Thursday, March 8, 2012

Homemade Baby Wipes

Since I've been staying at home, I've been making a lot of changes. I haven't had a fast food burger/fry in a month, stopped drinking soda, and have started making some things that we would normally buy in the store myself.


I saw a tutorial for homemade baby wipes and decided to give it a go. My husband and I use baby wipes on the regular and they can get kind of pricey which prompted me to try it out.


I read many different tutorials and watched a couple of YouTube videos to make sure that I would have a good "grasp" on how to make them.


Here's what you need:
  • A roll of 2-ply paper towels {I used Bounty Select-a-Size}cut in half
  • 2 Tablespoons of Baby Shampoo or Baby Wash
  • 2 Tablespoons of Baby Oil
  • A Tub with a lid {that your paper towels fit into}
  • 2 Cups of Water
  • A bowl or pitcher to mix it all in
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Once you have all of your supplies you can start!

First, boil 2 cups of water (you could also use dilluted water and skip the boiling process). Let the water boil for a few minutes, turn off the stove, and let it get to room temperature.
 
While the water is boiling, cut the paper towel roll in half {length-wise} and place into your tub.
 
Once the water has reached room temperature, mix in 2 tablespoons of baby shampoo and 2 tablespoons of boiling water.
 
Next, pour the mixture over the paper towels {making sure to saturate it as evenly as possible}.
 
Put a lid on the tub, set a timer for 10 minutes and wait. Then, flip the tub upside down and set the timer for another 10 minutes.
 
Open the tub, remove the cardboard center and you're done! The wipes will come out from the center just like cleaning wipes.
 
These wipes work so well and stay moist as long as you keep the lid on once you're done!
 
And that's it. Super easy, super cost-effective!


Wednesday, March 7, 2012

So What Wednesday

I'm linking up again with Shannon at L.A.I.D..

This week I'm saying SO WHAT....
  • If I'm staying at home now and I love it. My husband and I decided that's what is best for our family and negative comments are not needed.
  • If I get a little annoyed when people ask me if I'm pregnant. If I were, that would be great, but no, I'm just fat thanks.
  • If I've been eating lunch foods for breakfast almost every day this past week.
  • I don't have a plan for dinner tonight. I'll figure something out, but I've been busy sewing all morning

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Sometimes and Always #2


Sometimes... I think I have all the fabric I will need for the next craft show.
Always... I end up running out to Joann Fabrics to get some last minute stuff.

Sometimes... I plan a surprise and think I'll actually surprise my husband.
Always... I end up telling him what it is because I'm so excited.

Sometimes... I think that we have people over too much.
Always... We have a great time and I want to have them over again.

Sometimes... I tell myself that I'm done shopping for the week.
Always... It seems that I've forgotten something and end up running out to the store.

Sometimes... I think that the parents and kids on Toddlers and Tiaras are crazy.
Always... I have to watch the show to see how crazy!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

It's Ok Thursday

Its Ok Thursdays

It's Ok...

To be a stay at home wife. So many people have their own ideas of what's ok and what's not, but for us, it works!

To have a difference of opinion and to {nicely} let someone know that is not how you feel.

To laugh when you fall into a puddle and keep going.

To watch old episodes of The Hills everyday starting at Season 1 Episode 1

To take pictures of things that make you laugh and send it to your friends to see their reactions.

To have a low key anniversary. I loved spending time with my husband and we were so happy to be together!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Big Decisions

After much thought, prayer, and consideration my husband and I decided that it would be  best for me to stay at home and not to return to work in the fall as we had originally planned. I'm sure there are many questions regarding our decision, but please know that it is a good thing for us.

One thing I've learned is that I absolutely LOVE being at home. I love serving my husband by taking care of the house and freeing up more of his time. I also love that I can put on my favorite show(s) and multi-task with organizing, cleaning, or sewing. I love that I can focus on getting our apartment to where I want it to be and have much more time to expand my business. I also really love to save money!

I know it might sound crazy to some, but saving money has been a lot of fun for me. I love to try new things and have found a lot of DIY projects to do.

The most recent money saving projects I have done are:
  1. Making homemade laundry soap. It was super easy, smells great, and works like a charm.
  2. Making homemade baby wipes. No, I'm not pregnant, but we use baby wipes for a variety of things. I like knowing what goes in the products I use and it works well.
  3. Making homemade dishwashing detergent. Yep, I've got my first load going as we speak! It's super easy and so cheap!
In addition to all of these things, I don't eat McDonalds everyday, have stopped drinking soda, and try to only go out to eat when invited (sometimes I invite people over so that I can make something here at the house instead). I've learned that I can make a steak that my husband and I like even more than the restaurant and two steaks for dinner is still cheaper than one out!

Overall, I am really looking forward to this new chapter in our lives. We are trusting God to continue to provide so that I am able to stay home and enjoying life at the moment.

So What Wednesday

This week I'm linking up with Shannon over at L.A.I.D. for So What Wednesday.

This week, I'm saying so what if...

  • We decided that I'm not going back to work in the fall like we planned. I'm saving money by being at home and love my "new" job.
  • I love Mexican food and eat it multiple times a week. Hey, at least I make it at home!
  • I like to have long phone dates with friends. Sometimes this means that I don't get as much done, but it's so nice to catch up.
  • I have baby fever. I'm turning twenty-eight soon and I'm married. Plus, my husband is really good looking so I can't wait to have his babies.
  • I wanted to eat our wedding cake for breakfast on our anniversary. It didn't work out, but is was a great idea.


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Sometimes and Always #1


Sometimes...I like to plan things waaaay in advance because it makes me feel in control.
Always...It gets done quickly and makes me more of a sane person.

Sometimes...I try to make a menu plan for the week to make things easier.
Always...I end up doing something completely different based on what I want to eat that day.

Sometimes...I make a list for the store and tell myself I'm going to stick with it and only buy what's on the list.
Always...I find other things that I forgot to put on the list and buy half the store!

Sometimes...I think I'll get up early and reorganize our cluttered apartment.
Always...I end up doing a little bit, running errands, and on the internet.