Many Uses of the Baby Wipe

Buy unscented, alcohol free (I prefer to drink the alcohol rather than rub it on baby ;0) ... baby wipes in bulk at a warehouse, i.e. BJ's, Costco, etc.

1. Remove makeup/wash face at night. Moisturize afterwords of course.

2. Quick bathroom clean up with ONE wipe: Start with the mirror, then the sink and then the outside of the toilet. All with one wipe. This takes seconds. (I use a paper towel on the mirror after just to dry it off).

3. Keep a pack in the kitchen and I wash baby's face (first duh), and then the high chair. The wipe is very durable so if needed rinse out and do the floor around the high chair as well. (I've been known to do the whole dinning room table and counters with the same wipe. I use it like a cloth. Rinse in warm soapy water and keep wiping, ending with the trash can. No germs for Baby. This works well in the bath also.

4. Turn off & unplug your computer then clean off the keyboard, and monitor, then continue to the TV, etc. Always turn off & unplug electrical appliances.

Keep a pack in the kitchen, bedroom, family room, car and baby's room. I don't know how long it takes me to go through a box but they seem to last forever.

Please share your 'wipe' tips here, or any easy clean up tip!

BTW, here are some neat recipes for homemade wipes: http://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/homemade-baby-wipes-recipes.html

Many Uses of Olive Oil

We all know that olive oil is good for us, but did you know it has many other uses? These tips were sent to me in an email:

USE OLIVE OIL TO:
1. Shave. Olive oil can provide a closer shave when used in place of shaving cream.

2. Shine stainless steel. Many cleaning standbys, such as ammonia, can dull and even corrode chrome and stainless steel. Olive oil, however, is a safe and effective shining agent.

3. Remove eye makeup. Dab a little under the eyes and rinse off with a washcloth.

4. Prevent wax from sticking to a candle holder. Rub a thin coat on the base of the holder before inserting a candle. Dripped wax should peel away easily.

5. Care for your pet. Add 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon to your cat's food to help prevent hair balls.

6. Moisturize cuticles. Apply a small amount of olive oil to the nail beds.

7. Treat dry skin. Rub a thin layer over the skin after a shower or a waxing.

8. Unstick a zipper. Using a Q-tip, apply a drop to lubricate the teeth.
(Avoid touching the fabric.) The zipper should move up and down freely.

9. Dust wooden furniture. Apply a bit of oil to a cloth and wipe.

10. Silence squeaky doors. Lubricate hinges by applying a small dab to a cloth, then wiping the top of the hinges so that the oil runs down the sides.

Check out Olive Oil's amazing health benefits here: http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/olive-oil.htm