Do you believe in lagnat-laki? It’s an old folks’ term for a fever said to be caused by a child’s rapid growth. If you have an infant, a toddler, a child or even a teenager at home, you may have heard this term used before. It’s like a phantom fever — you don’t exactly know […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Around the Home’ category
Travel tip: Wrap your clothes in bundles to save luggage space
Packing is one of the tasks I do not look forward to when traveling. The contents of my luggage are usually one big mess, as clothes and toiletries are thrown into the bag at the last minute. Traveling with my toddler for the first time encouraged me to review my packing habits. We also had […] Read more…
Fold a shirt military-style and save space!
“Roll clothes in your luggage to save on space.” That’s a travel tip I’ve read many times and have always wanted to try. Instead of simply rolling up your shirt like a log though, I’ve experienced you save much more space if you roll your shirt military-style. My inspiration: Snapguide! Here’s how it worked out […] Read more…
Sacred simplicity
What’s a chore you love to hate? If I could hire someone to organize our closet, I’d totally go for that. Putting freshly cleaned laundry back in the closet is a chore I don’t look forward to. The act of having to put them back into piles inside our closet brings out the best procrastinator […] Read more…
Crocodile in my bag from Artwine
What’s a cute fuzzy reptile doing in my bag? It’s a super cute felt pouch! I saw this on my marquee.ph and fell in love with it! Read more…
Keeping kids safe (Bubble wrap not included)
When you become a Mom, you begin looking at the world through a magnifying glass. What ingredients are in this jar of baby food? Has this toy been disinfected? Does my baby’s laundry soap leave residue on his clothes? I’m pretty much relaxed when I take care of myself, but when it comes to my […] Read more…
The Brush Your Teeth Song
Want to make life easier for a toddler? Sing a song. Sing a song while he poops, while he dresses for school. Sing a song while he bathes, sing a song while he brushes his teeth! Here is my 3-year-old’s favorite song to brush his teeth to. What’s great about the Brush Your Teeth song: […] Read more…