Helpful Tips

So I have a few small things on my mind, but none are big enough for a whole post, so I thought I would just offer them up for anyone who is interested.

First, I can't drink regular milk but I love chocolate milk. I go through phases of wanting it and not having it for a while.  So instead of buying a big container of chocolate milk mix, I found a quick and easy chocolate milk recipe that uses things I always have around the house, and I can control what goes in it.  Basically, I put two tablespoons of sugar and one tablespoon of cocoa powder in a cup, then add just enough hot water to cover them.  I stir until the ingredients are dissolved, then fill the glass up with milk and stir.  Depending on what kind of cocoa you use, it tastes just as good, if not better, than the nesquik powder, and there's only 4 ingredients.  You can also add more or less sugar or cocoa powder to make it perfect for you.

If you have a little one, I recommend putting something on the wall next to the changing table for him or her to look at while getting changed.  We have a small painted bear laying on a moon next to ours, and my son loves it.  He laughs and talks to it which makes changing him a whole lot easier and it makes my day to see him so happy.  It doesn't have to be anything huge, even a mirror could make changing time so much more enjoyable.  You could also find something that you know your child enjoys, i.e. a cartoon character, print out a picture of it and tape it to the wall where your child can see it.  You can also change it periodically to keep him or her interested.

Everyone should keep chalk in their house.  It comes off most surfaces with just a little water and it usually doesn't leave a mark.  It sometimes won't come off flat paint, but it comes off semi gloss easily.  I use it a lot to transfer images onto different materials before painting, to mark where nail holes need to go when putting up picture frames, and to mark level lines. Plus if the kids mark up their toys, walls, or furniture with it, you can usually get it off.

 These are my little tips for today.  I hope you find at least one of them helpful!