Just like mommie’s – Doll sized diaper bag set
This is a perfect gift for any little girl or boy that likes to have baby dolls. I put it together with pockets on the inside just like a full sized diaper bag , made mini cloth wipes and mini cloth diapers all to match. I can not wait for this set to get to its new home. I know that the little princess this was ordered for is going to love it!!
Cloth tissues for sensitive noses
My darling eco-nut of a son is crazy about all things eco-friendly. This is the same child who tells complete strangers they don’t need bags for their goods at the grochery store (while I turned 50 shades of red, yes that really happens). Anyway, he refuses to blow his nose with paper tissues so I thought I would give hankies a chance and guess what?! IT WORKES! He loves them and totally uses them. And so easy to make. I took a nice old sheet with a high thread count (it had worn through in the center) dyed it with some fun partial emersion dye and after chopping it all into tissue sized squares serged the edges and presto! I figure I probably also managed to drop a good portion out of my tissue budget!
Shoe covers, for when your guests don’t want to take off their shoes
I know, long time no write, but thngs have been crazy around here and with yet another surgery for me on the 11th (for those of you keeping track that will in fact make 5 since june) writing has not been a priority. I have had some really great projects lately and one of them was the opportunity to come up with a solution to the barrage of dirt that was being tracked into one of my favorite clients homes by her in-laws. The issue was how to keep the dirt off her floors without them taking their shoes off, and while disposable covers are available, they arn’t very “green”. These are what we came up with. She picked out the fabrics and I sewed them all up. They have the pretty fabric on the outside but a nice thick barrier fabric on the inside so even if there is a little damp on the shoes it wont soak through! They turned out reallywell and she said they work great! Next set will have some form of grippy on them though as I imagine ppl could slip and slide on hardwoods 
Scented wool dryer balls – a more eco friendly way to make your clothes dry faster
As you probably know I hang dry my clothes on a line the vast majority of the time. I love the way that helps both my budget and the environment, but with winter on its way it was time to ake a few more dryer balls to eliminate the need for dryer sheets, which can cause your machine to catch fire, keep static electricity under control and best of all cut my dryer time by 50%! Natural, alternative to PVC/Plastic/Rubber Dryer Balls & disposable dryer sheets! Consisting of 100% sheep and llama wool, Talented Mommies Dryer Balls are soft, safe & unbreakable.
Why use wool dryer balls?
~Reduce your drying time by 25%, sometimes more, thus saving energy!
~Soften and fluff your laundry without the use of harsh chemical additives such as those used in fabric softener and dryer sheets.
~A more Eco friendly alternative to either PVC balls or dryer sheets.
~Also safe for cloth diaper users! These TM Dryer Balls are safe and effective to soften the natural fibers in your diapers without compromising absorption and causing wicking.
Why wool?
Other than it’s environmentally friendly, renewable resource qualities, wool is the only fiber that naturally resists ignition. Unlike many artificial fibers which often melt and stick when on fire, wool usually smolders or chars instead of bursting into flame. Although wool will burn under intense fire, it normally self-extinguishes when the flame source is removed.
Each TM Dryer ball is made and scented by hand. Pilling after use is also common and does not affect the performance of the dryer balls; however, you can remove them with a sweater shaver if they bother you. Please note that TM Dryer Balls scent may fade after time, this is normal.
Re-scenting is easily done by contacting me at:Heather@talentedmommies.com Attn: re-scenting
A little about the wool we use:
We take pride and care in the choices of products that we use. We here at Talented Mommies have ensured that the wool we use is from local well cared for sheep, our very own rescued llamas, and llamas from family farms.
Organic Bamboo Fitted diapers
In my quest to go greener and help others to do the same, I have developed a nice bamboo velour diaper that is easy to use and currently out being tested for improvements. It has gathered legs, aplix to close and I added laundry tabs so that the hook side of the aplix doesnt snag everything in the wash! The plush of this diaper is a dream, super soft! Not to mention the anti microbial properties of bamboo make it perfect for use in diapers. I made the center soaker section with multiple layers including a new fabric called Zorb. It seems to really help with the trim of the diaper. So many cloth diapers have to be super bulky but this one seems to be working pretty well trim. I will keep you posted on any improvements! if you are interested in being a tester please let me know.
UN-Paper Towels
The next step in our ongoing efforts to go greener, we are transitioning to “un” paper towels. There are some really great ones made by other WAHMs (work at home moms) out there, but due to budget constraints, I decided to make my own. I started by buying a huge packet of white towels (garage kind) from CostCo. I double washed them in organic soap from “Crunchy Clean”, (her store on Etsy ROCKS!!!), making them super clean. Then came the line drying (still going strong!). I plan to sew snaps on them so they can roll up like a regular roll of paper towels but that will be a little later. In the mean time I am rocking these un-paper towels in a smallish rubbermaid box under the counter. I will keep you posted on how they are working out
Ok, so month 2 of 100% line drying
I have to admit the 1st thing to motivate me to be more energy efficient was not saving the planet, it was in fact, my $300 + electric bill! I have always been one to go around the house shutting off lights, I have replaced all the light bulbs with those strange spiral energy efficient ones, I cold water wash as much as I can but I was still getting slammed with his ENORMOUS electric bill. So as a family we started our go green journey. The first few weeks of line drying clothes I have to say was a pain in the neck. When you are used to being able to get all your laundry done in a few hours, fold it all & put it away the same day it is a rude awakening to line dry. I set up a drying pole to dry clothes on hangers, and then 3 drying racks for things that are not hanger friendly. I have to admit I have seen a big drop in the electric bill and also have the added benefit of not beating up my clothes in the dryer! Go Me!
