Monday, March 28, 2011

2nd Annual Knit & Crochet blog week {DAY 1}

March 28, 2011 1 Comments
A Tale of Two Yarns – 2KCBWDAY1 
Part of any fibre enthusiast’s hobby is an appreciation of yarn. Choose two yarns that you have either used, are in your stash or which you yearn after and capture what it is you love or loathe about them.

Having just started to knit in September I haven't had much experience with yarn but I have found some that I really love.  Right now I'm working with a fantastic yarn that I purchased from Yarn Indulgences to make a pair of pants for my son.  I wanted something comfy and that would last for when he starts to crawl around on the floor and of course that's easy to knit with.  I found this on the 30% off clearance table and thought it would work wonderfully!



It's Gems by Louet North America  - 100% Merino Wool (machine washable). I purchased Fern Green & Caribou   to make a striped pattern using Berroco's grinnel (#9) pattern from their DK Baby book #292

It's perfect for my little dudes pants!  I've love knitting with it and love the detailed stitch and definition!

On the other hand, I haven't really found any yarn yet that I haven't enjoyed working with.

I've used a wide veriety - sock yarn from Patons, Fishermans wool from Lion Brand, Vanna's Choice from Lion Brand, Super Value & Softee Chunky from Bernat, Akapana by Mirasol and I'm working on a baby blanket right now as well using Bernat's cotton tots.  I definitely have a thing for luxury, natural fibres but so far all of these yarns have done as they are suppose to and I've been happy with the end result

What about you?  What are you favourites?

If you are taking part of the 2nd annual knit and crochet blogging week then fill out this mr. linky below to be so that we all have an easy way to hop around to the different participants! :)
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Saturday, March 26, 2011

I'll be blogging

March 26, 2011 3 Comments

Since I've started knitting I've been browsing different blogs, websites and other social media type things related to knitting and any sort of fibre crafting.  I happened upon Eskimimi Knits just the other day and noticed they are have a Knitting and Crochet Blog week.  I was interested in what this was so I started to read about it.  

Basically....

It's a week (March 28th - April 3rd) where bloggers within the fibre arts community blog together about the same topic/subject each day.  It gets creativity flowing and also opens us up to new bloggers interested in the same things we are.  Very cool!

Each day there is a topic and a brief explanation posted as well as a "wildcard" topic (in case the specific topic doesn't apply to you).  This is your starting point, take it where you wish!  

If you are interested in taking part check out this post on Eskimimi Knits and be sure to check back for updates! :)

I am really looking forward to taking part in this so check back here during that week for my posts! :)
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Cloth diapers plus the sun {amazing!}

March 23, 2011 5 Comments


I know I mentioned this before but I thought I'd show you exactly what i'm talking about!

I LOVE hanging diapers on the line, it makes me feel all domestic and stuff! Plus of course I love the fact that I'm using my dryer just a few less times a week! Oh yeah and of course stain free diapers are amazing as well!

Interested in knowing how the sun gets rid of stains? I was so I did a little research!!

Check it out!

The sun is a big fiery ball of helium and hydrogen, these atoms push together to form helium and energy! This energy makes heat and different forms of light -visible light, infrared light and UV (ultra violet). The part that we as cloth diaper mama's/daddy's care about is the ultra violet rays - these rays are so strong that they are able to break apart the molecular structure and change the way the light is reflected back - this right here ladies and gentlemen is what removes stains from your baby's diapers or from your sweat stained white t-shirt you wear to the gym! This photochemical change can also remove odors and bacteria if left in the sun long enough!

I promise give it a try and report back! I'm sure you will be pleasantly surprised! Wash your diapers as usual and then hang them on the line -warm weather or cold it'll do the diapers good! If it is cold outside you will need to leave them out a bit longer but you will definitely see a difference.

 

Take a look!
I know really I am posting a picture of a poo stain deal with it! LOL (maybe I should have a disclaimer at the beginning)?



I left the diapers in the line for about four hours - it was a beautiful day the sun was bright and warm! But it was minus 20 degrees CELIUS!!! -20!! It's freezing but check it out! ZERO stains! After the four hours I brought the diapers in and tossed them in the dryer (they are frozen solid at this point) soften them, warm them up, and dry any that may still be a little wet and ta-da! Diapers like new! Now go---


Kandice
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Today it's {all about the numbers!}

Today it's {all about the numbers!}

March 22, 2011 2 Comments
I will finally get around to posting my numbers today!  I've been meaning to for a long time now but just HAVEN'T had a second to really do much online!
So here it is!
Measurements 1 - January 14th
Measurements 2  - 
Measurements 3 - March 21st






Inches lost

Inches lost 
Total inches lost


Bust
43
43
0
42.5
0.5
0.5


Waist
38
37
1
36
1
2


Belly button
45.5
43
2.5
42.5
0.5
3
Grand Total
17
Hips
49.5
48
1.5
48
0
1.5


Thigh L
30.5
28.5
2
26
2.5
4.5


Thigh R
30
28
2
27
1
3


Arm L
15
14
1
14
0
1


Arm R
15
13
2
13.5
-0.5
1.5





12

5





This all started on January 14th 2011and the last measurements were taken yesterday...please keep in mind when reading this that I have done nothing different in my life besides drinking A TON of water and just eating good proportions.  I am still breastfeeding my son and plan to as long as I can therefore traditional "diets" will not work for me.

Well that's it for now, I just wanted you to see the changes I've been seeing and sometimes the only way to do that is to show the numbers!

Good luck in your weight loss journey if you're on one or anything else in your life that has it's ups and downs, I'll tell you some days this is tough! :)
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Saturday, March 19, 2011

AMP one-size duo winner!

March 19, 2011 2 Comments


I bet you've all be anxiously awaiting to see if you are the lucky winner of the AMP one-sized duo! I'm so excited to be giving one away because I love ours so much and hope that you....

CHANY

are just as much in love with yours! Congrats you are the winner! Check your inbox you've won a one-size duo in your choice of colour!

Congrats and thanks to everyone that entered! Stick around because there are more giveaways coming up soon!


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Friday, March 04, 2011

One Size Duo AMP diaper Giveaway

One Size Duo AMP diaper Giveaway

March 04, 2011 31 Comments
Andrea from AMP diapers has been so kind to sponsor a giveaway to the readers of GetHealthyMomma! How awesome is that?  Thanks so much Andrea!
By the way, she's been great to work with for this review and giveaway!  I would definitely recommend stopping by their Facebook page and giving them kudos! :)



{Mandatory Entry}

Go to AMP diapers website and tell me what AMP stands for, come back here and let me know.  Be sure to leave an e-mail address so I can contact you if you win.

{Extra Entries}

1 extra entry - Become a friend via GFC - leave a comment with your screen name (if necessary), leave a comment.  Include your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win.

1 extra entry - Like AMP diapers on Facebook, tell them your favourite AMP product and that GetHealthyMomma sent you!

1 extra entry - Sign up for AMPs newsletter, you have to click on the link included in the e-mail to confirm your address

1 extra entry - Sign up for GetHealthyMomma's YouTube Channel - leave a comment (don't forget you'r email address!)

2 extra entries - Blog about this giveaway.  Comment back with a link and your email address!

Giveaway ends March 18th. Winner will be chosen using Random.org, the winner will have 24hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents.
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AMP One Size Duo diaper review

March 04, 2011 1 Comments
Disclaimer - I was given this product(s) free of charge for review purposes.  These opinions are 100% my own.





Ease of use - So so easy to use! Husband tested (pocket not AI2) and he loves it! :)  Everything is easy about this diaper - the rise is simple, the snaps adjustments for waist and thighs are easy to use. 


$$$ - A great price for a great diaper!  $20 gets you the cover and another $5-$8 gets you the insert!  I will say what I always say and that is spend more money on quality diapers and you won't have the stress, it'll be as easy as disposables!

Performance -  GREAT!  We didn't have any issues with this combination of diaper and insert (3 layer hemp).  One night we had a bit of wicking onto my sons PJ's but he slept for over 6 hours that night.  The performance of this diaper is amazing.  We could use this for days when we are out and don't  have easy access to a change table and at night and I was always confident that he'd be nice and dry.

Fit - A great fit! I love the diapers trim fit even with the thickest of inserts I found the diaper wasn't overly big and this clothes fit him great!


E in his blue AMP OS Duo
Overall - I love this diaper and have purchased a few of the bamboo stuffers for my personal stash and can't say enough great things about them!  I REALLY like them! :)  I think the quality of the diaper speaks for itself.  I really like the elastic front of the diaper and I find because of this E doesn't have a gap at the front that could possibly leak.  E doesn't get any red marks on his legs from the elastic legs either which is very nice. I think the diaper seems very comfy on him! 


By the way, check out this colour selection!
How can you decide which colours to choose, what a great variety! :)
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