Mommy's little helper.
Scrub a dub, dub with a cupcake in the tub! If your wee one isn't one for getting wet, these inventive little washcloth treats are sure to get him soaped up! Made from a cotton washcloth and available in various colors, the decorative rags are wrapped in cellophane and finished with a ribbon before they are shipped. At about the same price as a gourmet edible version, the cupcakes ($3.50 each) Read more
In my doctor's waiting room the other day, I browsed some parenting magazines while waiting to be seen. I picked up a good nugget of advice from Parenting. If your child doesn't like having her faced wiped clean after making a mess, get some washcloths with her favorite characters on them and tell her that Elmo wants to give her a kiss. The mess will be gone in no time and the fight will be over Read more
As moms, we receive advice from just about everyone. But some of the most solid input comes from those old hands at raising children — our own mothers. So I'm kicking off this new feature with a trick my mom swears by — the washcloth. To see the tip, read more Read more
I rarely use bibs for my baby girl, but just couldn't resist buying one of these precious dual purpose Mullins Square bib and washcloth sets ($15). My heart was set on the longhorn set because it reminds me of my home state, but there are other whimsical and holiday themed bibs to choose from – airplanes, ladybugs, poodles, ponies, etc. The best part about this lil find is that the washcloth Read more
No matter how much moola you dropped on your yoga mat, you want it to last and offer you a smooth and injury-free yoga practice. There's not a whole lot that goes into caring for your mat, but here are three things you should never do. Lather up: New mats often come with a rubbery or plastic-y odor, so of course your first instinct is to give it a thorough cleaning. Using too much soap can Read more
Applying self-tanner is a great way to get a tan without the sun's harsh effects. But whereas the product can be a life-saver (literally), it also poses a conundrum, often marking its presence in the form of patchy, blotchy marks and streaks on the knees, elbows, fingers, and toes. "I always tell people, it's [self-tanner is] like makeup. You just have to practice a little bit," explains Sinead Read more
It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry. Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Read more
When suffering from the pain and pressure of a sinus infection, getting a prescription for antibiotics becomes priority number one. New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association put this practice into question. Hold onto your tissues folks — scientists found antibiotics don't ease patients' symptoms any faster than placebo pills. The small study included 166 adults Read more
Whether it's because of a cold or allergies, coughing at night is not only annoying, it prevents you from getting the sleep you need to stay healthy. Before you down cough medicine (which often just masks the cough), you might want to relieve your nighttime cough with one of these natural remedies. Steam up: Before hitting the hay, create a steam room in the bathroom. Shut the door, don't turn Read more
We're knee-deep in cold and flu season and although practicing yoga is a great way to strengthen your muscles and your immune system, doing Child's Pose with your face pressed into a dirty, germy mat is a surefire way to sign yourself up for a case of the sicks. You can protect yourself by keeping your mat clean with these tips. Bring a towel to class to absorb your sweat, and also wear long Read more
