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I'm always tempted to try out cloth diapers for money-saving reasons, but here's my concern: What if I fork out the $350-ish dollars to try them out and then end up HATING cloth diapering? (I'm due with my third baby next month--disposable diapers have always worked out fine for us, other than that I hate paying for them.) I don't want to see $350 go down the tube. Anyone know if there is a good way to do a trial on cloth diapering that doesn't involve a big investment?

I actually think it's wise to think about these things LONG before your kids are actually old enough for it to become an issue. What's wrong with planning out parenting strategies in advance?

I also think a no-sleepover rule is a good idea. Sure, most sleepovers are innocent, but I don't think anyone can argue that things can happen even in the homes of people you trust. Why risk it? We had a law enforcement officer and a counselor come and speak to our church group on keeping your children safe from sexual predators and they very strongly recommended setting a no-sleepover rule. They had some crazy stories.

And, sure, you're going to let your kids do a LOT of things when they turn eighteen and leave the house. And that's because they are ADULTS at that point. That doesn't mean you need to let them do the same things when they are kids! Your job until they leave the house is to keep them safe.

Yeah, I just make a point of not inviting people who are "gleefully sans kids" to my parties. Because usually they are totally grating.

Oh, did I say that out loud??

You missed one! These are fabulous! http://orangeyoulucky.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-gift-tags.html

When our dog was about a year old, she chewed up an out-of-print, fairly expensive collector's book of Irving Penn Platinum Prints. The only thing you can do when your dog destroys stuff is throw it out or make the best of it. So, what's left of the book is now art on my wall: For this Project, I'd Like to Thank Irving Penn and Our Book-Eating Dog Maggie

Good luck with the table. Your dog will probably grow out of it. Maggie occasionally gets into the bathroom trash can and rips up tissues, but otherwise hasn't chewed up anything in years.