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 running through my neighborhood. It didn't last long when the kids had it, but it's taking a … [Read more...]
How to put soccer socks and shin guards on your new soccer player
I can't believe it's been so many years since my kids were new to youth soccer. My oldest still loves the sport. (My youngest decided that it wasn't for her!) He is now a few inches taller than me and looks more "handsome" than cute in his uniform. But, I miss those early days. He's far more serious about the sport now. No more chasing butterflies on the field! When … [Read more...]
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 and my headaches. The … [Read more...]
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 sometimes it is important to get the fever in your child down. Fevers are the … [Read more...]
Treats made with Cheerios
Got a lot of cheerios? I can never resist getting those giant boxes at Costco. My kids get tired of eating them every day for breakfast so I like to use cheerios as a healthier dessert. My kids absolutely love my Rocking Rocky Road Cheerio balls. So I collected other treats made with Cheerios. Desserts Made with Cheerios With an active lifestyle, my kids … [Read more...]