New Scoops and Reusable Bags!

All sorts of changes! We got some awesome scoops that are FREE with any jar or order (before shipping) of $35 -

They are also on sale at both sites for $1.75! :)

Also, check out these reusable bags! They are made by a work at home mom, and they're GREAT:

Dryer Balls - What are they?!

I know I have a lot of questions on drying - first, of course the *most* ecofriendly thing to do would be air dry everything. Since we all can't do that (and its slightly cold outside right now, anyway, right?), the next best thing would be lessening our drying time.
There's a few ways to do this - you could ....
1- Dry till damp and then airdry.
2- Make sure you spin your clothes as efficiently as possible so they dry faster.
3- Get a few dryer balls!


What are dryer balls, you ask?
Well, they are NOT a toy for your toddler .... although even my toddler thinks they're fabulous when they fall out of the dryer. And my dog thinks they're fabulous too, for that matter. So if you end up hating your dryer balls, you have plenty of options for gifts next Christmas!

They're designed to reduce drying time and soften fabrics without using chemical laden fabric softeners or dryer sheets. They lift and seperate fabric to make your laundry soft and fluffy, and allow air to flow more efficiently in your dryer.

I have to say, I got 2 dryer balls and didn't see much of a difference (besides what sounded like a basketball game in my dryer??) Then, I got two more and I saw a HUGE difference - especially with cloth diapers that take FOREvER to dry!

Now, there are different types of dryer balls - for ecofriendly reasons, I recommend wool dryer balls. They can be made absolutely beautifully and there are some super talented work at home moms who make these. You can also make your own with this tutorial: Goodmama Wool Dryer Ball Tutorial. I have wool dryer balls from BuddhaBunz and Tina'sEtsyShop - both of which are fabulous :)

An Ode to Biokleen's Bacout

For everything I can think of, bacout has some sort of use. INCLUDING cloth diapers! I use it often for our CDs - I soak overnight to get rid of stains, and I recommend it to mommas who are having ammonia or stinky problems. One of the leading causes of those problems in cloth diapers is bacteria build up in microfiber so soaking in bacout kills all that bacteria and typically solves the problem.

According to their product description, "Bac-Out's live enzyme-producing cultures attack pet, food, and beverage stains, organic waste, and odor until they are gone, digesting them back to nature, safely and naturally.
Bac-Out is safe to use around children and pets, even birds. "

My favorite uses for bacout:

1. Stinky diapers - spray 2-3 squirts in prewash!
2. Stained diapers - spray 2-3 squirts in sink and let diapers soak!
3. Carpet stains - spray and let sit for 10 minutes and then scrub! MIRACLE!
4. Garbage disposal, stinky sink drain, trash can, and mildew around the bathtub!
   

I absolutely suggest picking up a bottle, just be sure to rinse well so your baby doesn't get a rash!

I get it at our local organic/natural grocery store or online at various places including amazon.com!