tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post4648327450366448375..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Cloth Wipe Challenge 2009Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-74188438553862198522010-05-20T16:46:11.101-07:002010-05-20T16:46:11.101-07:00I THINK I respect this, & this dedication to t...I THINK I respect this, & this dedication to the environment... but... wow. Just wow. I could never, will never, would never want to. But I (think I) am glad to know that others out there are doing things like this. Bold.Suburban Sweethearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014426590429844380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-64445379324767475222010-01-03T16:23:40.205-08:002010-01-03T16:23:40.205-08:00Just found this challenge and im so IN! I have 4 d...Just found this challenge and im so IN! I have 4 daughters so we go through so much of it. I think at first we will do just for #1. The husband is already against it, poor man has to deal with all my other challenges so I guess this one was a bit much. lol. Im excited and scared. Ive wanted to do this for a long time so guess I will just jump in head first.Surviving and thriving on pennieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549443211123230264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-38432633327861272912009-11-29T22:35:04.865-08:002009-11-29T22:35:04.865-08:00Oh dear lord I'm in, for at least #1, even tho...Oh dear lord I'm in, for at least #1, even though this is late lol.<br /><br />I'm seven months pregnant, and go through a *lot* of TP due to the shrinking bladder (thanks bub! lol), and we already cloth nappy/wipe DS (9 months), so adding a small amount of wipes from me (and probably DD8 as well) isn't going to make much difference to the laundry load...Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736311664644091120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-7896255762122405662009-10-13T17:52:10.198-07:002009-10-13T17:52:10.198-07:00I am thrilled at how cushy soft it is. And easy a...I am thrilled at how cushy soft it is. And easy and non-smelly. And such a minor initial investment.<br />I spent $1 on a flannel baby blanket from the thrift store, which I cut up with ordinary scissors. I aimed for hand size, or 2-3 toilet paper square size. I varied the size, just in case. I only cut up ½ of the blanket, so if I hated my choices, I had more.<br />I started with using themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-64312977850944750702009-10-06T04:28:16.818-07:002009-10-06T04:28:16.818-07:00Neat. I may just try this! (at least for #1)Neat. I may just try this! (at least for #1)Al_Palhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260615221471924302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-66540941887403919402009-09-29T10:53:40.593-07:002009-09-29T10:53:40.593-07:00Probably a little late for this post...BUT, I do w...Probably a little late for this post...BUT, I do want to let you know that when you hosted this challenge last year, I didn't publicly join in, but did make the switch to cloth wipes (for #!), and have not gone back.<br />But you need to warn folks that, once they make the switch... using regular toilet paper when you're not at home becomes a bit of a mental/emotional challenge... :)<br Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200562050056015577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-77428530905679956602009-09-18T12:51:18.249-07:002009-09-18T12:51:18.249-07:00i am in for #1.i am in for #1.Mrs. Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203673863388145640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-4368570019216111092009-09-17T17:40:44.638-07:002009-09-17T17:40:44.638-07:00Honestly I never even thought the possibility of u...Honestly I never even thought the possibility of using cloth wipes for myself. I mean, I use them on my daughter, why not me?! Duh. I had a bunch of wipes I wasn't using on my daughter so I pulled those out.<br /><br />I've started using cloth for #1, not brave enough for #2 yet. I just throw them in with my regular towel (which is a basket in the bathroom), I figure they'll all getLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02969987392528630690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-63892003186886717792009-09-14T19:18:34.944-07:002009-09-14T19:18:34.944-07:00Megan - Well, like I always argue, you are wiping,...Megan - Well, like I always argue, you are wiping, not pooping into the cloth so it will be a whole lot cleaner than a diaper from a toddler who is eating solids.Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-30279642682669062892009-09-14T19:00:53.972-07:002009-09-14T19:00:53.972-07:00I just convinced my fiance today to let us try thi...I just convinced my fiance today to let us try this so how appropriate for it to be on this week of all weeks! <br />We are already cloth diapering our baby and I made him cloth wipes out of his old receiving blankets (guess they finally did come in as handy as everyone said they would!) We still have like 10 of those things left so I figure I'll cut up the rest to use for us. I'll Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-14838079685720246242009-09-14T17:36:07.740-07:002009-09-14T17:36:07.740-07:00Just found this, going to try it :)Just found this, going to try it :)Red State Greenhttp://thesietch.org/mysietch/redstategreen/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52996550977070698552009-09-13T11:40:54.998-07:002009-09-13T11:40:54.998-07:00Just found this today, but yes, I am in!!Just found this today, but yes, I am in!!Megan@SortaCrunchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202909752129884370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-86140724506098424592009-09-12T21:54:45.113-07:002009-09-12T21:54:45.113-07:00I've been using old washcloths for years to cl...I've been using old washcloths for years to clean up the monthly mess, and just sort of eased into using them all the time for #1. I dampen them on my way in to the bathroom, and have an empty kitty litter jug with a hole cut sitting in the bathtub right next to the toilet. The monthly mess is long gone, thank goodness! but I'm still using my old washcloths. I began using them for #2 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-78410636482555477182009-09-12T15:48:09.554-07:002009-09-12T15:48:09.554-07:00When our kids were babies, I used these for diaper...When our kids were babies, I used these for diaper wipes in just a water/essential oil solution. As toddlers/preschoolers I used them them as 'nose wipes' because they were just smoooother than kleenex. Now, I'm about the only one that uses them anymore because they really are just smooooother than kleenex. However, they still get stored in my youngest's bottom drawer because she okmosanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-28788022951099011862009-09-11T04:45:57.816-07:002009-09-11T04:45:57.816-07:00I am in but I am going to do the challenge one wee...I am in but I am going to do the challenge one week later.<br /><br />I think I will stick to #1 for the challenge. Baby steps... little baby steps.Billiehttp://billieryder.spaces.live.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-23030256198453420382009-09-10T19:36:05.626-07:002009-09-10T19:36:05.626-07:00I tried #1 and #2 last year and stuck with #1. Wil...I tried #1 and #2 last year and stuck with #1. Will try #2 with a squirty water bottle this time. There's no one else giving specifics online, so this is a great challenge with helpful info!Tanya Seamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396604687086262592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-83949798401326854082009-09-10T05:11:28.758-07:002009-09-10T05:11:28.758-07:00I'm in for #1. Since I'm the only girl in...I'm in for #1. Since I'm the only girl in the house, this should be an easy one for us to change. Not as brave about #2 (and d/h would take some pretty major convincing as well..) This is a good start, thanks for the challenge!!!motheralicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-69081561268793960452009-09-10T00:48:37.457-07:002009-09-10T00:48:37.457-07:00I'm in for #1 (at least),I'm in for #1 (at least),zipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-58213577115492816442009-09-09T21:30:39.853-07:002009-09-09T21:30:39.853-07:00OK, count me in! I have a ton of receiving blanket...OK, count me in! I have a ton of receiving blankets for DD, I can give up a few. I'll even do 1 and 2. I thought it sounded weird to use it for 2, but the sink is right there so that shouldn't be a big deal. Not sure if I'll get a separate container or use the diaper pail. Just would rather not have to bring them outside the bathroom! But I'll wash them with the diapers. I don'dezprincessccnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-16666700281814593412009-09-09T19:08:17.038-07:002009-09-09T19:08:17.038-07:00I'm in again! I've been using cloth for #...I'm in again! I've been using cloth for #1 since the first challenge in 2007, I'm pretty sure. If not, then at least for a year now. First I used a cut up t-shirt but now most of my wipes are double layer flannel cuties that my pad lady on Etsy (effiethepixie) made me, 4 dozen.<br /><br />The new challenge for me is doing it for #2 at least partly. I've been doing this for Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159013351742652216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-59601164629074530812009-09-09T12:19:16.230-07:002009-09-09T12:19:16.230-07:00i just found your blog today, and hubby and i are ...i just found your blog today, and hubby and i are on the brink of making green changes in our life. we started with finding a location to recycle other plastics, not flushing pee, deciding to use cloth diapers whenever we have kids, eating less red meat, and definitely sleeping naked (before we knew that was green!) ;-)<br /><br />i called him immediately after reading this, and we are seriously elise.anne.http://eliseanne.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-45068716038310611502009-09-08T19:22:42.746-07:002009-09-08T19:22:42.746-07:00We're in! Three girls in the house and I was j...We're in! Three girls in the house and I was just reading on Simple frugal about another mama going to try this.<br />Going now to the "how to's" for some ideas~Thank you for the challenge on this one!aniehttp://sugarandpepper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-72286461307157972422009-09-07T12:02:47.686-07:002009-09-07T12:02:47.686-07:00I am already in, for about 6 months at least now a...I am already in, for about 6 months at least now all because of you Crunchy! I LOVE IT!!!! So much nicer than paper....well for #1 anyway, thanks, and I will keep it up. I think cut up old t-shirts and baby blankets are the best. I use baby wipe boxes, one for clean, one for dirty next to the toilet, then move dirties to small net laundry bags for washing, just rotate around. This keeps it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-85747184229077855692009-09-05T23:56:53.049-07:002009-09-05T23:56:53.049-07:00Alright, I'm in! Cutting up some cotton flanne...Alright, I'm in! Cutting up some cotton flannel now. I'm making them two ply and I have one pattern that is yellow with playful monkeys. The other has busier pattern lots of greens and blues, hides stains. :D Thanks for the challenge! This never crossed my mind. Not sure why I've been using the diva cup for a couple years and cloth pads before that. DUH!<br /><br />LeighAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-44909865564727420292009-09-04T10:33:00.049-07:002009-09-04T10:33:00.049-07:00I'm signing up! This will be my first eco-cha...I'm signing up! This will be my first eco-challenge. I am worried about having to hide it from my roommate, but I do manage to hide my cloth pads and diva cup, so I guess this isn't that much different.Tadjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554906580316590227noreply@blogger.com