For bottom layer of “cake”, roll diapers lengthwise around baby bottle, continuing to roll actual diapers around themselves until 20 of diapers have been used. Then, with rubber bands or tape, secure them so they remain firmly in place.

For second layer, you would use 10 or 15 of diapers depending on how thick you want it and do same for top layer using remaining diapers (usually around five). Next, fold one of receiving blankets so it is same width as bottom layer and then wrap it around diapers, covering them. Do same thing for middle layer with other blanket and then for top layer, use burp cloth. After each has been wrapped around, secure them with a couple of safety pins.

You will then take curling ribbon, choosing colors to match sex of baby or theme of party, wrapping it around each of three layers. Be sure to leave about four inches on each to curl. To finish cake, use your cake topper on top and then place smaller baby items around for decoration.

Keep in mind that you can make a couple smaller diaper cakes using 20 diapers for entire cake or one really, large one with 65 diapers. If you prefer to buy diaper cake, price will range on average between $30 and $60.

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5. Color code it. Buy blue bins for Barbie dolls and red bins for fire trucks. Put summer clothing on green hangers and Sunday dress outfits on blue hangers. Or use different colors for different children. Suzy gets blue bins and hangers and Sandy gets red bins and hangers.

6. Hang it. Your children might view their collection of self-created artwork in much same way as you view your collection of store-bought artwork. Buy inexpensive frames and hang drawings in a clustered artistic layout on one wall in your child's room. It adds a decorative and personalized element. Put up a cork/bulletin board for kids to hang ribbons and medals from field days, school spirit events and competitions. Another cork board can be for photos. Or hang a rectangular vertical homemade fabric organizer with pockets beside door to hold photos, souvenir card collections and birthday cards through years.

7. Set ground rules. For example, before you play another board game, you must first put this board game away. Before each gift-giving season, you must pick one item to donate to a nonprofit organization; it brings a smile to face of a child with less than you. You can only keep things in your room that have a place. So if a drawer is full and you want to keep something new, you must discard something from drawer (for example, an old piece of artwork for a new piece of artwork or an old broken toy for a new one).