Works for me Wednesday Follow-Up

In my "Works for Me Wednesday" yesterday, I mentioned using baby powder to get sand off your body. Someone asked how to use it in one of my comments, and I thought I would post on how I use it. One way is after your little one is done swimming and you're putting a diaper or undies on them, use the baby powder to get sand out of those private parts. The powder makes the sand fall right off, and of course its safe to use there. Once when my oldest was a toddler, I brought his nude little self down to the water to rinse the sand off. The lifeguard told me he needed to get dressed (yikes!). So this solves that problem for beaches or pools with that rule. Also, once I get the sand off everybody, there is still the issue of getting it off your feet so you don't drag it into your car. So I clean off the feet last in the parking lot, using the baby powder. Try it - it works amazingly!

A word of advice - be kind when sprinkling the powder. If its a windy day, that powder can really blow around! If your husband, an older child or a friend is with you, have them hold a towel to catch the flying powder!

Also, as for the other items I pack in the bag that I need on a day to day basis around the house, I buy double of it rather than remembering if I took it out of the bag. For instance, I have sun screen, a comb, diapers, wipes, etc. that stays right in my beach bag.

Happy Summer Everyone!

Blessings,

Jen

Works for me Wednesday

Well it seems like Works for me Wednesday is the only way I get blogging sometimes! Check out Shannon's blog for some great tips.

I've found a great way to get out the door fast in the summer for last minute invites swimming or to the beach. I have a gigantic LL Bean-style bag that I keep our beach towels and all our swim suits, swimmie diapers, sun screen, powder (to get sand off feet and other body parts-another Works for Me tip!), hats, extra clothes for the kids, a book, some sand toys, diapers, wipes, comb, hair clip, etc., etc., ETC. (yes the bag is HUGE!). When we get home from swimming, the bag goes right by the washer and dryer, and as soon as everything is cleaned, it goes right back in that bag so I'm ready for the next time. Its been a huge time saver.

Works for me!

Blessings,

Jen

Happy Birthday M!

Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday Dear Daughter! Happy Birthday to You!

I can't believe its been one year since my sweet dear baby girl was born. She's the sweet rose in our family, and I thank God for her! After having two precious sons, I assumed I would be a boys mom, but God knew I needed a girl! She is my reminder of God's "good grace."

Sweet M, you are my precious daughter. I love being your Mama and you mean the world to me. You are a sweet, good girl, and I thank God that He has given you to me. I love thinking back to the night the doctors placed you in my arms. Since that first time in my arms, that is where you like to be, and I wouldn't have it any other way. You've had an exciting first year, with many changes, but through it all, you, your brothers and Daddy were the steady that I needed. I can't wait to see all of the things you will do this year. Happy Birthday Peanut Butter Girl! I love you from the bottom of my heart! Love, Mama