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 bet that the decorations take on a new significance this … [Read more...]
What to Eat When You Have Diarrhea (Foods That Actually Help)
Isn't it funny when doctors advise you to let diarrhea “run its course”? Okay, it might not feel funny when you're sprinting to the bathroom every twenty minutes. But once the worst of it passes, you start wondering the same thing most people do: Wouldn't it be nice if there were foods that could slow things down a little? When a stomach bug recently ran through our … [Read more...]
Do Soccer Socks Go Over Shin Guards? (A Parent Guide)
I can’t believe how many years it’s been since my kids were brand-new youth soccer players. My oldest still loves the sport, but those early seasons were something else. Like a lot of Florida kids, he absolutely hated wearing socks. When he first started playing, getting him into his long soccer socks and shin guards felt like a full wrestling match before every game. I … [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...]