With a fresh school season beginning soon, my house is gearing up for new guests. My 5 year old is the most outgoing child on Earth so this season of new school, new teams and new organizations means lots of new ... Read more
Preparing kids for the school season is much more than brushing up on reading, writing and arithmetic. It is also a crucial time for stockpiling their bodies with immunity boosters to shield them from the upcoming ... Read more
Potty time outside the house is stressful. Lucky for me, my daughter avoids it like the plague, but there are times when it is unavoidable. Places like airports, zoos, theme parks, and just all day errand-running ... Read more
There is a time that comes when every parent realizes their baby is no longer a baby. When developing autonomy turns into straight pig-headed strong-willed independence. That time came awhile back for my daughter ... Read more
You're at the airport. Baby has to be changed. You walk into the terminal bathroom and over to the plastic changing station. *cringe* You have to place your baby where many babies have gone before. This is a ... Read more
When spending a day at the pool, ending it with a shower is no brainer, right? Got to wash away that pesky chlorine from our hair and skin, not to mention our kids' hair and skin, right? Not so fast. Many of us ... Read more
Did you know that your cell phone is dirtier than a toilet seat? In fact, the filthiest phones can spread the dreaded staph bacteria, which can cause everything from skin infections to meningitis. Don't believe me? ... Read more
Our house has been paper towel free for years now. I will admit that the lack of paper has caused a slight obsession with tea towels for me, but that's got to be the lesser of the evils. I'm all for finding new ... Read more
Do you have one of those nasty yellow and green sponges in your kitchen to wash dishes with? If you do, do you notice how sometimes after just a couple of cleanings they get the most disgusting odor to them that seems ... Read more
When it comes to the kitchen, sanitizing is key. Where else in your house are you handling raw meats, poultry, and seafood? Hopefully nowhere. After handling, say, raw poultry it's critical that you sanitize your ... Read more
