Use this recipe for homemade vapor rub and whip up a batch next time you have a cold. With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to stock up on our favorite remedies. One of mine is this Homemade Vapor Rub that can be used with the adults and kids alike when the snifflesRead More
How to Cloth Diaper Without Breaking the Bank
So you’ve decided to go a little greener and try cloth diapers for your baby. That’s fantastic! Cloth diapers nowadays are much easier to use than the ones our grandmothers were accustomed to, even if they share the same benefits. Cloth diapers are better for the environment by reducing the amount of waste in landfills,Read More
Homemade Reusable Baby Wipes
Whether you already have a stockpile of essential oils or you are ready to try your hand at them for the first time, these Homemade Reusable Baby Wipes are a great place to start! They are gentler on your baby’s skin than the store bought kind that contains harmful ingredients- the least of which areRead More
How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Head Lice
If you are the parent of a child in any type of school environment, you may already be familiar with head lice. All it takes is a single note home from the school informing you that a student in your child’s class has been treated for head lice, and within minutes you are in a panic. Unfortunately,Read More
Homemade Lice Spray for Kids
Lice aren’t picky when it comes to clean or dirty hair, so even if you drag your kids to the tub every night, they are not immune. Unfortunately, there really isn’t a way to completely prevent head lice either. However, there are a handful of precautions you can take to help reduce the chance of headRead More
10 Ways to Teach Kids About Germs
Here are 10 ways to teach kids about germs and viruses, how they spread, and how to minimize the transfer of germs. Let’s face it, kids are germ magnets. It seems as though they often find themselves in the most germ-filled situations and are more than happy to transport those germs around. Schools, playgrounds, andRead More
Fun Ways to Exercise with Kids
With all the electronic devices we have at our disposal sometimes it’s hard to get our kids to exercise! They are either on the computer, iPad, phone….. you name it and they are probably on it. So I decided that around our house we needed to find some fun ways to exercise with kids notRead More
Fun Outdoor Physical Activities for Kids
If your child loves nature, you will be glad to know you can incorporate some physical activity into their interest as well. Below you will find some fun physical activities for the nature loving child, perfect for helping them explore their interest of nature while getting some exercise at the same time. As you willRead More
How to Make a Sick Day Kit for Kids
As a mom, one of the hardest things is seeing your babies sick. It’s stressful for them and stressful for you. You want with all your might to make them feel better but often time, the cold or illness just has to run it’s course. One way that you can be prepared and cheer themRead More
