So, I think theoretically, a toddler, say around 21 months or so, can get their hand stuck in a box of baby wipes. I say theoretically because that would never happen around here... But, say a toddler were playing with a box of wipes. And say the child was sticking her hand in the top pulling out wipes, you know, to clean dolls and such. By my calculations, a child … [Read more...] about Theoretically a Toddler Can Get Her Hand Stuck In a Baby Wipes Box
Make Your Own DIY Household Cleaners For Pennies
I don't love cleaning. OK, I kind of despise it. But what I always hated more was the idea that I was using chemicals in my home that were possibly damaging to my family and/or the environment. And the fumes just give me a headache. So, years ago, I swapped out some of the cleaners I regularly bought for natural ones I mixed up at home. I used ingredients that could often … [Read more...] about Make Your Own DIY Household Cleaners For Pennies
When Does Being Sick End and Links
It's been a rough season for us. We've been in a wicked cycle of viruses that go through the kids, then it hits me, then the kids get sick from some other virus. There's really nothing more helpless than a child that's sick, especially when they are young and can't really understand what's going on or tell you what's bothering them. I hope as the weather gets warmer, the … [Read more...] about When Does Being Sick End and Links
4 Ways to Save Money on Your Kids Clothing
In the realm of household finances, clothing is what you might call a “soft cost." There’s no fixed expense, no monthly bill to pay, in fact in many homes it might not even rate a line item in the family budget. Until you have children! And once you do, the money you pay to keep them dressed seems to quietly expand until they become teenagers, when it becomes—how can I … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Save Money on Your Kids Clothing
My Son’s First Major League Baseball Game
My son has been officially indoctrinated into the world of baseball. A couple of days ago I took him to his first Major League Baseball game. My Dad has a friend with season tickets for the Yankees. He, my Dad, asked me if I wanted to go and bring my oldest daughter, 11, to the game. He was going to take my niece, 5, as well. Our oldest isn't a big fan of sports so my son … [Read more...] about My Son’s First Major League Baseball Game