The Mama Diaries

Contemplating the new year.

jocelynfoster — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:11:34 +0000

jocelynfoster — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:14:22 +0000

really, I swear….

more to come soon – less work, more play.

Deeeeesh

jocelynfoster — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:39:27 +0000

Sawyer has 2 new deeeesh…aka FISH!

Oh what fun!

Worth Sharing

jocelynfoster — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:23:36 +0000

Out and about on the web today…

From the Little Seed, some inspiration: www.myspace.com/presidentialpledge

From Nature Moms Blog, on BPA: http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/132/the-real-story-on-bpa.html

And just for fun…

my colorful cowboy

jocelynfoster — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:29:17 +0000

another year down

jocelynfoster — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:56:09 +0000

I cannot believe I made it! A year plus under my belt as a mom. Who would’ve thought?!

Ha!

happy holidays

jocelynfoster — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:37:55 +0000

Toy Safety

jocelynfoster — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:59:02 +0000

Wondering if your toys are safe?

Check this out: http://www.healthytoys.org/index.php

A great resource. Though, seems impossible to keep track of what is and isn’t safe. Some brands seem to be free of the nasty stuff across the board, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Be sure to check for each toy.

Just in time for Christmas!

Christmas in November

jocelynfoster — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:45:36 +0000

Sawyer enjoyed an early Christmas with the Sheldens.

Gifts included a book that is just the right size to snuggle with in his crib…

Cloth

jocelynfoster — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:33:13 +0000

When Sawyer was about 6 months old we transitioned to cloth diapers. I found a local vendor who does starter kits, letting us try different brands to get the best fit, taking returns on those that didn’t work. We have been going strong ever since. Even Al is willing…proof that it can’t be thaaat bad.

It took some experimenting to figure out the best wash cycles (quick wash in cold and then the sanitary wash) smooth sailing ever since.

I have been lucky to find most of Sawyer’s diapers on craigs list.

My favorite brands:

https://usshop.motherease.com/shopexd.asp?ID=4

http://www.thirstiesbaby.com/fab_fitted.htm

http://www.bumgenius.com/one-size.php

Some good info: http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2008/03/zrecs-cloth-diaper-showdown.html