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...]
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...]
Simply Pretty DIY Natural Gel Air Freshener for Home or Car
When it comes to crafting, I absolutely love projects that are natural, pretty, and practical. Maybe that's why I love to make personalized air fresheners, like this DIY Natural Air Freshener. This is such an easy way to add a little greenery to your home or car as well. But this one isn't just pretty. It also doesn't just smell amazing. This homemade air … [Read more...]
Alcohol Based DIY Sanitizing Hand Wipes
Do you remember the product shortages during the pandemic of 2020? Among the hard to find items were Sani-hands and Wet ones! The disinfecting wet wipes were wiped out. (Sorry, I couldn't stop myself.) The following is a tutorial for our DIY Sanitizing hand wipes. Some people wake up and immediately check their email. Others engage in some mindless social media … [Read more...]
DIY Toilet Paper Spray (Better Than Wet Wipes?)
I have a confession. While I still make DIY wet wipes to use around the house, we don't use our natural "flushable" wipes in the bathroom as much anymore. Homemade wet wipes may not take as long to break down as store-bought versions, but they will always take longer to biodegrade than toilet paper. This simple DIY toilet paper spray recipe is an easy alternative to … [Read more...]