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Diaper Rash Control: Homemade Spray

I’ve written before about my daughter’s diaper rashes. Her skin is sensitive, and she breaks out very easily, depending on the type of diapers and wipes we use. This rash isn’t simply a little redness or some bumps. It’s a full-blown, red, inflamed, scabby, awful rash. We had a system that was working well for us. We had her diaper rash under control. That all changed when she started teething. I’m not sure why teething affects diaper rashes, but I know that it caused hers to return. I again found myself trying and testing new methods to see what would … Continue reading →

Tips for Last Minute, Quick Cleaning

Someone calls to say he or she is going to drop by or perhaps your spouse or child is bringing home a last minute guest. Maybe your house isn’t exactly as neat as you’d like when company is coming but you don’t really have time for a thorough cleaning. Straightening can make a big difference. Start with the main areas such as the living room or family room, where your guest will likely spend the most time. Collect Clutter Walk through the house quickly with a trash bag and a basket or bin. Throw away any unecessary papers or trash … Continue reading →

Frugal Baby Care

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What are some ways that you save money with caring for a little one? Do you use cloth diapers? Would you ever consider using them? Are there any other things that you would never do to save money caring for your little one? Here are some methods for caring for a baby the frugal way. Let us know if you think some of these ideas are smart or if they border on being fanatically frugal: Ditch the Disposables Really frugal parents use cloth diapers. That is all there is to it. Apparently then, I don’t know any really frugal parents. … Continue reading →

Guess I Should Have Read The Label First!

A while back I wrote a product review about the Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface spray. At the time it had just hit store shelves and being a sucker for new cleaning products I immediately ran out and bought it. It claimed to be gentle enough to use around kids and food, yet powerful enough to kill common household bacteria. In fact, its exact claim was that it was “as gentle as water.” But, as an astute Families.com member pointed out, it should be, since it contains 99% water and less than 1% Sodium Hypochlorite (the active ingredient in Clorox). ARGH! … Continue reading →