I finally found a way to get that stink out of those summer sandals, and keep it out, even weeks later! What you need: Vinegar Water Baking Soda Sunshine I think the vinegar and water really was all that was needed, but I combined a few tips. I used a small dish to combine half water and half vinegar, then dipped a cloth in it and very liberally scrubbed out the inside of the sandals, thoroughly. They were pretty wet to ensure that I got the mixture into the all the cracks and crevices. Then, I simply set them outside in the sun, sprinkled them with baking soda and left them for the day to dry. It's been weeks, and that overbearing smell is still gone! :) |
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I've read several ways you can cure cradle cap, but here are my two favorite because they are quick, all natural, and inexpensive.
Olive Oil. That's right, olive oil. Of course when I first noticed that dry flaky scalp on my baby boy's head I wanted to heal it quick, but I didn't want it to be a product mixed with chemicals, words I couldn't even pronounce, or the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen put in moisturizers: alcohol. At first when i stumbled upon olive oil as a cure I was skeptical. Did I really want to lather up my babies head with the oil i cooked with? Well, after trying several other moisturizers I decided I would give it a try. Of course, his head was a little greasy, so I put it on when I knew we were staying in, however by the time we washed it off that night his scalp looked great! I waited a couple days in between applications to see if he needed more and by third application the cradle cap never came back. My only gripe about this route was that olive oil can stain your clothes, but comes out easily with a spray of oxy clean before you throw it in the wash (also my favorite way to get poop stains off of baby clothes). When my daughter started getting cradle cap I was about to pull out the olive oil when my mom suggested using the organic coconut oil she gave me. It was nearly as effective as the olive oil, if not quite as greasy, and was slightly less messy! It absorbed a little better than the oil and my baby girl smelled like sweet coconuts! I personally have a hard time drinking enough water, and based on all the many, many water flavors out there so do a lot of other people. When I got pregnant I wanted to stay away from the artificial sweeteners found in most water enhancers and went with plain water. That is, until my mother introduced me to True Lemon.
True Lemon is 100% Natural and has many different delicious flavors. You can find them at Target and Wal-Mart, or you can order it on Amazon when the stores run out, which seems to happen a lot because they must be pretty popular among people who know. ;) Another bonus: this is a great way to get your children to drink more water, naturally, and without threats and bribes. :) I am always so surprised when a product so amazing and 100% natural is widely unknown. I've never seen commercials or advertisements for this, and when I asked my local supermarket if they had it they looked at me like I made it up! :) Spread the word: True Lemon is amazing! Breastfeeding is hard! However, there a many different ways to help mom's give their babies the very best! Still, for many those first weeks are painful. If you get cracked nipples the pain is considerably amplified, and because of the constant feedings hard to heal. Ouch!
I had such a tough time nursing my son that I almost gave up, on a daily basis! I saw specialists and tried everything I could find to ease the pain and make it work. There are a lot of good techniques and tricks out there that WILL get you through. Some are wildly known and easily found, but apparently not my favorite healing trick. This morning I read through a breastfeeding article in Parents, my favorite magazine, and loved the ideas and suggestions there, however one helpful trick was no where to be found. I discovered this trick after hours of searching online for relief and after weeks of sore, cracked nipples, and I only wished I had found it earlier. So, my first go to for cracked nipples this time around was the tea bag. That's right a tea bag. Steep a tea bag, I used Lipton but only because that's the kind my husband drinks, in warm water, or if your in a rush just run it under warm water until the color starts to run out so you know the bag is soaked through. Place it in a washcloth, dark is better because tea can stain, and just press the warm tea bag to your cracked nipple. Obviously, make sure it's not too hot. It's soothing and helped heal the cracks. Sometimes, I would apply it right before I nursed. The wet warmth relaxes and allows for let down before baby even gets on, cutting down on furious, hard sucking. :) If your having a hard time breastfeeding, don't be discouraged-you CAN do it!!! I always thought that the shoulder flaps on baby onesies were to make it easier to get them on baby, but it turns out they were made with an entirely different reason in mind. When a diaper explodes you can use these flaps to pull the onesie down instead of up-genius!! Not only is it awesome for keeping the mess from getting in their hair, it is a more convenient way to get their little flailing arms out. Now that I see how much easier it is to get their arms out this way, it is the only way I take a onesie off. :) Whether its allergies or the common cold, I use eucalyptus oil to naturally and quickly clear that stubborn stuffy nose. You could use an oil diffuser, but I just put a dropperful of it in my cool air humidifier. Works like a charm!
I cut out letters or shapes from scratch paper, then glue them down with a normal glue stick and let the painting begin. I usually take off the letters as soon as my son is done. The scratch paper and glue is still pretty wet and easily removed. The possibilities are endless and a lot of fun!
Recently, a co-worker told me about a really cute and magical Christmas tradition her family had. She called it: The Magic Christmas Tree. Here’s what they did. Every year they had the kids help pick out a Christmas tree. After they had picked the tree, one of them would distract the children, calling them over to look at another tree, while the other parent would decorate the chosen tree with candy and small, inexpensive gifts. Then, when the kids returned to their tree it was magically holding sweets and treats for them!
Just one more way to spread the Holiday Magic! |
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