Baby Wipes

Baby Wipes  (And a little on diapers)

Wet some paper towels.  Ring them out and store them in a container so they stay moist.  Simple enough.  Well, I like good wipes that don't tear.  So to make good home made wipes I wanted good paper towels which ended up being more money.

Then the paper towels were too large, so they needed cut, more time.  Then there is the fact that they don't come out one after the other all nice like the store bought baby wipes.  The time and effort and money just weren't worth it to me when I could by wipes that come out to a little over 2 cents a wipe.  (I always shop sales)

I don't do generic on wipes, this is one area I am willing to pay for quality.  Personally, Pampers are my favorite, but Luvs (which is made by the same company) is my choice when factoring value for your dollar.  Luvs is also my diaper of choice for during the day- cheaper than others and works well, plus my little one is not allergic to them as was the case with cheaper brands.  SEE UPDATE!!!

I will post later on my opinion of diapers.


Amendment:  While I do not like these as baby wipes they are GREAT for hand and face wipes.  Going on a trip? Make a few ahead of time.  It's an easy way to wipe food off kids faces and little hands.  I put mine in a reusable baby wipe container- they do go dry after a day or two, so another container may be better.



WIPES UPDATE:    
Did not want you to miss this.  While I don't like making disposable wipes, I love cloth wipes.  I wrote this post about nine months ago and laugh now.  I do not pay anything for wipes! Okay, let me rephrase that I pay $.0023 or less per a wipe. They are 10 times better than Pampers and are ten times cheaper.  I love cloth wipes, as does my toddler.  Cloth wipes post to come soon!

Marshmallows

Marshmallows

  There are recipes out their for grommet marshmallows.   I only use them for rice krispe treats and s'mores.  You can get the generic or store brands (I am all for generic labels) for really cheap.  So in all, it is not worth the effort or time to make something I can get for about a $1 on sale and that we end up melting down anyway.

Homemade Syrup

My Mom's Homemade Syrup

My husband say this taste like Kneaders syrup.  All I know is it is really good.

1-1 1/2 Cube butter
1 C sugar
1/2 C buttermilk
1 Tbsp Corn Syrup
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp vanilla

Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a large sauce pan.  Boil 5 mins.  Remove from heat.  Add vanilla.  Yum!

Will bubble a lot when baking soda is added

Cooking it longer makes it thicker, like caramel sauce.  I cook it a little less as we like thinner syrup.  Adding more milk also makes it thinner.

Gets its color once vanilla is added

Buttermilk Subsitute

Homemade Buttermilk

1 C milk
1 Tbsp lemon juice


That was easy!

Ice-cream Cones (Bowls)

Homemade Ice-cream deserves a homemade bowl.  They are easy and very yummy.

Whisk together

2 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

Add

1/4 C melted butter

3 Tbsp milk

1/2 tsp Vanilla

1/3 C flour

Batter should be very runny.  If not add more milk

Over medium heat spoon 1/4 cup mixture into a slightly oiled skillet and spread thin by slowly rotating the heated skillet around until it fills the area. 

Brown on both sides.  If steam is still rising from it, it is not done.  It should be a golden brown.

Remove and shape promptly.

Cones are fun, but your fingers may get burned while rolling.  If you choose to do

 a cone, pinch the bottom and sides to seal it.  I threw a few chocolate chip in the bottom to melt too.  They serve as a extra seal and a yummy surprise.

I prefer bowls, easier and less painful (from burns).  Take your crepe like cone and place it in a bowl.  Push middle down and allow it to cool and harden.

Warning:  If mixture not cooked long enough the cone won't set.  Still makes a great ice-cream topper though.

Cheap Disinfectant and Cleaner

Vinegar is a disinfectant, and it makes a very good cleaner.

Mix 1 part water to 1 part vinegar in a spray bottle.

Happy cleaning! (My favorite shower cleaner)
No harsh chemicals!

My Moms Bread

Don't got lecithin or have more time?  Here is my mom's bread recipe for half and half wheat/white bread.  This one tends to be fluffier.

In a bread maker place these ingredients in this order (that's important)

1 2/3 cup water
4 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp dry milk
2 Tbsp Shortening
1 Tbsp Yeast

Set it on bread dough setting.  Once finished, place in two greased bread pans and rise for 25 minutes.  Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Baking in the oven instead of the bread mixture makes it fluffier.



Will post pictures when I make it again