by How To Mommy on 03.01.13
I am terrible at laundry. There, I said it!
I don’t know what it is about physically folding and putting away laundry, but it takes me days!
Sometimes it takes me days to get started too….which isn’t great for stains!
Luckily I learned some really great tips this morning for stain removal of really common stains with household items!
How To Remove Laundry Stainss
- Hydrogen Peroxide and Lemon - These items act as natural bleach.
- Hand Sanitizer- The sanitizer with alcohol removes coffee stains.
- Aspirin – Crush 3-4 aspirin in a bowl of water and soak stubborn antiperspirant arm pit stains over night and the stain will lift.
- Vodka – Vodka will help get out lipstick stains.
Aren’t those great tips? What are your best stain removal tricks?
~The How To Mommy
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by How To Mommy on 02.28.13
In the last two weeks, two of my very good friends have had babies.
I was fortunate enough to get to capture their newborn photos when they were less than a week old.
Before heading to the shoots, I had to compile a little research so I’d get the best results!
How To Take Good Newborn Photos
- Keep the Baby Warm - The womb is very noisy so having white noise where you shoot may help keep the baby asleep.
- Full Baby Equals a Happy Baby - Have mom nurse the baby right before the shoot, or even as soon as you arrive.
- Keep Them Awake Before the Shoot – Ask parents to keep the baby awake for 1 to 2 hours before the shoot so their sure to be sleepy when you need them to be.
- Get Them Young - It’s best to shoot babies before 14 days old.
- Focus on the Angles
- Get Down Low - one key to many natural baby shots is to get down on their level.
- Close Ups – another way to improve the angles and make your shots seem more intimate is to get in close by either physically moving in or by using a longer focal lengths.
- Take Your Time - Newborn shoots can be very time consuming so plan on at least two or three hours.
- Stay Calm and Relaxed - Babies can pick up on your energy, so make sure not to be anxious or nervous. Have fun!
I was really happy with how the pictures turned out!
What are your best tips?
~The How To Mommy
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by How To Mommy on 11.26.12
As I prepare to celebrate Baby O’s SECOND *gasp* birthday next week (can someone get me a kleenex?), I was reflecting back about everything I’ve learned by raising a second baby.
I remember with both girls, I have learned so much from the What to Expect series. I bought the What to Expect When You’re Expecting as soon as I found out I was pregnant with Miss R. We loved reading through the book every Sunday night and learning about what was going on with our tiny peanut.
That book was a fabulous resource, so I knew I needed to get What to Expect the First Year. I remember finding the book so helpful the first time around I found the well read and worn book to read again when I was days away from meeting my second baby girl.
Once your baby reaches twelve months and heads into that second year you have even more questions about development and milestones. I was so glad to have What to Expect: The Second Year. These books really speak to parents because you find exactly where you are in your parental journey and jump right in to the appropriate book.
What to Expect.com has generously teamed up with me to host a giveaway to celebrate this wonderful book series. In honor of Baby O’s 2nd birthday, I am giving away the first three books in this series; the same ones I have used and raved about!
One lucky follower will receive:
- What to Expect When Expecting
- What to Expect the First Year
- What to Expect the Second Year
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