No TV for Baby Z

Until this week, it never struck me that Baby Z has never watched TV.

Why doesn't she watch TV?

Really, I don't know. Since we don't have cable television, I guess that's a root of the reason. But at the same time, she has so much fun exploring, playing, trying new things and getting into trouble, that we've never thought to turn on the TV for her

What do you think? Do toddlers benefit from watching TV?

Baby Z at the park.

Glider Makeover: Before and After

Gliders are an essential part of a nursery, or so I heard. For Baby Z's room, we were on a strict budget, so we had to get creative in order to add a glider to her room. Thus, a DIY glider makeover was in order.

We found this beauty, with ottoman, on Craiglist for $20, and J was kind enough to pick it up:

It  may look alright from a distance, but it was pretty stained. This is after it was washed in hot water and bleach:

Thanks to some JoAnn coupons, I was able to buy new fabric and thread for about $40 total. To keep costs down, I opted for a plain fabric on the reverse side of the cushions. 

Of course, I completely forgot to document making of the cushion covers, but this is how the final product came out:

All the cushion covers are completely removable for easy washing.

My favorite part is the little pocket on the armrest -- it's come in handy to store our tablet for late-night feedings (i.e. late-night Internet shopping) and extra pacifiers for emergencies.

For $60, I am pretty happy with how it turned out and it looks great in her room:

What sort of DIY projects did you undertake for the arrival of a new baby?