Transitioning
from paper products to cloth is quite simple.
Today in an effort to go further with my ‘Going
Paperless’ plan I made cloth wipes and homemade baby wipes solution. I cut up some left over flannel I had in a
bin and put it into an empty wipes container and pour the baby wipes solution
over the wipes.
Here’s the recipe I made up for my
homemade baby wipes solution:
3 Cups Warm
Water
2 TBSP
(roughly) Dr. Bonner’s Baby Mild Castile Soap
2 Drops
Therapeutic Grade Lavender Essential Oil (Only use 100% Therapeutic Grade
Essential Oils – I only use my Young Living Essential Oils)
1 Vitamin E
capsule
¼ tsp
Organic Coconut Oil
Mix warm
water and Castile soap together, then add Lavender Essential Oil, break open
the Vitamin E capsule to add into the water along with the coconut oil. Mix well and pour over the wipes in the
container you’ve chosen to use. The
wipes will soak up the solution – I think I used about 50 wipes. I advise changing the solution every 24
hours. Not only can these wipes be used
to gently wipe your baby’s tushy but also sticky hands!
Other oils that are great to add to
this solution are:
(If you’d like more information on
using Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils check out my website Southern
SCENTSabilities)
You can use
just about any material you’d like to make the baby wipes. I did nothing fancy. I cut out squares from some flannel I hadn’t
used, but feel free to use baby wash clothes, cut up t-shirts, or old baby
towels. Of course, make sure the
material you use is soft – but that’s it.
I did not sew my wipes, although you are surely free to do so. Easy peasy!
I’m really
enjoying this new journey. This past
week when my husband did the grocery shopping, it felt good to save $10 by not
purchasing paper towels! $10 a week will
add up and save us a considerable amount of money over the month.
***I shared this review with my sweet readers last month and I wanted to share the review again. A new year has begun and many of us are wanting to find ways to start fresh, but often times in order to do this we need some help or guidance. I think Mrs. Ross offers some of the best biblical wisdom on the subject of Homemaking and Biblical Womanhood. Mrs. Ross has been very generous and offered my readers a 25% discount on her new Homemaking 101 DVD. Just use coupon code 25off at check out. After reading my review, if you'd like to purchase your very own copy simply click on the icon at the end of this post.
This would make a great gift for a new bride, or you could have a Ladies Tea with some women from your church and view this together! Either way I know that you will be blessed as much as I have been through the wisdom that Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Crowl share in this lovely DVD teaching on Homemaking.***
Mrs. Jennifer Ross has created an invaluable resource for Christian women in her encouraging teaching series Homemaking 101: Vision Encouragement and Instruction for Young, Christian Wives DVD. I first learned of this teaching series through one of my favorite blogs, “A Wise Woman”. Just within the past week that I’ve had the DVD in my possession I (and my girls) have viewed it at least 4 or 5 times. I’ve already begun to implement some of the “Homemaking” that Mrs. Ross suggests throughout Homemaking 101 and the stress level in my home has drastically decreased. Her practical and of course Biblical approach to Homemaking truly makes this teaching series unique and timeless.
Mrs. Ross is a lovely hostess as she graciously opens her home and life to Christian women in the hopes that Christ may be glorified as she challenges and encourages us to joyfully serve our husbands and children. In the very beginning of the DVD, after Mrs. Ross so lovingly opens her front door to welcome us into her home, she makes this poignant statement that still resonates with me –
“We were created to joyfully serve our husbands”
I couldn’t have said it better! It truly is a sad thing when Christian wives forget this basic Biblical truth – “woman was created for the man” (1 Corinthians 11:9). We all know (and possibly even wince at reading it) that God created Eve to be Adam’s “helpmeet” (Genesis 2:18). Post Modern Feminism has sold a very sour product that sadly, even within Christendom, has been bought at a great price – the family. In a world where the modern culture of family has been perverted and broken, Mrs. Ross seems to revive the Biblical role of women within the words “We were created to joyfully serve our husbands”. It is like a fresh breath of air!
All throughout Homemaking 101, Mrs. Ross shares some excellent and practical tips for managing the home well and joyfully and one is the wearing of an apron each day. I love the idea of wearing an apron each day to symbolize the “homemaker’s uniform”. I have already begun to make this part of my morning routine – it really does jump start my day with the understanding that I do have work to do.
Finding time to spend time with the Lord and study His word can be difficult when you have small children; however, Mrs. Ross makes a timely observation:
“Solitude and quiet are not a prerequisite for spending time with the Lord, especially if you’re a mother of small children.”
So often I think Christian mothers become discouraged with this particular area of the Christian life. I tend to wait until my children are in bed for the evening to read my Bible – and even then I need to remember it is also the time that I have uninterrupted time with my husband. Understanding that we are not entitled to uninterrupted scheduled time to sit and spend time with the Lord is of great encouragement. You will find that this concept is touched on by an older Titus 2 woman in the DVD, where she points out that Jesus was constantly interrupted and He never grumbled or even expected solitude – He just served joyfully and was in constant communion with the Father. I think it a far better thing to have our children witness their mothers praying or reading scripture even in spite of a busy or hectic day. I have found it so beneficial in my own home, over the past several days, to sit and read my Bible while the girls are playing quietly – they inevitably ask me “Momma, what are you reading?” and the Lord gives me such a sweet opportunity to minister to my children this way.
There is no more important ministry that a Christian wife and mother has than to those within her home. This was one of the resounding messages throughout the DVD –
“Motherhood…homemaking…IS a ministry. Your greatest mission is your home. There are lives to be saved in your own home.”
~Mrs. Janet Crowl
This is something that is of the utmost importance for Christian homemakers to understand – Our ministry is at home - to our husband and children. If we find ourselves searching for or finding more fulfillment in some other ministry outside of our own homes, then we must reevaluate, repent, and turn our hearts back to our homes. Our number one priority and ministry is in our homes. We should be very careful and wise about the activities for which we commit ourselves to that take place outside of our homes.
All throughout Homemaking 101 are very practical tips for managing your time and your home well; for the glory of the Lord. Mrs. Ross generously shares a few recipes and mealtime tips; time management tips, organization tips, and tips for incorporating your little ones into the daily chores and activities that need to be accomplished within the home. She is the mother to 11 children, and to see such grace and joy as she cares for her home, her husband and children is truly inspiring and humbling.
I am thankful that the Lord has inspired Mrs. Ross to create such a lovely teaching series that is sure to inspire you as you seek to obey and honor the Lord. Homemaking 101 is a resource that is sure to only benefit and bless you and your family. This DVD would make a perfect gift idea for a “bride to be”, or a young mother who may be in need of some encouragement and guidance. It is also an excellent resource for those who are like me, and never really got any training in the art of “Homemaking”. No matter the season you find yourself in now, Homemaking 101 is bound to bless and encourage you in some way!
Also, be sure to head over and check out Mrs. Ross’ website Renewing Housewives, and all of the other wholesome Christian resources at Family Vision Films.
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Good Morning!I am very excited to share with you my newest blog – Southern Scentsabilitites: Living Well With Essential Oils.As I mentioned briefly before, I have joined the Young Living Essential Oils team as an Independent Distributor.This new blog will not only link you to my Young Living website but will chronicle my many uses for Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils.I will also be talking about the wonderful business opportunity that is to be had through becoming an Independent Distributor with Young Living Essential Oils.
I am now an Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils! I will be putting together a separate website soon; so be on the look out for it. I'm very thankful to Mrs. Stacy McDonald (Your Sacred Calling and Common Scents Mom) for sharing her personal experiences with the health benefits of using Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. She too is an Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils and I am very excited to join her team!
I will be blogging in the near future about my adventures with Young Living Essential Oils. I recently received my kit to start making my own hard lotions and lip balm, and plan to use my new Young Living Essential Oils in those. If you'd like more information on Young Living Essential Oils, please feel free to contact me. In the meantime, feel free to learn more about Young Living Essential Oils via their website HERE.
I know that you will be as blessed as I have been to have this lovely resource in my home! Now I know that many of you might be a little discouraged that you did not win this giveaway; but fret not! Mrs. Ross has generously extended a 25% discount to my readers! If you'd like to purchase this DVD, please click on the picture below and use coupon code 25off at checkout!
Many thanks to Mrs. Ross for making this Giveaway possible and for creating such a helpful Christ-centered tool for Christian women of all ages!
***Shonda, please contact Mrs. Ross at info (at) familyvisionfilms (dot) com and let her know that you are the winner of the Serving God and Family Giveaway for the Homemaking 101 DVD***
Serving God and My Family,
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I have been growing my hair out since I became pregnant with Eleanor. I find it difficult to find ways to “do” my hair because it is so stringy and straight. Well, I found a solution thanks to a wonderful product from Lilla Rose via Shannon Ferraby. I ordered a clip for me and one each for the girls, and we L-O-V-E them! It works perfectly with my hair and I can’t wait to purchase a few more.
The girls' hair is more like Malachi’s – thick and wavy/curly and the ex-small clips work very well for their hair. I have not been satisfied with the hair accessory products that I’ve been getting because either there are pointy sharp ends or edges, or the pony tail holders wear out and break or slip out throughout the day. The Lilla Rose clips are easy and functional. I love that they can be used to create different hair styles without the need for several different things. I just love them! What more can I say? They are elegant and super feminine.
Here are a couple of pictures. The first one is the clip I ordered for my hair and the other is the one I ordered for Sofia and Charlotte.
What is even better is that Malachi loves them too! He was so impressed with the quality and durability of the product, not to mention how nice it looks in our hair. He said buying these clips was money well spent.
If you are looking for something new to help manage your mane, then I highly recommend Lilla Rose Clips! Please head over and visit Shannon Ferraby’s website for a complete list of products and demo videos.
I am a Christian wife and mother who seeks to honor the Lord by being the keeper of my home. I enjoy sharing my journey in the hopes that it will encourage others and bring glory to the Lord. Soli Deo Gloria!
