Make it Friday: Swipe My Wipes

Use empty wipe bins to store dry wipe cloths.  Use the travel size to store pre-moistened cloths .

When I found out I was going to have my fourth child I knew I had to find simple ways to save money.  Since I was already on the green path with my purchase of cloth diapers I thought I might as well go all the way.  I went on the Internet to find some ideas about making my own wipes and here is what I learned:

You need:
1/4 cup baby soap (I use Burt's Bees- when the budget isn't tight) (to cleanse)
1/4 cup baby oil or some vegetable oil (to make it glide easily)
16 drops pure essential oil (I use tea tree oil for antibacterial purposes)
2 cups water
spray bottle (Ikea sells nice sized ones)

 One bottle of solution should last 2 weeks if you moisten the cloths with water before spraying them.

Optional:
baby wash cloths cut in half 
large Wipe bin (to store baby wash clothes)
travel size wipe bin (to store pre-moistened baby wash clothes)

It is a good idea to keep a few pre-moistened wipes handy.  Moisten and wring liquid out of the cloths.  Spray each side with wipe solution.  Place wipes flat in travel size bin.  

Simple enough isn't it? Pour the water, oil, soap, essential oil in to the spray bottle in that order.  Give it a shake and you are good to swipe my wipes!

Tips:  

Spray the solution on the cloths and then wipe the area.  It is easier if the cloths are wet first. You can also use paper towels.  Another method is using pre-moistened clothes that you keep in the travel size wipe container.














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Awakening to Gratitude

Today I was stirred by a beautiful song by Chris Tomlin, Awakening.  It reminded me to let God wake me from the my distractions, business, and desires.  I appreciate when a simple song can remind us that God needs to be our alarm clock.  We should allow God a place by our bedside where he can speak into our ear the things and desires we have been sleeping through.  In my case I tend to focus on the tasks at hand and the stresses in my life.  I hear God telling me "wake up and see the good I have sprinkled into your life".  I feel his hand turning me to face the good in my life when I want to curl up and face the corner of darkness behind me.  This is my awakening.


Thank you God for:


-awakening to gratitude
-a great Father's Day Lunch with all four children that was void of tantrums, tears, and tension
-my newborn's gummy smile
-beautiful worship music that stirs
-Hannah's potty success (look mommy no diapers)
-awesome message from Brett Ullman (wow)
-reminding me that I am my children's first messenger of your love
-Cohen's sales talent
-a late night with friends, their spouses, and the best brownies ever
-a stress free High Tea
-Kiran's love for his siblings
-Your love for me





Join me and many others as Ann Voskamp  reminds us to give thanks!




Join me at Blissfully Domestic today.  My post is evidence (for my frommies- mommy friends)  that I am committed to going green- one hue at a time.  Today I will talk about my journey on the cloth diaper trail.  I learned that going green benifits the pocket book as well as the environment.  If you want a more detailed look at cloth diapers and want to check out my review of Wee Ones cloth diapers have a look at my new Check It Out page at this blog.  Stay tuned for my reviews on some summer products distributed by Urban Bubbles.