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 be revisiting the restroom...over and over again. And it really starts to … [Read more...]
DIY Single Dose “Benadryl” for Kids
Do you have a child with tons of allergies? Are you a mom that carries single dose allergy medication in your purse "just in case"? When my daughter visited an allergist and underwent the dreaded allergy skin test, the results were unsurprising. We already knew she was allergic to a bunch of stuff; the hives are an "alert" that is impossible to miss. Besides, I'd spent much … [Read more...]
Super Strong DIY All Purpose Cleaning Spray
This homemade cleaning solution not only works, it saves you money and reduces waste! Try this effective DIY all purpose cleaning spray on the dirtiest areas in your home! (Originally published in April 2016. Revised and updated 2/24/2020) Don't you just love it when you open the microwave door and get slapped with the realization that you live with heathens? I kid. … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade DIY Carpet Deodorizer
I used to buy carpet deodorizer but it is such a silly expense to me. Most deodorizers and retail carpet freshening powder have baking soda as a main ingredient along with other chemicals. Though I am not a crunchy mom that is moving towards a greener household, I am doing my best to eliminate toxic chemicals from our home. The perfumes in fabric softeners and … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy DIY Owl Burlap Wall Art
As I walk through home stores and craft stores, I sometimes get annoyed at all the burlap home decor pieces I see. I am obsessed with burlap decor but am also just a teensy bit frugal. I have a difficult time spending money on trinkets or decor because, frankly, we like to go on family vacations. We'd go monthly if we could afford it. It irks me that burlap … [Read more...]