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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!

Let Kids Be Kids! They'll get dirty playing outside, but that's supposed to happen! Use all free clear- safe for sensitive skin- to get their clothes clean!

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!

Owen playing outside #FreeToBe

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.

Dinner Outside #FreeToBe

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.

Swingset #FreeToBe

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.

Dirty Charlie #FreeToBe

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!

Let Kids Be Kids! They'll get dirty playing outside, but that's supposed to happen! Use all free clear- safe for sensitive skin- to get their clothes clean!

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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?

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  1. Annette Whipple says

    May 5, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Our kids dig in the dirt. A lot. Our son and both daughters. Plus we go to farms a bit.

    We like All, too.

    Reply
  2. Ann Fantom says

    May 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    My daughter likes to get dirty in the garden

    Reply
  3. Kat H says

    May 7, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    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!

    Reply
  4. PuffyBiggles says

    May 8, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    My daughter paints a lot and gets it on her clothing. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  5. Monica Platz says

    May 9, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    My son is a skateboarder so simply going to the skatepark and doing jumps gets him filthy!

    Reply
  6. Sandy Klocinski says

    May 10, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    My daughter used to dig in the dirt and make mud pies

    Reply
  7. Stacie says

    May 10, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Finger paint and play with rocks

    Reply
  8. Soo says

    May 11, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    My kids love making crafts, which means there’s always paint or marker or glue on their clothes.

    Reply
  9. deanna says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Christina says

      May 16, 2015 at 2:50 PM

      We have white pants for baseball! It’s the worst!

      Reply
  10. Dianna Davis says

    May 13, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    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

    Reply
  11. Cathy French says

    May 15, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Messy activity for kids is when they jump in mud puddles. Kids love dirt and mud

    Reply
  12. Leigh Anne Borders says

    May 16, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    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!

    Reply
  13. Laura J says

    May 16, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Oh we love playing in the sandbox and making sandcastles, playing in the mud and making mudpies, and running through the sprinkler!

    Reply
  14. Angela Saver says

    May 16, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Our kids love to help in the garden, so that always get messy!

    Reply
  15. Sara says

    May 21, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    Arts and crafts always end up messy!

    Reply
  16. Elena says

    May 25, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    They like building sand castles on the beach

    Reply
  17. Christina Sparks says

    May 25, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    They like to help me bake and they get messy.

    Reply
  18. Sarah L says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Gardening with kids can be very messy.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  19. Kimberly Hilbert says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    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!

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    May 30, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Painting and running around outside.

    Reply
  21. CharityS says

    May 30, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    My son loves to work on his dirt bike.

    Reply
  22. Susan Smith says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    My daughter paints and does sidewalk chalk and gets it on her clothing.

    Reply
  23. tina d reynolds says

    May 31, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    We love making a mess outside from the sandbox playing in the garden in the mudd

    Reply
  24. AEKZ2 says

    May 31, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    My kids like to paint and play with clay.

    Reply

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