1. The B.R.A.T. for diarrhea. It stands for- Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.

2. BLACK LICORICE will cure their constipation nine times out of ten!

3. The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar creates a cooling effect that will soothe your child’s minor burns. Just pour equal amounts of the ingredients into a bowl to bathe your child’s hand till the burning stops.

4. For an earache, use a hot pack big enough so they can lay their head down to relieve the ache.

5. For a headache, before you go for the drugs try these three things: Give them a big drink of water. Rub their head/neck making sure to work out the knots. There is a pressure point between your thumb and pointer finger.

6. For teething take a wash cloth, wet the center with a little water, spread on a Tbl of apple sauce, roll it up, then freeze it. Babies love this b/c it’s sweet, chewy, & cold so it numbs their gums!

7. When their throat is killing them, make them “Grandmas Top Secret Lemon Honey Drink.” Heat 1 cup water, add 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1 1/2-Tbsp honey (never give honey to kiddos under 1 year).

* reprinted from pinterest.com

IF YOU GIVE A GIRL A TOOL BELT

She will learn what each tool does.

She will learn to take things apart.

She will learn to build.

She will learn to fix.

She will learn how to measure.

She will understand how things work.

She will know that she is capable.

She will be empowered.

She will dream bigger.

If you or your someone in your family is gluten or dairy sensitive, this is your lucky day. And even if you’re not, these oatmeal raisin cookies are sure to make you smile! With the holidays upon us, it’s nice to have a great cookie recipe* on hand that everyone can enjoy!

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons bourbon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons agave or honey
1/2 cup rice flour or sorghum flour
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup potato or tapioca starch
1/4 cup vanilla rice protein powder
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine in a bowl and beat until smooth and creamy:

2/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons bourbon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons agave or honey

In a separate bowl whisk together the dry ingredients:

1/2 cup rice flour or sorghum flour
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup potato or tapioca starch
1/4 cup vanilla rice protein powder
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, beating to combine.

When the dough is smooth, add in the following, by hand, and mix well:

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins

Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to measure out the dough, and using your palms make 28 to 30 round balls. Place the balls of dough on a cookie sheet about two inches apart. Don’t flatten them.

Bake in the center of a preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, until they are golden. They will be quite soft until they cool.

Using a thin spatula, remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Total Servings: 30

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Calories: 53
Carbohydrates: 9.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fat: 0.8g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Fiber: 0.9g
Sodium: 56 mg
Protein: 2.6 g

* Cookie recipe from Web M.D.

The problems that computers bring to kids are real. The constant interruptions from social media sites seriously mess with their ability to develop all-important concentration skills, not to mention the social skills that are hampered along the way. But even when parents realize they need to put the brakes on all those emails, g-chats, skyping and Facebook-ing they don’t know how they can.

Sure you can try to set limits but they are tough to enforce unless you’re willing to sit by Junior’s side for hours at a time and monitor what’s going on. If your kid needs to use the computer to do his homework, it can be a real struggle to keep him off the sites. They are just too addictive and too available. UNTIL NOW!!

Good news, Mamas! It’s time to take back your power! Now, even if Junior must use the computer to write that very important English paper, and you won’t be home for a couple of hours, you can make sure he stays focused and on track, thanks to an internet blocking system called Freedom. 

It’s easy to purchase and install and the developers describe their brilliant creation like this: “Freedom is a simple productivity application that locks you away from the internet on Mac or Windows computers for up to eight hours at a time. Freedom frees you from distractions, allowing you time to write, analyze, code, or create. At the end of your offline period, Freedom allows you back on the internet. You can download Freedom immediately for 10 dollars, and a free trial is available.”

This tool looks like a winner. And it’s not just the kids who need the structure and support. One friend who writes novels for a living swears by it. Do yourself (and your kids) a favor and regain control of that pesky, annoying and ultimately destructive internet addiction. Who knows what a little uninterrupted study time could do?

Can you name this guy? The company is just getting off the ground so be the first to show them off.

We predict they’ll be the next new thing.