Mommy's little helper.
I'm usually not a makeup wipe user because my skin is sensitive, and they inevitably have some weird artificial "clean" scent that irritates it or leave a residue that gets my follicles all inflamed. But earlier this week after putting on a serum that was taking my skin bad places fast, I reached for a packet of Yes to Cucumbers Face Towelettes ($3) in desperation and found them rather Read more
What mom can live without wipes? When tending to a mess, most mothers don't count how many they use, but the disposable wet tissues certainly add up! Some families use up to a pack a day and continue to buy the wipes to tidy hands and keep clean long after their kids are out of diapers. On average, one wipe costs about 5 to 6 cents with green and conventional nappies at similar price points. Read more
I've always been skeptical about the power of wipes; be it cleaning a baby's bottom or the face of Yours Truly, I've never believed they can get the job done. So, when I tested out the new Clorox Green Works Natural Cleaning Wipes, I held my expectations low. But my experience with Clorox's eco-friendly Green Works line, which is all made of plant- and mineral-based ingredients, had been Read more
One of the best things about the toddler stage is that your lil one is finally independent enough to do some things on her own. However, it also means messes happen in the blink of an eye. When your tot is covered in dirt or food, the seconds it takes to get into your diaper bag to pull out cleansing wipes can mean the difference between continuing your errands and heading home for a clothing Read more
Where there's a mess, there's a wipe. Mothers pack the cleansing cloths in their diaper bags, car consoles, purses, pockets and stroller bins. The damp towelettes come in handy when accidents and the expected occur. Moms are cautious about the products their children consume, so why not be as discerning when buying those that come in contact with their wee one's skin? Here are lil's five Read more
I have one girlfriend who loves to play beauty school. On New Years Eve we were primping and she is very specific about her makeup brushes; this girl knows what brushes to use for what function, but she is also very good about brush maintenance. So good, she whipped out these Sephora Makeup Brush Cleansing Wipes, $9 for a pack of 20, and kept her brushes clean and organized right then and there. Read more
I love a workout that makes me sweat — it means I'm helping my heart stay healthy and burning calories at the same time. But a sweaty workout does have its downside. Here's how to manage your sweat while you work out. Save your pores: You know to towel off after a particularly grueling workout, but it's also important to have a clean face before you start your workout; sweating through dirt Read more
That fact that it's National Bike Month and the warmer Spring days may mean you have cycling on the brain. Whether you're participating in your city's Bike to Work program or you're starting a commuting routine, here are some solutions to your newbie concerns. I don't know my route: Finding a bike-friendly route is especially crucial if you're a cycling newbie, so before your actual commute, Read more
You can make more out of lemons than lemonade. In fact, lemon juice is a really useful liquid that can be used to clean your home, can treat cold symptoms, and can even be part of your beauty regimen. Here are a couple of other uses for the yellow fruit: Wash your hands: When you're serving messy food like crabs or ribs, put out little bowls of lemon water for guests to wash the smell and gunk Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Jo Aaron is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Mommy Brain blog. While innocently looking for a restaurant suggestion online the other day, I stumbled across an anti-parent, anti-child blog entry that just annoyed me. It was an angry (and narrow-minded, in my opinion) piece about how awful it is when this particular person has to dine with Read more
