We took a trip to Ireland last year, but it was just us. We knew immediately the kids would love it, so this time we brought the kids to Ireland! Day 1 We left the house Monday, August 14th about noon and arrived at Newark International Airport at about 2:30, breezed through security, and sat […]
Let Kids Be Kids
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This past week we have had some amazing weather here in Maryland! I’m so excited we’re finally able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and heat! In a house with kids, that means getting dirty. To me, that’s what being a kid is all about. Getting messy means you’re having fun!
Our boys are messy! No doubt about that. That’s fine by me though, especially when it comes to playing outside!
It hit 80º this week and we finally made it out back to play with all our outside toys! We made it to the store to get play sand to fill up their sandbox with clean sand for the year, but that’s about as far as the prepping has gotten. The lawnmower hasn’t wanted to start this year, so it’s kind of a weedy jungle out there and the swingset hasn’t been cleaned yet. Don’t worry though, that won’t stop these boys from playing!
The back of this car was absolutely disgusting. And of course, Owen had to play in it and then rub it all over himself. That’s what boys (or any kid really) are going to do. I’m not going to stop him from having fun and exploring just because I don’t want him to get dirty.
I have all free clear to help me take care of those dirty clothes when they’re done playing. We actually use all free clear with OXI because we need all the cleaning power we can get. What I really love is that I get all the gentleness of all free clear, but all the stain-fighting power! all free clear is the #1 recommended detergent brand by Dermatologists, Allergists, and Pediatricians for sensitive skin. It rinses clean and has a gentle, hypoallergenic formula.
Both boys have sensitive skin like Daddy, so we try to be careful what we use on them directly and what we use to wash those messy clothes. all free clear has received the National Eczema Associate (NEA) Seal of Acceptance™, which means that they avoid certain chemicals, dyes, perfumes and residues that are known to be unsuitable for use by persons with eczema or a sensitive skin condition.
At the end of the day, the boys are messy, but they’ve had fun! That generally means they’ll sleep better, too! If only we could get Charlie to sleep in his own bed all night, but that’s another issue. Those dirty clothes I can tackle! Notice that is a LEGO shirt Charlie’s wearing? If one of his favorite shirts get messy, there are sometimes tears. He knows Mommy clean them up though. No one said drama is reserved for little girls.
shhh… Daddy said not to get him in a picture!
Did you know you can also get all free clear fabric softener and dryer sheets? Again, they received the NEA Seal of Acceptance™. You can find them right in the fabric conditioner aisle of your local store!
Summer means playing outdoors and getting messy! Sure, you can have certain clothes that are “play clothes”, but when you come across an opportunity to play, I’m not going to pass it by because they might get their clothes dirty. Let Kids Be Kids!
Lucky for you, I’m giving away $15 in Paypal Cash to one reader so they can pick up some all free clear products to try, courtesy of Mom’s Messy Miracles!
There will be sweepstakes kicking off in mid-May called #withmyblanket. Keep an eye on the all free clear Facebook page for more information.
What are some of your little one’s favorite ways to get messy?
Annette Whipple says
Our kids dig in the dirt. A lot. Our son and both daughters. Plus we go to farms a bit.
We like All, too.
Ann Fantom says
My daughter likes to get dirty in the garden
Kat H says
We just got a Sandbox and that is keeping my gorls dirty.
Both my girls love rocks and digging in dirt.
Sidewalk Chalk is pretty messy too!
I always thought that our snowy winters produced more dirty clothes and laundry with mud and wetness, but summer is pretty dirty too!
PuffyBiggles says
My daughter paints a lot and gets it on her clothing. Thanks for the giveaway!
Monica Platz says
My son is a skateboarder so simply going to the skatepark and doing jumps gets him filthy!
Sandy Klocinski says
My daughter used to dig in the dirt and make mud pies
Stacie says
Finger paint and play with rocks
Soo says
My kids love making crafts, which means there’s always paint or marker or glue on their clothes.
deanna says
The kids like to play baseball. They play in any weather and any park conditions. This means we have grass and dirt on our clothes all of the time.
Christina says
We have white pants for baseball! It’s the worst!
Dianna Davis says
My kids I believe are like every one else– Climbing up and down hills of dirt and mud– Grass stain, food stains and mud in places we didn’t even know were there
Cathy French says
Messy activity for kids is when they jump in mud puddles. Kids love dirt and mud
Leigh Anne Borders says
We have boys and they LOVE the dirt. We have a big fenced in area with lots of “dirt” areas. They can’t seem to get enough of that!
Laura J says
Oh we love playing in the sandbox and making sandcastles, playing in the mud and making mudpies, and running through the sprinkler!
Angela Saver says
Our kids love to help in the garden, so that always get messy!
Sara says
Arts and crafts always end up messy!
Elena says
They like building sand castles on the beach
Christina Sparks says
They like to help me bake and they get messy.
Sarah L says
Gardening with kids can be very messy.
Thanks for the contest.
Kimberly Hilbert says
My daughter is an artist who loves mixed media. There is no telling what she’ll get on her: glue, paper mache, clay mache, paints of all sorts!
Lisa says
Painting and running around outside.
CharityS says
My son loves to work on his dirt bike.
Susan Smith says
My daughter paints and does sidewalk chalk and gets it on her clothing.
tina d reynolds says
We love making a mess outside from the sandbox playing in the garden in the mudd
AEKZ2 says
My kids like to paint and play with clay.