Community Agencies for Senior Citizens often have the rubberized hand held grip products that they give away during open-house events, etc. But a large round drain stopper made of the same material works just as well. About 20 years ago my husband's grandma gave us a device that attaches underneath a cupboard. It's round with a "V" cut out, and in the V are saw-like blades. To me, it's indespensible. Before these gadgets came along, I remember my parents using a butter knife to tap lids on home canning jars under hot running water as they rotated the jar to open them. Thanks for bringing back some good memories of my folks from many bygone years ago! :) ... View related article.
Before anything else, I'd take her to a Dr. to rule out any physical health causes, i.e. bladder infection, or weak bladder. In some children, their bladder muscles take longer to strengthen, boys especially. But it's not uncommon for little girls to get bladder infections, making it hard to control their urine output. My niece was prone to this, but there are certain measures to take to lessen the infections from recurring, one of which is to shorten bathtime, and refrain from using bubblebath, but the Dr. can advise better, IF this is the cause. If no physical cause is found, at least the visit would ease your mind. I totally disagree with the previous poster's idea about making your daughter wear wet pants all day. In my opinion, it is an unhealthy and cruel way to "teach a lesson." After ruling out any physical causes, maybe you could switch to "pull-ups" or another brand of absorbent underwear, and purchase some absorbent pads to put inside them. This would allow her to use the toilet, but when she urinates, changing the pad would cut down on the cost of the pull-ups, and protect your furniture, also. My last suggestion is to switch your award system. I agree that an award system is good to use, but your daughter may need more incentive. Maybe make a colorful chart listing the days of the week in a column, lines across with spaces for her to fill the line in with bright smiley face stickers and let her place the stickers on after every time she goes potty on the toilet, whether it's a BM or a void. When she goes in her pants, she gets a sad face sticker. At the end of the day, if she has more "happys" than "sads", she gets an award (doesn't have to be a sugar treat or food)... maybe an extra bed time story or a sugar free snack, an inexpensive dollar store prize drawn from a bag, i.e. small book, tablet, crayons, whatever. Even a special activity, like "Play-doh" night, or baking cookies together, or a special movie or activity of her choice. (Homemade recipe for play-doh is under one of my posts on this site). This method offers both short term and long term goals for her, and one which I used for my own kids and my daycare kids years ago. Good luck! ... View related article.
Thanks for a great idea. I have two of these which I kept, thinking there must be something I could use them for... and now I know what to do with them- thanks again! ... View related article.
Janet, Your essay is very interesting, and I would love to read more of the articles you are writing. Are they being published in a way that the general public population could have access to your articles? ... View related article.
I love your artwork. My kitchen's theme is chickens and roosters. Can you tell me what specific stencils or patterns you used for the board on the right? Also, how did you make the blue and white background effect, and does any particular kind of spray paint work better? Thanks for sharing these! ... View related article.
Kat63: I saved a list of how to safely use household products to make your own cleaning and laundering solutions. In reference to your question about white vinegar, it says to use one cup in the rinse cycle for a full load before line drying. I've not tried it either, but plan to once the snow and cold temps decide to stay away! ... View related article.
Melody, With the change of seasons where I live, I always look forward to spring when I can use my clotheslines outdoors, too! Also wanted to tell you I love the angel graphic and saying under your post! ... View related article.
Would your mother be willing to use a wheelchair? Usually agencies like United Way, Red Cross and others will lend them out. Then you could do things like go on a picnic to the park, etc. ... View related article.
I do the same as Pamphyla- works as good as Fe-breeze and goes further, to dilute fabric softener with water in spray bottle. If you're in a hurry and find only a couple wrinkles in clothing, spray it with this and use a blow dryer to steam the wrinkles out. I also use liquid fabric softener (my personal favorite is Gain Original scent) and water in a pump spray mist bottle for a quick air freshener around the house. ... View related article.
These are my favorite girl scout cookies. Thanks, Marnita! I'm going to try this recipe, so we can have them during off-sale times, too. ... View related article.
