Flip Flop Wreath

I saw this at Michaels and copied it.  

I am adding a bow later to give it some depth.

DIY Mason Jar Hand Wipes

I love this idea from Clean Mama for Mason Jar Wipes.  

We are having a Mud Run birthday party today.  I do not want those dirty boys and girls running in the house to wash their hands before we eat.  I used the recipe from Clean Mama for the hand wipes so they can wash outside and eat food with out thinking about what is on their hands from the mud.

The recipe on her blog called for citrus castile soap.  I did not think those kids would care if their hands smelled citrusy so I used Aveeno baby soap that I already had in the house.  

Here is what you do for one jar (this is a wide mouth more than a pint mason jar):

• tear off 12 paper towels (I did use the Bounty Dura Towel because they are really thick)
• cut them in half
• individually shove them into the jar (If there is more space, add more!)
• mix 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon baby soap, 1 tablespoon almond oil, 1 tablespoon witch hazel in a measuring cup
• pour into the jar and swish around until all the towels are wet
• drain liquid
• make a cute sign :)
• You could add essential oils for a scent if you would like.  Just a few drops though.

These are good for a week.  A nice way to make wipes for traveling or for a picnic.  Clean Mama also had a recipe for baby wipes and cleaning wipes.

Let me know what you tried!

Citrus Lane Review

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Today I got my first Citrus Lane box for my 3 month old baby girl.   I used someones link and paid $15 for the box.  The overall idea is a monthly subscription gift service for children with products selected for the age of your child.  You receive 4 or more items each month.  I believe the highest age is 5 but you might want to check before you decide.

I was very pleased with my box.  My little girl got an Iplay sun hat with 50 SPF, Boon "rubber" odd duck, soothing cream from Episencial, and foot therapy cream for me from Susan Brown Baby.  There was also a sample of diaper cream and nourishing lotion from Susan Brown. For the $15, this was definitely a deal.  I felt that the products were well selected for my daughters age and stage.  I liked that the products were useful and high quality.  There were also coupon codes if you wanted to but more products from three of the four companies represented.

I will at least try one more month and see how the products are in the next shipment.  

Citrus Lane does have a Facebook page, but stay away if you want the box to be a surprise.  Not to mention, this month there seemed to be a lot of negative comments which dampened my mood.  However, I have nothing negative to say and think it was well worth the money.  I needed a little sunhat for my girl and this one is perfect!

Remember you can save $10 on your first order for Citrus Lane by using my referral link.