Ear Infections

Ever wonder what to do for nasty ear infections. Especially on the weekend when the Dr. isn't in and your little ones wont sleep. Tabacco in the ear. Just a little bit. Take tabacco leaves or a can of chew, just a little bit put it in a sauce pan with a little water bring it to a simmer. Stir it up a little bit. Dip a cotton ball or for those smaller ears Q-tip. ( I have even done a spoon with just a little bit in the spoon when I haven't had a cotton ball or Q-tip) Set the cotton ball/Q-tip on the ear. (of course let it cool down if it is to hot. You do want it slightly warm though) Let it sit there for a minute. I can't gaurentee 100% because maybe it doesn't work for some but I would dare say 99%. Every time I have tried this on myself, husband or kids it has worked. Some how it draws out the infection and takes the pain away. Works Wonders.

Chest congestion and cold

Vicks on your feet at bed time. Then socks over them. So simple. Works great for those coughs and runny noses. Then you don't have to have it on your chest. My kids love it. Every time I pull out the "feet medican" for one they all line up to have their feet done.

Cradle Cap

Ever wonder what to do when your baby has really bad cradle cap. Well my doctor gave me a "secret" with my oldest son who had it really bad. Then when it has happened again with my second son I am going back to the easy secret. Head and Shoulders shampoo. Crazy I know. or maybe you already know this secret but I didn't and it works great. A small amount of shampoo 3 times a week and it clears it up.