Wabi Sabi Baby

Cheap Dehydrator

Wabi Sabi Baby — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:02:32 +0000

Keep it simple. Contraptions abound but all you really need to dry foods are heat and good air flow. Here is one of many setups using fabric and a vented hard surface. I’m using the tray from...

Not So Messy Ice Cream Push-up Pops

Wabi Sabi Baby — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:39:59 +0000

Just about every frozen treats on sticks, homemade or bought, drip everywhere. Unlike us grown-ups who race to finish our treats before even wasting a drop, our kids dawdle, savor every lick leaving...

My Favorite Frosting – Whipped Cream Cheese

Wabi Sabi Baby — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:25:32 +0000

In preparation for the 4th of July, I thought I’d share my go-to frosting for almost all my cakes and cupcakes – whipped cream cheese frosting. I’ve been looking for a lighter,...

What is the Difference Between Micronized and Nano-sized Zinc Oxide?

Wabi Sabi Baby — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:29:13 +0000

Did you know that neither the FDA nor the cosmetic science industry have a formal definition for nano-size zinc oxide? Its interpretation varies widely within the industry. BASF’s Z-COTE®,...

Rock Candy, Patience, and Chemistry

Wabi Sabi Baby — Sat, 29 May 2010 21:57:57 +0000

Making rock candy is a fun and easy experiment to do with your kids while teaching them a little bit about chemistry and a lot about patience. Plus, there’s a sweet reward at the end. Candy...

Beginner’s Homemade Lotion

Wabi Sabi Baby — Sat, 15 May 2010 14:49:06 +0000

Almost two years ago, I posted a super easy 3-ingredient moisturizer. Today, it still remains my most popular post. It is so simple that I’m reposting here with smaller quantities for those...

Natural Insect Repellent and Itchy Bite Relievers That Really Works

Wabi Sabi Baby — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:32:02 +0000

I love to be outside. During the long, hot, late Spring/Summer/early Fall months of Texas, the best time to be out is in the early dewy morning and early evening, the same time the mosquitoes are...

The Minimalist’s Housecleaning Recipes

Wabi Sabi Baby — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:29:26 +0000

For me, mix-at-home cleaners are all about using the least number of products and ingredients, whether it’s synthetic, natural, or somewhere in between. I do not use natural soap, lemon juice,...

How Your Water Affects Your Homemade Cleaning Recipes – What Works, What Doesn’t, And Where to Find Useful Information

Wabi Sabi Baby — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:13:18 +0000

As you’re thinking about mixing your own cleaners, I bet you’re finding that the internet is overloaded with homemade recipes. Trying to make sense of all the recipe variations is just...

Soil and Stain Removal Basics

Wabi Sabi Baby — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:02:39 +0000

Many people don’t realize that detergents (surfactants), either full strength or diluted as in the homemade all-purpose cleaner, are all that’s needed to remove many common household...