Find #1: Does anyone else HATE cleaning the microwave? Am I the last person on earth to discover the hot water and lemon juice trick? Simply put hot water and lemon juice in a bowl, set it in the microwave, and turn it on for 1-2 minutes. Somehow all of that nasty junk that usually takes FOREVER to scrub off wipes off in a matter of seconds.
It might be one of the most magical things I have ever experienced. Thanks mom. Sorry (once again) that I didn't listen to you sooner.
Find #2: Living Social's daily deal of the day: 2 tickets for the price of 1 (ten bucks) to the Deseret News home show this weekend. Mmmmm I love me a good home show. It's so I can get all kinds of good ideas for the home I will be able to afford in approximately 50 years.
Anyone want to go? https://livingsocial.com/deals/134541?ref=conf-jp&rpi=30682509
Find #3: ..................
THIS
I know what this looks like. It looks like I torture my child by putting him in a straight jacket. I actually had a major moral debate about this (with myself) before trying it, especially since he usually screams when I try to swaddle him now that he's bigger, and he ALWAYS has slept with his little hands above his head. As you can imagine, I was quite certain the straight jacket would be cruel and unusual punishment for him. As a result, I did not give in until he refused to go down for a nap for THREE hours one day. In desperation, I decided to give it a try. But here's the deal: he has never gone to sleep faster, or stayed asleep longer... ever. As it turns out, he loves it. Not only did he take three 3-4 hour naps in the last three days, but he slept for ten hours last night... for the first time since.... he stopped doing that a month and a half ago.
What? We didn't have to get up at 3 and again at 5 last night??
Beautiful. Truly, beautiful. Thanks Breanne Ballard!
Side note. I just went in to take this picture of him, and woke him up. (As you can see). Now he is talking to himself in the other room. Oh the irony.
Other side note: He put himself back to sleep in less than 3 minutes. Straight jacket wins again.
So.... your turn. What are your amazing finds this week?
Some people us vinegar in the microwave instead of lemon. I think it stinks, but I'm told it cleans even better than the lemon :)
ReplyDeleteVinegar... who knew? Lemon does smell better. :) But I am trying vinegar next time lemon doesn't do the job!
ReplyDeleteGotta love the swaddle! I don't think I would have survived without it.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing, as usual. Always learning, always sharing, always finding a better way and never content to stay where you are. You go, girl!
ReplyDeleteYa...I can't remember the last time I cleaned my microwave. Gross. However, I do have to say that my husband has FINALLY (I was slow to convert) talked me into covering ALMOST everything I put in the microwave and THAT has been my miracle cure. It doesn't get filthy near as fast!
ReplyDeleteI loved the swaddle - I used it on Holland until she was about seven months old.
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