cloth diapering

a little over a month ago I finally gave in to my inner environmentalist

i have always felt as if I should cloth diaper

so I took the leap

the only thing I was worried about was

CLEANING POOPY DIAPERS

i don't know if worried is the right word...

scared

grossed out

disgusted

..etc.

I know this is going to sound crazy..but it really isn't that bad

here is how I work the diapering:

first I didn't buy the fancy fancy diapers

walmart 11 buck for 12 diapers suits me just fine

plastic pants walmart as well i think they were 6 bucks for 6

and diaper pins 1 dollar for 4

1/2 yard of fleece

( I just lay a strip of fleece across the diaper to keep the little bum dry)

to sum it up

I bought 3 packages

prefold diapers

4 packs of diaper pins

1/2 yard of white fleece

and one pack of plastic pants

now the niddy griddy

I keep a wet diaper pail ( big bucket filled with water and baking soda) atop my dryer

with wet dyps I just throw 'em in the baking soda cuts the smell

with the messy nappies I take them too the toilet and with a little bit of work and a few flushes

the nappy is ready for the wet diaper pail

Each night while the boss is in the tub

I put all the diapers into the wash

and

Voila

REALLY REALLY REALLY

it isn't as hard or yucky as I thought it would be

and we have the satisfaction of feeling self sufficient

I really love knowing that if there isn't money...stores...shipments we will not be in need of the very basics

THIS IS WHY I WANT A FARM...Please MR. Carvajal...BUY ME a FARM ( a bit off the subject..i know)

A crowd pleaser for your next gathering...

This recipe has been going around my ward because it is SO GOOD. Everyone who tries it wants the recipe so I thought I should do my part and pass it on.

sweet veggie dip (from "A Thyme to Entertain" -JLA Cookbook)
serve with tortilla scooper chips

1 can black eyed peas (drained)
1 can shoe peg corn (drained)
1 large green pepper (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 jar chopped pimentos (drained)

mix above ingredients and set aside.

marinade-

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbs teriyaki sauce

mix marinade ingredients together and then add to above ingredients, blending well. refrigerate for several hours and serve w/ tortilla chips. drain excess marinade off before serving.

enjoy.