I came across a recipe on baby wipes.  This is a great thing since there are not any nasty ingredients that you can't pronounce, and it's a money saver.  You can tweak it to your liking.  Some like wipes a little dryer like Huggies wipes.  Some like the wet ones like Pampers. 

1 regular roll Bounty paper towels

2 Tbsp. baby bath

2 Tbsp. baby oil

2 c. hot tap water or more

1 empty wipes container, cylinder preferred

(a couple of drops of tea tree oil, or lavender oil optional)

I've noticed using Bounty brand is best, since other brands might dissolve.  Don't buy the double roll, or it won't fit in the container.  Take a serrated bread knife and saw the roll in half to make it short.  Pull cardboard core out and stuff the wipes into container.  Mix the ingredients and pour over towels.  Pull the wipes into the center and keep covered.  Just add water if it begins to dry out.  Voila!!!

As some of you may already know, I'm expecting my 4th baby in December.  I guess that's why I haven't had a chance to update the blog lately.  I haven't been feeling so great.  But as the first day of my second trimester, I'm hoping I will see the end of nausea, heartburn, and fatigue.  Something that my husband and I can't agree on with this pregnancy is that he doesn't want to know if we're having a boy or girl.  For me, I really really want to know.  Having all neices and my son, being the only grandson, I'm hoping that there will be another little boy to play with.  So this is my predicament.  As a couple, we can't come to a conclusion on how we can get what we want in the end.  I'm the type of person that wants to take a peek at the present hiding in the closet.  My husband is the one that  can wait for the special day.  Is there anyone that has any advice on what they've done or heard when Mom and Dad can't agree???

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As the school year draws to a close and the summer into full bloom, it's time to enjoy the sun and warm weather.  I've been shopping around for modest swimsuits for my girls and I.  Suits are beginning to get smaller and cover less on girls bodies.  But that hasn't changed my outlook on what I want.  I have found a few places that have great swimsuits that are so cute and modest.

DiviineModesTee not only has modest tops, they also have swimsuits.  You can design your own to match your personality.

Another website I found that had really cute swimsuits is Modbe. 

There are just too many to choose from.  Hopefully if you were in the market to get a new swimsuit for this year, you won't have to look any further.  These are fun, vibrant, and modest swimsuits! 

Lexie and Amanda!! Congratulations, you are getting the Baby Gizmo Buying Guide.  Please email me with your addresses and I will send it right away!!

I promised there would be a giveaway and here it is.  To celebrate the joy of Motherhood, I will be giving away 2 copies of this must have guide to buying baby products.  After 3 kids, lots of products have changed.  This guide is something that every pregnant mom should bring to the store with them to make the best decision on baby items.  Written by Heather Maclean along with Hollie Schultz, the book gives pros and cons to what every mom is looking for.  They have even been known to take their own batteries to the stores to test the products out and see how "baby proof" they really are.  They keep in mind that most moms are on a budget.  Recommendations are given as to what ages would be great for the baby products.  As if the book isn't enough, they even have a website with the latest information on things like stroller systems, car seats, activity centers, and so much more.  If this is your first child, or your 5th, The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide is a magical book that makes buying baby gear easy!!

For a chance to get your hands on this book that will have your friends envious, leave a comment on what your favorite baby item is.  I will be choosing the winners on Friday, May 16th as a celebration for my 10th wedding anniversary!!  Leave a comment before 10:00pm MST on Friday May 16th.  I will post the winner on Saturday!! Good Luck!!!

Yes it has been quite a while since my last post.  But I've got a great contest that I will be posting for an exciting giveaway!! Think about a Mom To Be and enter for them!!  I will be posting more details on Sunday!! You won't want to miss it!

I was finally able to get my hands on wheat.  Costco has been out of it but I called in the morning and they said, "We just got a whole bunch. You better hurry because it won't last long."  Once I got there, it was not hard to spot it.  There were carts and people gathered around trying to put the 40 lbs. buckets of wheat into their carts.  I was able to grab 5.  I can finally slow down in trying to grow my food storage supply.  Now I just have to buy a wheat grinder!!

Wheat!! That's right.  Wheat.  Growing up, I never liked it.  I have just learned to add it more to my diet.  It's nutrious although I never cared for it …until now.    I am trying to add to my food storage and every where I go, they are completely out!! The price of wheat has doubled over the last few months.  I've even heard that it won't be available in the next few months due to other countries already buying the future wheat production.  I am almost in panic mode, going to 4 different locations around my area, wheat is on backorder.  I will keep you posted on my wheat adventures!! 

 Today I was so excited to share my extreme shopping deal today.  I had 2 catalina coupons for $10.00 off any Kellogg's cereal along with 2 coupons for Purex detergent.  One was for $1.00 off 2 bottles, another coupon for $.70 off one bottle.  Albertson's was having a really good deal on Purex detergent.  Usually one bottle is $6.19 but was on sale for $1.99.  I bought 4 bottles of those and took home 10 boxes of cereal.  The grand total came to $7.76!!!

I left the store with yet another $10.00 off catalina coupon and topped it off with a free redbox dvd of Enchanted for the kids.

Total Store Savings came to a whopping total of $59.54!!

Hopefully this inspires you to save a little money for your family and stock food on your shelves.