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Easy & Fun DIY Beeswax Food Wraps FEBRUARY 6, 2024 / KELLI NAPOTNIK / 
To me, sharing a meal is an outward extension of the love and care I have for my own family. It speaks to our most basic needs while providing comfort. I love preparing food for my family and seeing the delight on their faces when I've succeeded in putting something on the table they love. I also enjoy being on the receiving end of a meal and feeling that same love extended to me by friends and family who wish me well.
Lately, I've been wanting to extend this love of caring for my family in other ways. Eliminating waste in the form of plastic (where I can) is one of them. When organizing and cleaning my pantry, I noticed the giant rolls of aluminum foil and cling wrap taking up space. Then I wondered, could I make my own food wraps? So, I decided to try.
I'm happy to report that I had success learning how to make my own beeswax food wraps! I still use foil for baking, but we are using considerably less plastic wrap to cover chilled food bowls or blocks of cheese!
Here's what you'll need to make your own beeswax food wraps!
If you notice light spots where the wax hasn't covered the fabric, add more pellets and bake again to repeat the process.
 I love how mine turned out! I'm already excited to reach for them when I need to cover a plate of food or to cover rising dough when we make bread. I found it easier to shape the wraps by crumpling them in a ball first. When you are done using it they can be washed under cold soapy water and left to air dry! You can see how I pressed the wrap and molded it around the edges of my bowl below.
 Have you used beeswax wraps before? I love how simple projects like this can create less waste in our homes while also fostering the love shared through a meal! I already have a recipient in mind for whom I'd like to send my homemade food wraps to as a gift!
*Tip: do not use your beeswax food wraps over hot food. The heat from the meal can cause the beeswax to melt from your fabric. It's best to use these over cold dishes meant for the refrigerator!
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#3: If you're looking for an easy DIY Valentine for your kids this year, try this cute free printable!
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#4: Are you looking for a fun side to make on Valentine's Day? These Air Fryer Potatoes are easy to make and delicious!
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