In my experience, composting diapers worked quite well, but did take a bit of time. I got a standard diaper pail, and just put the used diapers in. I would occasionally put in some kitchen scraps. When the pail was filled, or smelly enough, I dumped it under a small bush I was trying to help to grow. I wanted the material to get some sun to help the plastic parts of the diaper to degrade. In an amazinging fast time (probably 2-3 weeks), the loads were starting to degrade, and did not have an objectionable smell. I did no turning, watering, or any other messing with the diapers: just put them out there. We used standard disposable diapers, and had no problems with undegraded parts. The bush loved the treatment, and is now a very beautiful, much larger plant. Each time I see it, I think of the childhood of my children, and how they contributed to its growth. I highly recommend this treatment for diapers; just do it somewhere out of sight. Renais

My husband works for Sam's Club, and they do not take those check/coupons. My DS is on Isomil Similac and we have found the best deals at Walmart. For some reason, the Walmart by our house offers the huge can (1lb,14oz) for 2 dollars cheaper than the walmart by my work. My DH says it is b/c the income level is lower where we live. Anyway, the formula is always $15.54 and w/ a $2 coupon, it's only $13.54. At Kmart or Fry's, the SAME can is $22.50. The difference is amazing! Andrea

I keep signing up on their website using different names and addresses of my family etc. I love those coupons.. $3 off each can. I haven't seen them as often as I used to get them.

I've used the 45 mm rotary cutter for years. If you're not quilting & cutting through several layers of fabric, that should do you just fine. I've never kept track of how long they stay sharp, but for me, a long, long time. Now you can buy sharpeners for the blades. I think they're about $25. When a blade gets dull, I save it for paper. It's handy having more than one. I recommend the Olfa 45 mm roaty cutter that switches easily for cutting left or right handed. I don't see a model number on it, but there are two slider things on the front that you slide for which hand you want to cut with. The blade is easy to change too. You slide a tab & the blade falls out. How nice to inherit a fabric stash & free machine from the dump no less! Happy sewing.