Seen we still use a fireplace and that once a year camping trip, here is a easy to make item to help get that fire going to roast marshmellows or until you have some coals enough to get the wood going. Enjoy!

You need Cotton Balls (Large is best) and Petroleum Jelly or Wax

Roll the cotton balls individually in petroleum jelly and place in an airtight container. When you get ready to use, pull the cotton ball apart to were you can get to the cotton inside and light it. This will buy you 10 to 15 minutes flame time to get your fire stated.

If using wax, simply melt the wax (parrifin or beeswax) on low heat, dip cotton ball into the melted wax, set on waxpaper to dry and then place in an airtight container. Once again before using, take a stick or match and pierce a hole to allow you ability to pull some cotton fiber through the hole and form like a wick, light it and once again, you will have 10 to 15 minutes flame time to get your coals going.

I prefer the cotton balls in wax and they are faster to make with a lot less mess too. Any questions, let me know or google in "fire starter recipe".

Dandly Yours, Elizabeth