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I’m Lovin’ It: How I Beat Dry Skin

2 Feb posted by TidyMom

The other day while I was out running errands, and Instagram and tweeting what I was doing along the way, I happened to mention my secret weapon to battle dry skin ………….

How to beat dry skin

Seems a lot of people were interested, so I thought I’d share with the rest of you! It’s so simple, I never really gave it much thought, but it’s too good NOT to share!

We are pretty tough on our skin and while the Winter is the most notorious for dry skin, but the sun and even our home air conditioners can dry out our skin the rest of the year. I know my feet get super dry in the summer when I’m running around in sandals all the time.

How to Moisturize Dry Skin

shower or bathe in warm but not hot water
BEFORE you dry off, using a nickel size portion of Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel (be sure to use the baby oil GEL, it’s thicker than just baby oil) massage into skin (use more as needed, but don’t over do it)
Towel dry skin, pat don’t rub
Immediately apply Johnson’s Baby Creamy Oil all over skin.

None of this leaves my skin feeling greasy, just soft and smooth and it’s WAY cheaper than some of the other products out there.

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I’m Lovin’ It Wrap Up: Valentine Projects & Super Bowl Treats

29 Jan posted by TidyMom

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The amount of Valentine’s Day projects linked up to I’m Lovin’ It this week was just incredible! If you are in need of Valentine decorating, crafts or treats, we’ve got you covered!

Valentine’s Day Ideas

Whether you want to decorate your mantel, print your own Valentines, make a Love Bug or whip up a batch of Valentine S’mores there are plenty of great ideas to be found!

Valentine Mantels

Valentine’s Day Mantel at My Blessed Life | Valentine Mantel at Positively Splendid | Love One Another Mantel at My Heart’s Desire | Valentine Mantel at My Sister’s Suitcase

Valentine Crafts

Valentine Treat Box at Clean & Scentsible | Valentine Banner at Simple as That | DIY Valentine Towels at A Pumpkin and a Princess | Love Bug Craft at Mom on Time Out

Life’s Never Ending Messy Moments

24 Jan posted by TidyMom

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Read more about Clorox Messy Moments challenge — and how you can win $25,000!!

Life's messy momments with TidyMom

Living in a house with 2 daughters, 4 dogs, and one messy husband , I deal with my fair share of spontaneous messy moments. There’s the spilled sodas, toothpaste all over the bathroom, peanut butter smears on my kitchen cabinets, and of course, the muddy paw prints that sneak their way in on a daily basis.

I knew when I started having children that life would get messy. But what I didn’t know was that it doesn’t get any easier when they get older! lol

Each and every day I find myself rewarded with never-ending messy moments in kitchen and bathroom. My weapon of choice for battling the mess and germs? Clorox! One gallon of hot water and a little Clorox Bleach and I don’t have to worry about dirt and germs!

When Clorox approached me about their Bleach It Away program, I loved the idea!! Messy moments, although exhausting for a mom, can be hilarious or even a learning experience!

I recently taught my daughter how to clean up during a messy moment in the kitchen over the holidays. Hint: it involves eggs!