Category Archives: Back to Basics Tips

BTB Tip #21: Removing Pen Marks From Clothes

Posted on August 3, 2010 at 9:00 am
in Back to Basics Tips, cleaning, tips

Elle’s favorite toys are not toys. I don’t know why I even buy toys. She favors pens, glue sticks, tape, pretty much anything office supply and craft supply. Anyway, one day she decided to grab a bold blue pen and … Continue reading →

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BTB Tip #20: Sticky Notes for Auto-Flush Toilets

Posted on July 20, 2010 at 9:00 am
in Back to Basics Tips, Modern Motherhood, moms, tips

You know how annoying those auto-flush toilets can be. It flushes while you are still going and when you are done, it doesn’t flush. You wave your hand in front of the sensor hoping it will flush so you don’t … Continue reading →

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BTB Tip #19: Organizing Toys

Posted on July 14, 2010 at 9:00 am
in Back to Basics Tips, Interior Design, children, cleaning, organizing, tips, toys

Back to basics tip #19: As a mother of two girls age 4 and 18 months, my house used to look like this. Who knew two little girls could make a mess this big every. single. day.? Don’t believe me? … Continue reading →

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BTB Tip #18: Apron At Mealtimes

Posted on July 7, 2010 at 8:00 am
in Back to Basics Tips, Modern Motherhood, children, tips

Back to basics tip #18: When your toddler get to the stage where he doesn’t want to wear a bib at mealtimes, put on an apron instead. I started doing that when I was 8-9 months pregnant and kept getting … Continue reading →

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Friday’s 5 at 5 & BTB Tip #17: General Sewing Tips

Posted on May 21, 2010 at 5:00 am
in Back to Basics Tips, Education Week, Friday's 5 at 5, Sewing 101, learning, lists, tips

Back to Basics Tip #17: I’m counting this as a Back to Basics Tip and my Friday’s 5 at 5. Since it’s Education Week and we are learning the basics and fundamentals of sewing, I thought I would give you … Continue reading →