Mommy Tip Monday

Reagan loves blueberries. She is better at eating them, but last summer, not so much. We would have ruined a lot of outfits if I hadn't found this tip:

To get out blueberry stains, soak stain in white vinegar and then pour boiling water onto the stain and scrub.

Works like a charm.

Mommy Tip Monday

Outdoor toy storage is tough since the toys are such odd sizes and make a huge amount of clutter in the garage. If you leave them outside in the rain, the water gathers in them and then the twinadoes get soaked the next time they use the toy.

We bought two large garbage cans and use those for most of the outdoor toys. At the end of they day you put the lid on and it can stay outside in any weather.

Easy to clean. Neat and tidy. Keeps toys dry.

How do you store outdoor toys?

I can't take full credit for this tip. We saw this at our friends house last summer. Thanks, Amanda!

Mommy Tip Monday

I always keep 2 frisbee's in the car. We got them for free at a restaurant on kids nights.

Yes, they are fun toys, but they also make great plates! The curved sides keep food in. The kids can even have ketchup or dip without too much of a mess.

When the kids are done eating, I wash them off and they make a great sturdy surface for coloring in small notebooks. Nice for the kids (and me) that the crayons don't roll all over the back of the van.

Less mess, less waste.

Helps to save the earth. And my sanity.

Mommy Tip Monday

To remove silly putty from clothing, use some hand sanitizer on top of the putty and then turn the clothing inside out and use some on the back of the stain. Gently scrap with fingernail to remove. I then used a little dishwashing soap to get any residue out.

Test on a small hidden area first.

Putting it in the freezer overnight does not work. Trust me.

What's your magic tip for removing stains?