If you don’t have a mudroom, no problem, here are the best ways to organize shoes. I don’t know about you but the first problem you see in our home is the pile of shoes by the door. I’m looking for great shoe storage that is nice to look and can hold a lot of shoes.
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Easiest way to teach kids to tie shoes
I had a huge response from friends this summer when I posted pictures on Facebook of how I had my kids learn to tie their shoes. I don’t know if your kids are like mine but sometimes they don’t want to listen or learn from me. Guess what they do love? They love to do anything with the older boys down the street and look up to them like crazy.
Well, when my neighbor mentioned her 10 year old son was into earning money, I had a brilliant idea (these are few and far between for me, ha!). I paid her son and his friend $5 per kid to teach my boys to tie their shoes. They had to prove to me that they had learned by each of my boys tying their shoe for me by themselves and they earned their $5. It took about 30 mins for my boys to learn and they were in heaven with so much one on one attention from the older boys.
My neighbor said those boys were super happy to bike to the store right after with their $5 to get a treat. Is this not the easiest way to teach kids to tie shoes ever? I’m happy, my boys are happy and neighbor’s boys are happy. Win – Win – Win!
Here is what we used to use…
Now…
–Carolyn
How to Organize Belt Bag Collections – Clever and Stylish!
Belt bags are the newest fashion that I have really come to love. It is no surprise that my collection has grown and it is time to learn clever ways for how to organize belt bags stylishly.
Not only is it fun to match your bag with outfits, it is so convenient to carry just a few important items with me and keep my hands free. Leisure wear trend is becoming huge the past few years and I have fully embraced this trend.
I didn’t realize when I purchased my first bag that it was going to become an obsession to match and collect all the various colors and styles. Pretty soon my closet became a mess and I needed ideas for stylish belt bag organization tips.
25+ Epic and Hilarious Real Mom Fails! We’ve all been there.
We all feel like the worst moms at times. With all the small details we need to remember and all the tasks we need to handle there will always be things that fall thru the cracks and are forgotten. I have mom fails all the time but sometimes it take a couple days or weeks for me to see the humor in these situations.
What makes me feel instantly better is hearing that other moms are in the same boat and we all have our crazy moments. Here are other moms confessions of their funny mom fails that are sure to make you laugh.
Hilarious Mom Fails That We Can All Laugh About
- I had adorable personalized cupcakes made for my son’s second birthday at daycare. And accidentally had his brother’s name put on them accidentally.
- I fed my son Arrabiata Sauce instead of Marinara Sauce (misread the jar ,) he said it was spicy. I insisted it was not. He drank a gallon of water with dinner and peed his bed.
3 When my kids were still in rear facing car seats, I’d go through the Chic-fil-a drive thru and order them kids meals and quietly ask CFA to trade out the toy for ice cream. Then while they ate their meals in the back seat, I’d eat the ice cream in the front seat where they couldn’t see me.
Does Baby Powder Expire? We called the Manufacturers to Find Out.
Baby powder and talcum powder has a variety of uses for moisture wicking. While most people use the powder to absorb moisture inside shoes, on feet or to prevent chafing of skin that rubs together, one of the most common uses was for diapering babies to prevent diaper rash. You may have some baby powder inside your cabinet and wonder, does baby powder expire?
There are many uses for baby powder. In my family we use it often in shoes to keep them from smelling and also take it to the beach to sprinkle some on legs and feet after a fun day to get the sand to easily brush off the sand before getting in the car.
Does Baby Powder Expire?
Wanting to understand the effectiveness of powder and how long it actually lasts, we contacted Johnson & Johnson to inquire about their baby powder. Their customer service department is very helpful and shares with us that baby powder does not have an expiration date.
Johnson & Johnson suggested that the powder can be saved for up to 36 months and still retain its effectiveness if it is stored at room temperature. That is great news for those who like shop sales or use coupons to stock up on powder.
You can look on the back or bottom of the bottle to find the manufacture date (there is not a printed expiration date) and this will help you decide if it has been less than 3 years. The marking will say LOT, followed by four numbers and then a letter (like LOT 0918L). The manufacture date is the fourth number. (So Lot 0918L was made in 2018, and is good for use until 2021.) If you have any confusion feel free to give Johnson & Johnson a call and they will help.
If you do find a brand of baby powder that has an expiration date and chose to use expired baby powder please watch for minor skin irritation.
Top Gifts For Soccer Players They Will Love
If you are looking for great Gifts for Soccer Players and Fans, look no further! All of my kids play soccer, so you can imagine we spend our weekends at multiple games. That’s why this list of soccer gifts is a must for our holiday shopping, or any gift giving.
When you spend most of your days at the soccer field you know the best gift for your soccer lover is a soccer-themed gift. Whether it is a water bottle, soccer jewelry, new ball or agility ladder it will bring a smile to your soccer fanatic.
This list will make boys and girls shout for joy when they open their gift. I (soccer mom of three)have ordered a bunch for my own kids.
7 Clever Tips For How To Organize Your Car Trunk To Make Your Life Easier
Have you ever picked up a kid for carpool and the mom asks to put the sports bag in your trunk and you freeze? If you open your trunk you know it will be super embarrassing but you have to do it. With all of our sports bags, outdoor chairs and blankets we need every weekend, just adding in one or two school bags makes our trunk look unorganized and messy. The trick is how to organize your car trunk and have it stay organized.
I went online to check out how all the super organized moms in the world keep their trunk looking great. Here are the 7 best organized trunks that I found.
Home Ec 101: Easy Steps To Teach Kids Life Skills
Whether your kids are home for the summer or on an extended break (we are home now for the Corona Virus), it is a great time to teach life skills they will need in the future.
I’m guilty of having my kids just do the “easy chores”. But they are a little older now and ready to learn a few more tasks that they will need in their future.
5 Quick Tips To Help Get The Kids Out the Door On Time In the Morning
This post is sponsored by General Mills but all opinions are my own.
“Hurry! You’re going to miss the bus!”
“Where are your shoes?”
I was constantly saying these statements each morning. The frustration everyone felt in the house for the last few moments before I said good-bye didn’t make any of us feel good. And the guilt when they got on the bus was not good.
How to Make Decluttering Easy With FlyLady Babysteps
Where did it all this junk come from? Where do we even start? It’s much too easy to look around our home and feel overwhelmed at the amount of clutter we’ve collected. FlyLady can help with that!
One important thing to remember is that you cannot organize clutter. If you’ve sorted paper clutter into piles and then shuffled the piles around, you know exactly what I mean. The only way to help with clutter is to get rid of it.
Check out these FlyLady tips to get started. Don’t continue feeling defeated by the amount of stuff taking over your house. You can do it, one baby step at a time!