This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This moment - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see. Have a great weekend!

Homemade Baby Wipes

I recently started making my own baby wipes. I don't know why I hadn't done it sooner. It is so easy to do and it's one less thing you have to buy. I have always used both cloth and regular diapers on VV, but I am really hoping to do more cloth with the new babe. Making homemade wipes are so much better for you baby, I am sure you already knew that. I never really looked at the label of regular wipes, but when you can pronounce half the words on there. It can't be good.


RECIPE:

1 Roll of 2 ply paper towels.
Organic baby wash of your choice
Olive oil or other oil of your choice
Water


The hardest part is cutting the roll of paper towels in half. Be sure to use a sharp flat knife. After the paper towels are cut. Rip them off and fill your wipes container. You can use any kind of container you would like for your wipes. I found reusing some old wipes containers was the easiest option for me. One roll should fill 2 wipes containers.

In a large measuring cup add 1 part baby wash to 1 part oil to 1 part water. Pour over your towels. Be sure not to oversaturate. And there you have it. Homemade wipes!!!! Easy!

To take it one step further and to make more earth friendly. You can put the wipes solution in a spray bottle, you can use little baby wash cloths and then just toss them in the wash.

Happy Monday!

Wow what a busy weekend! We had a fun filled weekend which ended with a family portrait session with fellow blogger and amazing photographer. Check her work out HERE and our pictures HERE. I am loving this weather although today started super humid, right now it is perfect out 75 and balmy. I am heading off to bed in a bit and praying for a full night of sleep. Last night was a rough one. Here are few links to what I am loving right now:

* My friends' jewlery line.

* This song.

* Inspired by this.


What is inspiring you this week? Here is to a lovely start!

Shop Update

I recently added these cute rings to the SHOP....be sure to check them out and let me know what you think. There will be more cute ones to come! Hope you had a lovely weekend!

Father Daughter Moment

We found some tree stumps on the side of the road the other day and added them to our backyard. We are trying to keep the outdoor play space natured based and Waldorf like. I got the stump idea from the school we attend playtime in. There school grounds are just so simple and enchanting. That is what I am striving for in our yard. The other day Brian took a moment to teach Violet how you can tell how old a tree is. It was sweet!

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This moment - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Earth Day 2010

Here are some photos from our Earth Day Celebration! The celebration should continue into the weekend. Enjoy...