12.28.2010

Dream Makers Designs Cloth Diapers

Have you ever not known what to write for a review?  You know you don't wanna just fake the review.  Well that's how I've felt about this review.  I've sat down to write it twice.  I just don't know what to write.  I figure I should write something now since I have some free time.  So here's a basic review of the Dream Makers Designs cloth diaper I received to review.
When I first got the diaper in the mail I was kinda shocked at the size of the package.  It was larger than I thought it would be.  But I opened it and I loved the fabric.  It was very bright and colorful.  The velcro was very hard to open.  That's good since my daughter knows how to open velcro diapers.  I tried it on her before I washed it.  I asked for the large because my daughter is 26lbs and the large goes from 24lbs to 35lbs.  It was really big.  It almost was to big.  I think if the velcro would have been on both sides of the tab that would fix the issue.  I washed it 3 times before Madelynn used it.  It didn't absorb that great.  So I washed it 2 more times and it worked great.  The velcro does grab onto the other diapers in the wash.  I haven't figured out how to fix that other than to velcro the diaper together.  Then I'm not sure if it's getting the best wash.  I like the diaper for when we're just at home during the day.  I wouldn't recommended it for over night or for going out.  It's just to bulky to go under clothes and the absorbency is a day time absorbency.  Dream Makers Designs makes all sorts of other baby accessories they also make Adult Diapers which I thought was interesting.  But pretty much if it's made for a baby and made out of cloth she can do it.

12.13.2010

Union28 Review

Recently I was given the opportunity to review a "My Husband Rocks." t-shirt from Union28.  I love the shirt.  Not only is it super comfy and soft, I love the saying.  I love letting people know that I love my husband all the time.  Union28 is a great company with great values and an awesome view at marriage that I think everyone should have, but doesn't currently.  I would love to describe what they do and who they are for you but I don't think I can do it any better than they did.  So I am going to share with you part of their About Us section of their site.
"Union28 was started by a married couple who knows what it is like to work through hard stuff and yet stay together and stay committed, choosing to forgive and be forgiven, only to grow in our love for each other MORE through it all.
One of the great and wonderful mysteries of life is that loving each other in action--what we do and say--produces romance.  Everything in our culture today teaches the opposite, that romance turns into love, but nothing could be further from the truth.  Love is a choice and we decide how we're going to treat each other in the good and in the not-so-good times.  What a hope-giving reality that a strong, loving, thriving relationship can be built, simply by changing how we interact with our spouse.
Marriage was created to be a blessing and a little kindness, selflessness, and respect goes a long way.  Accept the fact that your spouse isn't perfect and then start taking notice of all the good things they bring to the table!  Pretty soon you can train your mind to be grateful for who they are as opposed to feeling disappointed about who they are not.  When you allow yourself to believe that your spouse rocks, you will free yourself from the downward spiral and temptation of self-pity, disappointment, and even despair.  The fact is, your spouse is probably a greater blessing than you allow yourself to realize...so lay down your expectations and praise your spouse for his/her attributes.  After all, the key is to change yourself!  And you'll be surprised at the positive affect it has on the one you choose to love...and you!"
So go check out Union28 and get a t-shirt to show your love for your husband or for your husband to show his love for you.  OR, you could get matching couples shirts and be super cute.