Problem Solved

Does anyone else's kids do the "SPLASH and DASH?" Mine never seem to wash their hands for longer than 5 seconds and we all know it needs to be longer to be effective. Well the awesomely smart people at DIAL figured this out and made this NEW SOAP that has little beads that disappear only when you have washed and rubbed your hands for long enough. GENIUS right?

Now my kids think it's a game and not only has washing become FUN, they actually stand there and get it done RIGHT! I don't know about you, but I'm stocking up!!!

Cleaning Apron

This cleaning apron is perfect for quick, all through the house cleaning. I use one pocket for my ipod and little random things that need to be picked up and taken to another room such as army men, bobby pins, or a cheerio. :) The other pocket is used for my cleaning supplies. I bought these cleaning wipes at Dollar Tree. They are great! There are kithen/bathroom wipes, windex wipes, and furniture wipes. Each pack has 24! Why not clean in style? You can use any apron you already have that has big enough pockets, or you can make this one. I just cut out this apron by looking at my favorite apron. I kept it simple and fringed- looking by not hemming it under,  Even the pockets have raw edges that add to that raggy look. For the bottom, I sewed a strip of lace on top of a strip of fabric. Anything to make cleaning more fun, right?

Clean Up Those Bath Toys!

The best way I have found to clean bath toys is to gather them together in a mesh laundry back and spread it out on the top shelf of your dishwasher.  Run the dishwasher like normal.  No more nasty bath toys!  Some items to avoid cleaning would be Barbies or anything with hair.