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11 Magic Potions for Halloween That Kids Will Love

by Nikki Walsh

From witches brew to fairy potions, grab those wands and pick one of these magic potions for Halloween that you can make at home

Part classic science experiment, part Harry Potter, the following concoctions are safe for kids and totally fun to mix up. From fizzing and foaming to bubbling and bewitching, these magic potions for kids can be whipped up in no time. Looking for even more spooky fun? Try your hand at some Halloween crafts, tell kid-friendly ghost stories, and read these witch books that are only a little bit wicked!

Fizzy Fairy Potion

This fairy potion can be made with any color, glitter (if you dare), and the tall glass in the middle will have kids bubbling with excitement.

Magic Pumpkin Potion

Perfect for the spooky season, we love the cute mini pumpkins! Easy to set up and, if you keep it contained, a breeze to clean up, this potion for kids is magical.

Love Potion Lava Lamp

lava lamp love potion for kids
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Part love potion, part lava lamp, we're crushing on this concoction from Agnes at Hello, Wonderful. Using simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry, you can whip up your version in no time. 

Related: 6 Glow-in-the-Dark Science Experiments to Try Tonight

Mad Scientist Potion for Kids

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Mama.Papa.Bubba

This simple outdoor session is just lots of good (not so) clean fun. Find out what you need to set it all up over at Mama.Papa.Bubba

Witches Brew

a dry ice potions for kids
Upstate Ramblings

White clouds of witches' brew make these colorful drinks other-worldly. Dry ice is the key to this cool effect (with parent supervision, of course); hot water and soap can thicken the spell. Bubble over to Upstate Ramblings for the tutorial.

Related: 20 Sidewalk Science Projects to Try Outside Today

DIY Lava Lamp

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Hands on as We Grow

A little more effervescent than the lava lamp of the '60s, this potion made from oil, water, and Alka-Seltzer will get your kiddos all bubbly. These elixirs are easy-to-do and exciting to watch. Jamie from Hand On As We Grow has the instructions.

Rainbow Potion

this rainbow sugar water density tower can be used as a fun potion and magic spell for kids
Little Bins for Little Hands

Sweet and colorful, this sugary brew makes the gradient with sugar, water, food coloring, jars, and a dropper. Your little wizard will be amazed at these layers, so pop over to Little Bins for Little Hands for directions.

Related: Mason Jar Science: Slimy, Squishy, Super-Cool Experiments

Glow-in-the-Dark Potion

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Just glow with it. Potion-masters-in-training will need a little help from parents on this one, but the effort is worth the glow-in-the-dark effect. Ana Dziengel at Babble Dabble Do mixes corn syrup, baby oil, and water with a few "magic" ingredients for a luminous potion that doubles as a science experiment. 

Glittering Galaxies Potion

this nebular jar is a fun potion for kids
Trisha Hass via MomDot

Easy to make with minimal mess, little mix-masters can craft their own swirling nebulas with a mason jar, cotton, water, glitter, and paint. You can thank Trisha over at MomDot for this mystical potion that just might get your little magician calm for her afternoon nap. 

Related: 10 Science Experiments You Can Do at the Beach

Have a Potion Party

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Potion-making is as easy as mix, whisk, color, and create! Have your little wizards gather half-bottles of household items like shaving cream, and shampoo, then add spice and dabble-e-doo! You’ve got a magic potion party. This fanciful fest was the inspiration of Bar Rucci over at ArtBar. 

Garden Soup

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Jackie Currie via Happy Hooligans

Is there anything more natural than kids whipping up a little garden-centric potion on a warm, sunny day? Probably not, which is why we love the setup from Jackie over at Happy Hooligans. With just a few ingredients, your kids can get their dose of outdoor play in a cool setting. 

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35 Indoor Activities for Hot Summer Days

by Erica Loop

Blow their minds with indoor Olympics, ice cube art, and a comedy-hour giggle fest

The weather is finally warmer. But now it’s kind of gone overboard, and the novelty of all-day outdoor summer activities has worn off. We’ve got indoor summer activities that will get your child moving, experimenting, and creating in the comfort of your living room, kitchen, or playroom. If it’s reached crazy temps where you live, it sounds like you’ll need some great indoor activities for kids.

Laugh out loud. Stage a little comedy show in your living room. Here are 300+ of our favorite kid’s jokes to get you going.

Create a cool collage. Spend the day (or at least part) drawing summertime pictures. Your little artist can create portraits of the family at the beach, draw the swimming pool or recreate what they see just by looking out the window. Use a large poster board or cardboard as a background and collage the pics into one summer mural.

Have a dance party. Pick a few summer-themed tunes (like anything from the Beach Boys) and dance, dance, dance.

Play store. Set up shop in just in no time at all and play grocery store. Or maybe you’d rather go to the moon or climb Mt. Everest? Here are 27 make-believe prompts that’ll fill those 30 minutes before dinner. 

Play a round of “Would you rather?” Would you rather have a pet monkey or a pet porcupine? Inquiring minds want to know! All you need are a few good questions. Here’s a great list you can pull up, so you can dish out questions as fast as your kids can answer them.

Draw a shadow. Set up toys, place books on their short sides, or use any other item that casts a shadow. Place the objects on a light-colored paper and shine a flashlight on it. Your kiddo can draw the shadow. Now move the light, pretending that it’s the sun. Draw the new shadows to see how the sun’s rays change as the day continues

Read together. Try out our favorite new releases in the picture book world. We also love these books that help kids learn about and combat racism.

Write a story.

Sing a song. Choose a favorite family song and sing as a group. Don’t worry if you can’t carry a tune; the goal is for everyone to spend time together enjoying a fun indoor activity.

Make popsicles! Everyone loves to cool off in the summer with a delicious frozen treat, so why not make them yourself? Here’s our list of really yummy popsicle recipes. Which will be your family favorite?

Have an indoor picnic. When the weather gets too hot or rainy, that doesn’t mean your summer day is ruined—just move the party indoors! Lay out a blanket and have a picnic in your living room.

Play animal charades. Can your kid waddle like a penguin? Or maybe hop like a bunny? This twist on the classic game of charades can be as easy or as hard as you want. All you have to do is write down a bunch of animals on cards or paper and have everyone take turns picking a card and acting out the animal.

Connect the dots. Tic Tac Toe is so yesterday. The Dot Game is so today. And it can easily be re-created when you’re in a lurch. You need paper and a pen to make a large-scale dot grid. Then, take turns connecting one dot to the next, trying to complete squares. When you do, don’t forget to claim your property with a big fat initial smack dab in the middle of the box.

Pick a card. Learn a simple magic trick.

Learn how clouds hold water. There may not be a cloud in sight, but that doesn’t mean your science-loving child won’t get a kick out of this experiment. With a few simple everyday ingredients, your child can explore the science of clouds with this fun indoor activity from Learn With Play at Home.

Make crumpled paper art. Explore art in a completely colorful way. Learn how to turn regular watercolor paint into awesome artwork with texture, depth and so much more. Get the full directions from Buggy & Buddy.

Freeze water and oil. What happens when you mix oil and water? Make a few regular ol’ ice cubes and a few with veggie oil. Drip drops of food coloring in before popping the cubes into the freezer. Take them out (after they’re completely frozen), put them onto a piece of paper, and watch what happens as they melt.

Bake some blueberry muffins.

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Sponge print fun. Take the stack of unused kitchen sponges that you bought at the big box store and put them to use. Cut the sponges into shapes, dip them into tempera, and let your little one paint the day away. They can sponge-paint a pattern, make abstract art, or put shapes together to make a picture, such as a tree or a house.

Create a mailbox and write each other letters.

Go small. Outfit a mouse house, dollhouse, or fairy dwelling with tiny furniture you can make yourself.

Get glowing with ice. This indoor activity is cool—in both senses of the word. Explore the wild world of tonic water, experimenting with its ability to glow (really, it does). Make tonic water ice cubes, pop them out of the freezer, and take them to a dark room. Turn off all the lights, turn on a black light, and watch the glow. Get the details here.

Make slime. This is always a fun indoor summer activity if you’re okay with a mess (it will happen).  Add glitter, sequins, craft sand, or small toys for a better sensory experience. If you need a new recipe, get your slime-making steps here. And when they’re done, check out how to get slime out of just about anything.

Make a water-density rainbow. Explore density with this completely colorful experiment.

Plan an afternoon movie marathon. Pick a family flick from this list and make a new popcorn recipe.

Ice-Capades! Freeze colored water in ice cube trays and then let the kids paint with their slowly melting watercolors. Check out these other surprising ways you can have fun with ice.

Sink or Float
This basic science experiment is perfect for schoolers or makes for an exciting indoor summer activity for toddlers. And as a bonus, it uses water—perfect for a hot summer day. Fill the sink, tub, or plasticware bin with cool water. Pick a few waterproof items, predict if the objects will sink or float and then toss them in; observe what happens and record the data.

Make sensory bottles. This is an easy indoor summer activity for kids to try; this sensory play idea lasts for more than one day. Fill an old plastic bottle part-way up with water. Add sparkles, colorful craft sand, or anything else your child wants. Drip a drop of food coloring in and pour a splash of baby oil into the mix. Close the bottle, seal the top with tape, and shake to watch what happens.

Set up your own indoor Olympics.
Set up your version in the living room or playroom. Create obstacles to pretend slalom around or set up an indoor aquatic race. Your child, the neighborhood kids, and the rest of the family can act out swimming movements as everyone races around the house.

Make a dinosaur terrarium. 

Make something out of a cardboard box. Give those Amazon packages a second life with one of these fun ideas.

Paint without a brush. If you have finger paints or tempera at home, your kids can get into this art activity from Mini Monets and Mommies.

Make melted crayon shells. Older kids enjoy crafting too. Use those seashells from your beach vacation with this colorful indoor summer activity from Fun at Home with Kids.

Have a beach party. That is, have an indoor beach party. Grab the towels, pull up a paddling pool (minus the water), and pour a few kid-friendly fruit juice drinks. Fill the pool with torn blue tissue paper or a blue sheet. Pretend to splash, all from the cooling comfort of your home.

Sign up for an Outschool course. There are dozens of different courses and classes for every interest. Check out our favorites here. 

Related: 21 Fun Toys to Order on Amazon Perfect for Indoor Days

—with additional reporting by Taylor Clifton and Amber Guetebier

 

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Celebrating Holi with Family: Everything You Need to Know

by Nicole Findlay

Learn about the history of this colorful holiday and enjoy some food and crafts with your kids

Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring! Holi, the annual Hindu Festival of Colors, is steeped in rich history and celebrated with vibrant reds, yellows, blues, and greens. It’s a perfect opportunity for family fun while also teaching your kiddos about this unique holiday. We’ve got great ideas (like crafts, recipes, and books) to help you have a Holi celebration and learn with little ones.

What is Holi?

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The second most famous festival in India after Diwali, Holi (originally known as Holika) symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the start of spring. Celebrated around the world, Holi is most known for people throwing colored powders in the air and splashing them on others!

While it’s a super fun occasion, it’s important to understand the holiday's significance and support the communities from which it came.

Fun Facts:

  • Holi is also known as the Festival of Colors, the Festival of Spring, and the Festival of Love.
  • Holi is a two-day event, starting on the day of the last full moon on the Hindu lunisolar calendar. On the first day, families may have a sacred bonfire. On the second day, the celebration of the festival of colors begins. 
  • Holi in 2023 will start at sundown on March 8th and end at sundown on March 9th.

How to Celebrate Holi

little girl at a Holi celebration
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Traditionally, on the eve of the festival, bonfires are lit to symbolize the burning of evil spirits. People throw wood, branches, and dried leaves into the flames.

The next day, during the Festival of Colors, communities throw colored powder into the air and on each other. They splash water—sometimes with squirt guns and sometimes with colored water-filled balloons. And many people wear white, so the splashed colors show up even better!

Family and friends gather for festive meals and exchange sweets in the evening.

A Holi celebration is definitely for the entire family! To celebrate with yours, start by learning about the history and culture at home. And then take a look at this (optional) list of staples to add some color to your celebration:

  • Colored powder: There are tons of options online, but these are eco-friendly and organic
  • Plain white t-shirts for the entire family
  • Water guns 
  • Water balloons 
  • Indian food and sweets. Thandai Truffles are available here! And there are even vegan sweet options here!
  • Holi décor. Lots of colorful options here!
  • Thandai mix. This super popular Holi drink is available at Indian restaurants or online. This cold, sweetened milk flavored with nuts and seeds is perfect for Holi. 

Related: 11 of the Best Kid-Friendly Indian Food Recipes

What Do the Colors of Holi Mean?

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Each color means something different. Before you start throwing your colored powder into the air, it’s important to learn the significance and importance of each color.

  • Red: Weddings, Love & Fertility
  • Yellow: Turmeric and its medicinal uses
  • Blue: Color of the revered God in Hinduism, Lord Krishna
  • Green: New beginnings, nature, and harvest

Holi Crafts for Kids

handful of colors at a Holi celebration
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Holi is messy—and so is a great art project!

Make Your Own Holi Powder
Sure, you can buy colored powders online or at your local Indian grocery shop, but how much fun would it be to make your own! Dry colorful flower petals and mix with rice flour or check this out for step-by-step instructions on hold to make each color.  

STEM Oil, Water, and Color Experiment
Before making your own powder, why not throw in a science experiment to teach the family how oil can protect their skin? Choose a willing participant and apply baby oil on one hand and water on the other. Then, rub your Holi color equally on both hands. Leave the color on for 5 mins before washing. What happens? Oil doesn’t mix well with color, forming a thin barrier between the hand and the powder. On the opposite hand, water mixes great with color—so it’s harder to get off!

Build Your Own Water Gun
Paint an old plastic water bottle and let it dry for a day or so. Take the lid off the bottle and have an adult poke a hole in the bottle’s center. Fill the bottle with water, put the lid back on, and squeeze to squirt the person nearest you!

Colorful Rolled Papercraft
Cut out strips of colored paper. Roll them around a pencil and then glue your colorful rolled strips onto cardstock in the design of your choice. The more colorful the better and you can even add more than one layer! Click here for pictures and instructions.

Paint Splatter Cards
Splatter is such a fun way to play with color. And handmade cards will be much appreciated by family and friends—especially those that live too far to celebrate with you. Click here for pictures and instructions.

Holi Coloring Pages and Rainbow Crayons
What kid doesn’t like coloring pages? And what better way to celebrate the festival of color than by making your very own rainbow crayons! Search the house for broken crayons—you probably have more than you think! Peel the wrappers off and cut the crayons into 2-inch pieces. Arrange in a mold like this. Bake in the oven at 225 degrees for 10 mins.

Holi Recipes for Kids

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India’s food varies from region to region but there are some special drinks and dishes enjoyed by all on Holi. From Thandai, Lassi, and Gujiya to Dahi Bhalle and Rasmalai, Holi can be as flavorful as it is colorful. The holiday is a perfect time to feast with family and friends. Maybe try something new!

This Thandai recipe looks delicious and comes with step-by-step instructions and helpful photos.

And for a few more culinary ideas, check out these 11 kid-friendly recipes to help you celebrate Holi.

Read a Story About Holi

Storytime is a great way to learn more about the history of the holiday and the significance of the celebration. Get cozy with your little ones and dive into a good picture book. One of our favorites is Festival of Colors, a story about a brother and sister’s preparation and celebration of Holi. We also love Holi Colors and Amma Tell me About Holi.

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Halloween Clean: Tips to Safely Remove Costume Makeup

by Kate Cartia

After the tricks have all been tricked and the treats have all been treated, turning your little mummies and monsters back into your clean-faced kiddos can be a bit challenging. Makeup remover and soap created for adult skin is generally way too harsh for little faces, and you definitely want to be sure you’re able to safely remove costume makeup and face paint. We’ve stocked up on our can’t-live-withouts from Pipette to get the job done right!

We already love our Pipette daily go-to products, so we’re not surprised that our regularly-used goodies are up to the task with the best combination of gentle and effective clean ingredients. And with Pipette offering 30% off your first order with code SQUALANE30, there’s no better time to stock up! We’ve got all our best tips below to safely remove costume makeup, so you can kick back and relax (and maybe steal a few fun-sized candy bars; you earned it!).
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Pipette Baby Wipes

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We're definitely not here for rubbing and scrubbing delicate little cheeks, so our first step is breaking out the Pipette Baby Wipes. We'll be honest: we use these for so much more than just diaper changes, and the plant-based fibers of these wipes mean you aren't using abrasives. Since they're water-based, they'll loosen up Halloween makeup gently (and clean up sticky candy-hands, too! Just sayin'...). TIP: Pipette Baby Wipes are awesome for taking off lighter makeup and face paint! If you're dealing with dark or heavy product, use these first, then move on to our next must-have!

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Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash

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There's not a day that goes by that we don't use the Pipette Baby Shampoo & Wash, so it makes sense that we'd reach for it to safely remove halloween makeup! Add a little to your fingertips and gently rub over makeup spots, then either use a soft cloth to wipe away the remains, or just rinse with water! You don't have to worry about Pipette's Baby Shampoo & Wash stripping your kiddos' natural skin moisture, and plant-derived cleansers mitigate resulting irritation. Choose from never-synthetic fragrances like Rose + Geranium or Vanilla + Ylang Ylang, or opt for the fragrance-free formula!

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Pipette Baby Oil

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Forget everything you know about traditional baby oil. Pipette's Baby Oil is mineral oil-free and is formulated to mimic the protective moisture babies are born with! For stubborn makeup, use a cotton ball, cotton pad, or your fingers to gently massage over skin and watch all the color dissolve (we'd know; we've been using it to remove our own makeup!) TIP: While you can definitely leave Pipette Baby Oil to absorb on the skin whenever you use it, we'd suggest following makeup removal with the Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash to make sure all traces of makeup and face paint are rinsed away.

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Pipette Jumbo Bubble Bath

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Sometimes a quick rinse just isn't enough, especially after an exciting day (and maybe a little bit of a sugar high). Calm wound-up little ones with Pipette's Bubble Bath + Body Wash! Available in two non-synthetic fragrances, just pour under warm running water to gently cleanse and relax mini monsters after a busy night of trick-or-treating.

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Pipette Baby Lotion

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After cleansing, sealing in all that valuable moisture is a must! Pipette Baby Lotion's lightweight formula absorbs fast, so we think you'll want to use this throughout the day, and it's the perfect last step to safely removing Halloween makeup. Whether you pick one of their natural scented options or fragrance-free, Pipette's Baby Lotion nourishes even the most sensitive skin!

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Can't pick just one? This Pipette Baby Bestsellers Bundle is a great way to make sure you don't run out of your favorite products! This set features the Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash, Pipette Baby Lotion, and Pipette Baby Balm. And right now, take 20% off this bundle - no code needed! TIP: Pick up a few to keep on-hand for parents-to-be, or as thoughtful gifts for the holidays!

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Kiddos’ Skincare: Revamped for Cooler Weather

by Kate Cartia

The leaves aren’t the only thing changing this time of year! Your kiddos’ skin is already super sensitive and the dry, chilly weather can be ultra irritating to their delicate complexions. With so many products to choose from, we know figuring out what’ll work best can be daunting. We’ve rounded up our favorite products from Pipette that we’ve been keeping on hand so you can skip the guesswork! Did we mention that Pipette is currently offering 30% off your first order? Just use code SQUALANE30 and stock up! Reach for these goodies all season long and beyond to keep those little noses and toeses in tip-top shape.
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Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash

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A solid skincare routine starts with a solid foundation, and Pipette's Baby Shampoo + Wash is the first step to skin TLC! Including sugar-derived glycolipids (lipids that moisturize and aid in skin cell recovery), plant-based glycerine works to maintain soft skin, and renewable squalane (a skincare superhero all babies are born with), this Baby Shampoo + Wash is gentle enough to use daily (and gentle on the eyes!) without worrying abut overdrying. And with clean scent options like Rose + Geranium and our personal favorite, Vanilla + Ylang Ylang, as well as a Fragrance-Free formula, Pipette's Baby Shampoo + Wash will be a bathtub staple!

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Pipette Baby Lotion

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Not all lotions are created equal, and Pipette's Baby Lotion is top-tier. After soaping up with the Baby Shampoo + Wash, layer on the care with this lightweight blend of clean ingredients that help retain skin's moisture level and seal in the bathtime benefits. We can't get enough!

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Pipette Hand Wash

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By now, we're used to making sure our kids keep their hands washed, especially in the last few years. We've also learned how fast little fingers get raw, red, and dry with repeated washing, and the fall weather can definitely irritate them even more. Enter Pipette's Hand Wash! Aloe and glycerine help attract moisture to the skin and the nontoxic and sulfate-free formula prevent that icky tight feeling. Throw in Pipette's 100% plant-derived bergamot and lemon scent for a fun zing with each wash and you'll want to make sure there's a bottle at every sink in the house!

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Pipette Baby Balm

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Sometimes lotion isn't quite enough, especially in the cooler months, so make sure to scoop up Pipette's extra-rich Baby Balm! Forget greasy, petroleum-based balms; Pipette has created a velvety-soft formula that can be used anywhere and everywhere, as often as needed. TIP: Use Pipette Baby Balm on diaper lines, in those adorable skin rolls and wrinkles, knees and elbows, and wind-burned faces. Or, combine the Pipette Baby Lotion and Baby Balm together in your palm and smooth all over to super-charge your moisturizing method!

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We're wild for wipes, and Pipette Baby Wipes lead the pack! Plant-based fibers and a gentle water-based formula make these a do-it-all must-have for the car, baby bags, bathrooms, and more!

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Pipette Diaper Rash Cream

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Chafed, red, angry skin is never welcome, so we're making sure to include Pipette Diaper Rash Cream in our skincare arsenal. Seal out wetness and soothe irritated diaper areas with this petroleum- and lanolin-free cream that also helps to prevent future discomfort; a must for the fall!

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Pipette Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

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No matter what time of year, sunscreen will always be a necessary skincare step. Pipette Mineral Sunscreen is lightweight, non-greasy, and fast-absorbing, so this ultra-important step takes no time at all and provides SPF 50 mineral, non-nano zinc oxide broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection! (TIP: The non-comedogenic formula also means you can layer it over your facial moisturizer as your last step before makeup or heading out the door!)

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Moisturizing is the name of the game in cold weather, and although mineral oil-based products aren't ideal, the Pipette Baby Oil formula is mineral oil-free and mimics the vernix (the first built-in moisturizer your baby is born with, courtesy of Mother Nature). It's fragrance-free and all-purpose, so keep it on-hand for massages, cradle-cap softening, body hydration, and more! (TIP: We've used Pipette Baby Oil to remove our makeup as the first step in our double-cleanse routine!)

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DIY Beauty Hacks because You Need Self Care Right Now

by Kaitlyn Kirby

Let’s be honest, when it comes to the morning makeup routine, well, it’s probably fallen to the wayside. But did you know there are a ton of natural beauty tips that can get your day at home off on the right foot by helping you look great and feel confident (even if you’re still wearing yoga pants)? Keep reading to discover our list of tried-and-true beauty hacks for busy moms everywhere!

Castor Oil

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Beauty Hack: Use for thicker brows. Why? Castor oil contains an Omega 9 Fatty Acid and boasts anti-inflammatory properties to help hair grow uninhibited

Sugar

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Beauty Hack: Use for softer lips, feet, and hands. Mix a DIY sugar scrub with olive oil, lemon juice, and sugar to soften rough heels, hands, and lips. 

Honey

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Beauty Hack: Use for anti-aging. Apply a honey mask to clean skin for its anti-bacterial and healing properties (honey can heal acne scars!) as well as anti-aging effects.

Sweat Sesh

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Beauty Hack: For detoxing skin. A good sweat session (be it at your fitness class, chasing your kids, a visit to the sauna) is good for your skin as it helps flush toxins from the body.

Baking Soda

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Beauty Hack: Use for whiter teeth. Apply baking soda to your toothbrush once a week to whiten teeth.

Petroleum Jelly

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Beauty Hack: Use for a natural highlighter. Apply to the high points of the face and eyelids as an all-natural highlighter for a quick, subtle glow.

Steam

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Beauty Hack: For detoxing skin. Run a washcloth under warm water and apply it to your face before your masks for optimal results. This opens the pores and allows the product to really absorb into the skin. You can also boil water on the stove and hold a towel over your head to create a makeshift steam room.

Business Card

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Beauty Hack: Use for clean, precise mascara. Hold a business card behind your lashes as you apply mascara. This lets you get to the root of your lashes without leaving smudges on your skin.

Peppermint Oil

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Beauty Hack: Use for plump lips. Peppermint oil offers lips a natural plump, so add a drop or two onto your lipstick next time you apply.

Glycerin Soap

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Beauty Hack: Use to keep brows in place. Dip your spoolie in a little glycerin soap and brush your brows upward for a full look and to keep them in place.

Scotch Tape

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Beauty Hack: Use for eyeliner application. Use scotch tape as a guide for the perfect cat eyeliner.

Contact Solution

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Beauty Hack: Use to prolong mascara. If your mascara has gone clumpy, mix in a little contact solution to make the tube last longer.

Propped Pillows

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Beauty Hack: If you want to de-puff your face, sleep with two pillows propped up instead of one to help fluid drain from the face.

Lipstick

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Beauty Hack: Use as a cheek stain. If you don’t have time (or the makeup stash in your bag!), use a little lipstick as a stain on your cheeks for a fresh, healthy flush.

Frozen Spoons

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Beauty Hack: Keep two spoons in the freezer and place them under your eyes to de-puff any under-eye bags or dark circles when needed.

Face Mist

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Beauty Hack: Spritz it on throughout the day for an instant skin (and spirit) pick-me-up. You can make your own face mist by steeping a couple of bags of white tea with the zest from one lemon in boiling hot water. Let it sit at room temperature before transferring it to a spray bottle and letting it chill in the fridge. Spray your face whenever you’re feeling the baby blues. Make a new batch after a week.

 

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Score a quick fix for your manicure by applying baby oil to your nails and cuticles every night. Nails will stay shiny and hydrated 24-7.

—Kaitlyn Kirby with Ayren Jackson-Cannady

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This Little Girl Accidentally Brought K-Y Jelly to School Instead of Lotion

by Shahrzad Warkentin

Motherhood can include some mortifying moments and one mom wins the prize for most embarrassing call home from a teacher, thanks to the fact that her daughter confused K-Y Jelly with lotion.

As mom Espesa Jugosa Fupa from Walkertown, North Carolina shared in a now viral Facebook post, when her daughter innocently asked to bring some lotion to school, she had no idea what she was really in for. “My daughter asked if she can pack some lotion in her bag,” Espesa wrote in the post. “And, of course, I said, ‘Yeah go get the small travel-size one out of my top drawer.'”

Unfortunately as Espesa later discovered, it wasn’t the lotion that her daughter ended up grabbing. Fifteen minutes after dropping off her daughter on the third day of school, Espesa received a phone call from the teacher. “The teacher’s laughing hysterically,” Espesa explained. “She asked if I knew what she used to put on her legs. I told her, ‘Yeah it’s Jergens lotion.'” Not exactly.

When she arrived in the classroom she immediately noticed that her daughter’s legs were extremely shiny and guessed that she had grabbed baby oil instead of lotion. If only it were that simple. Instead, it turned out that her daughter had brought a bottle of K-Y Jelly to the classroom. Someone definitely learned a lesson that day: always check what your kids put in their backpacks.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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8 DIY Beauty Tricks for New (& Tired) Moms

by Ayren Jackson-Cannady

First the bad news: As a new mom you likely won’t be able to hang out in front of the mirror for a half hour and obsess over how you look (seriously, you’ll barely have time to change out of your PJs). The good news? With a few simple beauty routine tweaks, you can look like a hot mama — and not like you only got 2½ hours of sleep. Here’s how to get your pretty back, stat.

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Dull complexion?
The Trick: Use your brightest pink lipstick as a cream blush to fake the pretty pregnancy glow that, by now, may be long gone. Dab a little onto the apples of your cheeks and then blend it in until it’s sheer. If you don’t have a lipstick, massage a few fresh or frozen raspberries into your cheeks for a look that’s sheer and unbelievably natural.

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Puffy peepers?
The Trick: Borrow a couple of your baby’s teething rings! Just pop them in the freezer until they’re ice cold, lie down and place the rings over your eyes. The chill from the teethers reduces puffiness instantly and gives your peepers an invigorating boost that will — hopefully — get you through the next sleepless stretch.

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Nails look slightly wicked witch-ish?
The Trick: If you can eek out the time to get a gel manicure (it’s polish that goes over your natural nail for a shinier, more polished look and it lasts two weeks longer than a traditional mani), do it! If time is of the essence, score a quick fix by applying baby oil to your nails and cuticles every night. Nails will stay shiny and hydrated 24-7.

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Everyone telling you how exhausted you look (like you don’t already know)?
The Trick: Curl your lashes. It’s the quickest way to look awake, even if you haven’t slept in, oh, 16 hours. To boost your lashes without looking in a mirror (because who has time for that?), skip the curler. Instead, start by applying a few quick coats of mascara. Then, rub your fingertips together until they feel warm and use them to push your lashes up towards your brows. A minute or two later your lashes will be sky high.

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Feel like a walking zombie?
The Trick: Two words: Face mist. Spritz it on throughout the day for an instant skin (and spirit) pick-me-up. You can make your own face mist by steeping a couple of bags of white tea with the zest from one lemon in boiling hot water. Let it sit at room temperature before transferring it to a spray bottle and letting it chill in the fridge. Spray your face whenever you’re feeling the baby blues. Make a new batch after a week.

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No time to shower?
The Trick: Forget about soaking in a bubble bath; showers are the true luxury, but sometimes we can’t even squeeze one of those into our hectic schedules. When you’re ripe and on-the-run, swing by the fruit bowl. Slice a lemon in half and rub it generously under your arms. The citrus neutralizes foul odors on contact, without any icky chemicals.

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Bed head (but only have 30 seconds to do your hair)?
The Trick: If you can squeeze in a quick shower at night, wet your hair and twist it into a tight bun to dry overnight. Take it down the next day for wavy strands that look pro-styled. Shorter hair? Do a few braids on damp strands, securing the ends with a rubber band. You’ll wake up with shiny and frizz-free texture.

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Dark circles for days?
The Trick: Put a small amount of fresh cottage cheese (it’s an anti-inflammatory) on two cotton pads and leave them hang out over closed eyes for 10-15 minutes before going to “sleep.” The results are pretty fantastic, with dark circles nearly vanishing. Bonus: Maybe the close contact with cottage cheese will remind new mamas to eat breakfast!

Do you have any super-simple beauty moves designed for tired mamas? Dish in the comments section below.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady

 

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