tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29443596657995311332024-03-19T05:10:52.831-07:00Leslie's LatestLeslie's Boutique strives to create beautiful, stylish, functional products for baby, mom, and home. Our Michigan-made products are made of high quality designer fabrics. Our product lines are fresh and fun. We exist to create products that are simple to use, provide solutions for an otherwise wasteful disposable product, and are stylish for all tastes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-25625382394692998672011-05-25T09:21:00.000-07:002011-05-25T09:21:24.032-07:00Fluff Stash for iPhone! Have you seen it?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6jKo4x94z3cUWKPahnV9rN0j_tRht3idv8GHG7LmOhtv6iyx2GCUYQ758q0nQbcK4dATArvzn0cTuOv5dKgsEeIc2syN6FSwEJeIVXRdDCkAoi261-EExPxd5IX-aAJmgA1i69M5pwHu/s1600/fs+facebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6jKo4x94z3cUWKPahnV9rN0j_tRht3idv8GHG7LmOhtv6iyx2GCUYQ758q0nQbcK4dATArvzn0cTuOv5dKgsEeIc2syN6FSwEJeIVXRdDCkAoi261-EExPxd5IX-aAJmgA1i69M5pwHu/s320/fs+facebook.jpg" width="144" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.0328204583391718" style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Fluff Stash</span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The World’s First Cloth Diaper Addicts iPhone App </span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Introducing the very first of its kind, </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fluff-Stash/152322614834228"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Fluff Stash</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, an iPhone app just for cloth diaper fanatics! In this easy to use and navigate app you’ll have so much fun snapping pics of all your diapers, categorizing them by brand, color, size, style and more! Sort, organize, and share your stash with the click of a button.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Download Fluff Stash from the </span><a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/apps-for-iphone/?cid=OAS-US-DOMAINS-appstore.com"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">App Store</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> today and take your cloth diaper addiction to a whole new level!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure you also “LIKE” </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fluff-Stash/152322614834228"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Fluff Stash on Facebook</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> where you can connect with other Fluff Stash users, ask questions, participate in promotions and more!</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<b>Question:</b> I'm new to cloth diapering and considering purchasing a cloth diaper stash of all AIO diapers. I'd like to know your thoughts on the benefits and disadvantages of choosing AIO's?<br />
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<b>Answer:</b> Welcome to cloth diapering! There is quite a bit to know about the different types of cloth diapers so first let's discuss what an AIO is. An AIO is the most similar form of cloth diaper to a disposable diaper, in terms of ease of use and functionality. They are exactly as their name describes, an All In One diaper.<br />
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<u><i>Benefits-</i></u><br />
All-In-One diapers are waterproof, have built in absorbency and easy to use closure style. Just as easy to use as a disposable.<br />
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There's no stuffing required, no extra pieces, and they're great for babysitters, daddies, and daycares. When you take the diaper off the baby you simply wash, dry and it's ready to wear again.<br />
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The drawbacks to using an AIO or having an all AIO stash are...<br />
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Sometimes the built-in absorbency ends up not being enough for your childs needs. You'll either need to purchase doublers to use inside the diapers to make them more absorbent, or purchase Pocket AIO's so that you can stuff the added insert or doubler inside the diaper instead of just laying it in.<br />
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AIO diapers also take much longer to dry. Since these diapers are "all-in-one" and do not come apart into separate pieces, they retain moisture and often take longer than just one dryer cycle to dry. They are also not ideal for line drying unless the conditions are just right.<br />
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Because they can take longer to dry they are more prone to mildew and stinkies. They will frequently seem dry although inside they are not and when not dried in a sufficient amount of time they can develop odor issues.<br />
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AIO diapers are also not as available in Onesize options as their Pocket Diaper relatives. There are some Onesize AIO's, but generally AIO's are sized diapers and you'll need to buy the next size up when your little one outgrows the size they're in.<br />
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AIO's are great diapers and I do recommend everyone have at least some in their stash for convenience. Each person has different needs so it's important to weigh the benefits and disadvantages before investing in all one kind of diaper.<br />
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The purpose of the challenge is to prove that cloth diapering doesn't have to be expensive, any one can afford it, and you don't even need electricity to care for your diapers. Many low-income families struggle to put food on the table and keep a roof over their head and the cost of disposable diapers is simply too much for many families. Mothers are admitting to resorting to drastic measures to stretch the use they get from their disposable diapers, this includes attempting to reuse soiled disposables as well as leaving their children in disposables even when they know they're in need of a changing.<br />
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These facts are just a way of life for families who think that disposables are their only option. Many do not have on-site laundry washing facilities and do not think that cloth diapering is a possibility.<br />
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Through the <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/take-the-flats-and-handwashing-challenge-may-23-30/">Flats and Handwashing Challenge</a> moms hope to prove that cloth diapering can be done in the most inexpensive way, effectively, and they can be handwashed without fancy appliances or even electricity.<br />
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Kim of <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/take-the-flats-and-handwashing-challenge-may-23-30/">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> has even been making some fabuolous Youtube Video Tutorials, which I will share a few with you below. How to make your own Camp Style Bucket Washer, How to fold Flat Diapers and more.<br />
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If you're interested in participating make sure you sign up. If you can't or don't want to participate but do want to see how the different participants fare during the challenge make sure that you follow Kim's <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/take-the-flats-and-handwashing-challenge-may-23-30/">blog</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Question:</b> I've been considering purchasing some used cloth diapers. Is this ok to do and is there anything I need to know before making a purchase?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Answer: </b>Yes! There are a lot of things to consider before purchasing used diapers. I recommend only purchasing excellent used condition diapers and from actual cloth diaper retailers if you can. Let me explain why.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><ul><li><b>Where did the diapers come from and how old are they?</b> Diapers, if stored improperly can look great but have rotted or worn out elastic that will essentially fall apart when used. Find out when the selller purchased the diapers, and attempt to verify that they are not an older version. Finding out the brand, style and model and doing a little research will ensure that you're not buying a diaper that was made by a company that went out of business 5 years ago.</li>
<li><b>Why are they being sold?</b> Make sure you ask why the seller is getting rid of the diapers. If buying from a forum, check the sellers feedback rating and also look at their post history. While I don't think everyone is out to take advantage, there certainly are some who will try. If the seller says they bought XYZ diaper new and just didn't like the fit, but you notice that they themselves purcahsed it used from another seller recently, then you know the seller is dishonest. You will have no clue how old the diaper is or what it's history is.</li>
<li><b>What were they washed with?</b> As you all know, just because a diaper looks clean doesn't mean it doesn't have stink issues or that it could have been washed with the wrong types of detergent or cared for improperly. Make sure you ask questions and get as much information as you can before committing.</li>
<li><b>Is the seller the original owner?</b> It is really not a good idea to purchase diapers used unless you know you're purchasing them from the original owner. Only the original owner will know how old they are, where they were purchased, how they were cared for, etc.</li>
</ul>These are just a few things you should consider before buying used. Another great option is purchasing gently used diapers from a cloth diaper retailer. They generally come with some sort of a "Certified Pre-Owned Guarantee" and will have been fully inspected and often pre-washed. This is a great, much more safe, alternative if you'd like to save money and buy pre-owned diapers.<br />
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<i>Hope this answer helps you some and that next time you're buying used diapers you'll be making a much more informed decision.</i><br />
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So you’ve made the decision to cloth diaper, but you’re still stuck using disposable wipes. You’re tired of using two different pails at diaper changes, tired of finding the remnants of wipes that accidentally got thrown in the wash, and tired of throwing away your money. Time to switch to cloth wipes! At first it can seem a little overwhelming. Just like your research on cloth diapers, you find there are many different options. Different fabrics, shapes, brands, prices, etc. Where do you start?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLQmsRKoJx3p4aD8DKawMqlbUREldWAdppNEZPBv1j_rHbmjdKa2C9ARZQHmik3x5BP5DYlbsPmIFL70vHozuHG9sq7a3Zv4zjQem1_onfhkrwTVUcEE2N6ip-NQCxcGLMvqoAPTcBIpK/s1600/wipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLQmsRKoJx3p4aD8DKawMqlbUREldWAdppNEZPBv1j_rHbmjdKa2C9ARZQHmik3x5BP5DYlbsPmIFL70vHozuHG9sq7a3Zv4zjQem1_onfhkrwTVUcEE2N6ip-NQCxcGLMvqoAPTcBIpK/s200/wipes.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>My first concern was price. I knew I wanted to have at least 24 to begin with, and most of the wipes I saw were at least $1 each. The thought of sinking $24+ into something I wasn’t quite sure about didn’t appeal to me. So I looked into using things I had on hand. After all, we were given tons of flannel receiving blankets and burp cloths that weren’t being used. I, however, am not crafty and do not sew. That would mean asking someone else to take the time to sew them and probably paying them to do so. I’d also have to work around their schedule and I wanted to get started right away. So, what to do?<br />
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A little more research brought about the idea of using baby washcloths. After all, they’re soft, absorbent, and made to clean a baby’s skin. Why not? I informed Jdaddy of my decision and off to the store we went. I picked up two 12-packs of Gerber Washcloths for about $6 total. Not bad. But then I had to worry about a wipes solution. Being the frugal mom I am, and not crazy about using products on baby’s sensitive skin, I decided to skip the solution and just use water. Some like to wet a few wipes each day and keep them in a container. I was afraid I’d forget about them and they’d get musty, so I chose to wet them as needed. At first I used a peri-bottle to wet the wipes, but it tended to get water everywhere. So I found a spray bottle we already had and began using it. Success!<br />
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Since we started using cloth wipes a few months ago, we’ve developed quite a nice routine. The wipes are kept in an old Pampers wipes container, using a folding method found on YouTube for the “pop-up” effect. We picked up another pack of washcloths to total 36. I also added a squirt of baby oil and a drop or two of baby wash to the spray bottle to make the wiping a bit smoother. It’s so much more convenient to just toss the wipes into the pail with the diaper and wash them all together. And even better, no more throwing money away! <br />
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<i>About Emily: Emily is a Navy wife and WAHM to a handsome baby boy. Sh has been cloth diapering her son since he was a month old, and is a self-proclaimed fluff addict.</i><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-37832328216832563172011-04-05T09:57:00.001-07:002011-04-05T09:58:09.143-07:00What's a Cloth Diaper? New Animated Video from Dirty Diaper Laundry!Great new Cloth Diaper Advocacy Video on Youtube! Check it out and share it with your friends!<br />
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Thank you to everyone who entered. If you didn't win, please don't get discouraged, we'll have plenty more giveaways coming up soon!<br />
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Melanie, please check your email for a winners notification from us and to claim your prize.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-39113320617987712222011-03-26T05:08:00.000-07:002011-03-26T05:08:23.536-07:00Our Featured Retailer of the week is...Circle Me of Lincoln, Nebraska!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-a2Si1RPvk4Uz26lMSRYtvGiJexuD_r1SDSgtQcFzEgsLCWA8POY9lps56Qu0fKIEMs5PuqBn3D4trd1aAocjA0T2EwMiyzUPb9BACKE_YYVnPHwPFIpfOHUnlJTIwheyWl3VgJUG_Cz2/s1600/lb-featured-retailer.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-a2Si1RPvk4Uz26lMSRYtvGiJexuD_r1SDSgtQcFzEgsLCWA8POY9lps56Qu0fKIEMs5PuqBn3D4trd1aAocjA0T2EwMiyzUPb9BACKE_YYVnPHwPFIpfOHUnlJTIwheyWl3VgJUG_Cz2/s1600/lb-featured-retailer.gif" /></a></div>This week's featured retailer is <a href="http://www.circleme.me/">CircleME</a>! <a href="http://www.circleme.me/">CircleME</a> is owned by husband and wife duo Jennifer and Bo! I got a chance to ask them a few questions and I have shared their answers with you below.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihA89wOTonxbx_-tUN0-mpE0o-BC7nwZfWjPrNyKopLYuUU3SJf1YDs7TqEL1AoRfpDCA3_fHUdGpTrtyXj6r5AAZCHex3ra0miWqEEkxv9eoAfCmgsqUHYUGo37OWTqhUI6nmo2xb-xhU/s1600/PicofJen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihA89wOTonxbx_-tUN0-mpE0o-BC7nwZfWjPrNyKopLYuUU3SJf1YDs7TqEL1AoRfpDCA3_fHUdGpTrtyXj6r5AAZCHex3ra0miWqEEkxv9eoAfCmgsqUHYUGo37OWTqhUI6nmo2xb-xhU/s320/PicofJen.jpg" width="229" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tell us about yourself and your family, where you live, any hobbies, if you have little ones in cloth diapers, etc.</b></span><br />
We are originally from GA. Currently live in Lincoln, NE. Bo is a chiropractor and I take care of the household, and our 2 boys. We love to spend time together with our children and each other. We love our family. Our boys are 4 and 18 months. 1 in cloth diapers. We enjoy each other and close friends.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tell us about 'Circle Me' and how it came to be that you started a cloth diaper business?</b></span> We used <a href="http://www.circleme.me/Vendors.php">cloth</a> from the beginning with our first child. Jen had seen 3 other families by now using cloth so thought why not? After realizing that the only place to purchase <a href="http://www.circleme.me/Vendors.php">hybrids</a> was online….we saw the need to open a brick and mortar for our surrounding area and city. We desire to be resource for families in health care and life choices, so felt as if cloth diaper store would enhance that overall vision. We prayed and sought advice and felt very strongly about opening up this retail business.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do you have a physical store or showroom? Are you online only? Do you offer consultations, demos, deliveries? Any special services?</b></span> A physical <a href="http://www.circleme.me/Vendors.php">store</a>. We are not online, yet J We offer consultations, demos, and yes we have delivered before! We offer array of classes and other resources such as birth kits and supplies, birth pool rentals, doula kits and traveling baby registries (we’ll take what you put on your registry to a location so your guests can shop for you on the day of your baby shower)<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtwjGY5X588uAkzmuhozlNR3_fqwYFyfD7DW69eBSLlyXY5Woex2Y6Q7kR5Frk-M196XcJbrAvIb94b6y_VVyqoktBUOOYQ-lxKtXNL2t3ij5W_oCz_jP9vlmHTzIhvHcqv5nm16dpsY2/s1600/storehours.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtwjGY5X588uAkzmuhozlNR3_fqwYFyfD7DW69eBSLlyXY5Woex2Y6Q7kR5Frk-M196XcJbrAvIb94b6y_VVyqoktBUOOYQ-lxKtXNL2t3ij5W_oCz_jP9vlmHTzIhvHcqv5nm16dpsY2/s400/storehours.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's your favorite part about being a cloth diaper retailer and being involved with the industry?</b></span> Seeing all the amazing creativity God has given so many families in this industry. <a href="http://www.circleme.me/Vendors.php">Cloth diapers</a> change every day!! Also the customers. Watching their eyes light up when they realize that cloth diapering is very doable and very affordable. Then watching them get excited about all the fun options and designs and colors and styles, and…….<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's your favorite style of cloth diaper?</b></span> I prefer and hybrid pocket diaper.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.circleme.me/Vendor---Leslie%27s--Boutique.php" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZh5SmeDiDF_u66BsuRs9musi0qw9QkOIjj3wA3-VDDeHE6Sx_5vHsFekeE5qDBab9eB4yVO3zAwIdaskUvQDeluBMyvkYpf7x0-jO-MPLaN4zDFVouJmkUSbCzKvlZW7_5pJ3101bMA6/s200/drywetbag.png" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the Leslie's Boutique line of products what is your favorite product and why?</b></span> I love her <a href="http://www.circleme.me/Vendor---Leslie%27s--Boutique.php">Grab and Go</a> wet bag. It is the perfect size for my diaper bag. All the wet bags are great, and a large is going to be perfect to have this summer while swimming.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What piece of advice would you give to a mom who's getting ready to make the switch to cloth diapers?</b></span> Call and ask for advice from a trusted source. Do a <a href="http://www.circleme.me/Cloth-Diapering.php">trial package</a> of different styles BEFORE you make your large investment. If your best friends diaper fits her baby well, it does not mean it will fit your baby well. Buy a wet bag!<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Special Offer: </b></span>Free Shipping on Orders over $75 and 15% off for local shoppers who shop in the store.<br />
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Become a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/circle-ME/129055843590?ref=ts">Fan of CircleMe on FaceBook</a> for more details and to stay connected. They're also sponsoring the local Great Cloth Diaper Change so if you're a Lincoln, NE resident make sure you rsvp to attend and help set the World Record for Cloth Diapering!<br />
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Also, make sure you check out their Blog, <a href="http://mynaturalfamily.wordpress.com/">My Natural Family</a>, it's full of tons of great articles and resources!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-89405794061806897022011-03-23T09:56:00.000-07:002011-03-23T09:56:48.797-07:00Listen to Leslie: What's the difference between an insert and a doubler?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG77_P5ubeyONsss5fEZblduIDLJVBfpWomAl7dVrB0hV4dwVjLjU_48R-OSdG87UxBCaxJxrI4zuG4MnX6ByEv0DHaKkZpzX-DpRGYjGMmqZatosIWuYIk5pRTY54HBBM06NIZxcamdLw/s1600/listen-to-leslie.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG77_P5ubeyONsss5fEZblduIDLJVBfpWomAl7dVrB0hV4dwVjLjU_48R-OSdG87UxBCaxJxrI4zuG4MnX6ByEv0DHaKkZpzX-DpRGYjGMmqZatosIWuYIk5pRTY54HBBM06NIZxcamdLw/s1600/listen-to-leslie.gif" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Leslie's answering some more of your cloth diapering related questions! </div><br />
<b>Question:</b> There are so many types of diapering accessories that it's hard to know what makes one different from the other. What's the difference between inserts and doublers? Are they the same thing?<br />
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<b>Answer: </b>Great question and for the most part, cloth diapering accessories are all pretty interchangeable. <br />
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Originally doublers were like thinner versions of an insert, depending upon the brand. You could add one to your normal diaper and insert and make it more absorbent by stuffing it into the pocket with the insert.<br />
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There are also doublers that are made to lay directly in a prefold or fitted and those generally are topped with a stay dry or soft material so as not to irritate babies sensitive skin.<br />
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Recently, manufacturers have begun making their inserts with a stay dry top so that it can be used as either an insert, doubler or even just laid inside a diaper cover in lieu of a fitted diaper. This is convenient and really helps you to make the most of all of your cloth diapers and accessories and makes all the different styles and accessories interchangeable.<br />
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So yes, for the most part inserts and doublers are pretty similar. You can determine which you like to use and how you like to use them in order to meet your baby's specific needs.<br />
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<i>*If you need to purchase additional inserts or doublers please make sure to visit one of our <a href="http://www.lesliesboutiquewholesale.com/Articles.asp?ID=238">retailers</a> for all your cloth diapering needs!</i><br />
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Thanks!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-14007729050322362002011-03-21T07:26:00.000-07:002011-03-28T12:38:50.931-07:00Grab that Bag: Enter to win a Leslie's Boutique Wipes Bag! CLOSED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWIEjav23LGXFkg078tSPM_ibMeeIkx2UpfYgGqfRmo8FhFJVgINyTfE5dmF3DF3wxcjhvpp5zWZhjosumQukycZiU0uexYm2L5Xz1dcj5tkU5QozB6gusgZEyvPxvD0EDTvHhBSwLbrp/s1600/grab-that-bag.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWIEjav23LGXFkg078tSPM_ibMeeIkx2UpfYgGqfRmo8FhFJVgINyTfE5dmF3DF3wxcjhvpp5zWZhjosumQukycZiU0uexYm2L5Xz1dcj5tkU5QozB6gusgZEyvPxvD0EDTvHhBSwLbrp/s1600/grab-that-bag.gif" /></a></div>Welcome back to another "Grab that Bag" Giveaway!<br />
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This week we're giving away a <b style="color: red;">Leslie's Boutique Wipes Bag</b>!<br />
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<u><b>This week's prize: </b></u><br />
<div style="color: red;">Our Wipes Bags measure 10x6 with a top zipper and snap handle. Perfect for wipes, mama pads, make-up, toiletries, baby food utensils and more! Want to purchase one? Find a retailer at <a href="http://lesliesboutique.com/">LesliesBoutique.com</a>!</div><br />
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-In order to participate in our weekly contest and validate all extra entries you must first complete the mandatory entry question or task.<br />
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-Please, be sure to be logged into your email account when you post your comment for us to be able to contact you if you win (that is with the option called OpenID). If you have a blog, be sure to be logged into the account linked to your blog for an easier way to contact you....Becoming a <a href="http://www.facbook.com/lesliesboutique">Fan of Leslie's on FaceBook</a> is also recommended so that you'll be extra sure to see the winners announcement.<br />
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-Each Giveaway will run until Sunday and end at 11:59pm EST.<br />
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-Winners are chosen using random.org, notified on Mondays and winner's name also posted on Blog and FaceBook.<br />
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-Winners have 7 days from contest end to claim their prize.<br />
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-Participation is open to mamas and papas worldwide! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in the fun, however we are not responsible for lost packages and prizes that do not reach their destination and they will not be replaced. A shipping notice will be sent to the winner.<br />
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<u><b>Mandatory Entry: </b></u><br />
Use this <a href="http://www.lesliesboutiquewholesale.com/Articles.asp?ID=238">link</a> to find your nearest <a href="http://www.lesliesboutiquewholesale.com/Articles.asp?ID=238">Leslie's Boutique Retailer</a> and leave a comment with that stores name and link!<br />
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-(3 entries) Tweet this <span style="color: red;">"Win a @Leslieswetbags #clothdiapers Wipes Bag Visit the Blog to enter: http://ow.ly/4iH0m #win"</span> *Limit one tweet per day*<br />
-(3 entries) Blog about the Giveaway or post to FaceBook. Tag our @Leslie's Boutique FB Page in the post and include a link to the giveaway and also use the giveaway graphic at the top of this post. Comment with a link to the post on your blog or facebook. *Limit one per day either blog or facebook.)<br />
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<b>Question:</b> I'd like to use cloth diapers full time but I'm just not sure how many diapers I will need to have?<br />
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<b>Answer:</b> How many diapers you will need depends on a lot of different factors. For example, younger babies tend to go through more diapers per day then older ones. Little ones also tend to need less absorbency but much more frequent diaper changes, that's why prefolds are often a method preferred by moms of newborns.<br />
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You also need to decide how often you'd like to be doing your diaper laundry. If you want to wash every night then you need enough to last you longer than 24 hours. While the diapers are washing you'll need diapers that you can use and you also want to take into consideration that baby might get sick or experience more frequent bowel movements than usual and you don't want to run out.<br />
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<b>The diaper bag?</b> It's important to plan on keeping 2-3 diapers in your diaper bag at all times. Great for going out and about and as backup in the event that something happens at home and you need a clean diaper fast. <br />
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I can't tell you how many times I ran out of clean diapers because my diaper laundry got put into the dryer but I forgot to turn it on!<br />
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<b>What about wear and tear?</b> If you keep the exact amount of diapers that you need for each day and no extra, AND you're washing daily. Then you can expect to be washing those same diapers 365 days a year. That's a lot of wear and tear and you may not be able to rely on those diapers for use with future children.<br />
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The more diapers you have the larger your rotation which means instead of every day, each diaper would get used every other day. That cuts your wear and tear in HALF!<br />
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<b>Styles of Diapers?</b> For prefolds, fitteds and covers you can pretty much count upon the fact that you won't have to change the cover with every diaper change unless it gets smelly, too moist or soiled. So you can get by with 2 dozen prefolds and 4-6 covers just fine. With Pockets and AIO's you know that the entire diaper including the outer shell, pocket, inserts, etc. need to be changed at each diaper change.<br />
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Phew! That's a lot to take into consideration isn't it? Well I hope this post helps you a little and gives you a better understanding of how many diapers you'd need.<br />
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My husband John and I live in Ferndale, Michigan. We have one son, Jack (2.5) and another baby on the way, due in October. We are big Detroit Tiger fans and I am an avid scrapbooker. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tell us about 'No Pins Required' and how it came to be that you started a cloth diaper business.</b></span><br />
A local online cloth diaper store closed right after I had my son, and I didn’t have a local place to buy diapers. We bought her store, and opened online only in August of 2009. In April of 2010, we opened our brick and mortar location in Ferndale, Michigan. We had so many local customers, it made a lot of sense. We started out as only a cloth diaper store, but we are really a natural baby store at this point, with tons of natural products that aren’t diapers. We are moving into a new location soon that is much larger than our current location.<br />
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We have a brick and mortar store in Ferndale, Michigan. We offer cloth diaper classes twice a month and Moby demos once every couple of months. We have a gift registry that is really popular and we also offer layaway.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Store hours: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sunday/Monday - Closed</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesday 12-5</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday 10-3</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday/Friday 12-5</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Saturday 10-2</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Our address: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">22446 Woodward, Ferndale, Michigan!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCoi95nCqJamZmRL7fikqhFvTf4hIUWERPXNEQoaufbmq9FJVX4XJVpyw79GMqgKw0TkWdSDxSwW2NPuQDl71fmBt5QElDeL8AeOl6FpEDtB3IWQQNn7Y2M01xzg9QpGTBNMQmnMNd59B/s1600/leslieshangingpailchocolatezoo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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What's your favorite part about being a cloth diaper retailer and being involved with the industry?</b></span><br />
I love promoting cloth diapers and getting more people using them!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's your favorite style of cloth diaper?</b></span><br />
All in ones, where the absorbency flips out in the wash so they dry quickly! <a href="http://www.nopinsrequired.com/wet-bags-pail-liners-wet-bags-c-6_29.html"> </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the Leslie's Boutique line of products what is your favorite product and why?</b></span>I love all of the <a href="http://www.nopinsrequired.com/wet-bags-pail-liners-wet-bags-c-6_29.html">Leslie’s products</a>, but I really love the wet/dry bags and the pleated dry pocket!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What piece of advice would you give to a mom who's getting ready to make the switch to cloth diapers?</b></span><br />
Try a variety of diapers! You never know what you will like the best! Try both Velcro and snaps too! <br />
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My forgetfulness was always the topic of converstaion...er discussion with my husband. Never failed, we'd decide to take a drive, run some errands, etc. and next thing I knew the baby would need a changing and I'd realize I left the house with nothing but my breasts for feeding her, thank god they're attached or I'd probably forget them too!<br />
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Hindsight is always 20/20 so here I will share with you some tips I've come up with or tips that had been volunteered to me in order to help me prevent those really embarrassing and inconvenient diaper bag dilemmas.<br />
<ul><li>You hear it all the time but having extra diapers, maybe a few you don't use all that often, a change of clothes and some extra wipes in your car for those emergencies really is the way to go. You never know when you might have your diaper bag with you AND still run out of the supplies you need.</li>
<li>Keep two diaper bags packed or handy so that even if you forgot to pack one you can grab the other and run out the door if you're in a hurry.</li>
<li>Always re-pack the diaper bag as soon as you unpack it. A great little habit to get into that will help you save time.</li>
<li>Keep your diaper bag by the door, attach your keys, or keep it by your purse or some other item that you are not likely to forget.</li>
<li>If you want to, make your diaper bag your purse! This is a great excuse to go ahead and purchase one of those super cute and trendy diaper bags that you've always wanted. Temporarily move out of your purse and into the diaper bag and you'll almost never forget it again!</li>
</ul><i>Do you have any tips or suggestions for mamas who frequently forget their diaper bag? We'd love to read them! </i><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-29764472211803951012011-03-12T05:48:00.000-08:002011-03-12T05:48:14.942-08:00Saturday Mom Blog Hop! Add you blog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFP-y8jU4I2NPbHUQ0dpv98kpATPzmuhORShs-YckN7gPwglMYw55dttfJUziJ2BKc1z4Aa-ZQG0Xn_s1WhlnK1I-6zDzla8vT_A1xbJyBZAbw6vQGkweo9lH7ScmD06yZs-jZN0f0lUo/s1600/cloth-diaper-geek-blog-hop.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFP-y8jU4I2NPbHUQ0dpv98kpATPzmuhORShs-YckN7gPwglMYw55dttfJUziJ2BKc1z4Aa-ZQG0Xn_s1WhlnK1I-6zDzla8vT_A1xbJyBZAbw6vQGkweo9lH7ScmD06yZs-jZN0f0lUo/s1600/cloth-diaper-geek-blog-hop.gif" /></a></div><b>Here's how it works...</b><br />
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<ul><li><b style="color: #741b47;">First</b>, follow the first (2) Blogs on the list AND the last (2) Blogs on the list. Why the first and last? Well normally I see blog hops where you must just follow people at the top, but that doesn't seem all that fun when those never change and there's no guarantee anyone else will get new followers. So I decided to play by my own rules and ask that you follow the top two and bottom two. </li>
<li><b style="color: #45818e;">Second</b>, grab the code for the linky and create a new Blog post on your blog. Please also use the Cloth Diaper Geek Blog Hop graphic and copy/paste these instructions if you can so that others will know the rules and how to play along. </li>
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<b>Question: </b> Do onesize diapers really fit newborns? Why would it be better to buy onesize over sized diapers or vice versa?<br />
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<b>Answer:</b> There are many benefits to both types of cloth diapering options. Many people buy onesize diapers because they want to save money and not have to purchase different sizes of diapers. Or they might buy onesize diapers because they have more than one child in diapers and they like being able to use the same diapers with both children. These are very good and legitimate reasons for choosing onesize over sized and families who choose them for this reason are usually willing and wanting to overlook the drawbacks.<br />
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The benefits of using sized diapers are that on a tiny baby, especially a newborn, you'll be able to get a better fit with less bulk. With the onesize diaper on the smallest setting for newborns, it will be really puffy and bulky and and you might find that your newborns clothing may not fit, you might have to buy the next size up, especially in denim or non-stretchy fabrics.<br />
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You might also experience leaking diapers if the onesize doesn't fit properly. Most onesize diapers fit from 7 or 8 through 35-40lbs. We all know that not all newborns weigh 7-8 lbs and some are skinny while others are total chunkers.<br />
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Another thing to consider is that if you plan on using onesize diapers from birth through potty training in order to save money, then most likely they'll be totally worn out by the time you're done with them and may not be suitable for use on future children.<br />
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With sized diapers, since your little one will outgrow them, they will have gotten less use and be in better condition in order to be saved for future babies to come.<br />
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There are definite benefits to both, everyone's preferences and priorities are different, so there's not just answer as to which kind would work better for you or your babe.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-6920789373164869402011-03-07T06:18:00.000-08:002011-03-07T06:18:38.459-08:00Winner of our Pail Liner Grab that Bag Giveaway is...Comment 119, Tannis!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XzI0Bit0TrWHU4penaSLwcZ9-IiQZUWj1NztJpIjk2JUkLhOkO-PmKar7JjBWezZ16-BpVaM_UB0HM_5MsIcNKHMba1_kBK8yTE6OX8bZxAoIEO8xh64SNnERLplSr0vqQaUz9YAFTZY/s1600/pail-liner-winner-2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XzI0Bit0TrWHU4penaSLwcZ9-IiQZUWj1NztJpIjk2JUkLhOkO-PmKar7JjBWezZ16-BpVaM_UB0HM_5MsIcNKHMba1_kBK8yTE6OX8bZxAoIEO8xh64SNnERLplSr0vqQaUz9YAFTZY/s1600/pail-liner-winner-2.gif" /></a></div>Thanks to everyone who entered the <a href="http://lesliesboutiqueblog.blogspot.com/search/label/weekly%20giveaways">Grab that Bag Giveaway</a> from last week! According to random.org our lucky commenter was Comment #119 which is Tannis!<br />
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Tannis we hope you'll enjoy one of our Pail Liners! Please keep an eye on your email for a winning notification from us.<br />
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Every one else...if you didn't win please don't fret! There will be plenty more giveaways and I am sure you're persistence will pay off. Thanks for being a Fan of <a href="http://www.lesliesboutique.com/">Leslie's Boutique</a> products!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-64022634848582538542011-03-04T11:24:00.000-08:002011-03-04T11:24:46.044-08:00The Great Cloth Diaper Change! One GREAT idea! Will you be there?You might remember one of our previous posts about The <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> coming April 23 to a location near you! Visit the <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> website and locate a retailer or advocate host where you can rsvp to attend.<br />
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Don't see a location near you? Well then you can sign up to host your own! It's a great way to spread the word about how great cloth diapers are and also a great way to connect and make new friends in your area.<br />
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Don't forget to check out The <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> video too and share it with all your friends!<br />
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<b>Question:</b> I've heard that when you have diapers made from natural fibers like Hemp and Bamboo that you need to wash them separate from the rest of your diapers? Is this true? If so, why is this the case?<br />
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<b>Answer: </b>This is a really great question and I am sure that many moms wonder this exact same thing. The washing instructions for natural fibers can be really confusing and often contradictory.<br />
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Here's the scoop! Natural fibers like Hemp and Bamboo contain naturally occurring oils. Generally you can assume that they've been prewashed before use in the manufacturing of inserts and built in soakers, but in some cases, like with prefolds, they may not have been.<br />
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Most manufacturers, in order to be safer than sorry, recommend you prewash your newly purchased inserts, diapers or prefolds that contain natural fibers separately from the rest of your diaper laundry. At least a couple times before beginning to launder them all together.<br />
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Washing them with your pockets and other diapers right from the start would run the risk that the natural oils might wash out and coat your other diapers causing repelling and odor issues. If you're concerned about whether or not you need to pre-wash your new items it's a good idea to contact the manufacturer or post to their FaceBook Wall asking their advice. <br />
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Now you're probably thinking, Do you really have to prewash one insert or prefold all by itself multiple times? What a waste of water right? Well if it's convenient for you then you can wash them with your towels, linens or other non-diaper laundry, or even wash in the kitchen sink a couple times.<br />
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<i>*So what do you all think? Do you prewash your natural fibers separately or forgo all the warnings?</i><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-83438968017560008312011-03-01T07:13:00.000-08:002011-03-01T07:13:14.470-08:00Leslie's Featured Retailer: Rhonda of MonkeyBunz!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Read about one of our great retailers! </span><b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-a2Si1RPvk4Uz26lMSRYtvGiJexuD_r1SDSgtQcFzEgsLCWA8POY9lps56Qu0fKIEMs5PuqBn3D4trd1aAocjA0T2EwMiyzUPb9BACKE_YYVnPHwPFIpfOHUnlJTIwheyWl3VgJUG_Cz2/s1600/lb-featured-retailer.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-a2Si1RPvk4Uz26lMSRYtvGiJexuD_r1SDSgtQcFzEgsLCWA8POY9lps56Qu0fKIEMs5PuqBn3D4trd1aAocjA0T2EwMiyzUPb9BACKE_YYVnPHwPFIpfOHUnlJTIwheyWl3VgJUG_Cz2/s1600/lb-featured-retailer.gif" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tell us about yourself and your family, where you live, any hobbies, if you have little ones in cloth diapers, etc.</b></span><br />
My name is Rhonda Benson. I live in Southern California, with my husband and daughter. We have just the one little one, in her last year before starting Kindergarten. While we did cloth diaper, we are well past this stage in our lives.<br />
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We love the outdoors, and do a lot of camping, hiking, cycling, SCUBA diving (not as much SCUBA diving as we'd like these days, but it's still at the top of the list).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tell us about '<a href="http://www.monkeybunz.com/">Monkey Bunz</a>' and how it came to be that you started a cloth diaper business.</b></span><br />
Just before our daughter was born, I went from working full-time as a Corporate Travel Agent and part-time SCUBA instructor (right up until I found out I was pregnant). Wanting to go back to work, eventually, we knew that the high-stress and long hours of corporate travel, were definitely not what we wanted for our family. From the desire to be home with my daughter, <a href="http://monkeybunz.com/"><span class="il">Monkeybunz</span>.com</a> was born in January 2010.</div><br />
We did lots of research, searching for niche markets. We weren't really sure what sort of business we wanted to start. What we did know was that it had to fit into the lifestyle we were after. Which meant that whatever we ventured into, had to be based from home (at least for the first few years).<br />
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Cloth diapering and eco-friendly baby products kept coming back as a very good market to be in. Having <a href="http://www.monkeybunz.com/FITTED-CLOTH-DIAPERS-c2.html">cloth diapered</a> our daughter, we did have some experience on the user side of this business. We decided to give it a go, and the rest is history.<div class="im"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do you have a physical store or showroom? Are you online only? Do you offer consultations, demos, deliveries? Any special services?</b></span><br />
We are an eTailer only. We offer diaper demos and consultations for local customers, and prospective customers. We do them one-on-one and in group settings.</div><div class="im"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's your favorite part about being a cloth diaper retailer and being involved with the industry?</b></span><br />
I love being able to consult with new parents about cloth diapering. There are so many benefits for baby, financially and the environment. I enjoy interacting with the types of people interested in cloth diapering. Most of all, I love being able to do this in my own business.</div><div class="im"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's your favorite style of cloth diaper?</b></span><br />
I really love the <a href="http://www.monkeybunz.com/POCKET-DIAPERS-c1.html">pocket diaper</a>. While I like the one-size options, my favorite is a line that breaks it down so that there is a size one and a size two. It fits a larger weight range, and cuts down on a bit of the bulk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.monkeybunz.com/p110-Leslies-Boutique-Hanging-Wet-Bags.html" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI_k57JniEILZ7XelAAYeyjxwi2HmLAym8a8_cY_4-mR8Z_-8lmBBVOOVq9BprFrXLCW2Cj59iX0L66MBE_1QNdX51Llx70seYk0b-xA8OTwZWEO5WKIK8Nyjj17qH7iQmTSzUYl2x2XUo/s320/wet+dry+night+owls.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="im"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the Leslie's Boutique line of products what is your favorite product and why?</b></span><br />
My favorites are the <a href="http://www.monkeybunz.com/p110-Leslies-Boutique-Hanging-Wet-Bags.html">Hanging Wet Bags</a> in the Night Owls and Chocolate Zoo prints. They are vibrant, versatile and extremely well made.</div><div class="im"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What piece of advice would you give to a mom who's getting ready to make the switch to cloth diapers?</b></span><br />
Cloth diapering can seem overwhelming at first. I would suggest that she first make a clear decision, and stick with it. If you purchase a full stash of diapers (18-24), as opposed to "dabbling" and maybe only purchasing 6-12, you are more likely to be overwhelmed by the process, unhappy and give up before you get into a rhythm. With a newborn, 6-12 diapers will barely get you through a day. Secondly, I would strongly suggest purchasing a few different styles of diaper. What works for one, may not work for another.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEj-keybXRyFfM72PZqNAHfV3i63QmF8WgLBIk9Pyhr_sufiaVe2Rydhdmm7YyoeDloSu2icNk_QCfveyHEQWPwKEhAyT1HxZEOAtp85nAlvZ16d2HuZJWNMit-pRsr72ZIiyQsakSE1cH/s1600/monkeybunz+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEj-keybXRyFfM72PZqNAHfV3i63QmF8WgLBIk9Pyhr_sufiaVe2Rydhdmm7YyoeDloSu2icNk_QCfveyHEQWPwKEhAyT1HxZEOAtp85nAlvZ16d2HuZJWNMit-pRsr72ZIiyQsakSE1cH/s1600/monkeybunz+logo.jpg" /></a></div><div class="im"><br />
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This week we're giving away a another <b style="color: red;">Pail Liner</b> in the winners choice of either Boy, Girl or Gender Neutral!<br />
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<u><b>This week's prize: </b></u><br />
Our gorgeous pail liners are a must have diapering accessory, you can locate your nearest pail liner retailer at <a href="http://lesliesboutique.com/">LesliesBoutique.com</a>!<br />
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-In order to participate in our weekly contest and validate all extra entries you must first complete the mandatory entry question or task.<br />
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-Please, be sure to be logged into your email account when you post your comment for us to be able to contact you if you win (that is with the option called OpenID). If you have a blog, be sure to be logged into the account linked to your blog for an easier way to contact you....Becoming a <a href="http://www.facbook.com/lesliesboutique">Fan of Leslie's on FaceBook</a> is also recommended so that you'll be extra sure to see the winners announcement.<br />
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-Each Giveaway will run until Sunday and end at 11:59pm EST.<br />
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-Winners are chosen using random.org, notified on Mondays and winner's name also posted on Blog and FaceBook.<br />
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-Winners have 7 days from contest end to claim their prize.<br />
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-Participation is open to mamas and papas worldwide! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in the fun, however we are not responsible for lost packages and prizes that do not reach their destination and they will not be replaced. A shipping notice will be sent to the winner.<br />
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<u><b>Mandatory Entry: </b></u><br />
Check out our past blog posts and comment on another non-giveaway post. Come back here and comment that you completed this entry. <br />
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<span style="color: red;">*Please leave a separate comment for each entry that you qualify for. </span><br />
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-(1 entry) Follow the <a href="http://www.lesliesboutiqueblog.blogspot.com/">Leslie's Boutique Blog</a><br />
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-(1 entry) Follow Leslie's Boutique on FaceBook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lesliesboutique%20">http://www.facebook.com/lesliesboutique </a><br />
-(1 entry) Locate your closest <a href="http://www.lesliesboutiquewholesale.com/Articles.asp?ID=238">Leslie's Retailer</a> and comment with which retailer it is. <br />
-(3 entries) Tweet about the Giveaway, include a link to the giveaway and tag us in the tweet using @leslieswetbags. *Limit one tweet per day*<br />
-(3 entries) Blog about the Giveaway or post to FaceBook. Tag our @Leslie's Boutique FB Page in the post and include a link to the giveaway and also use the giveaway graphic at the top of this post. Comment with a link to the post on your blog or facebook. *Limit one per day either blog or facebook.)<br />
-(3 entries) Be a new subscriber to our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/lesliesboutique">Youtube Channel</a> and comment on our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqI8iadBGIk">WetBag Demonstration </a>Video.<br />
-(5 entries) Share our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqI8iadBGIk">WetBag Demo Youtube Video</a> on FaceBook or embed in a blog post! Come back and make sure to let us know where you shared it.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com177tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-46508981391729699742011-02-21T11:36:00.000-08:002011-02-21T11:36:31.437-08:00Winner of the Medium Wetbag 'Grab that Bag' Giveaway was....Comment #87, Rosie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFMrqn2erDxIzjDas3jDzezRETHUxHXMvfBmY6LAMs5SfGtS_tYrFwpkw3dK8M6IB7q44LYFSmUVvxU3c-pQYarjO4xliEPGAzMw8NcDFiYNWLvZCuuov9J2KxsKgLgQFv7L5MaBUB_Fx/s1600/winner-86-med-wetbag.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFMrqn2erDxIzjDas3jDzezRETHUxHXMvfBmY6LAMs5SfGtS_tYrFwpkw3dK8M6IB7q44LYFSmUVvxU3c-pQYarjO4xliEPGAzMw8NcDFiYNWLvZCuuov9J2KxsKgLgQFv7L5MaBUB_Fx/s1600/winner-86-med-wetbag.gif" /></a></div>Congratulations to Rosie, lucky comment #87! She won last weeks 'Grab that Bag' giveaway and will be receiving a <a href="http://www.lesliesboutique.com/">Medium Leslie's Boutique</a> wetbag!<br />
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Thank you to everyone who entered and please stay tuned for our next 'Grab that Bag!' giveaway coming up real soon. Please continue to follow our Blog and Fan us on FaceBook so that you'll be the first to know about exciting Leslie's Boutique Announcements and future giveaways.<br />
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Thanks!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-85563748482965108622011-02-18T06:26:00.000-08:002011-02-18T06:26:24.448-08:00The Great Cloth Diaper Change! Will you be there?<b>Have you heard about <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">The Great Cloth Diaper Change</a>?</b><br />
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This event is super exciting and I can't wait to see how it turns out! <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">The Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> is being organized among the North American and International cloth diapering communities on April 23, 2011. Their aim is to organize the most simultaneous cloth diaper changes at one time! <br />
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<a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">The Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> is sure to bring some great, much needed, publicity to the cloth diapering community and help spread the word that "These aren't your grandmas cloth diapers anymore!" (I love that saying!)<br />
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You can help by spreading the word about the <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a>, becoming their Fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Great-Cloth-Diaper-Change/176805665697899">FaceBook</a> and even hosting a location if you have one or if your area is in need of one.<br />
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Remember every cloth diaper counts!<br />
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Here's what <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">The Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> has to say about this event:<br />
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<div class="entry-content"> <blockquote><i>"Cloth diapers have come a long way in past 10 years, and it’s time to stand up and be noticed. Celebrate Earth Day, by joining the North American and International cloth diaper community on <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meetingdetails.html?year=2011&month=4&day=23&hour=16&min=0&sec=0&p1=224">April 23rd, 2011 at 9AM PDT</a> to set the Guinness world record for the most cloth diapers changed simultaneously.</i><br />
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<i>There are many ways to participate so please take a few minutes to explore the site to find a <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/?page_id=5">location near you</a><a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/?page_id=8">host a location</a> of your own. The more babies participating the better, so every cloth diapered bum counts. Can’t attend an event near you? Consider getting involved in your local cloth diaper community by learning more about organizations like the <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/?page_id=26" target="_blank">RDIA and RDA</a>.</i> or offer to </blockquote><blockquote> <i>We can’t wait to put cloth diapers into the record books!"</i></blockquote><br />
You can Find <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> on FaceBook ><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Great-Cloth-Diaper-Change/176805665697899">HERE</a>< Stop by today and tell them that <a href="http://www.lesliesboutique.com/">Leslie's Boutique</a> sent you! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OfNSAJaO_skfX0c9aubHs0gYKIFUH8S-JRkmM68YByVEldp8RwON3Jv1aGfZs6EbAl1FjqW2b1TndGy29mJmusa_cGsT3HW734c7Gis8FU5au8laYrcHY6AygJyAiUJt_jYEmpKteY6m/s1600/liners.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OfNSAJaO_skfX0c9aubHs0gYKIFUH8S-JRkmM68YByVEldp8RwON3Jv1aGfZs6EbAl1FjqW2b1TndGy29mJmusa_cGsT3HW734c7Gis8FU5au8laYrcHY6AygJyAiUJt_jYEmpKteY6m/s320/liners.gif" width="320" /></a></div><i><b>Question:</b></i> I've heard of liners, flushable, washable, and built in liners. I don't really understand the difference and how they work or whether or not I really need them? Can you help?<br />
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<i><b>Answer:</b></i> Liners can be totally confusing and I definitely understand how their different applications and styles could overwhelm you. Lets address the different types of liners and frequent issues that arise.<br />
<ul><li><b>Bidegradable/Flushable Liners</b> are similar in feel to a soft tissue paper. They are often sold in rolls or sheets and you lay them inside your babies diaper in order to help catch some of the soiling and make diaper washing easier. At the changing you'll take the diaper to the toilet and best case scenario, the poo is mostly stuck to the liner which you can peel off and flush down the toilet. The diaper will still need washing as usual but may not require as much effort as it would if you hadn't used the liner.</li>
<li><b>Microfleece Liners</b> are similar to the flushable liners but made out of a stay-dry microfleece fabric which will keep baby feeling dry as well as catch the majority of the poo. The difference is that they do need to be washed. Since they're heavily soiled many moms wash liners separately, especially if they used a diaper ointment or cream with them.</li>
<li><b>Built in liners</b> are specifically designed to keep baby feeling dry. In a pocket diaper such as <a href="http://www.thelittleseedling.com/store/category/1049/558/One-Size-Pocket-Diapers/">BumGenius</a> or <a href="http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=705">Knickernappies</a> the inside of the diaper IS the liner. The interior of diapers, especially pocket diapers and AIO's, are usually microsuede or microfleece which are synthetic and keep baby feeling dry which helps prevent rashes.</li>
<li><b>No liners?</b> Some diapers like fitteds or prefolds are simply cotton or bamboo, hemp, etc. They have no liner and this is where it becomes your choice if you'd like to use one. You can try diapering without liners but keep a close eye, liners help keep the moisture off the skin and if you see a rash developing then most likely you'll need to invest in some.</li>
<li><b>Does microfiber need a liner?</b> Since all babies are different this is a tough question. A lot of moms are able to use diaper covers with microfiber inserts inside and no barrier or liner between the baby and the microfiber, with no problems at all. However many complain of severe rash or irritation occurring when using microfiber without a stay dry liner. I suggest that you try this with caution and watch for irritation. If you already know that your baby has sensitive skin then I would definitely suggest sticking to diapers or inserts that have a stay-dry liner or buy them individually to use as needed.</li>
</ul> I hope this post has been informative and has helped clear up any questions you may have had. Please leave a comment with any future questions you'd like to see addressed in upcoming <i>Listen to Leslie</i> posts.<br />
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The Cloth Diaper Foundation, formerly known as Miracle Diapers is a fabulous not-for-profit organization run by volunteer cloth diaper advocates and their families.<br />
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<i>Their Mission Statement:</i><br />
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping qualifying families all over the continental United States get a jump start on cloth diapering. Cloth diapers are a more natural, healthy alternative to disposables that reduce overall waste, thereby helping the environment. As a supplementary program, it is not our wish to be a family’s sole source for cloth diapers; rather, we assist families while they build their own supply of diapers. We accept donations given by caring individuals and redistribute them to families in need.<br />
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<b>How can you help? </b><br />
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<u><i>You can donate diapers- </i></u><b><br />
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The <a href="http://www.clothdiaperfoundation.org/donate/">Cloth Diaper Foundation</a> accepts donations! You can donate your gently used cloth diapers to them. Please visit this <a href="http://www.clothdiaperfoundation.org/2010/01/13/items-we-accept-and-do-not-accept/">link</a> to learn about what they do and do not accept.<br />
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If you can't afford to send in your donations you can see if there's a drop-off location near you. If there is you can arrange to get your diapers to them and when they have enough to send in they will send your donated items to TCDF.<br />
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<u><i>You can donate new and handmade items for their auction and in-stock store-</i></u><br />
TCDF has an in-stock store and auction site where you sell and auction off donated items to help raise money. You can contact them if you have something you'd like to send in.<br />
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<u><i>You can contribute financially-</i></u><br />
TCDF accepts donations of cash, checks and/or paypal. You can help pay the cost of shipping for a recipient or just contribute a little to help cover the cost of their overhead. Click <a href="http://www.clothdiaperfoundation.org/donate/monetary-donations/">here</a> for more details.<br />
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<u><i>You can become a supporter of TCDF-</i></u><br />
TCDF has various levels of sponsor <a href="http://www.clothdiaperfoundation.org/">memberships</a>. Whether you want to sponsor as a family or a business they've got quite a few different options for you to choose from.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.clothdiaperfoundation.org/">Cloth Diaper Foundation</a> has come really close to having to close their doors many times for lack of funding. They need all the help they can get. Please share this post wherever you can and help spread the word about this cloth diaper friendly non-profit.<br />
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Also, make sure to become a Fan of The <a href="http://www.facebook.com/clothdiaperfoundation">Cloth Diaper Foundation on FaceBook</a>! Tell them that Leslie's Boutique sent you!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944359665799531133.post-21700761393350421882011-02-14T15:24:00.000-08:002011-02-21T11:26:10.823-08:00Grab that Bag: Enter to win a Medium Wetbag! CLOSED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWIEjav23LGXFkg078tSPM_ibMeeIkx2UpfYgGqfRmo8FhFJVgINyTfE5dmF3DF3wxcjhvpp5zWZhjosumQukycZiU0uexYm2L5Xz1dcj5tkU5QozB6gusgZEyvPxvD0EDTvHhBSwLbrp/s1600/grab-that-bag.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirWIEjav23LGXFkg078tSPM_ibMeeIkx2UpfYgGqfRmo8FhFJVgINyTfE5dmF3DF3wxcjhvpp5zWZhjosumQukycZiU0uexYm2L5Xz1dcj5tkU5QozB6gusgZEyvPxvD0EDTvHhBSwLbrp/s1600/grab-that-bag.gif" /></a></div>Happy Valentines week! Time for another great giveaway! <br />
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This week we're giving away another <b>Leslie's Boutique Medium WetBag</b>!<br />
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<u><b>This week's prize: </b></u><br />
You can check out our WetBag prints and sizes <a href="http://www.lesliesboutiquewholesale.com/category-s/93.htm">here</a>, they're available for purchase at some of our fine retailers! Click <a href="http://www.lesliesboutiquewholesale.com/category-s/94.htm">HERE</a> to locate a retailer.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxK6N82sg2SVo_IOpqO6GpsXVvHDtt6ySd__HvVHN-fGF9WmlIlTGNBD1fvhYuR-_rtl6H73c4fFuO0pM9sKvaGFOQBFPeai90YEtFkWHSOx8VuZdADGRzV-5kKedBDXj23p7zKPPYsx6A/s1600/wbm389-3T.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxK6N82sg2SVo_IOpqO6GpsXVvHDtt6ySd__HvVHN-fGF9WmlIlTGNBD1fvhYuR-_rtl6H73c4fFuO0pM9sKvaGFOQBFPeai90YEtFkWHSOx8VuZdADGRzV-5kKedBDXj23p7zKPPYsx6A/s200/wbm389-3T.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>-In order to participate in our weekly contest and validate all extra entries you must first complete the mandatory entry question or task.<br />
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-Please, be sure to be logged into your email account when you post your comment for us to be able to contact you if you win (that is with the option called OpenID). If you have a blog, be sure to be logged into the account linked to your blog for an easier way to contact you....Becoming a <a href="http://www.facbook.com/lesliesboutique">Fan of Leslie's on FaceBook</a> is also recommended so that you'll be extra sure to see the winners announcement.<br />
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-Each Giveaway will run until Friday and end at 11:59pm EST. <span style="color: red;">(This one has been extended through Sunday at midnight)</span><br />
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-Winners are chosen using random.org, notified on Mondays and winner's name also posted on Blog and FaceBook.<br />
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-Winners have 7 days from contest end to claim their prize.<br />
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-Participation is open to mamas and papas worldwide! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in the fun, however we are not responsible for lost packages and prizes that do not reach their destination and they will not be replaced. A shipping notice will be sent to the winner.<br />
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<u><b>Mandatory Entry: </b></u><br />
Comment on our FaceBook Page with why you NEED a Leslie's Boutique Wetbag!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">*Please leave a separate comment to this giveaway post for each entry that you qualify for. </span><br />
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<u><b>Extra methods of entry are: </b></u><br />
-<span style="color: red;">*NEW*</span>(3 entries) Place the Leslie's Boutique Blog Banner on your site or blog and comment back here with the URL to where you placed it.<br />
-<span style="color: red;">*NEW*</span>(1 entry) Subscribe to the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqI8iadBGIk">Leslie's Boutique Youtube Channel</a><br />
-(1 entry) Follow the <a href="http://www.lesliesboutiqueblog.blogspot.com/">Leslie's Boutique Blog</a><br />
-(1 entry) Follow Leslie's Boutique on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/leslieswetbags">http://www.twitter.com/leslieswetbags</a><br />
-(1 entry) Follow Leslie's Boutique on FaceBook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lesliesboutique%20">http://www.facebook.com/lesliesboutique </a><br />
-(3 entries) Tweet about the Giveaway, include a link to the giveaway and tag us in the tweet using @leslieswetbags. *Limit one tweet per day*<br />
-(5 entries) Blog about the Giveaway or post to FaceBook. Include a link to the giveaway and also use the giveaway graphic at the top of this post. Comment with a link to the post on your blog or facebook. *Limit one post per person)<br />
-(5 entries) Submit an article for publication on the Leslie's Boutique Blog! Articles can be about you and why you use cloth diapers or mama pads, a review of a product of ours that you've tried, cloth diaper related tutorial or story, etc. Please email shethinksmedia(at)gmail.com with your contributions or questions.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for subscribing to our blog. We hope you enjoy our products. Visit us on the web at lesliesboutique.com.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com159