The cloth vs. disposable diapers debate is as much of a hot-button issue in parenting circles as the stay-at-home moms vs. working moms battle. Well, I have a confession.

With my firstborn, I exclusively used disposable diapers. Shocking, I know. And when my younger son came along, I went the same route, forking over about $40 a month for a giant box of diapers.

You see, what I knew about cloth diapers was what my mom had told me cloth diapers were like back when I was a baby. Think: bulky-butt babies and giant safety pins!

But I finally woke up and started doing my research on cloth diapers. Turns out, they've come quite along way in the 30-something years since I was wearing diapers myself.

They have snaps or velcro. They're available in adorable styles. There are all-in-ones, pocket diapers, hybrid diapers and diaper covers. There was so much to learn but there were so many options to fit my own personal preferences.

So I bought a couple of one brand, then a couple of another brand. Pretty soon, I had my favorites and a nice cloth diaper stash.

Now I'm a cloth diapering addict. And my bank account isn't too upset about not being squeezed with the cost of disposable diapers every month.

Not sure where to start? Dig into this in-depth list of cloth diapers to see pictures, read about each brand's pros and cons and decide which cloth diapering system is right for you.

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I'm always looking for new ways to have fun with my kids. Throw in an opportunity to teach them something at the same time and it's a win-win for us all.

Learning activities are all around you. Right now, we are spending those cold winter days conducting science experiments indoors.

The other day, I opened the freezer and an ice cube fell to the floor. My older son and I stopped what we were doing simply just to watch the ice melt. We took our impromptu science experiment one step further and talked about molecules, why ice melts and why it floats.

We've since turned the kitchen into a makeshift science lab. Fortunately, these science experiments for kids won't cause any disasters in our home lab.

They're all safe, fun and a great way to teach kids as young as preschool age about the world of science. My five year old, a mad scientist in training, has even requested his very own lab coat.

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Last summer, we flew south for our family vacation. Although we spent a week doing everything from playing on the beach to feeding exotic birds, my son's favorite memory of the trip is flying in an airplane.

I wish I could fly with him somewhere every week. But I didn't marry a pilot.

So we take flight in our own house. Playing airplane with your kids lets their imaginations soar, and these airplane activities liven up the fun.

We start with setting up chairs for our airplane's seats. We also pack a suitcase, make our own airline tickets and go through security.

Once my son boards his flight, his personal flight attendant (me!) brings a snack to his seat. His wagon makes the perfect beverage cart! Read More...

This is the fourth week of the new year. How are your resolutions holding up?

One of the most popular resolutions is to lose some weight. The first week of the new year, my gym was so busy I had to scramble to claim my exercise equipment for the half-hour limit the gym had to put on each person so we could all have our fair chance.

By week two, the time limit had been lifted and the gym was starting to clear out. Now the place is a ghost town.

If you've held on to a few extra holiday pounds or you simply want to get into shape so you can keep up with your kids, now may be the perfect time to start working out. The resolution phase is over and you can begin your workout without putting any pressure on yourself.

Take a look at the best workouts for moms, which are some of the most popular, fun exercise programs to get you in tip-top shape. And you can't have a great workout without some motivational tunes piping through your ears. Load your iPod with 25 of the most pulse-pounding workout songs and be sure to share your favorite workout songs too.

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