These wipes are for personal hygiene—not for cleaning surfaces. If you’re looking for disinfecting or household cleaning wipes, check out my homemade wipes recipes. 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 … [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...]
DIY Hand Sanitizing Wipes That Actually Work (Simple Recipe)
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: A Better Alternative to Flushable Wipes
People fall into three camps when it comes to wipes. The “I hate flushing money down the toilet” crowd. The “have you seen what these do to plumbing?” crowd. And the “I just want to feel clean” crowd. The problem? You usually have to pick one. Flushable wipes aren’t actually the problem most people think they are… What happens after you flush them is. This DIY toilet … [Read more...]