You know what I love about cloth diapering? I’m never bored. And I never have to worry about money burning a hole in my pocket!
Despite my complete satisfaction in using Kirkland’s Environmentally friendly detergent, I always have this guilt for not using something from a WAHM.
There is something so special about supporting a family, not to mention the pride in using a product that you know was made in the kitchen with the help of the whole family.
When I saw that a “neighbor” had created a natural laundry detergent and one that was perfect for my hard water, I knew I had to try it.
Rockin’ Green Detergent is lovely. The scent is not overwhelming, but perfectly pleasant. Before using Rockin’ Green I thoroughly stripped my cloth diapers. I wanted to make sure to get an accurate assessment of how this detergent works in the long run.
So far I am pleased with the performance. I always encourage the use of hand-made products. This is one you won’t be disappointed with.
Before I tell you more about Rockin’ Green I have to tell you a story. Kim, the GADbaby mama, also sells Green Acre Designs (GADs) cloth diapers. I always assumed that Kim was the creator of GAD. 
Why? Because she has done an amazing job of establishing herself as the GAD website. It wasn’t until I clicked on her “contact us” page that I discovered she was simply a lover of GAD cloth diapers.
As a WAHM that runs an internet business and is very familiar with internet marketing, I must say Kim has me impressed. Not to mention, GAD cloth diapers are arguably the best pocket diaper available and that has me coming back to her website many times a week (to window shop of course 
).
If you haven’t tried a GAD pocket cloth diaper, you are missing out on the trimmest pocket I have ever used. They fit like a glove and now you can even choose a luxurious bamboo inner!
GIVEAWAY!! Kim has generously offered a chance for one reader to win a GAD cloth diaper in their choice of insert and color! (details below)
Below is a description of Rockin’ Green Cloth Diaper Detergent taken from the GADbaby website:
Does your rock hard water have you down?
Are you sick and tired of battling with stinky diapers?
Then Rockin’ Green should be on your cloth diaper playlist! It comes in 2 rockin’ formulas and tons of sweet fragrances, which is music to anyone’s ears.
Choose from:
* Soft Rock: A mellow tune that is great for the sensitive little ones in your life.
* Classic Rock: This is the sound that started it all. Our original formula is great for diapers and regular clothes. So use it on everything!
In one of these yummy fragrances-
* unscented
* fresh linen
* baby powder
* cherry almond (this is the one I have…YUM!)
* vanilla lavender
* monkey snacks
* lemon
* cherry lemonade
* brown sugar
* cucumber mint
* ocean rain
* vanilla buttercream
* berrie & cream
This diaper detergent was born out of necessity and perfected over many months. It’s made of all natural stuff, which is good for the planet, and is great for sensitive kiddos that have trouble with conventional soaps. Best of all, it is totally safe for cloth diapers, so you don’t have to worry about repelling.
Got hard water? We got you covered- this stuff was designed to bust through the minerals and grime and leave you with clean smelling, sparkly diapers.
Here’s what a few lucky testers had to say about Rockin’ Green:
- I’m amazed and thrilled that your detergent didn’t break my baby out! My diapers have never looked better!
-I just want to tell you that after many many washes with your detergent I can’t bear to use anything else! It is fantastic for our water and gets my dipes so so so clean. Much better than anything else I have used. Thank you! And if you ever think you are going to stop making it please let me know so I can make a LARGE order.
- I love, love, love the detergent, so I will be back for more. It was like a cloth diapering miracle! Now, what the heck do I do with 30lbs of unused Country Save?
-It is fabulous. It’s wonderful!! I need more!!
- I liked it! Used the last of it today and want more.;)
- Clean diapers, no stinkies and no extra rinses. Liked it a lot!
-So much BETTER than my old routine! It will be much easier on my front loader. I won’t have to strip the dipes all the time anymore.
Instructions:
For a top-loading washer, use 2 tablespoons in a full load of laundry. For extremely soiled loads, three tablespoons may be required.
For a high-efficiency washer, use one tablespoon in a full load of laundry. For extremely soiled loads, two tablespoon may be required.
Rockin’ Green makes the diaper laundry FUN again!
Ingredients: sodium carbonate, sodium borate (in original formula only) , sodium hexametaphosphate, oxygen cleaners, surfactants
GIVEAWAY!! One reader will also win a 45 load bag of Rockin’ Green in their choice of scent!
I want to win!
How to enter: (2 separate comments. Easy peasy.)
1) Tell me your favorite cloth diaper and which one you are dying to try!
2) What is your favorite thing to do with your children?
Contest ends Monday @ noon. Winner announced by 1pm on July 13th!
***WINNERS: SHELBY-GAD POCKET, THERESA- ROCKIN GREEN DETERGENT***
July 10, 2009 at 6:51 pm
My favorite things to do with my kids is to curl up and read a book together. From 2 to 9, they all love this too.
July 10, 2009 at 6:49 pm
My favorite cloth diapers happen to be ones I have made recently. They are pockets with Alova Suedecloth as an inner and PUL as the outer. I have extended the rise and tabs to fit my son and love them. He is 27 months and no where near potty training, so these will last a while.
I would love to try GADbaby's pockets or any other pocket that is trim and easily adjustable. I prefer snaps over velco and like fitted back and legs.
July 10, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Baking is my favorite thing to do with my kids, even my 2 yr old loves to stir cake or cookie batter.
July 10, 2009 at 5:54 pm
My blueberry OS minky is my current favorite & I'm eager to try the GAD I ordered last week.
July 10, 2009 at 5:53 pm
My current favorite diaper is my Blueberry OS minky
July 10, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I just purchased some of the detergent last week. I have used it once so far. I got some sampler pkgs of the vanilla buttercream and ocean rain. they smell delish! kim was great to work with and was quick to answer my questions. im currently waiting on some new bamboo inserts and then the detergent will be put to the ultimate test!
July 10, 2009 at 5:16 pm
I love to take my boys to new places(zoo, amusement parks, to the park,etc) to see their reactions and to get them out of the house!
July 10, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I LOVE fuzzi buzz and am trying the new os now. I am dying to try a blueberry or even a GAD after reading your review of them!
July 10, 2009 at 3:51 pm
My favorite diapers is probably my BumGenius 3.0 pockets, now that I had them converted to snaps (in love!). I'd love to try a GoodMama.
July 10, 2009 at 3:50 pm
I would love to try this detergent! My favorite thing to do with my kids and husband is to go for long walks in the city, where there is lots to look at and explore!
July 10, 2009 at 2:39 pm
My favorite cloth diaper is the BG 3.0. I love how bulletproof it is and how trim it fits. I'm dying to try a Sposoeasy AIO or a Grobaby….the reviews of both seem amazing.
July 10, 2009 at 2:38 pm
My favorite thing to do with my son is playing on the floor with him and snuggling him in bed in the mornings. He is soo cuddly.
July 10, 2009 at 12:37 pm
my fav diaper is my nighttime sustainablebabyish. really want to try GAD.
July 10, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I just got a new bike, so taking A out for a ride is so nice. I get some exercize and she laughs and talks and points to all the things she can see behind me. Also, We love to swim in out pool. Keeps us cool and she LOVES to kick her feeties!
July 10, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I love to watch my daughter's face as we swing in the backyard, priceless.
July 10, 2009 at 12:35 pm
My favorite thing to do with my daughter who is 8 mo is to go SWIMMING! Fun!!
July 10, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Right now may favorite diapers are the BGOS. That's what we have mostly in out stash, and it never fails us!
There are so many diapers I'd like to try, but I have been itching to get a FBOS.
July 10, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Oooh favorite diaper, that's hard to choose I do like variety so much (easily bored!) But I'd have to say right now it's MotherEase Sandies colors. : )
I'd really like to try a softbums!
July 10, 2009 at 12:29 pm
My favorite thing to do with my kids is…put my 2 month old in the baby bjorn and bake all sorts of goodies for daddy so that my daughter can surprise him with a home cooked meal and a dessert after a long hard day at work. She reaps the benefits of he being a happy and proud dad and I reap the benefits of having a happy and sometimes more romantic husband……:)
July 10, 2009 at 12:26 pm
My diaper of choice right now is kissaluvs, however, I am really leaning to either swaddlebees or happy heinys
July 10, 2009 at 12:21 pm
My Fav. – fuzzi bunz…I would like to try a GAD after reading this!
I love to be outdoors with my kids! Hiking, Biking, Camping etc…..I love the mountains of
western NC!
July 10, 2009 at 12:00 pm
My favorite thing to do with my daughter is to tickle her. Baby giggles are the sweetest sound ever!
July 10, 2009 at 11:58 am
Our cloth diaper supply isn't very extensive. Right now my favorite would have to be the BumGenious 3.0. However, we only use it at night because of the bulk but it's great at keeping everything in until morning. I would love to try the GADBaby diapers. My daughter is very small for her age and a trim diaper would be great!
July 10, 2009 at 11:49 am
So far my favorite thing to do with my son is talk to him while he kicks me. It should get more interesting once he shows up.
July 10, 2009 at 11:46 am
My baby hasn't arrived yet, so I don't have a favorite cloth diaper. I'm planning on using prefolds with thirsties covers but would also like to try the gdiapers and gro baby system.
July 10, 2009 at 11:30 am
My favorite thing to do with my DD (7 months) is to listen to her giggle, it just melts my heart.
July 10, 2009 at 11:28 am
love to sing and bake with Mongoosine, and I LOVE late night cuddelz with Snapdragon!
The two of them together? That's a tough one because he's all infanty and she's all 10! We all enjoy a good brightly colored movie together.
July 10, 2009 at 11:28 am
My current fave diaper is BumGenius AIO.
I am dying to try the GAD Pocket Diaper – not trying to sound like a brown noser, but I'd love to see for myself why Autumn says they are the best pocket diaper. Everyone always says BG are the best, so I'd love to compare the 2!
July 10, 2009 at 11:21 am
My favorite cloth diapers are the bumgenius aio. They fit my 6-month-old perfectly, and no leaks so far. I really want to try some Grobabies.
And since my son is only 6 months old, the thing I love to do with him is make him giggle.
July 10, 2009 at 11:06 am
My favorite thing to do with the kids is anything w/ water. Swim, splash, pour, run threw it, or just watch them take a bath.
July 10, 2009 at 11:06 am
My favorite cloth diaper that I currently own is my es baby quick dry all in one! what i want the most to try at the moment is a GAD!
July 10, 2009 at 10:58 am
My son is 8 months old, and I love to make him laugh! He likes it when we make funny faces or noises, and we love tickling him, too.
July 10, 2009 at 10:56 am
Favorite: Happy Heinys (love those wide tabs!)
Want to try: GroBaby One Size
July 10, 2009 at 10:55 am
I love to dance and sing with my girls! We put the musicals in the cd player and go to town!
July 10, 2009 at 10:54 am
favorite Cloth diaper so far: Happy Heiney's one size AIO, though I also love the new Thirsties DUO covers
Would love to try: Smartipants
July 10, 2009 at 10:51 am
My favorite thing to do with my daughter is just play with her. I love to see her smile and have fun. She's almost 8 months old so there isn't much we can do at this point as far as activities go.
July 10, 2009 at 10:51 am
Don't have a favorite diaper since I haven't started cloth diapering yet (baby #3 is due in October) but I have been buying a few brands here and there to try and this one looks great as well! So far I have a few BumGenius, and some gDiapers. Favorite thing to do with my kids is to make cookies or bread!
July 10, 2009 at 10:50 am
I think my favorite right now is GAD (so I'd love to win this giveaway). I haven't tried the GroBaby system so I've been wanting to try that.
July 10, 2009 at 10:10 am
My favourite thing to do with my son is to wear him in our wrap-tai carrier, and snuggle. He loves being close but still looking around, and so we get to take walks or he can nap that way; he's starting to babble (and talk just a little), so it's a wonderful way to be close while doing other things and socialise.
July 10, 2009 at 10:07 am
My favourite diaper right now is our Tohu Boho Baby Chic (Lilies of the Valley) diaper. It's a new one made by a SAHM in Toronto; she uses this really plush inner to wick moisture up. They also are super for overnight diapers for my son, who is a heavy wetter. You lay your inserts or prefolds in it, so I guess it's an all in two? I found her on Hyenacart when I was looking for a baby wrap (she has gorgeous ones). I think she also is on Etsy.
The one I'm super curious to try is the GroBaby diaper in snaps. They look very nice. I could use something a little more convenient than tie dipes or prefolds when going out.
July 10, 2009 at 9:59 am
My favorite thing to do with my daughter is cuddle up in bed inthe morning & share some quite snuggling time!
July 10, 2009 at 9:58 am
My favorite diaper right now is Fuzzi Bunz. I'd love to try GAd with the bamboo inserts.
July 10, 2009 at 9:58 am
My favorite thing to do with my kiddos is to teach them to know and love our Lord and Savior!
July 10, 2009 at 9:57 am
My favorite diaper is my BumGenius 3.0, but I only have one and my runner up is the old prefold-snappi-thirsties combo.
I want to try so many: GADs, Applecheeks, Fuzzibunz to name a few. And my Smartipants are in the mail on their way here right now.
July 10, 2009 at 9:55 am
My favorite thing to do with all 5 of my kids, is walking through State Parks. They always have nice paths (for strollers) & lots of interesting things to discover & its something that all my kids enjoy doing together.
July 10, 2009 at 9:53 am
My favorite diaper; right now is the Tot Wraps Dream diaper!
Want to try; blueberry
July 10, 2009 at 9:50 am
I have to say my favorite cloth diaper is the only one I've ever tried…prefolds (that I turned into fitteds) with a Bummis super whisper wrap. I am dying to try any super trim fitting diaper such as Applecheeks & GADs
July 10, 2009 at 9:46 am
My fav thing to do with the kids is push them on the swings when the weather is nice
July 10, 2009 at 9:45 am
My fav right now is my haute pocket snap
I would love to try a B.G. or Happy Heinys
July 10, 2009 at 9:32 am
Recently, I have fallen in love with taking my kids on bike rides. I still don't have a buggy for my youngest, but I will occasionally ride with my middle baby to preschool and then enjoy a quiet ride home. The summer weather is here and any time of day is great for a bike ride! I also enjoy walking and/or jogging along with them while they ride their bikes, since I have a nice jogging stroller and my little man can come too!
July 10, 2009 at 9:30 am
My favorite diapers are Kiwi Pie OS fitteds, and GroBaby, but I'm still not a big fan of the velcro, and I want to try one with snaps.
I would also love to try SBish and BG organic AIO…..if only I had more funds!
July 10, 2009 at 9:25 am
My favortite time with my children is in the morning when were all cuddled up in my bed:)
July 10, 2009 at 9:25 am
I really enjoy being with my daughter on our farm. We enjoy feeding the animals, driving the miniature horse around in our little buggy, and watching daddy harvest the crops. The farm is truly a great place to spend time as a family.
July 10, 2009 at 9:22 am
My favorite cloth diaper are rumparooz!!! I would love to try GAD maybe when Hubby gets paid!!!
July 10, 2009 at 9:21 am
I really like the Bumgenius aio. I really want to try GAD diapers.
July 10, 2009 at 9:20 am
I love to visit the local zoo with my (3 yo) son and (1 yo) daughter… It's a very small zoo that can be gone through in about an hour… They love it and I love that it is something to do in the morning before I leave for work and I love know it will never take us too long to do the entire zoo… It also has a great playground and picnic area right outside the doors… It's FABULOUS!
July 10, 2009 at 9:16 am
I truly LOVE prefolds… I have been thinking of trying an AIO… will be buying some Bumgenius 3.0 in next couple days… hopefully they are everything everyone raves…
July 10, 2009 at 8:40 am
Favorite thing to do with my two boys…. stay in our PJ's as long as we can in the mornings and play, read books, or do art projects.
July 10, 2009 at 8:38 am
My favorite thing to do with my kiddos is be outside doing ANYthing! They love it and so do I.
July 10, 2009 at 8:37 am
My all time favorite diaper is Bum Genius organic aio with snaps. LOVE!
July 10, 2009 at 8:37 am
Favorite cloth diaper – BumGenius One Size
Diaper dying to try – Would LOVE to try a GAD!
July 10, 2009 at 8:27 am
Favorite thing to do with my infant son: tummy time!
July 10, 2009 at 8:27 am
Favorite: Bumgenious 3.0
Want to try: Grobaby
July 10, 2009 at 8:25 am
Favoite thing to do with my son: chase him around the house being the tickle monster
July 10, 2009 at 8:01 am
My favorite thing to do with my children right now is swim. They are so cute and have so much fun doing it, not to mention it helps a pregnant mama make it through this blistering summer!
July 10, 2009 at 7:59 am
I want to try GAD and Gro Baby diapers.
July 10, 2009 at 7:52 am
My daughter is slow to get up after her afternoon nap. I love crawling into bed with her for a little while. We giggle and tickle and talk. It is my favorite time of day.
July 10, 2009 at 7:51 am
Favorite diaper: BG organic AIO
Diaper to try: GAD or Gro Baby. I'm still a beginner.
July 10, 2009 at 7:49 am
I love waking up in the morning with my 7 month old. He's happiest right after a good night's sleep, and the smiles are never ending.
July 10, 2009 at 7:47 am
I love my bumGenius, but my selection is limited right now (those or prefolds!) I just received a GroBaby, which I am dying to try…time to do the wash…BUT I've seen the GAD diapers advertised and I have been super curious about them.
July 10, 2009 at 7:34 am
Favorite thing to do with my little guy = Sitting in our rocking chair and reading books.
July 10, 2009 at 7:34 am
Favorite diaper = Fuzzi Bunz
Want to try = Gadbaby
We are always on the lookout for something trimmer…have to double-stuff our Fuzzi Bunz and little guy ends up with quite the “bubble butt.”
July 10, 2009 at 7:30 am
My favorite thing to do with my 6 month old daughter is play on the floor. Sounds simple, I know, but that's when I feel the closest to her.
July 10, 2009 at 7:29 am
My favorite diaper right now is the bumgenius 3.0. I'd love to try a goodmama and now, since you spoke so highly of them, a GAD.
July 10, 2009 at 7:23 am
For the detergent giveaway: I don't have kids yet, but I'm expecting a girl on August 25th! I have a feeling I'm going to love taking her to the pool or the beach!
(I have chosen to use the Gro Baby diapers, by the way. Hope I like them!)
July 10, 2009 at 7:21 am
My favorite thing to do with my girls is taking them out to eat. I find we have the most fun. They really feel like they're getting away with something getting to pick out their own kid's meal and we have the sweetest conversations. They are 2, 4, & 6 years old right now.
July 10, 2009 at 7:19 am
My favorite cloth diaper is the MEOS in bamboo. It is so soft, and with an added doubler it is very absorbant! I love that it has no elastic so it doesn't leave marks on baby's thighs.
I want to try a GAD now. I've always seen them but never taken the plunge to try one.
July 10, 2009 at 7:16 am
my fave thing to do with my children is going for our morning daily walks. we live on a busy street and the mornings its fairly quiet. its nice to wear my 10 month old while my 3yr old walks holding my hand and we just chat about things.
July 10, 2009 at 7:15 am
i have a few faves
my fave fitteds are BSRBs
my fave pockets are actually GADs! they were the 1st pocket (or any dipe for that matter) that turned me on to side snap dipes!
what i am dying to try:
umm…i have tried a LOT, but i defiantly want to try some sticky peas..they are just hard to stalk!
July 10, 2009 at 7:10 am
My favorite thing to do with my children is to watch them play together. They are absolutely adorable when they think no one is watching!
July 10, 2009 at 6:55 am
My favorite cloth diaper is my Fuzzi Bunz. The one i've always wanted to try but never have is the Blueberry pockets. Maybe next time.
My favorite thing to do with my kids is take them to the lake to play in the water. They can spend hours looking for zebra muscle and snail shells.
July 10, 2009 at 6:47 am
My kids are still pretty young … 22 months and 4.5 months. I love rocking them to sleep as it is a calm moment that we can talk, sing or just cuddle!
July 10, 2009 at 6:44 am
I have many favorite diapers but one of my all time favorites at the moment is my Sustainablebabyish bamboo fitted in the color sprout. It is so soft and fluffy!
Not sure what I would like to try next but the Smartipants has me intrigued,
July 10, 2009 at 6:37 am
My favorite diaper (at the moment!) is my cloth canoe fitted. It is so well made and super absorbent! Right now I would love to try a clover fitted, it looks like a great diaper, has received wonderful reviews, and is reasonably priced. I would also like to try a TNT Goodmama, and a GAD!
July 10, 2009 at 6:00 am
My Fav thing to do with my two kiddies is hangin out with other mommies and babes. we have a sm baby playgroup that meets at least once ot twice a week. I love to watch the kids playing with all the other kids.
July 10, 2009 at 5:57 am
My Fav Diaper is Applecheeks, but am dying to try GAD.
July 10, 2009 at 5:54 am
Favourite thing to do with my 15 month old son is eat!! He's the most enthusiatic eater and mealtimes are always a fun adventure…he'll try anything
July 10, 2009 at 5:53 am
Favourite cloth diaper: GroBaby!
Dying to try: sbish bamboo fitted (magic nighttime diaper)!
July 10, 2009 at 5:53 am
Favorite thing about our child: well we are PAP's (potential adoptive parents) and are in the process of bringing home our baby from Ethiopia. As we wait, my favorite thing is dreaming about the day we will hold our child and bring them into our family!
July 10, 2009 at 5:49 am
We love BG Organic AIO, but you make me want to try the GAD pockets!
July 9, 2009 at 11:41 pm
My favorite thing to do with my 3 children (ages: almost 3, 20 months, and 4 months) is take them on walks around our neighborhood.
July 9, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I have only ever used pre-folds with Bumis Super Whisper Wraps. I like them but I really want to try gDiapers with prefolds instead of the flushable liners.
July 9, 2009 at 11:35 pm
I love to do anything outdoors with my three boys. swimming, bike riding, horseback riding, the lake..you name it!
July 9, 2009 at 11:34 pm
My favorite diaper is a tie between my GAD ( I had my sons name embroidered on it for his one year photos. I will keep it forever) and my new Gro Baby!
July 9, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Favorite thing to do with kiddos: I love it when my ODD tells me stories! And she is reading, very independently, now – so that is fun too!
July 9, 2009 at 11:30 pm
My favorite thing to do with my sons is go outside and play. Sometimes we just so happen to take a walk by our favorite gellato shop and just have to stop in for a treat. Its a local mom-run business so that means the calories don't count, right? We had a long winter here in Wisconsin so its nice to finally be able to get out!!!
July 9, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Favorite thing to do with kids: we LOVED the beach! We go for the day, take a picnic or eat home made dish and they just play in the sand and water. I'm also love to bring them to the gardens and let them play around, touch everything….flower, grass, stones.
July 9, 2009 at 11:28 pm
I'm so new to cloth diapering, its hard to pick a favorite diaper because I've only used each for a few months. Can I say a tie between my haute pocket diaper and my bum geniuses? I've been adding to my stash very slowly and buying mostly pre-loved and second quality diapers, so I'd be so excited to get a first quality unused diaper! There are so many I want to try–GAD baby, Swaddlebees, bamboo fitteds. Someone should warn you that this stuff is so addictive!!
July 9, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Favorite thing to do with kiddos: sleep…lol. I really love going to small towns and visiting shops, vineyards, gardens, and festivals: showing children a more cultural life.
July 9, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Favorite cloth diaper: bumgenius organic aio
Want to try: Smartipants