When youth soccer players are younger, washing soccer uniforms really doesn’t require many extra steps. Sure, there will be grass stains and dirt, but nothing a little Fels-Naptha and elbow grease can’t handle. Over the years I’ve tested a lot of methods for how to wash soccer uniforms that come home covered in mud and sweat. If you’re new to youth soccer, you might also want to read my guide to soccer socks and shin guards so you know how the gear is supposed to fit together. However, there … [Read More...]
DIY Homemade Butt Wipes (that don’t hurt your tush)
Hi! Are you looking for DIY wet wipes? You’ve found them! Stomach viruses are the worst. I’ve written about staying hydrated and the items I keep in my sick kid prep list but I’m expanding on this topic, because odds are, if you come down with even a mild stomach bug or food poisoning you’ll […]
What To Put in a C-Section Gift Basket
Do you know someone who is desperately in need of a c-section gift basket? Many first-time moms who learn they need to have a cesarean find out while in the middle of labor. Chances are a basket or package with practical c-section gifts will help more than you know. She will have just undergone major […]
25 Dinner Ideas for Sports Nights
Between practices and games, coming up with quick meals that my family will actually enjoy and isn’t just something unhealthy, can be tricky. I tend to just make the same things over because I know how to and I know everyone will eat them. So switching it up is exciting for everyone. All these dinner […]
Easy Halloween Party Treats: Skeleton Rice Krispies
Need a super easy party treat that is sure to be a big hit with kids and adults alike? Make these popular Skeleton Shaped Rice Krispy Marshmallow Treats this Halloween! One of the best things about our neighborhood is the widespread holiday decorating wars that go on. It’s kind of amazing really. I’m willing to […]
Best Foods for Stopping Diarrhea and Soothing Upset Stomachs
Isn’t it funny when doctors advise you to let diarrhea “run its course?” Okay, it might not be funny at the time but it is after you’ve stopped running to the toilet. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a list of foods that would help stop diarrhea? Right now, an awful stomach bug is […]
Do Soccer Socks Go Over Shin Guards?
Do soccer socks go over or under shin guards? The answer is…complicated. Read on to find out how to put on shin guards and the styles available for kids.
Homemade Air Fresheners you can make in a weekend!
Do you hate the overpowering, cloying scents of commercial car air fresheners? New store-bought air fresheners give me intense headaches. This is especially true with car scents. Here are some homemade car air freshener projects to make instead! We stopped using them and switched to DIY car air fresheners because of my daughter’s car sickness […]
Natural ways to reduce fever in children
When one of my children has a fever, he or she looks downright pathetic. I call my family members and friends in search of the quickest natural ways to reduce fevers. Children just look so pitiful and pale when their temperatures are up. I know that a fever isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but […]