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Kids are messy. Even on the days where we don’t play in the dirt, my boys end up with food, snot, and other unidentified splotches on their clothing. Which is why I’ve caved when it comes to playing in the dirt. My boys are gross all the time, why not let them get dirty? It’s fun to let loose and let the kids be kids, even if that means playing in the mud!
I don’t worry about the boys getting their clothes messy because I know the stains will come out with all® free clear detergent. I also know it’s a gentle on our skin. It’s taken me a long time to find a detergent that works well for the whole family. I’m sensitive to fragrance and perfumes, and the boys both have extremely sensitive skin. We can’t use detergents with dyes or perfumes which is why all® free clear detergent is my number one choice when it comes to cleaning our clothes. I also love it because it’s the #1 recommended brand by dermatologists, allergists, and pediatricians.
When it comes to buying detergent for a family of boys, you have to go big or go home. I always buy the biggest size possible which is why I love the huge bottles from Sam’s Club. You can find it in the cleaning aisle.
Because all® free clear detergent is so awesome at cleaning clothes, I was inspired to have a messy mud day with Robert.
I got so excited to have a mud day because it’s been a long time since Robert and I got to splash in puddles. Our old apartment had a beat up tennis court that made the best mud puddles after a rain storm. Robert and I loved splashing around in those puddles. Now that we are living in a new house with a properly graded yard, we don’t get a chance to play in the mud. Even if we did have mud puddles, Jackson has kind of cramped our style.
Since I’ve been wanting to do something fun and unexpected for Robert (without Jackson) for a while, I decided to go a little crazy and fill up his kiddie pool with dirt and water to make our own mud puddle. It’s super easy to do. Here are the steps to allow your kid to be free to play in the mud:
First, you need to get a kiddie pool. I like the old fashioned blue plastic ones because they clean so easily.
Next add a little bit of potting soil to the bottom. I like to use potting soil because I always have extra on hand.
Next step is to fill the pool up with water. Robert had a blast playing with the hose.
As you can see the potting soil doesn’t make mud as much as it makes dirty water. Robert didn’t even notice. Dirty water and mud are both pretty exciting to kids.
Enjoy the mud for as long as you like.
This is my favorite picture of Robert. He so loved getting dirty!
Clean up is easy! Dump out the mud, spray down the pool and the kids (and adult), and wash those clothes.
Like most boys do, Robert left his dirty clothes on the floor. You can still see the dirt around the clothes in this picture.
One wash with all® free clear detergent and your clothes with be as good as new!
Tom and I even got in the mud. I don’t know if the adults or the kid had more fun with this activity.
I had a blast watching this guy be free to be a kid. I hope he always has an appreciation for dirt and nature. I never want him to feel like I’m making him stay clean. I know moms have a habit of trying to keep our kids clean, but sometimes they just need to get dirty! Luckily with all® free clear detergent I don’t have to worry much about clean up.
An added bonus is that you don’t need to much, which saves us a lot of money. Always make sure to follow the directions and use the proper amount.
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I am one of those moms who doesn’t like messes like this, so my kids have never played in the mud. They also can’t paint inside my house. Yeah, I am mean,
Lol! That doesn’t make you mean. It might make you smarter than me.
Hannah great idea, awesome way to keep the mess confined to one place and still be loads of fun :) Like it!!!
It was nice to have the mess confined!
Yes and Yes to playing in the mud! I did that for hours and hours and hours as a kid! But its so easy now because you can clean up easily with that All detergent!
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My dad always let us play in the mud, but the kind of mud that you have to hose off and that is almost claylike in texture. We could slip and slide in it, make “make up” and masks. Super fun.
Honestly, I wish I had let my kids make more of a mess when they were younger. Nothing more fun than jumping in puddles and playing with mud. #client
I have honestly never seen anything like this. This is such a smart and creative and really easy idea. I don’t have kids but whenever I babysit I feel like we’re always doing the same things… I’ll have to try this this summer! Great post xx felinebykatsaris.com
Ooh you are brave getting in the mud with him. Still it looked like he adored the mud judging by the state of his hands haha.
You’re such a cool mom! I feel like this setup is every kid’s dream!!
You are so the coolest mom for doing this!! What a great memory for Robert! As soon as it warms up in Virginia (snow in April?!) we are going to try this! :)
That is awesome. Kids should always be allowed to get dirty!
My kiddos love to play in the water and the mud and I love letting them! It is so fun to see what they come up with!
My kids never really like to play in the mud. Water? That’s a totally different story. And sand too.
You are such a cool mom! You allow doing things that other can punish for. Isn’t it amazing to actually be allowed not only to play in the mud, but create your own! Such a cool idea
HH Hannah! That’s awesome that you leg your son play in the mud. I’m terrified of the day my toddler starts to enjoy doing so.
Puddles are always fun to jump, and really help cheer you up on rainy days.
So this all free laundry detergent is good for mud stains? Will it take out deodorant stains from my husband’s work shirts as well?! I’ve tried everything! Overnight soaks, bleach –NOTHING WORKS!
Children loves water and mud. They’re the higlihgt of chidlren’s day. How cool is that, you letting your kid play and enjoy what seems many Moms avoid. I bet your son had the awesome time playing mud.
We play in the mud all the time! In fact we travel every year to attend a Mess Fest to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. You’ve never seen mud puddles so big! ;)
Awesome! Warmer weather is definitely the time to let kids get messy. You can just hose ’em off when they’re done. :)
Our son definitely loves mud. I don’t mind him getting dirty, but I will say that he once got so dirty that his socks could not be saved and we threw them out. LOL!
My kids LOVE to play in the mud. They actually dug a little hole in our yard that they fill with water all summer long and spend most of the day jumping and digging in it. We have a bucket of water by the door that they have to use to get most of the mud off, but their clothes are always caked. Will have to try this to get their clothes clean!
Omg playing in the mud lol…. This is something I need to have my hubby do with my daughter! I’m sure she will love it and I will be loving that AlL after she’s all messy lol
I always allowed my daughter to play in the mud and I don’t mind kids getting dirty. When she was a toddler though it freaked her out to have dirty hands.
I always allowed my daughter to play in the mud and I don’t mind kids getting dirty. When she was a toddler though it freaked her out to have dirty hands.
What a neat idea! My grandkids go right out in the backyard after it rains and jump in the puddles clothes, shoes, and all. What a mess! This is perfect for them. Thanks so much for sharing your idea with us at Funtastic Friday.
I’m so excited I linked up! I need to keep linking up each week.