tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71956585883458386532012-02-26T00:11:26.945-06:00Itsy Bitsy Bums strives to make cloth diapering easy and accessible for all interested. Bitsy Buzz is IBB's blog, dedicated to reviews and news, giveaways and goodies, and all the other fun stuff that goes along with cloth diapering.Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.comBlogger1521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-40221560068916283222012-02-15T07:13:00.000-06:002012-02-15T07:13:31.335-06:00

Photo contest time!! IBB might be away, but there is still plenty of fun to be had! The last photo contest was so darn much fun, and I cannot wait to see what you have up your stash-sleeves.  This time the theme is - LOVE. Yup, that's it. No further guidance, hints or suggestions. The only rule - your photo must feature at least 50% of your stash.  Prizes Grand Prize - $100 in IBB favorites First

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IBB is headed off, off and away! Having taken one day off in the last 99, I'm super-duper^10 excited to report that our family is taking a bit of time away.  Do not fear, we have lots of ideas so the mice can play while the cat is away. Watch Facebook and Bitsy Buzz over the next day or two for more details.  Some important tidbits - We will be closed for shipping and emails Monday night

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The Beatles were so darn smart - All You Need is Love although they did forget - a great wet bag never hurts! As an early Valentine's present to all of you - some goodie bags for the weekend orders.  Orders $29* - $68.99 GroVia Wet Bag ($6.75 value) Orders $69 - $98.99 Small Wahmies Wet Bag ($9.50 value)Orders $99 - $148.99 AppleCheeks Wet Bag or Planet Wise Mini Wet/Dry Bag (each a $12.95

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-77401216062252947882012-01-21T18:14:00.001-06:002012-01-21T18:19:59.620-06:00

Let's Celebrate 3,500 Facebook fans! IBB wants to say THANK YOU to all of our amazing customers. For the next 24 hours (or until the party favors run out) please enjoy some goodies! As always, fine print is fun. Check it out.  Party FavorsOrders $29 - $58.99free pair of Babylegs (you tell me boyish, girlish or neutral) Orders $59 - $98.99free 4oz Jar of CJ's BUTTer or free AppleCheeks Wet Bag

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On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, Softbums - 10% off!  What? 10% off Softbums individual shells and inserts through Jan 15th Why? The only one-size diaper that truly fits from birth! Both snap- and aplix-closure shells available Plethora of insert options or pair with your favorite fitted, prefold, contour or flat (love, love their Organic Bamboo Velour pod - it is my go-to

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On the seventh day of January my true love gave to me - 15% off AppleCheeks!  Love this diaper system!  Why? Here's my laundry list - Impeccable quality  Amazing color selection (and two prints, exclusive to AC) Fits a wide variety of body types Absorbent - the 3pli insert on its own is often sufficient for the average wetter Versatile - use as an AI2 or Pocket  Made in Canada Elastic replacement

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One of my favorite aspects of reviewing cloth diapers is seeing the creative and innovative ways diapers are made!  In many ways, each diaper is a unique work of art; it is the result of many hours of thought, ingenuity and creativity. While some diapers are just variations of other brands, others are truly unique and in a class all their own.  Enter Applecheeks.  These diapers are unlike any

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On the third day of January my true love gave to me - Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefolds at 10% off.Why, you might be asking, is this amazing and life-changing? Well, you see, I've often considered these prefolds one of the best kept secrets in the cloth diapering world. They are: a. super-trim b. made in the USA c. super-soft d. super-absorbent e. super-versatile f. dry quickly g. notice all the '

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Twelve Days of Christmas? Naw. With the holidays winding down, what better way to jazz up the new year than celebrating customer favorites? How about the Twelve Days of January? Yay! For the next twelve days you'll find twelve amazing brands in the spotlight - some with sales, some with freebies, and some with surprises along the way (hint - watch Facebook). All of the sales will run January 4th

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Thank you so much to everyone for submitting your Snazzy Stash Shots! The jury had so much fun 'ohhing' and 'ahhing' over so many adorable babies and lovely stashes! So much fun, in fact, I've decided the contest will reincarnate for each major holiday over the course of the year. So for those who want plenty of notice to get the creative juices running and the wheels spinning - the next theme -

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Twelve Days of January coming January 4th*the holidays may have come to a close, but why does the party have to end? twelve days to celebrate fabulous products, and at a discount to boot!  ps. winners of the Snazzy Stash Shot contest will be announced this evening.  *yes, postponed a day. between crazy system issues, crazier travel plans and (craziest of all) my little girl starting preschool

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Calling all stashes, the big, the small and all those in between.Introducing the Snazzy Stash Shot Contest.  What Are We Looking For? Creativity Creativity CREATIVITY!  Prizes Grand Prize - $100 in products from the Twelve Days of January (aka 'TDoJ' - a lovely twelve-day sale to come Jan 3rd-14th)  First Prize - $40 in products from TDoJ Second Prize - $20 in products from TDoJ To Enter 1.

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Deck the Halls [with Diapers] Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a Very Shiny [New Diaper] Oh Tannen[bum] We Wish You a [Fluffy] Christmas .... Shipping Dec 20th at noon - Cut-off for pre-Christmas delivery Dec 21st - We will ship any last-minute orders - fair warning they might arrive post-25th Dec 22nd - 27th - Closed Dec 28th - We will ship as many orders as we can, but we have a finite

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Because everything is better the second time around, right? Thanksgiving leftovers covered in gravy = brilliant!How many movie sequels just made your heart pitter-patter all over again?(though poor Hangover 2, oh dear that was horrific)Finding your a second pair of your most favorite shoes on Ebay, still new (my husband calls these 'stunt-doubles,' meaning you'll have a backup your original

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The Great Fluff Hunt of 2011 details here

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One-Size Bamboo Velour Fitteds Watch Facebook (and Twitter - as all my Facebook posts auto-tweet) through midnight. I'll announce 'the next order received over $X will earn Y.' Freebies will vary from one or two fitteds to one cover to one cover + one fitted. And the single (and adorable!) newborn set can be subbed in, if you are the winner and prefer something for your newbie.  Winner chooses

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what's this? why, The Great Fluff Hunt 2011!

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details can be found here

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example only - do not start hunting on the above! Think you know your diapers? Let's win us some good stuff! How it works - Through Monday, spectrum photos will be periodically posted on Facebook (photos will also be posted on Bitsy Buzz immediately following the Facebook post).  The diapers will be numbered (see above photo as an example).  Your job, should you decide to partake, is to hunt

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-91909775331571712482011-11-21T01:11:00.037-06:002011-11-28T15:18:57.839-06:00

The I'm-Stalking-your-Stockings Black Friday Deals & Steals Thread Stay tuned to this post - it will be updated through the week! For now, here are the goodies I can share ahead of time..... Tips & Tricks & FAQs Timing? All deals listed good Nov 25th - 28th unless otherwise specified (and as always, just while supplies last). Complete list of sales, deals and freebies will post at midnight

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Another photo review from our fabulous resident diaper addict/reviewer Anna - the Oh Katy One-Size Pocket Diaper.  I know what you are thinking - 'seriously, another one-size pocket?' I won't lie, that is what I thought when I walked by Oh Katy's booth at the fall ABC product show. IBB already has a wide variety of one-size pockets, and I didn't know if that category could support one more

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Let's Party Help us Celebrate Reaching 2,500 Facebook Fans!! All orders over $79* through November 20th get a free Blueberry One-Size Pocket. Please specify 'girlish,' or 'neutral' at checkout in 'notes to seller.' Please also specify if you prefer stay-dry or bamboo or have no preference.  Fine PrintNot valid on pending or prior orders. *Gift certificates, newborn rental and trial packages and

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-63320224852056062192011-11-09T14:50:00.003-06:002011-11-21T00:14:57.313-06:00

That's right, the amazing line Bright Star Baby has a new brand name - Peachy Green - and adorable logo to boot! To honor of the occasion, two special edition All-in-Ones are up for grabs.  Multiple Ways You Can Enter to Win!be sure to check out the fine print at the end of the postEntry Options - Become or already are a fan of Peachy Green on Facebook (mandatory - 1 entry) Signup or already

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Yes, IBB is headed out on a jet plane! While the cat (ahem, IBB-spider) is away, the mice must play! Aka. Freebies! After all, how else would we thank you for your patience with the shipping delays that will result while we are away? All orders* received through 11/7/11 get in on the freebies. *Not valid on Gift Certificate or Rental or Trial Package purchases. Complete Fine Print at the end of

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I'm soooo very excited to announce IBB is taking a holiday. After working every day since we returned from our February vacation, we are desperately ready for some family time!  More details to come in the next couple of days. But I did want to mention sooner than later the drop-dead shipping deadline. All orders placed before Friday (10/28) noon central will ship before closing. Shipping will

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Have you seen the Limited Edition Winter Bottombumpers?! Oh. my. goodness. Just when I think I've figured out which is my favorite (penguin), I do one last pass over all four and change my mind yet again (pink owl, wait, blue owl, nope, penguin). Preorders for these amazing All-in-Ones (and matching tees!) go up Monday morning here. Ok, once and for all must decide....penguins? No, pink owl.

Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13454978951659466994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-55031922850403395742011-10-21T23:21:00.002-05:002011-10-22T00:02:33.115-05:00

Third week's the charm, right? One more weekend of celebrating new products (the biggest celebration yet)!  New Colors from GroVia!These colors - Cloud and Surf - are beautiful and all the more rich in person! I always like to judge a new color by the way it will look peaking out from the back of my daughter's pants, and both of these pass that test with flying colors.Both colors are available in

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Time to celebrate the second wave of ABC goodness arriving at the store.  This weekend - 10 prize packs up for grabs!Eco Sprout's detergent was named by Changing Diapers: The Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering as one of the top detergents for cloth diapers. In addition, Eco Sprout offers cloth diaper-safe Bottom Balm, cloth wipes' spray and pail fresheners. And it all smells positively

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Just when you think you have a plan, a shipping notice throws a wrench in said plan!  To keep this New Product Weekend as up-to-the-minute as possible, I'm going to wait on the goodies UPS and Fedex bring my way today (Friday). The weekend goodies will shift to Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 

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Very excited to welcome the first wave of new products to the store. And of course we must welcome them in style! This weekend only - ten prize packs up for grabs! Oh Katy - One Size Pocketthe trimmest one-size pocket I've ever tried - the fit is positively outstanding! Smart Bottoms - All-in-One and All-in-TwoA company committed to sourcing American materials and manufacturing the highest

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-72877994215998065972011-10-03T12:55:00.001-05:002011-10-03T12:58:37.165-05:00

Considering the Preloved Newborn Diaper Rental for your little one and due in November, December, January or February? This deal is for you!  Purchase your Preloved Newborn Rental between now and October 7th, and get a free one-size diaper (min. value $19.95).  (ps. When all the math shakes out, if you take advantage of all the freebies and offers, you've cloth diapered your newborn for just a

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Coming soon to Itsy Bitsy Bums  What I love about this brand (in addition to its great design and amazing colors) - All of the materials, with the exception of one fabric, are sourced in the United States! And all of the diapers are sewn in the US! This is a rare, rare distinction for a diaper, as even those 'Made in the USA' are often still made of imported materials. The owner, Christy, and

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-87698901422138088232011-09-21T23:03:00.004-05:002011-09-26T18:59:53.797-05:00

The Carnival is in town, and all orders over $45 get in on the fun! Step right up, folks, and pick your fate - Candy, Candy, Candy or Fishing Pond. But you must decide, for you cannot choose both. Here's how to play: Shop IBB until your fluffy heart is content.  Notice your order total. Decide if you will play Candy, Candy, Candy (min. order $45) or Fishing Pond (min. order $65).  Go to THIS

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-72122538108997247632011-09-15T21:56:00.000-05:002011-09-15T21:56:42.742-05:00

So very excited to bring you another review from Anna, our guest blogger/reviewer extraordinaire! You already know how much I love the Bright Star Baby All-in-One (BSB AIO), and I'm pleased to present a second person's take on this (ahem, amazing) All-in-One.  Not only are all Bright Star Baby All-in-Ones on sale through Sept 30th (including IBB's exclusive), but this is your chance to snag an

Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13454978951659466994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-73754470365901315702011-09-14T00:17:00.000-05:002011-09-14T00:17:46.238-05:00

Did you see the newest releases from bumGenius? Wow. So many options! Training Pants, new Solids and Prints and a new All-in-One, 'Freetime,' with a pretty freeing price tag. (Miss the release? Check out this short video for a quick tour of the new products) Get your name on the list to be one of first to call these your own by shopping the preorder at IBB today. You choose whether you'd like

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Plain and simple, why not enjoy this three-day weekend! And what better way does IBB celebrate than with some free diapers. And fun accessories, because what girl doesn't love her accessories. And of course a grand drawing to cap things off IBB-style. Instant-Gratification Freebies For your order(s), just let me know whether you'd like the Diaper freebie, or the Accessories freebie (you can

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My lovely toddler has taken to 'helping' pack orders. Not a lego here and there like she used to, but full on orders! She diligently pulls down a flat rate box, and fills it with all sorts of items. She then tapes the box within an inch of its life. It is very sweet, slightly unhelpful, but very sweet. Well yesterday she packed such a fantastic order I decided to leave it alone. And now it is

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Ahh, Back to School. As you already know, I consider this the fifth season of the year (and one of my personal favorites).  The final week of Back to School season must be celebrated by something grand, something amazing, something a wee bit heroic. Without further delay, I present to you -  SuperUndies offers three different styles of training pant so you can find just the uniform to outfit

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Buy 5 PIMP Pads, Get 1 Free! Exhibit A One grand disadvantage of running an online store is that I likely will not ever meet the majority of you, nor the folks behind the brands I carry. How disappointing, as so many of the people I interact with on a daily basis seem to be so very fabulous.  In particular, I have to admit I have a strong affinity towards the ladies at Party In My Pants. The

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As you have likely already heard, the store will not be shipping orders through August 26th, with regular operations will begin again on the 27th. In lieu of the usual IBB-super-speedy-shipping, I'd like to offer up some delicious freebies on a plate (main course + dessert, because who can't resist a little something extra). Main CourseThrough August 26th, all orders* placed will receive the

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I don't know about your Back to School memories, but the thing that got me even more excited than school supplies shopping was clothes shopping. Seriously, I remember coveting this pair of purple plaid Espirit shoes when I was, um, seven?! And my favorite pair of dark denim overalls from fifth grade. Oh they were so lovely. And of course my Girbaud jeans in seventh grade, paired with a burgundy

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Ahhh, life. Sometimes it throws things at you when you least expect them.  Due to a family emergency IBB will be closed from August 17th - 26th. I will still be on email and Facebook (albeit sporadically), but will not be shipping between those dates.  All orders placed by noon (central) August 16th will ship August 16th. Shipping will resume August 27th.  Thanks in advance for your patience and

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-75084117022845230372011-08-09T18:41:00.000-05:002011-08-09T18:41:33.941-05:00

I'm very excited to introduce you to the newest author to join Bitsy Buzz! You first met Anna in her GroVia review, and I'm quite pleased to announce she'll be guest authoring review posts over the upcoming months (you astute Bitsy Buzz readers might also notice she's the fabulous WAHM behind the Lily & Sparrow covers.  Through August 16th, buy two or more itti*bitti tuttos and get an extra

Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12609795395640230940noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-86875751936431490012011-08-07T13:40:00.007-05:002011-08-08T10:58:20.864-05:00

Barely two weeks after the birthday celebration has concluded, and it is time to throw another party! And nothing says party like free fluff! Three ways to come to this party.... (Be sure to read the Fine Print - its not only fun with slightly amusing high notes, but also important as no exceptions will be made. Party ends tonight at 23:59 central, as we all need our wits about us to tackle

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Back to School is almost upon us. Might not be as recognized a season as Summer, Autumn or Winter, but in my mind it is one of the best of the year. As it only comes around once a year, we must celebrate!  This week get your Planet Wise Lunch Bags at a steal - buy three and get the fourth for a penny! These bags are amazing - just wash and reuse (they dry overnight if hand-washed and hung to dry)

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-11471482739160225682011-08-01T11:07:00.002-05:002011-08-01T11:09:40.631-05:00

With the return to school comes back to school clothing shopping. Another favorite of mine! Stay tuned over the upcoming weeks, as you'll find several chances to stock up, and snag free diapers in the process. Two current chances to pack your closet with tried and true brands - GroVia and bumGenius. AND, be sure to watch Facebook, as I'll often post random chances to snag more freebies (ie. next

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-32370935541157388112011-07-29T22:05:00.003-05:002011-07-29T22:31:59.670-05:00

I love the next couple of months - The ridiculous heat will finally break, and give way to a new season.J. Crew will send me my fall preview catalog, and I'll dog-ear every other page.The trees will begin to change, and I'll yearn for the lone tree/overgrown shrub in our yard to turn that brilliantly-bright candy red you only see in movies. Sunflower-yellow buses will travel down our street, and

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-19643306843545645802011-07-22T10:00:00.064-05:002011-07-25T00:05:01.533-05:00

The traditional first anniversary present is paper (you'd better believe I'm not giving anyone paper  diapers)! The modern first anniversary present is a clock. Hmmm... clock. Tick, tock, knock, knock, what on earth to do with a clock?  Naw. But I cannot not have a gift (yes, I pulled the double-negative). Let's see..... I want it to be personal. I want it to be meaningful. And I don't mind

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-73163231518471050322011-07-22T03:50:00.003-05:002011-07-23T19:12:15.104-05:00

One year ago today Itsy Bitsy Bums opened its proverbial doors. It has been an amazing year, filled with so many fantastic, interesting and different experiences I cannot even begin to adequately describe them. But I can say it has been an absolute joy to meet so many amazing people, and I cannot imagine doing anything else.  Please join me for a look back -  September 2009My wee baby is only

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-82449388528092421162011-07-15T12:29:00.002-05:002011-07-16T11:03:21.207-05:00

Let's shake things up this week! All $49+ orders through July 14th July 17th get a free one-size diaper. Woohoo, right? You'll choose your OS freebie, and your possible choices will be based on your order total. Freebies still start on orders $49+. Please rank your freebie choices, and tell me 'boyish,' 'girlish' or 'neutral' (note - you are welcome to mention your top color choices, but I will

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-30999410401218682522011-07-11T11:35:00.001-05:002011-07-11T11:56:44.757-05:00

Let's shake things up this week! All $49+ orders through July 14th get a free one-size diaper. Woohoo, right? And you control your freebie! Tell me 'hook and loop' or 'snaps,' and 'boyish,' 'girlish' or 'neutral.'  After some confusion/feedback/grumbling, I've decide to make the week's OS diaper freebie even more user-friendly (for lack of a better word). And no, this doesn't mean I'm coming

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-49622550920601819912011-07-10T15:53:00.001-05:002011-07-10T15:56:28.589-05:00

Let's shake things up this week! All $49+ orders through July 14th get a free one-size diaper. Woohoo, right? And you control your freebie! Tell me 'hook and loop' or 'snaps,' and 'boyish,' 'girlish' or 'neutral.' Fine Print Limit two freebies per household (aka per shipping address).  No code necessary.  Good while supplies last.  Include preferences in 'note to seller' section at checkout, or

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-86824354155928585482011-07-05T10:07:00.000-05:002011-07-05T10:07:49.734-05:00

Sales, Sales, Sales 10-20% off Flips - Day Packs, Individual Packs, Insert Packs and single Covers & Inserts - ends today, 7/5! 10% off all the Lily & Sparrow Nursing and All-in-One covers through July 6th. Read my Lily & Sparrow love here! 10% off all Preloved diapers and accessories - ends today, 7/5! Buy 4 itti bitti tuttos, get 1 free! - through July 17th.

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-74863541371045979772011-06-30T16:00:00.004-05:002011-07-01T01:31:36.901-05:00

Freebies, Freebies, Freebies good on orders 6/30 - 7/4 no codes necessary - all freebies and sale prices are automatically applied to your orderAll orders get a free CJ's BUTTer sample In addition*Orders $35 - $49.99 - free CJ's Lotion Sample Orders $50 - $74.99 - free CJ's BUTTer Small stick Orders $75 - $119.99 - free CJ's Large stick Orders $120 - $179.99 - free one-size diaper (there is a

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-51735277523654384602011-06-27T01:43:00.000-05:002011-06-27T01:43:08.906-05:00

A few bits of info for those who might not frequent the IBB Facebook page 1. A big thank you to everyone who helped celebrate my darling girl's birthday last week! And with her birthday came a real live birthday party and a lovely day spent with friends and family. Such a nice time!  2. Thank you to everyone who has been patient with the sometimes-delayed email replies. Between a non-napping

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-392802342879783562011-06-22T00:37:00.008-05:002011-06-23T00:06:06.472-05:00

My darling little girl is two years old today. I cannot even believe how fast time has gone! sitting up with Grandma, 1 week old 9mos 14mos my little charmer is 2! So let's celebrate! Happy Birthday to my Darling Little Girl! All orders* received today will receive a 10% refund!** AND First order received will be 20%-off instead of 10! snagged! Fifth order will be 20%-off instead of 10. snagged!

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-85495913977175383272011-06-17T00:44:00.002-05:002011-06-23T00:05:37.949-05:00

While the majority of the diaper shoppers out there are women, I have many a father in my IBB email address book. And to you guys, I wish you a very Happy Father's Day! Let's celebrate your weekend - and those fathers in your life of whom you are quite fond - with four diapers of which I'm quite fond.  The way it works.... Place your order of $85* or more Let me know your top freebie choice (

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-29020757902012692662011-06-11T20:41:00.002-05:002011-07-10T00:11:45.230-05:00

The goal of Itsy Bitsy Bums has always been, and always will be -  make cloth diapering easy and accessible for anyone and everyone who is interested.  I'll admit, as I've focused on growing the brand offerings and deepening the product selection, I haven't been great about upholding the education side of things. One-on-one education still happens on a daily basis (hello to my email pen pals!).

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-12364075712228224062011-06-10T01:27:00.004-05:002011-06-13T10:20:17.732-05:00

As any parent knows, teething is a rough time for everyone in the house. The poor babes are often unsettled, uncomfortable and all around unhappy.  I'm very excited to offer a little bit of comfort that might just soothe your little one, while at the same time dressing up your own day.  Teething Bling has arrived! Bangles and pendants designed with safety, and beauty, in mind.    Let's Welcome

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-47221195733966154992011-06-07T11:04:00.001-05:002011-06-07T11:07:29.882-05:00

As likely anyone who has tried AppleCheeks diapers can tell you, they are luxurious! Seriously, luxury everywhere you look. Super-soft and stretchy leg gussets and waist. Fantastic fit on any size legs. Amazing PUL colors.  Well, the prints have now arrived! AppleCheeks presents.....  DeliciousWild Child Preorders up NOW! For a limited time, save $1.00 off your AppleCheeks print. s

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-48282159235931418072011-06-03T00:14:00.001-05:002011-06-03T00:16:07.741-05:00

Did you know I have a Masters in Art History? Yup. Although I might not have pursued my doctorate as originally intended, I still did firmly establish my love of beautiful, striking and all-around aesthetically pleasing things.  So what's more fun than when I pack an order, and realize just how fabulous all the items look together? I get a not-so-secret kick out of the fact that it just looks

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-28617532542807999592011-06-02T09:48:00.002-05:002011-06-02T15:43:55.496-05:00

1,000 fans! First, thank you so much to all my amazing customers! It means the world to me to have the chance to help in your cloth diapering journey. The store opened July 22nd, 2010, and since then I have met so many amazing people. My only regret is that I won't get to meet everyone in person! In lieu of a massive bash at IBBHQ, we'll instead have to party it up internet-style. To celebrate

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Do you have a backup plan?  This week alone I have had two customers (on completely separate occasions!) bring up the idea of a back-up plan (albeit in regards to two different scenarios). The question is simple enough. However, upon closer inspection (and after a bit of introspection) it actually is a bit of terrifying (for me it is, at least, and I'd consider myself a fairly organized person)

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-68849030226202017552011-05-27T05:06:00.000-05:002011-05-27T05:06:13.047-05:00

Let's celebrate Memorial Day weekend by recognizing brands that work hard to bring American-made products to your families as well as celebrating families that work hard to protect America!  And let's also welcome the newest brand to come to IBB - CJ's All Natural. View all Made in America brands here. And a good reminder of the Flag Code here (and the cliff notes version here) Celebrate!Spend

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-87681510314497746932011-05-19T23:26:00.000-05:002011-05-19T23:26:42.795-05:00

What?  Freebies for orders* received May 20th - 22nd Why?  Because its fun Swag SpecificsOrders $10** - $34.99 Free Planet Wise Wipes Wetbag$35 - $69.99 Free Small Wahmies Wetbag$70 - $124.99 Free GroVia Shell + 5 BioSoakers$125 - $174.99 Free GroVia All-in-One$175+ All of the above! No code necessary - these freebies are automatically added to your order. That's Not All...For every $10 you

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-57642609379823644582011-05-08T21:29:00.000-05:002011-05-08T21:29:14.338-05:00

If you  know me, you know I'm a total sentimental sap. I cry over reality TV shows, I hoard any object my daughter ever touched (oh yes, this one is already turning out to be a BAD habit), and I frequently reminisce about seemingly inocous events of my childhood that, in retrospect, make me very, very happy.  One such reflection... the movie Now and Then. It is such a sweet movie about childhood

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-55337902476218049232011-05-02T22:36:00.001-05:002011-05-14T18:13:56.404-05:00

I still remember my first Woollybottoms experience. A friend (actually, someone you've already met) strongly suggested that I needed a skirtie (translation - a diaper cover with skirt attached). As this friend had a son, it was pretty obvious she was pushing to live vicariously. But I didn't mind - I do have a fair number of skirts and, pre-baby (aka pre-kneeling-down-fifty-times-a-day), I was

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-37360397220665261552011-04-26T02:31:00.000-05:002011-04-26T02:31:00.731-05:00

If you ask anyone who knows me decently well, they'll affirm I'm not one for technology. I eschewed the smartphone as long as I could (and I'll admit, I do love the one I finally got for the business). I still love my Pink iPod (circa 2005). My undergrad laptop is still in storage, just in case I get the energy to rescue all of the files to a more current storage device (yeah, I know zip drives

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-50231162761209610152011-04-26T01:30:00.000-05:002011-04-26T01:30:35.605-05:00

The last week of Favorites has arrived. And why should diapers have all the fun? What do I love? Behold, the Planet Wise Reuseable Food Storage Bag! Why do I love them? Love anytime I can avoid throwing something in the landfill And? The Sandwich Wrap doubles as a placemat! Brilliant! Why else do I love them? With fifteen prints and three styles to pick from, you are sure to find the

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-33425313117531414082011-04-22T07:55:00.000-05:002011-04-22T07:55:48.523-05:00

Just a couple of hours until the search begins, and the bunny is hard at work hiding 20 eggs through the land of Itsy Bitsy Bums.  Hints are always nice, yes? $5-$10 eggs are hidden one or two clicks off the homepage $10-$15, $15-$20 and $20-$30 eggs are hidden one to three clicks off the homepage The $50 mother-of-all-eggs is four clicks from the homepage. I will periodically post clues on

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-26850798791129603862011-04-21T18:59:00.000-05:002011-04-21T18:59:07.552-05:00

I'm sad April is almost over - time has certainly flown by! With the end in sight, it is time for the final favorite. Your hint: Why should diapers have all the fun?  See you tomorrow!

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-68400215456229629082011-04-21T01:29:00.000-05:002011-04-21T01:29:37.372-05:00

What?An Easter Egg hunt in honor of Earth Day When? Friday at 10am CDT - Sunday 10pm CDT Where? Itsy Bitsy Bums Why? A. It is fun B. The swagC. The thrill of the hunt D. All of the above.  How? Beginning Friday morning, several 'eggs' will be hidden through the website. These eggs will be marked by a golden egg, with a shopping cart button beneath. To claim your prizeAdd the drop-down item to

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-19817211176624881592011-04-15T20:20:00.001-05:002011-04-15T20:23:52.683-05:00

The Favorites continue! What do I love? Fishnoodles and Bright Star Baby All-in-Ones  Why do I love them? Super-duper-über trim diapers And? So many amazing colors and prints (and matching tees as well!) Why else do I love them? Want a full run-down of my FN/BSB love? Check out this, and this. Want to love them along with me? Now through April 22nd enjoy 10% off of Bright Star Baby AIOs and 20%

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-83341339828661355472011-04-14T19:12:00.000-05:002011-04-14T19:12:10.723-05:00

Favorites month continues! Your next hint......  Isn't it always sad when your favorite fish swims away? But then again, sometimes another star comes along that makes it all better.  I call this the cat-who-swallowed-the-canary look.

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-91432874695919443242011-04-08T19:06:00.000-05:002011-04-08T19:06:13.458-05:00

In honor of my favorite I'm spending the month of April sending shout-outs to some of my favorite products. Now I try not to be partial when it comes to diapers, but you know how it goes. There will always be a few that you just cannot help but love more than others. You try not to let on to the other diapers that there might be a favorite in the crowd, but there is. So without delay (and quickly

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-11989364215914680082011-04-06T18:08:00.000-05:002011-04-06T18:08:24.740-05:00

Ready for another favorite? Since Favorite #1 was so well received (and sold out!) I thought I'd roll out #2 a day early. Check back tomorrow (Thursday) evening for the specifics. In the meantime, a hint...... Do you think babies love their super soft bums as much as their parents do? 

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-74429230878157135752011-04-03T14:12:00.000-05:002011-04-03T14:12:56.747-05:00

Do you ever feel restless? Like something just isn't quite right? Most often when I feel restless big changes are on the horizon for our family. Feeling restless spurred me to leave my corporate job to return to the world of academia, it shifted the sights set on a dissertation and professorship to those of family and eventually a return to the business world. But when I think about our switch to

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-35654143421168122082011-03-31T19:12:00.001-05:002011-03-31T20:12:11.221-05:00

You know me and my WAHMs. I have a serious crush on those who can make both motherhood and career-hood commingle while simultaneously maintaining their sanity and a functioning website. So when I found The Spotted Box last year I went nuts - so many WAHMs packed into such a small space and shipped directly to my doorstep. my box's contents Included in my Spotted Box was a coupon for a free mama

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-75455541283312022642011-03-30T22:25:00.000-05:002011-03-30T22:25:12.343-05:00

For the month of April I'm celebrating some of my favorite things, in honor of my favorite (yes, used as a noun). I know you've waited with breath that is bated so let's not keep you in suspense any longer. What do I love? GroVia's One-Size All-in-One Why do I love them? Super trim, super easy to use. Amazing colors and prints that are sure to satisfy! Why else does my heart aflutter?

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-75193765231567260292011-03-28T18:10:00.000-05:002011-03-28T18:10:57.523-05:00

April is almost here, which means my favorite's birthday is just a few weeks away (yes, I am bending the English language a bit by turning 'favorite' into a noun,  bear with me.....). My husband is my rock, my live-in comedian, the love of my life, and what better way to celebrate his birthday than by turning the entire month of April into a celebration of favorites!  April 1 - 7 I hope to take

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-9953517670386704292011-03-25T21:42:00.001-05:002011-03-25T21:43:04.445-05:00

Sweet sixteen a success! Let's celebrate! The Freebies Orders $25* - $49.99 = Planet Wise Wipes Wet Bag (an $8.00 value) Orders $50 - $84.99 = Wahmies Small Wet Bag ($9.50 value) Orders $85 - $124.99 = Wahmies Regular Wet Bag ($16.50 value) Orders $125 - $174.99 = Planet Wise Medium Wet/Dry Bag ($22.00 value) Orders $175+ = Planet Wise Hanging Wet/Dry Bag ($29.99 value)  Up next, Elite Eight

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YAY! Time to celebrate! The FREEBIES All orders $25.00* - $54.99 = 5 GroVia Biosoakers All orders $55 - $84.99 = 1 GroVia Hybrid Shell + 5 Biosoakers All orders $85 - $134.99 = 1 GroVia All-in-One All orders $135 - $174.99 = 1 GroVia Hybrid Shell + 5 Biosoakers + 1 All-in-One All orders $175+ = 1 GroVia Hybrid Shell + 2 Cotton Inserts + 5 Biosoakers + 1 All-in-One The terms Must use code 'ROCK

Abby Floreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052257445145674826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195658588345838653.post-25494455725619319082011-03-18T23:10:00.001-05:002011-03-18T23:12:48.358-05:00

We must toast the Jayhawk's victory tonight, and what better way to celebrate than with a free diaper? All orders over $65 through Sunday evening get a free One-Size Fuzzibunz (please specify 'boyish,' 'girlish' or 'neutral' at checkout). And I'm sure you already know that any order over $50 through Saturday evening earns you a free Wahmies Small Wet Bag. Yes, combine away! Just be sure to also

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That makes me laugh every time I watch it. I don't know if it is inherently funny, or if it just reminds me of a simpler time - when a bunch of preteen girls would huddle in a friend's parent's basement, watching it at 2am on a Friday night and feeling oh so rebellious.  I picture stockings and stalking as similar events. A bunch of ladies (and sometimes the gents, I know you are also diaper

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March's WAHMlight is a wee bit belated, I apologize. The way I reconcile this tardiness, if the Ides of March can be notable for Caesar, it can be notable for IBB as well (although let's hope it is far, far less dramatic for IBB).  Without further delay, I am very pleased to introduce you to the Lily & Sparrow and the amazing WAHM behind L&S - Anna. I had the pleasure of meeting Anna just before

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My lovely daughter likes to help fold laundry. This is a task she's enjoyed for several months now, and proves to always so darn helpful (at least, in her mind). Most times I find her actions entertaining, not to mention I constantly marvel at her growing skill set and desire to emulate us.  One day I left the room to put away towels, and came back to find she'd helped me fold my mama cloth. 

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Now that you've had a chance to read all my wet bag tidbits, I want to hear (read) yours!! Post a photo of your wet bag stash on Facebook, and leave a comment on how you make it work for you. How do you travel? Do errands? Store diapers around the house? How do you make your wet bags multi-task? Share all those pearls of wisdom you've accumulated along your cloth diapering way. All stash photos

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I love to travel. Love it. And I love cloth. Love it.  Traveling + Cloth = Love it.Strawberry Shortcake Bestbottom cover(since we were on a cruise and did not have access to washing facilities, we opted to use GroVia's Biosoakers)  Yup, you read that right. I love to use cloth when traveling. I love the challenge of coordinating laundry timing, diaper packing and any other logistics. And I

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I still remember our first week in cloth. I took my lovely six-week-old daughter (that's right, we didn't initially plan to use cloth, read here for our cloth journey) to lunch at a lovely local place, Ingredient. This was our very first outing in cloth diapers. I dutifully added each dirtied prefold into our Planet Wise Medium Wet/Dry bag. Once we returned home I shook the contents of the bag

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I love our kitchen rags. Strange? Yes. True? Yes.  Know what we use? Flat diapers, cut in half. So inexpensive, so easy to wash, so little financial commitment. Did I mention they are cheap? And pray tell Abby, where to wet bags fit into this? Well, we live in a relatively small house, and our laundry is on a different level than the kitchen, and we have a very active toddler. So when I have a

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**Let's preface this post - begin TMI alert** Okay, now that that is out of the way. Today's contribution to Wet Bag Week is all about the wonders that is mama cloth, and how you can seamlessly incorporate reusable menstrual products into your day-to-day life.   First of all, my AF stash* (that is 'Aunt Flow' for you those of you new to the online lexicon):  1 Medium Wet/Dry Planet Wise wet bag

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Hello, my name is Abby, and I'm a wet bag addict. Yup, I'll admit it. I have a serious thing for wet bags. At last count, I think we have, hmm, 11? And that's just my personal collection, I mean, stash. The store also sports a plethora of options. But how do you know which bag is best for you? To celebrate 'Wet Bag Week' (you know, like Shark Week, only much less scary), all of the wet bags in

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Thank you to all for your patience while the store was closed in February. It was such a lovely vacation! Just what our little family needed.  Those that know me, well, you know I have a wee bit of a photo-addiction. I'll spare you the 500+ photos we came back with, and just leave you with a few of my most favoritist of the favorites.  As emails and orders are up-to-date, and lest I say my

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John Denver had it right, I'm leaving on a jet plane! But, I do know I'll be back again. Itsy Bitsy Bums will be closed Feb 10th - 21st for a bit of a Caribbean jaunt.  All orders placed after 3pm Feb 9th will ship Feb 22nd.  As a giant thank you to the patient folks who do order during this time, there are some freebies in your future!  **No code necessary to get these fab giveaways, they will

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Very excited to welcome Anna as a guest blogger on Bitsy Buzz. A lovely mother to two equally lovely girls, she also has a secret project up her sleeve for the store. Stay tuned for more details on that. ♥ And a quick editor's preface to this review - GroBaby rebranded to GroVia in 2010. With the switch in name, they also shifted their AIO focus from a sized diaper sold under the name '

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I still remember stalking my first Pooligan (during her very first stocking, no less!). Marky Baby was watching Saturday football, and I had my eye on some Teal Giraffes. And I got them. Super trim, super absorbent. I was in love!  Ange' is a sweet, compassionate lady whom I have since gotten to know well since bringing home my Teal Giraffes. And I'm excited to introduce you to her and her

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Well, another weekend in January is upon us! And what better way to end the month than with a freebie for every qualifying order that comes in! Yes party people, it is true! Any order over $25 gets a free Planet Wise reusable food bag (a $7.99 value). Fine print, as usual, please see below. Like a peak at the good stuff?  Happy Shopping!  ps. The Fine Print Limit two per address.  I'll pick

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If you are a Facebook fan, you probably have noticed the giveaways the last two weekends. Why stop there? Another weekend is here, so time for another giveaway! Winner's ChoiceGroVia All-in-OneorFuzzibunz Hemp Pocket DiaperFor every $10 you spend between now and Sunday night, your name goes in the hat once. Spend $100, your name goes in 10x. Spend $15, your name goes in the hat once. Etc. Etc. (

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I'm always thrilled to host guest bloggers. Their varied perspectives and experiences offer further insight into the world of cloth diapering!Today I'm thrilled to welcome Rachel. Loyal readers will remember her DIY post from last fall.  Enjoy!  No More Microfiber!Folding a Flat Diaper to Stuff a Pocket Diaper I purchased high-quality yet inexpensive flat diapers from Itsy Bitsy Bums in the

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Hello, dear friends, for a late-night edition of Bitsy Buzz (fitting really, when you consider the focus of January's WAHMlight). Night Owl Knits is run by a woman who I've known for close to 15 months, maybe more? She is lovely, and I hope you all get to know a bit more about her through the following interview. Also of note, Night Owl is run by IBB's second WOHM, meaning, she works outside the

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