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More Bathtime Fun

Bath time has been an issue for us since Jessie joined our family. When Jessie was a baby she seemed to be absolutely terrified of everything having to do with the bath. My husband and I did all we could think of to lessen the trauma of bathing. Baths were traumatic not only for Jessie, but for us as well. We tried showers and many different kinds of tubby toys, but nothing was working. It was kind of funny because Jessie was thrilled about swimming in the pool and didn’t mind getting her hair wet then. You’d think that the … Continue reading →

Tips for Drying Clothes Inside

Sometimes an outdoor clothesline isn’t practical or even allowed. Don’t worry, you can still save money by hanging your own laundry even if you don’t have an outdoor space for drying clothes. Here are some easy tips you can follow. And remember, skipping the dryer can save you anywhere from 40 to 70 cents per load on average. In the Bathroom The bathroom can be an obvious place to hand laundry. But at the same time, you don’t want a wet drippy mess that gets in the way of using the room. I tend to wash out delicate items early … Continue reading →

Toddlers and Bath Time

Jessie was nine months old when she joined our family. We were already caring for another little girl who was 27 days older. After our experiences with the first girl, we thought the two would be able to take a bath together and have a good time. We put both little girls in the tub. Jessie wasn’t having any of it. We were not expecting that. We thought that maybe the bathtub was too big and she needed the blowup duckie tubby instead. We got out the other tub and blew it up. We filled it with water that was … Continue reading →