Showing posts with label Parent Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Parent Tips. Show all posts
9.03.2007
Consignment Back-To-School Shopping
Mary's Little Lamb, a childrens' clothes and accessories consignment shop located in the Newport Plaza in Newport has the highest quality kids consignments, baby furniture, books and beyond that I have ever seen in a second-hand store. All items are carefully scrutinized for stains, wear, and other imperfections before anything is put on the racks, ensuring only the best is available for purchase. They also take the time to organize every item in the store by size season, and special holiday to make your shopping experience that much easier. Help support local small businesses and visit Mary's Little Lamb today! Submitted by Jesse Baker
4.06.2007
Spring Cleaning...don't forget to...............
Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet
You’ve been putting it off for quite a long time; but today you’ve decided to clean out your medicine cabinet. Once you follow these simple tips, you won’t have to do this again for a year.
Take everything out of the cabinet and put them into a box. Clean the inside with white vinegar. Sit at your kitchen table and go through each item one by one. Check your medicines first. Throw out any outdated prescriptions. Remember to remove the label on all of them. The general rule of thumb is to throw out anything that is old, since their effectiveness is diminished. Perhaps you have accumulated two or more of one product. Check the expiration labels and keep the newest one and throw out the old. After you have finished going through the box, it’s time to put back whatever is left. The good news is now is the perfect time to organize your medicine cabinet.
Depending upon the size of your medicine cabinet, you may want to prioritize those items you use on a daily basis, such as: deodorants and razors, which you can keep on the first shelf. You may want to use plastic cups to keep your Q-tips in; or disposable razors as well. Arrange all ointments and creams on another shelf, such as Neosporin and the like. Medicinal products can be put on the top shelf. It depends on your preference. Glass bottles, however, should be kept on the first shelf. Replace whatever creams or ointments you threw out, and any other necessary items you need to have on hand. For example; over the counter antacids; vapor rub; cough syrup; toothpaste; toothbrushes, and the like.
Having to clean out your medicine cabinet can be done on a yearly basis as long as you replace or throw out those items which are outdated or no longer useable during the year. It isn’t so bad, right? Ensure you have enough band aids; ointments; and other necessary items you may need, especially if you have children.
You’ve been putting it off for quite a long time; but today you’ve decided to clean out your medicine cabinet. Once you follow these simple tips, you won’t have to do this again for a year.
Take everything out of the cabinet and put them into a box. Clean the inside with white vinegar. Sit at your kitchen table and go through each item one by one. Check your medicines first. Throw out any outdated prescriptions. Remember to remove the label on all of them. The general rule of thumb is to throw out anything that is old, since their effectiveness is diminished. Perhaps you have accumulated two or more of one product. Check the expiration labels and keep the newest one and throw out the old. After you have finished going through the box, it’s time to put back whatever is left. The good news is now is the perfect time to organize your medicine cabinet.
Depending upon the size of your medicine cabinet, you may want to prioritize those items you use on a daily basis, such as: deodorants and razors, which you can keep on the first shelf. You may want to use plastic cups to keep your Q-tips in; or disposable razors as well. Arrange all ointments and creams on another shelf, such as Neosporin and the like. Medicinal products can be put on the top shelf. It depends on your preference. Glass bottles, however, should be kept on the first shelf. Replace whatever creams or ointments you threw out, and any other necessary items you need to have on hand. For example; over the counter antacids; vapor rub; cough syrup; toothpaste; toothbrushes, and the like.
Having to clean out your medicine cabinet can be done on a yearly basis as long as you replace or throw out those items which are outdated or no longer useable during the year. It isn’t so bad, right? Ensure you have enough band aids; ointments; and other necessary items you may need, especially if you have children.
3.23.2007
Having Trouble Washing Your Toddlers Hair? Try This.
Have your toddler sit in the tub and look up to the sky, or at the stars , or tape something to the ceiling of your tub area. Have them hold a wash cloth over their eyes as you pour water over their hair...being very careful and using your other hand as a guide so the water does not run into their eyes. Shampoo, let them help...and rinse using the look up and washcloth technique.
No Luck...try the link below. Paula Johnson found some great gadgets there to help
Search Shampoo Rinse Cup on the following link: http://www.onestepahead.com
No Luck...try the link below. Paula Johnson found some great gadgets there to help
Search Shampoo Rinse Cup on the following link: http://www.onestepahead.com
3.18.2007
Is Your Child Riding Safely?
Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of children. Even a low speed crash or sudden stop can seriously injure a young child.
Approved car seats are available in many stores.
New Hampshire has a law requiring car seats or safety belts.
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY LAW
The New Hampshire Child Passenger Safety law requires that ALL CHILDREN under the age of 18 riding in a motor vehicle must be restrained and properly fastened in a safety belt. However, children under the age of 6 years or 55 inches tall (4'7") must be restrained and properly secured in an approved child passenger safety seat.
Any person who violates the provisions of this law shall be guilty of a violation and is subject to a fine. (100$)
For information about the law or car seats contact your local police department or the toll-free NH Child Passenger Safety Hotline at 1-877-783-0432.
Approved car seats are available in many stores.
New Hampshire has a law requiring car seats or safety belts.
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY LAW
The New Hampshire Child Passenger Safety law requires that ALL CHILDREN under the age of 18 riding in a motor vehicle must be restrained and properly fastened in a safety belt. However, children under the age of 6 years or 55 inches tall (4'7") must be restrained and properly secured in an approved child passenger safety seat.
Any person who violates the provisions of this law shall be guilty of a violation and is subject to a fine. (100$)
For information about the law or car seats contact your local police department or the toll-free NH Child Passenger Safety Hotline at 1-877-783-0432.
3.14.2007
Who lives in your neighborhood?
http://www.FamilyWatchDog.us
When you visit this site you can enter your address and a map will pop up with your home as a small icon of a house. There will be red, blue and green dots surrounding your entire neighborhood. When you click on these dots a picture of a criminal will appear with his or her home address and the description of the crime he or she has committed. The best thing is that you can show your children these pictures and see how close these people live to your home or school. This site was developed by John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted. This is another tool we can use to help us keep our kids safe.
Mary Geidner
When you visit this site you can enter your address and a map will pop up with your home as a small icon of a house. There will be red, blue and green dots surrounding your entire neighborhood. When you click on these dots a picture of a criminal will appear with his or her home address and the description of the crime he or she has committed. The best thing is that you can show your children these pictures and see how close these people live to your home or school. This site was developed by John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted. This is another tool we can use to help us keep our kids safe.
Mary Geidner
3.10.2007
Moms: Skin Blemish ..Fix it Fast!
Here's a quick health tip for anybody: if you have a blemish, or bug bite rub witch hazel on it. Re-apply as needed. It's a cheap, natural astringent that really works! Store the witch hazel in the refrigerator to make it extra-soothing!
Jesse Baker
*Editors Note: Find witch hazel in the pharmacy section of your favorite store, for less than $2 abottle!
Jesse Baker
*Editors Note: Find witch hazel in the pharmacy section of your favorite store, for less than $2 abottle!
3.05.2007
Prepare for the Week
IN A FEW EASY AND INEXPENSIVE STEPS
Prepare a weeks worth of lunches on the weekend;
I do not buy prepackaged individual size snacks. Okay..., I have in the past, but they are too expensive.
What I do buy (usually at Wal-Mart)
Large bag of Smart Food popcorn (Will's Favorite) Shaw's has a generic version, much cheaper taste similar
Whales these are just like Goldfish crackers but ...a lot less expensive..and you get a lot more in a box
Generic rice crispy cereal and mini marshmallow, and yes I make my own Rice Crispy Treats it's not rocket science
Honey Sticks or graham crackers
Carrots & Celery
Peanut Butter
Cheese Sticks....alright cheese sticks probably qualify as prepackaged food
I split up each lunch item into 5 baggies or Tupperware containers. The peanut butter goes into a small plastic container for dipping carrot and celery sticks.
The carrots and celery sticks are washed and cut then divided into single portions are placed in baggies and are ready go back to the fridge while the other 20 pre-made baggies go into a plastic bin that is kept in the pantry.
So each morning I before school I get the container from the pantry and I open his lunch box and place:
A drink, carrots, celery & cheese stick (from the fridge already package by moi)
baggies containing-Smartfood Popcorn-Whales-Rice Crispy Treat-Honey Sticks & Peanut Butter ( plus any fruit we may have ie. apple or banana usually-easy to add because they come in their own little package)
That's right NO SANDWICH, he refuses and I couldn't bare to toss out his uneaten sandwich everyday when he came home from school.
Now on busy school mornings it takes me less than 2 minutes and lunch is packed, my kitchen is neat and tidy. When I am I in a real pinch I can delegate lunch packing duties to Will (6)-he can easily put his lunch together all by himself!
Prepare a weeks worth of lunches on the weekend;
I do not buy prepackaged individual size snacks. Okay..., I have in the past, but they are too expensive.
What I do buy (usually at Wal-Mart)
Large bag of Smart Food popcorn (Will's Favorite) Shaw's has a generic version, much cheaper taste similar
Whales these are just like Goldfish crackers but ...a lot less expensive..and you get a lot more in a box
Generic rice crispy cereal and mini marshmallow, and yes I make my own Rice Crispy Treats it's not rocket science
Honey Sticks or graham crackers
Carrots & Celery
Peanut Butter
Cheese Sticks....alright cheese sticks probably qualify as prepackaged food
I split up each lunch item into 5 baggies or Tupperware containers. The peanut butter goes into a small plastic container for dipping carrot and celery sticks.
The carrots and celery sticks are washed and cut then divided into single portions are placed in baggies and are ready go back to the fridge while the other 20 pre-made baggies go into a plastic bin that is kept in the pantry.
So each morning I before school I get the container from the pantry and I open his lunch box and place:
A drink, carrots, celery & cheese stick (from the fridge already package by moi)
baggies containing-Smartfood Popcorn-Whales-Rice Crispy Treat-Honey Sticks & Peanut Butter ( plus any fruit we may have ie. apple or banana usually-easy to add because they come in their own little package)
That's right NO SANDWICH, he refuses and I couldn't bare to toss out his uneaten sandwich everyday when he came home from school.
Now on busy school mornings it takes me less than 2 minutes and lunch is packed, my kitchen is neat and tidy. When I am I in a real pinch I can delegate lunch packing duties to Will (6)-he can easily put his lunch together all by himself!
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