Most people simply wash a digital thermometer in soap and hot water to sanitize it between uses. But according to the CDC, this is not how you should be cleaning thermometers. Instead, you need to …
How to stop sneezing from pollen and hay fever naturally
Does spring pollen always bring a round of sneezing fits when you venture outdoors? There are plenty of medications available on the market you can take to help reduce the symptoms but there is a …
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How much moisturizer should you use?
Does it seem like you burn through your moisturizer really quickly? Well chances are you are using far too much - like probably 10x too much! If you have regular skin, you only need to use 1/8 …
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Why you shouldn’t wear super-dark sunglasses
You have probably seen celebrities wearing super-dark sunglasses - so dark you can't see their eyes at all. But did you know that darker sunglasses aren't nearly as good as their lighter shaded …
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How to soothe razor burn naturally
We have all managed to somehow get razor burn when shaving our legs, or men when shaving their faces. And it is so incredibly painful! Here is a quick way to treat razor burn. Take a fresh tea bag …
How to ease tension headaches naturally
Many moms suffer from tension headaches due to stress, whether it is money problems, family problems or work woes. But not all moms want to resort to medication to relieve tension headaches, both …
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How to stop thumb sucking
Many parents have thought how cute their newborns look when they suck their tiny thumbs. But when a child becomes six or even a teenager (yes, there are teenagers who still suck their thumb, although …
Make your own Peppermint Toothpaste Recipe
Want a minty fresh mouth and clean teeth but without the chemicals? Here is a great recipe for making your own toothpaste at home! 1/4 tsp peppermint oil 1/4 tsp spearmint oil 1 tsp ground …
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Make your own Cinnamon Toothpaste Recipe
Love cinnamon toothpaste? Not only is it hard to find, but it is also full of chemicals. Here is a great recipe for making your own cinnamon toothpaste at home! 1/4 tsp cinnamon oil 1/4 tsp clove …
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How to give eye drops to a young child or baby
If your baby or younger child has ever had an eye infection, you know how difficult it is to give eye drops to a squirmy child who doesn't want anything coming near his or her eyes. And since many …
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Poison ivy treatment and remedies
The summer season brings close encounters of the itchy variety, and poison ivy is no exception. If you have had a reaction to poison ivy, here's what you need to do! First, if you or your child was …
Stocking your first aid kit
Many parents have a first aid kit in their house that is little more than a box of bandaids and some antibiotic cream. But if an emergency or disaster were to strike where you couldn't easily make a …