Foot Balm 2

Batch 2 of foot balm made.... Vanilla Lemongrass.

Foot Balm Recipe

White Tea and Ginger Foot Balm
¼ cup shea butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ ounce piece of beeswax, grated
Add 10-20 drops of essential oil of your choice  ( I used White Tea and Ginger)

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over very low heat, stir until melted
2. Remove from heat and stir to combine, then add essential oils
3. Pour mixture into a clean 4 ounce mason jar
4. Massage a small amount into your feet at bedtime to moisturize

Homemade foot balm

Created my white tea and ginger foot balm. Excited to see how it turns out.

Reduce, Reuse,Recycle

I put old yogurt containers to good use.

Trashy!

During our morning walk today, I noticed a lot of trash on the side of the road.  It was really bothering me and I felt compelled to pick it up.  Unfortunately I did not, but it got me thinking.  I didn't pick it up because I need both hands to push the double stroller. I had no gloves our receptacle for the items....and my recycling bin is AlWAYS overflowing. 
Then, upon considering this....I felt GUILTY.  The stops always make Rowan cry.......but I am really considering....bringing a trash bag and gloves along.  It will kill my back....but I will have peace of mind that I am doing my part...in making things better for my children.  Unfortunately...I will never feel peace knowing just how much people could care less....and enjoy living in and as trash.

More on water conservation

Other small things I have done to conserve water include:

Using the old water from the toddler pool to water plants. 
Catch rain water in the toddler  pool to water plants.
There was more but I am blank now!
Mommy brain strikes again!

Searching for toddler activities

So as everyone knows, I am a major fan of kiwi crate.   They offer ALL the components needed to do 2 age appropriate projects with your child.  This cute green box is delivered right to your door each month.  They offer month to month as well as  subscriptions.  We have had so much fun creating and learning TOGETHER.
They offer gift  subscriptions (i did for my niece) which is super awesome!

They also offer party packs! So fun to create together, making memories,and have keepsakes from a party.