Toothpaste removes more than tooth stains...

Toothpaste takes out blood stains!  It sure does!!   Using an old toothbrush bBring a cup of water to dip the brush in so you can get the toothpaste to foam up, and then scrub on the blood stain (if on clothing, bedding, any fabric).  Wash in the washing machine and viola...no more blood!

Tag, it's mine!

Use luggage tags to attach to your child's wheelchair and belongs when they enter the hospital or go to school.  Luggage tags come in a variety of fun kids styles and are great ways to label items without ruining them with permanent stickers or permanent markers.

p.s. We LOVE "Little Me" personalized luggage tags (see inset picture).  Use them to print important medical info too!

Make memories...decorate a pumpkin!

You child doesn't have to have the physical ability to "carve" a pumpkin or go pumpkin picking in order for you to make fun memories together this fall season.  Pick up small "pie" pumpkins from your local grocery store or super-center and a variety of paints, glue, permanent markers, feathers, google eyes, large beads, doll hair, etc. and create funny pumpkin faces out of all of these great craft supplies.

Trick or Treat...But I Don't Eat!!

Be sure to include a variety of non-edible items in with your treats this Halloween!  Dollar stores have great selections of small toys, games, stickers, kids tattoos, bubbles, party favors, and all sorts of fun items for kiddos who cannot eat candy due to medical issues, childhood obesity, diabetes, or special healthcare conditions (such as feeding tubes).

Don't forget to check out the Trick or Treat program on our website for more ideas!

No Judgement

Stop judging! We don't know the whole story and should stop assuming we do. There may be a lot more going on that what we can see. Although someone's plight may seem insignificant to you, it may seem insurmountable to them.

Freshen up...

Throw a laundry dryer sheet into your child's "go bag" or diaper bag to prevent odors from building up!

p.s. This works for school bags, suitcases, dresser drawers, storage chests, and gym bags too!

Say Hello

Say hello to a stranger, or just smile at him/her. We never know what others are going through. Your small act of kindness may be just hat they need to turn a bad day around.