Cloth wipes solution
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil, almond oil or jojoba oil
- 2 tablespoons of your favorite natural baby wash
- 2 drops of tea tree oil
- 2-4 drops of lavender essential oil
Use in a disposable wipe box with pre-folded cloth wipes or put in a spray bottle to easily apply to a dry wipe or wash cloth as needed. I prefer the spray bottle method so I can use sparingly for small messes and spray right onto the bum for bigger messes.
Laundry detergent
- 5 gallons of water
- 1 bar of unscented soap i.e. ivory or dove
- 1 cup of arm & hammer washing soda
- 1/2 cup of Borax
Fill a 5 gallon container with water and mix in the washing soda and borax. Shred a bar of soap into small pieces and melt in a pot with a small amount of water on the stove. Pour melted soap into the solution and stir well. Let the solution gel overnight. Mix well and using a funnel pour solution into an empty laundry detergent container. Shake well before each use and use 1Cup per load. This recipe is suitable for HE front load washing machines.
For mother's day one year, I filled a basket with a variety of homemade items including wine, bread, jam and of course... laundry detergent! I poured some into a mason jar and cut some dish clothes into squares with pinking shears. I used raffia to tie the cloth over the mason jar cover and attached a label with directions for use. This would also make a great hostess gift!Labels: cloth wipes, hostess gift, laundry detergent, parenting, recipe
