Utilitarian Mom

I hate throwing away plastic, especially plastic loops.  Maybe I'm having flasbacks to all those media images from the 80s and 90s sho...

Things I learned the hard way- Consider taking the frozen breast milk for the next day (or 24 hour period) out of the freezer to thaw in te ...

Things I learned the hard way- For quicker formula preparation, consider getting extra bottles.   Wash them and let them dry, then portion o...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- I’m not exactly sure what genius decided to package infant rice (and other grain) cereal in boxes, but it was...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- When your child starts eating rice cereal, consider portioning out the rice cereal powder ahead of time into ...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- Consider keeping an extra washcloth or small towel near the highchair to immediately clean up spills before t...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- If you plan to nurse, consider buying re-usable cotton nursing pads.   They are also very easy to make your o...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- Layer clean sheets and waterproof pads on the crib mattress for quick sheet changes.   Cover the mattress wit...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- If you have open staircase or patio railings, you can purchase plastic or mesh sheets to secure to the railin...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- Consider getting plastic bins, baskets or buckets to use while cleaning.   Keep one with cleaning products (c...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- Consider purchasing quick zip crib sheets ( www.cloudsandstars.com ).   They are more expensive than regular...

Things I Learned The Hard Way- Pin socks, mittens, and other small items together with diaper pins or safety pins as soon as you take them o...