Things I Love Thursday: Packability
This week I’m taking part in The Diaper Diaries “Things I Love Thursday” meme.
“Packability”. I love our packability.
I’ve recently realized how “packable” 4yo Carlos and I are.
We’ve moved 4 times in 4 years, so keeping things at minimum has become our specialization.
I amazed myself in our recent one-week backpacking trip in central Ecuador. I brought no more than a 20 liter capacity rucksack for the two of us, including my laptop and his flute’s head. I actually use the same rucksack for our one-day outings in the City, but somehow was able to reduce our luggage to a minimum.
Now after the last house move we kept even less things with us, and I absolutely love it. We certainly don’t miss the junk.
Who would’ve imagined that having less would give one more satisfaction than having more?
Having less means more “packability”, and packability feels like freedom to me!
Carlos playing with a bamboo stick. He doesn't miss toys when we're out!
Frugally playing with a branch he found in Latacunga
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Frugal Portable Potty For ECers
August 31, 2009 by Monica
Filed under Parenting Traditions
My version of the Very Portable Potty System
Years ago, back when I was practicing Elimination Communication with my baby, I got to Marnie Holme’s website Noonee Wilga, where she explains her invention, the Very Portable Potty System (VPPS).
I got excited and went off to get the needed materials to build my own version of this fantastic EC gadget for my son.
When Baby Has To Go, Baby Has To Go!
There are many situations where you’re not near a bathroom. This happened to us in train stations, inside a train and a bus, airports, and dozens of places both indoors and outdoors. You may think it would be awkward, but since most people are unaware that little babies can use the toilet this way, it’s very probable that nobody will notice what’s going on.
Make your own VPPS with things you already have at home: Read more
