Mother's Day is almost here and we are celebrating with our love for cloth diapers!
Mother's Day and cloth diapers? Sure, but Mother's Day and the Flats Challenge? The 2nd annual Flats & Handwashing Challenge is happening May 21-27 and is organized by Kim Rosas of Dirty Diaper Laundry. Besides the perfect timing of this giveaway hop & the challenge, you may be wondering what the Flats Challenge really has to do with Mother's Day. During the holidays I try to think of people who are struggling more than we are & Mother's Day is no exception. I can't believe there are moms who can't afford disposable diapers and therefore leaving dirty diapers on longer and/or rinsing & reusing disposable diapers to save money (and thinking it's the only option) like mentioned in the article that inspired the first Flats Challenge last year.
"The Second Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of improper diapering techniques (reusing disposable diapers, not changing often enough for financial reasons, etc) and prove that there is a way to use cloth diapers without a washer/dryer if the situation calls for it."
Normally I encourage to use of "modern" cloth diapers rather than prefolds & flats, but no mother should think they have to endanger their baby's health in order to make their disposable diapers (aka money) stretch. Prefold and/or flat cloth diapers are an excellent option for low cost cloth diapering and are easily handwashed. For every person who signs up to do the Flats Challenge, Kim will donate $1 (up to $200) to Giving Diapers Giving Hope. For full rules regarding the Flats Challenge visit here.
WIN IT! In order to help someone participate in the Flats Challenge (or just to help with their diaper stash) we're giving away a 6 pack of OsoCozy birdseye unbleached flat diapers, a GroVia one-size snap shell in nature print, a 2 pack of neon Snappi cloth diaper fasteners and a 5 pack of Bummis fleece liners! Happy Mother's Day!
*This is a self sponsored giveaway; the companies mentioned did not supply or endorse this giveaway.
I've used flats but not hand washed!
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or handwashed
ReplyDeleteI have used flats and I handwash!!! :-D
ReplyDeleteI have neither used flats nor handwashed my diapers. No Mother's Day plans here yet.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats, but would LOVE to try!
ReplyDeleteI have used flats before, but not handwashing. Not sure what we are doing for Mother's Day just yet - depends on if hubs is working or not :)
ReplyDeletenever be bor but i once use a receving blankeit for a diaper. and we will be going to familys home for mothers day.
ReplyDeleteI have not used flats before or hand washed. WE do not have any plans for mothers day yet this year
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats before, but I'd love to try them out!
ReplyDeletehuntermb3 at gmail dot com
I took the flats and handwashing challenge last year and found flats are not as bad as I imagined. Right now, we don't have any plans for mother's day.
ReplyDeleteI have never used cloth diapers before. However, I am going to give it a go this September with my third child. I am just planning a relaxing day with the family.
ReplyDeleteMothers Day I'm going to watch my eldest take her first communion!
ReplyDeleteI've used flats but not handwashed.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats but i would love to try and our plans for mothers day is to get together with my family
ReplyDeleteI have never tried the flats but I have hand washed my babys cloth diapers, very easy to do :)
ReplyDeleteI have used flats but have never hand washed them.
ReplyDeletei have used econobums which i think are flats?? but never handwashed... no plans for mamas day
ReplyDeleteI've used a flat as an insert but never hand washed.
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats or handwashed. I'd like to try flats though because we have coin-op laundry with shared washers.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats, and will spend Mother's Day getting the nursery decorated for baby#1 due in September!
ReplyDeleteyes we have used flats, and we have hand washed diapers! our washing machine broke so for about a week we were handwashing because i'm too stubborn to spend money on garbage (disposables)
ReplyDeleteI just started cding. I have never used flats our handwashed diapers.
ReplyDeleteNo plans for mothersday yet. But I will probably spend it with family.
I've never used flats or handwashed diapers. I plan to spend the day with my mom
ReplyDeleteI will be spending mother's day at my sister's graduation. I have used flats before.
ReplyDeleteWe will probably be spending mothers day here, and having my parents and the in-laws over for dinner! I have not used flats before.
ReplyDeleteHave not used flats or handwashed diapers. Mother's day with family.
ReplyDeletenope haven't used flats or handwashed. Mother's day with family.
ReplyDeleteNo plans and never used flats.
ReplyDelete(1) I've never used flats or handwashed diapers
ReplyDelete(2) I'll be away from my husband on Mother's Day, visiting my grandparents. But my kids will be there to help me celebrate! (translation: They will wake me up early and give me quality time with them through whining, diaper changes and potty training)
I've been doing days of research, hours today, and it looks like we're going with Grovia covers and their cotton soakers.
ReplyDeleteOh and I haven't tried flats yet.
ReplyDeleteI've used flats before and still do on a regular basis and handwashed last year during the first challenge.
ReplyDeleteNope, haven't used flats because the baby's not here yet. Hopefully I'll be in the hospital with the baby on Mother's Day. :)
ReplyDeleteWe use flats on occassion. On Mother's day we are just hanging out with the kiddos
ReplyDeletebeth.rees333 at gmail dot com
I've never used flats or handwashed diapers, but would be willing to! :)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried flats, but after trying them out as practice for the challenge I love them! I have handwashed before, and I do have a washboard but doing it soley for a week is going to be interesting. Practice practice. I love HEMP flats!!
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats, or handwashed. But I am new to CDing! (dellesmera at yahoo dot com)
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or handwashed.
ReplyDeletei have never used flats or handwashed. but i plan on using flats when my new baby comes. and i dont want to ever have to hand wash. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or hand washed before!
ReplyDeleteI have used flats but haven't handwashed them
ReplyDeleteI have not used any type of cloth diapers yet, and I have no plans for Mother's Day that I know of.
ReplyDeleteThe only plans that I have for Mother's Day so far are for me and my daughter to bring my mom her Mother's Day gift. We made her a salt dough handprint ornament!
ReplyDeleteI will be going to my mom's house for mother's day
ReplyDeletePlans for mothers day is to enjoy being pregnant
ReplyDeleteI have used flats! I used them for the first 3 months with my daughter untill I had more funds to get pockets! I also have handwashed while on a 2 week canoe trip.
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Rafflecopter: Mechele JOhnson
I've used flats and definitely will again with baby #2 {due in Sept.}
ReplyDeleteEntering on RC form as Erin Cox
I have used flats. I have hand washed, but it was because we were moving and didn't have our washer hooked up yet. We will probably spend Mother's day with my mom.
ReplyDeletebekki1820cb at gmail dot com
Never used flats and thinking of trying with the bebe due in September. But I have handwashed my stash of mostly pockets and microfiber inserts....a great work out for the arms!!
ReplyDeleteI have used flats before,I like them a lot:-) my plans for mothers day is to enjoy the first one with my new family and son:-)
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats and im going to spend it with the family!
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats, but love our OsoCozy prefolds. I haven't ever handwashed our cloth diapers. I don't think I'm that daring!
ReplyDeletejjak2003 at gmail dot com
Our plans are to spend time with my mother in law!
ReplyDeleteI have used flats and I have handwashed when we lived in an apartment with my first born.
ReplyDeletemy mothers day plans include sleeping in, having happy kiddos, and taking a relaxing bath with a cuppa tea!
ReplyDeleteI started with flats and liked them, but never hand washed :)
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats, nor have I hand washed. I also have no plans for mothers day. :-(
ReplyDeleteNever used flats or hand washed!
ReplyDeleteNo plans for Mother's Day! Hopefully my hubby and son will make me breakfast in bed or something fun! ;)
ReplyDeleteAfter reading about this event I really want to try flats!
ReplyDeletehanging out with my mom for mothers day!
ReplyDeleteI haven't used flats and wasn't planning to but this is making me think I should try them. I have a couple that I picked up secondhanc to try out.
ReplyDeletei never used flats before, just trifolded prefolds. i would like to relax a bit for mothers day.
ReplyDeleteI never use them before but I plan about it. For mother's day, I prop spend time with my dog and facetime with my husband. Then I will call my mom and in-law. :D
ReplyDeleteI definitely use (and LOVE!) my flats! Right now, I'm using receiving blankets as flats, and they're more absorbent than my now-too-little flats. Love how versatile and indestructable flats are!
ReplyDeleteNever tried flats but I'm spending mothers day with my boys :)
ReplyDeleteWhile staying at a hotel I washed covers in the sink when the disposable inserts would leak onto the cover.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried flats or hand washing but would love to give it a try. For Mother's Day, I'll be packing up our house to get ready for a move. Exciting stuff!
ReplyDeleteI have used flats and like them for occasional use. I have never hand washed.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried flats before, but wouldn't mind trying them. We are going to brunch with our family.
ReplyDeleteReanna Wesley... I have never used flats before and I am not sure what I am doing for mothers day
ReplyDeleteI'm a first time mom, so I will be new to cloth diapering, but I do have some flats I'm planning to use. No plans for mother's day.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats/prefolds before. I've never used cloth diapers before. I haven't changed a diaper in years :p My first baby is due in June, though and I plan to cloth diaper him from the get go! Already putting together a stash :)
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or hand washed my diapers. I guess I am a whimp! Not sure what our plans are for mother's day yet.
ReplyDeleteI'm taking a nap for mother's day. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats before and I will be spending Mother's Day with my own mother.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats before
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats before but I really want to try. My mom used them on me. :)
ReplyDeleteNever used flats or hand-washed diapers! And I plan to visit my grandmother for Mother's Day with my husband, 8 month old, and my mother.
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats before, and I will be spending Mother's Day with family.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats before....I will spend mother's day with hubby & kids :)
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or hand washed. Mother's day will be spent with my children!
ReplyDeleteI have used receiving blankets as flats and handwashed using a bucket style washer. I have no plans for Mother's Day as of right now.
ReplyDeletei have used flats but not hand washed them.. we are planning to have a relaxing day and maybe try to go to the splash park!
ReplyDeleteI use flats all the time and love them. I have also hand washed them... We were vacationing and I washed them in hotel bathtubs for a week.
ReplyDeleteNever used flats, and no plans for mother's day yet.
ReplyDeleteI have done flats handwashing during a camping trip and it worked out beautifully! I will be visiting my little sister in SC as she graduates from seminary during mother's day weekend.
ReplyDeleteI use flats quite a bit (better stuffed in pockets than a lot of inserts) but I've never hand washed. Looking forward to the challenge.
ReplyDeleteFlats are my main type of diapers used, they make up 80% at lest of my stash. I did the hand washing flat challenge last year and can't wait to do it again. I have been using cloth for 10 years and have tried so many modern and old fashion and prefer flats for so many reasons. But using them for 8 kids in 10 years It is time to start replacing diapers.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats before, but I have been wanting to try them. I think they would be fantastic to have around, especially for camping and emergencies. As far as plans for Mothers Day goes, it is usually a suprise planned by my amazing husband. But I do know we will go visit my mother and grandmother, and this year we will Skype with my brother who is serving a mission for our church. I'm looking forward to it!
ReplyDeletelove my flats! i had to handwash while at a conference when we started to get short of diapers. It was easy, except for the drying (didn't have enough places to hang them. I just need some more!
ReplyDeleteMOthers Day - will be spent enjoying time wiht my baby and hubby!0
I've never used flats or handwashed before but I'd love to try it out! My husband is out of town working on Mother's Day so it'll just be me & my daughters. We plan to hang out with my mom & mother in law, go to the zoo & have a picnic.
ReplyDeleteOh this would be so awesome to win!!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great challenge! I only have a half dozen very small flats that I've only used as doublers, but we are having another baby in the fall and I think they may fit on a newborn. Mother's day is a surprise!
ReplyDeleteFor mother's day I am going to sleep. That is the best gift that my hubby and sons can give this pregnant lady.
ReplyDeleteA pack of flats were my first cloth diapers! A friend got them for me after hearing I was interested and I thought I would never use them! Now I use them daily. I have never handwashed them though. I have no idea what Mother's day holds.
ReplyDeleteI use flats regularly now, but never hand washed! Looking forward to the challenge!
ReplyDeleteI use flats every day and have handwashed while camping.
ReplyDeleteTaking the kiddos to New Orleans for Mothers Day! Bizzare? Yes. But I have a business trip and couldn't stand the idea of leaving them at home.
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats from the store, but I used a receiving blanket once on diaper laundry day. I don't know what my husband has planned for mothers day, but I am excited to be celebrating my first Mothers Day as a mommy!
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-Charlene H.
Planning to purchase flats and handwash on camping trips this summer! :)
ReplyDelete~ Dee M.
I have never used flats, but I feel like lately I am hearing a lot about them so I think I will be purchasing some soon :) As far as mothers day, This is my first (son is 2 1/2 months) so I am not sure what we will do, maybe my husband has a surprise for me ;)
ReplyDeleteCandice M.
I have you used flats but never hand-washed diapers.
ReplyDeletewilkinsrus at gmail dot com
Yesterday was the first time I've used flats - loved it! I've never handwashed diapers before, though.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or handwashed. I'm hoping I'lll have my baby girl before then and will be spending my day feeding and sleeping and changing cloth diapers!
ReplyDeleteI just took our disposable diaper money for the toddler, and spent half of it on flats yesterday at walmart. I got out of there for $1 each on flour sack towels. We already CD our infant, so we needed to get both boys on the same page. I have not handwashed, but I rinse EVERYTHING by hand before it goes into my pail for stink control. LOL
ReplyDeleteAnd for mother's day, we are doing notta. :-/
-Justice Montgomery
I plan on spending time with my family for Mother's Day
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats but would love to try since I hear about how easy they are to wash. Mother's day will be spent hanging out with my boys!
ReplyDeleteI haven't used flats before. I'd be interested to try them!
ReplyDeleteFlats and prefolds are the only type of diaper I haven't tried yet. For Mother's day I think we might be going out to eat with: my in-laws, my parents, my brother and fiance, and sister and family.
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats and I've never hand washed diapers either (Michelle Ferguson)
ReplyDeleteI tried them early on and then passed them along to someone else. I think if I try them now, after clothing for a while, I might like them since I know more about cding. (Dan L.)
ReplyDeleteflats are most of my current stash. i did hand wash once when we had no power!
ReplyDeletewell not really flats when i first stared cloth diapers i wash washing and i needed a diaper so i used an old receiving blanket worked great and yes i hand washed before i had no choice being on a tight budget and in a new home with no washer i i hand washed my diapers i think i did a good job i had to do it for about a week until we got our washing machine and i was very happy when it came lol
ReplyDeleteI'm trying out flats for the first time right now! =]
ReplyDeleteI have not tried flats but my cousin is going to help me try them.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats, but have used prefolds several years ago.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Erin Slocum @ http://www.forhimandmyfamily.blogspot.com
we are moving and will have a ten day drive through canada and the states and will be handwashing our diapers in the campground... will be wuite the challenge
ReplyDeleteI used flats when my first daughter was born. We're going to spend mother's day on a Seattle food adventure - farmer's market, Big John's PFI, and Pike Place, gathering fresh ingredients for a perfect dinner!
ReplyDeleteMy plans for mothers day are to spend it loving on my little girl
ReplyDeleteB. I am spending the day with my mom
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or hand washed diapers before, and for Mothers Day I am spending time with my family after church.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or hand washed diapers.
ReplyDeleteI have to work on Mother's Day :-(
Love flats!! I have had to hand wash diapers when our washer broke, must say flats are the easiest to wash and dry
ReplyDeleteNever used flats, but I have hand washed a little back in the newborn days. For Mother's Day- spending time with my little one and my family, of course! :)
ReplyDeleteKari
I have never used flats but have defintely been wanting to try!
ReplyDeleteNever used them, but if I got some for free, Id LOVE to try them!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried flats or hand washed, but I really want to try the week challenge later this month.
ReplyDeleteyes I have use some flats mostly flour sack towels and have hand washed before.
ReplyDeleteI've used Sbish flats before and LOVE them. It would be great to try these. :)
ReplyDeleteI love my flats, as they wash up so easily and I have troubles with AIO/AI2 in my front loader.
ReplyDeleteI use flats regularly (although not as much as prefolds) but I have not yet hand washed. I did sign up for the challenge though so I will be soon!
ReplyDeleteI haven't used flats before, only prefolds. And my machine does all the washing :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't used flats or hand washed diapers before. I'd actually like to try a flat but never got around to it. Not sure if i'd want to do the hand washing thing though.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or hand washed diapers before. I let my machine do all the hard work.
ReplyDeletenever used flats or hand washed, but I would be willing to try some flats. We like prefolds
ReplyDeleteMy mom, myself, and my son are all going to the zoo :)
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats or handwashed before. Just prefolds, pockets and fitteds, but I'd love to try flats! We'll be celebrating Mother's Day and hubby's birthday at the beach!
ReplyDeleteI haven't used flats but have used prefolds and covers. I plan on spending the day with both of my girls!
ReplyDeleteI've handwashed flats on vacation. And I'll be spending Mother's Day with my 5 children, ages 6 years to 2 weeks.
ReplyDeletei have not handwashed flats but have hand washed BG pockets and stuffed them with hotel hand towel because our luggage (diaper suitcase!) was delayed
ReplyDeletehave not used flats or handwashed diapers before! a little excited to try.. and nervous!
ReplyDeletefor mothers day... i hope to be having a baby!
I haven't used flats or hand washed.
ReplyDeleteI have used flats and I almost always hand wash my diapers and inserts . It keeps them from getting any odor build up.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to spend mother's day with my family
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats but would love to try them!
ReplyDeleteI have a few flats in our rotation, we like them :)
ReplyDeletebakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Never used flats but do just use prefolds with a snappi!
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats, but use prefolds with snappis all the time. I haven't made Mother's Day plans yet.
ReplyDeletegoing to church!!
ReplyDeleteI have never used cloth diapers before.
ReplyDeleteWe have having brunch for Mother's Day.
I have used left over receiving blankets as flats before. Ever time my daughter gets a rash I let her run around in those without a cover to get some air but I have never used actual flats or done hand washing before.
ReplyDeleteI have never used "real" flats, but I have used old receiving blankets as flats. Out of all the giveaways I think I was excited to see this one! :)
ReplyDeletei have used flats before :-) probably spending time with my in laws.
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats but I have hand washed cloth diapers. I am rather curious about flats though. As for Mother's Day my husband is staying home with our 13 month old so I can got out and have some me time :o)
ReplyDeleteserenityspeaks at ymail dot com
HAven't tried flats yet, but I have some as backups.
ReplyDeletetmabeau (at) gmail (dot) com
I've hand washed prefolds & covers before, but never used flats.
ReplyDeletekdent2@indy.rr.com
I used flats exclusively for awhile, because I couldn't afford the expensive pocket/AIO/AI2 diapers. I actually liked using them because they were soft and easy to wash. For mothers day I will be going to see a movie, I think. :)
ReplyDeleteFor mother's day I plan on going to my daughter's dance recital, going out to eat with my daughter and husband, and visting my mom.
ReplyDeleteI will be celebrating my son's first birthday! :) I have never used flats, but I would certainly give them a try!
ReplyDeleteI've never done flats or washed by hand! Missed the challenge last time.
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats, but I really want to try them out! No handwashing here though
ReplyDeleteHaven't used flats yet. I am new to everything cloth diapering. For mothers day I hope to spend a pretty day outside somewhere with my little ones.
ReplyDeletei use flats during the day, and i do not hand wash...
ReplyDelete(mp phaiah)
I have never used flats before but would like to try them and I am visiting my mother and mother in law for mothers day!
ReplyDeletenever used flats before would love to try
ReplyDeleteI've never tried flats before but I've been tempted several times to see how they would work for us.
ReplyDeleteJodi J
When my first child child was born that is all we had flats, diaper pins and rubber pants so Yes. I've only had to wash cloth diapers by hand one time for a few days in the bath tub as our washer was broken.
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sps1113 at yahoo dot com
We are going to my mother's house for a cookout!
ReplyDeleteI've used flats but I prefer prefolds.
ReplyDeletei have never tried but i want to and going to my in laws for mother's day
ReplyDeleteI have never used any type of cloth diapers.
ReplyDeleteI have used flats w/ a Thirsties cover a little bit. I love how easy they are to wash and store.
ReplyDeletecmcosman at yahoo dot com
I've never used flats nor handwashed. My son just potty trained so no participation this year. I'm due with a son in August, so maybe we'll participate next year!
ReplyDeleteAs for Mother's day, my hubby is deployed and we are away from family, so it will be a day of church and relaxation with my boys.
Kimberlie
I've never used any cloth diaper before...so it's allll new to me!
ReplyDeleteWe're getting our daughter dedicated at our church for Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteI have used flats and handwashed. I love flats and would pick them over prefolds any day! But I do prefer the ease of a washing machine : P
ReplyDeleteno,I don't know
ReplyDeleteI have not ever used flats but I use a lot of prefolds for my toddler and up until about 4 months ago we did not have a washing machine. In fact our dryer will be delivered tomorrow! :)
ReplyDeleteI have used flats, and even hand washed them! when we first bought our house, we didn't have a washing machine for a week. so i had to use the kitchen sink to hand wash everything. flats were definitely the easiest for hand washing ;)
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats- they intimidate me!
ReplyDeleteI have used flats on my nephew while I was his nanny until he was potty trained, I now use those same flats and prefolds on my daughter.
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ReplyDeleteI've never used flats b4
I have not used flats or hand washed either
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats but have been wanting to try them!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never used flats and they make me nervous. lol. Going to the zoo on Saturday for Mother's day which happens to be my birthday as well!
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats or hand washed my diapers. We are going hiking for Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteI have never hand washed my diapers or used flats... My sweet husband is going to cook me dutch oven dinner for mothers day! yum!
ReplyDeleteI have never used any cloth diapers but looking forward to!
ReplyDeletei havent tried flats yet but i like to only prefolds!
ReplyDeleteI have tried flats and I like them, but I prefer AIOs or AI2s for going out of the house. I have also hand washed my diapers on a camping trip.
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats before, unless you count the time I folded up a big kitchen towel to use for an emergency diaper!
ReplyDeleteI havent tried flats yet. I like the AI2s
ReplyDeleteI have never used flats. And I hand wash all my cloth diapers. .
ReplyDeleteNever used flats, but I have some snappi's and would like to try. I don't hand wash. For mother's day, i'm hoping to just sit at home and have to do NOTHING. I can dream!!
ReplyDeleteI have used my receiving blanket flats before, it doesn't happen a lot though. The one time I handwashed diapers was when we were on vacation and my son only needed a diaper at night, I took 2 covers and a couple flats and just washed every morning, but there was no poop... if there had been it might have been a little more difficult for me to do. :-) I wasn't buying a package of pull-ups for a week long trip though!
ReplyDeleteMy plan for mother's day is go to church, go to a birthday party and study for finals. Haha. No big plans here! :-)
ReplyDeleteflats are my favorite, i am lucky i have a diaper sprayer and have not had to handwash. for mothers day i am going out to lunch!
ReplyDeletechristinejessamine at hotmail dot com
I've never used cloth diapers before, I'm learning as much as I can and planning on using them with our next child
ReplyDeletecherriesjessilee at gmail dot com
For mother's Day, we are going to lunch at Baker's Square. Just us ladies and the kids. We are in the middle of planning a funeral, so it will be super nice to have a break.
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