Wednesday, January 14, 2009

"Clean Your Bathtub Toys" Does Your Kids Rubber Ducky Bath Tub Toy Have Mildew in It

Bathtub toys are half the fun of taking a bath for kids. Every child needs a squeaky rubber ducky toy for their bubble bath. Squeaking and squirting water are good for hours of play, but water on rubbers and plastic breads molds and mildew that you can't see. After months of playing fun, you suddenly notice black flakes in the water. If you haven't figured it out yet, those are pieces coming from the inside of your child's favorite squeaky bath tub toy. How do you keep your child safe?

Some people just figure it is time to throw the toy away. While others think it hasn't hurt anything yet, so they ignore the black flakes and let their child go on playing with it. There is a solution. A way to keep the tub toys clean and prevent mildew growth inside.

  • Toys must be allowed to dry completely. Most bacteria will die when it drys out. Placing your tub toys in a bath toy net or other holders that will allow drainage and then the toys will be able to dry.
  • Cleaning the toys with a solution of bleach and water will help mildew from forming on the outside of the toys.
  • Toys that are plastic or rubber that can allow water to get in such as a squeaky rubber ducky, need to be cleaned inside also. This can be accomplished by sucking a bleach and water solution inside and then shaking it around. Then squirt the bleach solution out. The toys should be rinsed with regular water afterwards, to make sure the bleach is removed. This could potentially hurt your kids if they were drink it or if it was squirted into their eyes.
  • If the toys already have black mildew flakes in them, the bleach and water will still work, but it will need to be repeated several times until all the black ceases to squirt out.

This should be done every two to four weeks. A great way to save time is to put water in the bathtub and place a couple of capfuls of bleach in it. Then dump the toys in the water. Be sure to clean the bath toy holder in the bleach solution also.

Bath time should be a fun with lots of bath tub toys. Most parents would cringe at the thought of sitting their toddler in a bath of mildew. It is inevitable that your child will get a mouthful of bath water. So keep these things in mind when cleaning your bathtub and don't forget to clean the bath toys.



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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

"Electric Sandwich Maker Grill Recipes" Pizza Pocket Sandwiches An Alternative To Peanut Butter And Jelly


Electric Sandwich maker grills are a quick and easy alternative to peaniut butter and jelly sandwiches. If you family is like mine, pizza is a favorite, but homemade pizza takes hours and some planning. Ordering out is very convenient, but it can be expensive. Especially when everyone wants different toppings.

An electric sandwich maker grill is a way to make everyone happy. Combine sandwiches with pizza and you get pizza sandwiches. The best way to do it, is to put out the toppings and have a "make your own" party. Everyone gets a custom made grill pizza sandwich. Younger children can do this with help and older kids can do this on their own.

It is so simple that if you get a sandwich grill and keep ingredients in the fridge, your teenagers can do this for a snack after school. Your kids will love this and mom gets a break. This is great for an activity and dinner.

Grill Pizza Pocket Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • bread
  • pizza sauce
  • pepperoni(optional)
  • cheese
  • butter

Directions:
1. Get 2 pieces of bread and spread sauce on one piece. Do not get it on the edges or it will not seal very well.
2. Then place your cheese slices on the top of the sauce.
3. Place pepperoni or whatever toppings you desire on the cheese.
4. Place the other piece of bread on top like a sandwich.
5. Spread butter lightly on both sides of the sandwich.
6. Place the sandwich in the sandwich maker grill and cook.

The pizza sandwiches will be very hot inside, so allow to cool for 3-5 minutes.

Sandwich Maker Grill Fruit Pies

Ingredients:

  • fruit pie filling
  • bread
  • cinnamon
  • butter

Directions:
1. Take 2 pieces of bread and put a couple tablespoons of pie filling on one of the slices.
2. Place the other slice on top like a sandwich.
3. Spread a light amount of butter on each side of the sandwiches.
4. Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon on the out side of the sandwich.
5. Place sandwiches in the sandwich maker grill and cook.

Be sure to let it cool as it is very hot inside and enjoy your desert pies!

Sandwich Maker Grilled Ham and Cheese Pockets

Ingredients:

  • bread
  • ham slices or small chunks
  • cheese
  • butter

Directions:

1. Take 2 pieces of bread and place cheese slices on one piece of bread.
2. Put your ham on the cheese slices.
3. Place the other slice of bread on top like a sandwich.
4. Spread a small amount of butter on each side of the sandwiches.
5. Place sandwiches in the sandwich maker grill and cook.

Let it cool for about 3-5 minutes and then enjoy!

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