Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:14 ESV
Here are a few tips for a fun day with your girl friends!
1) Organize a clothing swap. You get rid of clothes and accessories you don't use or want anymore and you swap with your friends. Its a win win for everyone. You clean out your closet and come home with new stuff for FREE.
This is the best homemade version of diaper cream ever! Trust me when Gabe got a horrible diaper rash from being allergic to foods this was the only way to sooth him. It is also the only combination we found to clear him up.
Take one hand full of AD Ointment and mix it with one tube of Destitin (I use generic brand). Put into a sealed container and take everywhere with you. One large jar of AD ointment will last you over a year.
Grandmama tip!
For diaper rash brown cornstarch in a dry frying pan on medium heat and constanly stir with a WOODEN spoon. (plastic ones melt. I know this from experience.) When the cornstarch is a light brown color take the pan off of the burner. Let cool completely. Put powder into a shaker and keep by the baby changing station. When you change the baby's diaper sprinkle on some corn starch.
My daughter had really bad rashes at first and this was the only thing that ever helped her and clear her up.
It really is not very hard at all, and there are tons of websites to help or you can check out cookbooks for baby food at the local library. To make baby food you can microwave-steam or steam on the stove veggies or fruit until soft, and then mashed it up (in a food processor when baby first started eating solids). Put the food into ice cube trays. Once solid, pop out the food and put them into freezer bags. Simple.
Here is the best website ever! It has stages and types of foods for your baby.
If your son or daughter's tush is breaking out, your diapers need a boiling.
Take a large canning pot and half fill with hot water, bring it to a boil, and add about 12 to 18 clean diapers depending on size of pot and 1/2 cup of vinegar. Boil diapers about 1/2 hour stirring regularly. You will see scum come out of the diapers from old detergent and such.
Drain well and wash in washer as usual. Dry cloth diapers outside if possible or on high heat in dryer.
I make my own grocery bags and have been doing it for years. I give them as gifts and usually make mine out of left over material or a sheet. I took a Target plastic grocery bag and cut it in half to make a pattern because I think Target has the best size available. But, for the rest of the world who would like to know how to do it right, here is an awesome tutorial. I also make these bags for children and their belongings. Gabe has one in the car full of things to entertain him. Enjoy!
Chella
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Ok, this will not shock you but, I would rather make a gift than buy one. That being said. Here is an awesome tutorial on making a crayon roll for your children, grandchildren, neices, nephews etc. These are so cute and you can customize them for your kiddos. Great for car trips, to keep in your purse for resturants. Let you imagination go wild!
Enjoy!
Chella
Here is an awesome tutorial on making your own burp cloths. I must say these are adorable and inexpensive to make. They are practial and an awesome present. MAKE THESE for everyone you know who is preganant or for your household.
Enjoy!
Chella
It goes with out saying that babies are expensive. I would like to suggest that you make an investment and purchase cloth diapers. It is an upfront expensense but it will save you money in the long run. You can save them and reuse them for your next baby as well. One thing you should know is hang drying your cloth diapers in the sun is the best way to kill germs! The sun is FREE and it does it's job well. When I was researching this topic a while back the experts suggest you have at least 24 diapers. Unless you want to wash each day :O)