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Homemade Cleaning Recipes: Wipes

Make your own laundry detergent; prepare some homemade cleaners; make your own baking mixes.  Whatever it is that you currently buy at the store to keep your home running, from baby wipes to toilet cleaner, chances are that there is a homemade version that will save your money, be gentle on your cleaning surfaces and your family. Non-toxic cleaners are healthier and easily made. Plus, who doesn’t like saving money in the household budget? I’ve gather some of the best and complete homemade cleaning recipes and make your own blog posts on Families.com. Bookmark these posts, so you can come … Continue reading →

My Experience With Cloth Wipes

After deciding to use cloth diapers for various reasons, I decided we might as well use cloth wipes too. During my research on the subject I found that cloth wipes seemed superior to disposable wipes. I liked the idea of using only plain, warm water on my daughter’s behind most of the time, and using a gentle, non-irritating soap the rest of the time. In addition, the thought of the money we would save also appealed to me. In the last months of my pregnancy, when I was as big as a boat and unable to do much (I gained … Continue reading →

Nontoxic and Reusable Baby Wipes

Bum, bum bum bum….drumroll, please! It’s the baby wipe! Yes, this is a gripping topic. But for those of you whose children have suffered through the trials of diaper rash, it’s quite gripping indeed. Some children have very, very tender bottoms, and it’s important to have baby wipes that will clean well while keeping your child’s skin rash-free. It’s a big thing to ask, actually. Most baby wipes use alcohol to clean and perfumes to scent the wipes. The perfumes are not necessary at all. And yes, while you are dealing with baby poo, it’s not the scariest thing in … Continue reading →

Shopping Made Simple

Going to the store used to be pretty simple. I’d throw on my jacket, grab my purse, stuff my car keys in my pocket, and go. Now that I have a baby, it’s not so simple. First of all, getting ready to leave takes longer. I have to time it so that my daughter has a full belly as close to departure time as possible. She needs to be dressed appropriately for the weather. I check and double check the diaper bag to make sure I have teething medicine, diapers, wipes, burp cloths, and enough toys to keep her entertained. … Continue reading →