As the 5th Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge comes to an end, I can’t help but feel extremely thankful for modern conveniences. I LOVE MY WASHER. I honestly don’t know how my mother did this day in and day out… I love you mom!
Day 7 has been my catch up day, I learned late in the day yesterday that my husband had a hidden stash of sprayed poopy diapers waiting for me. So just when I was thinking that I had done an amazing job about keeping up with the diaper washes, my dreams were quickly crushed when I had another full bucket waiting to be washed. Not. Cool.
I did manage to wash everything and get caught up again but it wasn’t the most fun evening! I also learned that my $1 plunger cannot stand the heavy-duty washing that happened this week… So, if you plan to do this full-time, splurge and get the fancy heavy-duty plunger!
So, let’s get down to my overall thoughts about this challenge:
- Diapering on the cheap is pretty gratifying. $136 from birth to potty training? YES PLEASE! (I think I may spend more money on Mochas per year… yikes!!!)
- Make diapering part of your emergency preparedness plan. Pack away 6-12 receiving blankets/flats along with 2 diaper covers in your emergency kit. They may be a huge blessing in the event of a nasty natural disaster.
- Finally: If I can do this, trust me, YOU can too!
I don’t think I’ll be making hand washing a thing for this household… In a pinch, I think we can make it work, but by choice, na! I am thankful that I was able to reach the end of the challenge and that my house didn’t fall apart while I blogged about it. 😉
I also want to send you a big thanks too! Thanks for following along. If you have any questions, I’d be happy to help!
I think I will treat myself to some nail polish after all this hand washing! 🙂
~Norm
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