out and grab things while in the carrier (and often will).

Check your knots and straps often to be sure that the carrier is tied properly and that baby is not entangled in the straps. Inspect it often before use and do not use if the seams or fabric are ripping or if it is worn.

In your crock pot add:

1: 1-2 lb arm/chuck roast or whatever roast cut you like leave fat on

1 chopped white onion

1 can chopped green chilis

3 pressed garlic cloves or chopped

1 tbsp cumin

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chili powder

2 tsp salt

2 tsp sugar

1 tsp black pepper

1 beef bouillon cube or if you have taco seasoning you can use that too

¼ cup cold coffee

2-3 cups water enough to cover the meat

Cook on high for at least 4-6 hours, the best for me is around 5 hours on high and then 2 hours on low.

Remove meat from liquid let rest until you can handle it. Cut off the fat, then using two forks pull the meat apart into shredded style. Taste your meat if it’s not flavorful add 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder and stir.

Mix 8 oz cream cheese with your shredded meat, I knead it in with my hands.

Then in a casserole dish:

Pour one can or 1.5 cups yellow corn

Tear up flour tortillas into strips layer that on top

then a layer of cheddar cheese & refried beans if you like beans

then tortillas

Then meat mixure

Then Pour one can of red or green or ½ and ½ enchilada sauce on top

Top with more cheese

Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes

Let cool for a few minutes serve with sour cream and salsa

black olives, green onions, and more green chilis can give it some pop if needed!

A very filling dinner and it’s great the next day too!

Here is how:

First you place the baby on the diaper as usual,

Then you fold down the front.

Next you fan fold back up leaving a fold of fabric beneath the row of snaps.

Then hold in place as you snap the diaper closed.

There you go, a one size fits all diaper. The snaps hold the fold very well. I have never had any problems with it coming unfolded. You can made the fold as large as you need and then decease it in size as the baby grows.

Side Snapping All In One Diapers with your choice of snap color and embroidery on the bottom: $24.95 + shipping

Our soakers are 4 layers Organic Cotton and topped with Bamboo Velour. So that is a total of 6 layers of absorbency!! Side snapping diapers help you avoid front bulk of regular diapers! And our snap diapers look brand new wash after wash after wash! The best part of these diapers is their trim and sleek look with adorable choices for embroidery!

1. Pick your diaper size

2. Pick your diaper color

3. Pick your snap color

4. Pick your embroidered pattern

We will email you to verify your purchase.

Please allow 14-18 business days after payment is received for these custom made diapers.

SIZING on these diapers is as follows:

SMALL:      waist: 12-17″    rise: 14.5″   weight: up to 18 lbs

MEDIUM:  waist: 14-22″   rise: 17″       weight: 14-32 lbs

LARGE:       waist: 17-24″   rise: 18.5″   weight: 28+ lbs