I am "Crunchy"

So I never knew they had a 'term' for the way I am, the things I do but I learned last week that they do and it's called being a "crunchy mom".

I took the kids to a playdate last week to meet some new mommies from my area and in addition to meeting them I ran into another group of mom's that I also had a lot in common with, they referred to themselves as being "crunchy".

At first, I dismissed the idea that I too was considered "crunchy" as I figured it had more to do with recycling, composting and overall being green which wouldn't describe me (although I hope to improve in some of those areas) at least not right now, but I learned that it was more directed at being 'natural' and a lot of it surrounding the way we view and raise our children.

Well as my new "crunchy" friend started giving me the rundown I answered yes to almost all of her questions except a few. What do I do that makes me "crunchy" well I do natural births and a homebirth in water with baby #3, I cloth diaper (I love you FuzziBunz!), I love baby wearing (Ergo your the BEST!), I don't use medicine and I don't give it to my children, I breastfeed without using bottles (Harlow is 8 months old and has only had 1 bottle 1 time, it was worth it though to go to the Black Eyed Peas concert) and overall I believe in being as 'natural' as I can.

I just thought it was neat to have a definition for how I view things, makes it easier to classify and easier to find those that are similar to myself. I really enjoyed meeting this great group of mom's that I could relate to and admire, I always felt the minority so it was refreshing to meet a group who viewed so much of parenting as I do. I joined their 'Bohemian Parent's' group as soon as I got home and I look forward to getting to know them better and learning more about myself in the process.

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Change is Good

Harlow 11 weeks old


Do you ever read something and just know it's right for you? Well that's what happened when I read my friend Kelly's Blog about cloth diapering. I am just that kind of mom that wants the best for her child (doesn't every mom?) and when I put my mind to something it's done, really it's that easy for me. It's the reason I do natural childbirth, breastfeed and now I use cloth diapers.

Kelly was such a help getting me started and the minute I put a cloth diaper on Harlow I never wanted anything else for that sweet little bum of hers. I chose FuzziBunz One Size diapers for her, these diapers can be used all the way up to when I potty train her (kids that wear cloth diapers train 6 months faster then those in disposable diapers) and come in some really sweet colors. Other then a load of laundry every night they really aren't much extra work. Think of the payoff, Harlow is much more comfortable in a cloth diaper (they are super soft and pull all of the moisture away = no diaper rash!), the money savings is HUGE and it's better for the environment. So check it out, they might just be right for your baby too.

November 3rd, Harlow's first cloth diaper



Has elastic and snaps to find the perfect fit, just adjust as baby grows


Many colors and prints to choose from






Oh and I have to share my exciting win. I won this beautiful Waldorf Mermaid Doll made by Dragonfly's Hollow named Marina. They had a Blog contest where you shared why you love the water and of course I shared Harlow's amazing homebirth in water story and I won. I plan on having Harlow's first birthday with a mermaid theme and also using a mermaid theme for her big girl room when the time comes. Gosh I just love this doll and I am sure when Harlow gets a little bit bigger she will too.

Aren't they the cutest together?!