Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

No Cost DIY Plant Humidifiers

Plant humidifiers, we don’t usually hear about these because our country is humid already, and most of the plants around us aren’t that high maintenance. You can leave them outside your house or put them in one of the corners of your home, and they are good. But some special plants prefer high humidity. But we could always use a humidifier! Not only does it help to ease colds and cough congestion, but it also helps these unique plants thrive!

Using a humidifier is the most efficient way to make your indoors more humid. It is portable. You can put it in a small room or the living room to add moisture inside the house. But keep in mind that there are different humidifiers that you will find in the market. But what are they? And which one is ideal for our plants?

2 Types of Plant Humidifiers

Cool mist humidifier that uses ultrasonic vibrations to scatter a cool mist of water in the air. Some humidifiers use a disk that is submerged in the machine that is rapidly turned. As it moves, it breaks up the water into tiny particles that can be inhaled or make the air in the room cooler. Adding aromatic oils while using it will remove the bad odors.
A steam vaporizer or warm mist humidifier using electricity to power up its heating element. Inside, it boils water and creates steam. Of course, the steam cools down before it leaves the machine and enters the air. You can also inhalants like Vick’s Vapors but shouldn’t be done for kids or babies. This humidifier is also ideal for our plants that like high humidity. But you have to put it far away from your plants because the warm steam might damage its leaves.

What if I don’t have a humidifier?

Don’t worry! We got you! You don’t have to buy a humidifier just so you can provide your special plants a nice high humid space in your home. You can always do this “Do It Yourself” plant humidifiers and save those cash so you will be able to buy more plants in the future!

Grouping your plants or putting them together in one corner of your garden can help maintain lower water loss because as a plant loses its water, another nearby plant will absorb it. It will be like a miniature rainforest in your garden.
You can also do a double potting. It is where you put a pot of your plant on top of the bigger pots that contain wet soil. Or you can also add peat moss because it will add more moisture in the air around the plant.
Bathrooms and kitchens are some of the good places in your home where you can also put your plants that need more moisture. These corners of the house have higher humidity because that is where we use water frequently. But the bathroom has the highest humidity, so it is perfect for you tropical plants that thrive in a humid environment.
If you have pebbles, put it on a big plate and fill it with the right amount of water. Then put your potted plant on top of it.
Putting a cup of water next to your special plant is good too. And the bigger the plant, the more water it needs.

You might have noticed that I didn’t include “misting” in my DIY Humidifier listing. According to research, misting doesn’t add more humidity, and it might lead to other plant problems such as the spread of pests and pathogens.

So, you see? You don’t have to go out so that you can boost the humidity in your garden, and it’s free! If you have plants that have brown or drying leaves, now is the time to try doing one of those DIY humidifiers and make your plants happy!

Best Diaper Pants Test By Mommy Solenn and Daddy Nico

When finding the right diaper for baby, Power Parents are often left to experiment with different brands and the many options available in the market. With so many options in the market claiming they’re the best diaper pants brand — how do parents make sure which really is the best?

The best diaper for Power Parents Solenn and Nico, is one that offers long-lasting pwet-tection for baby — keeping them protected from babad the entire day.

Pampers vs Brand X: Which Diaper Will Reign the Ultimate Test of Long-Lasting Protection?

Mommy Solenn and Daddy Nico put Pampers to the Long Lasting Pwet-tection test vs Brand X to determine the best diaper pants brand that performs best in protecting baby against babad in 24 hours.

Each power parent had their own diaper to test: Solenn for Pampers and Nico for Brand X, the next leading brand. During the test, both poured 6 cups of 50 mL of blue liquid into each diaper — this represents the average 6 wettings of baby in 24 hours. After pouring each cup of blue liquid, a stuffed teddy bear (to illustrate baby Thylane) is gently pressed onto the diaper pad to check if the blue liquid transferred to the teddy bear. The blue liquid transferring to the teddy bear’s bum is a sign that baby’s butt is already babad in a pool of wetness and the diaper has to be changed.

Solenn and Nico repeated these steps five more times, changing both the teddy bear and the diaper every time the blue liquid visibly transferred on the teddy bear’s bum, for both Brand X and Pampers.

The result after 6 rounds?

Less babad butts with Pampers! This shows how one diaper from Pampers was able to give longer lasting and better protection from babad vs Brand X.

Ba-Bye Babad With Pampers Triple Pwet-tection

When it comes to diapers, Pampers always ensures parents that they’ve made the right sulit choice for baby. Pampers is the only baby diaper with Triple Pwet-tection against babad elements. #PampersPowerProtection provides baby better, long-lasting protection versus cheaper diapers.

1. Instant Front to Back Absorption
Power parents won’t find the need to constantly check baby’s bum for babad-causing lawlaw with Pampers instant front to back absorption. In the Long Lasting Pwet-tection Test video, Pampers absorbed the liquid much faster and evenly spread it out from front to back, preventing baby from experiencing babad.

2. Anti-Leak Guards
Leaks may happen in the cuffs of the diaper, especially as baby moves around. Pampers has anti-leak guards that allow the diapers to adjust to baby’s movement preventing spillage from the diaper.

3. Anti-Irritation Layer
Diapers made with plastic material may feel rough and tough which can be uncomfortable for babies. Pampers Dry Pants is endorsed by the Skin Health Alliance with its anti-irritation layer on the top sheet to help make sure that the texture of the diaper is comfortable for baby.

Even first-time power parents Solenn and Nico are amazed at how effective Pampers triple pwet-tection is in taking care of their baby Thylane. They’re confident that they’ve made no less than the best choice for their baby’s diaper out there.

Daddy Nico mentioned that it was actually his idea to try Pampers. Mommy Solenn shared, “With Pampers we never got to experience the frustration [of choosing other brands]. Because she [Thylane] doesn’t experience irritation, her pwet is always dry, she’s never leaked so I’ve never even had to change her bed sheets that often — I change it once a week. She’s so clean. And I think Nico agrees with me that Pampers is the best with triple pwet-tection — no leakage, no irritation, and it’s just the best for a dry pwet.”

Pampers Baby Dry Pants triple pwet-tection not only delivers long lasting protection and comfort to babies, but it delivers security for parents and big sulit value because of less changes.

Best Diaper Pants Test By Mommy Solenn and Daddy Nico

Watch Solenn and Nico’s Long Lasting Pwet-tection Test video and challenge Pampers to the long-lasting pwet-tection test at home. Don’t forget to tag Pampers PH when you post your challenge results on Facebook and Instagram!

Indoor Plants for Newbies

Taking care of plants is the newest yet not new trend. It became a famous hobby again during this pandemic. A lot of people are starting their plant collection and going out of their way, spending a bit of cash on getting those beautiful plants, especially indoor plants that have big leaves. But why did it become so famous all of a sudden? Does it have benefits?

Is it easy to take care of them?

The reason why taking care of indoor plants became the newest house trend is because of its easy maintenance and how these plants give your household life and color to their corners cheaply. These plants became the new “pets” to many, especially to people to refer themselves as “Plantitos” and “Plantitas.”

Taking care of plants has a lot of benefits. For example, they release oxygen for us so we can breathe. Another one is they purify the air inside your house. A lot of people are giving testimonials about how having indoor plants helps them get rid of their anxiety, and it helps them relax. So, now you know that plants can make us feel good because it purifies toxicities in the air!

If you are worried about killing your first collection of plants, you should not. Taking care of plants is just trial and error. You can always start with cheap plants. Or if you have a neighbor who has a garden, maybe you can ask them for some free cuttings! Asking for free cuttings has been notorious in some places like in provinces. Nothing is wrong with that as long as you always ask for permission.

This is some of the easy-care indoor plants you can have if you are a beginner:

Fern plant/paco plant- these fern plants can grow with medium to bright lights, but not direct sunlight. It thrives with humidity. If it does not get enough of it, the fronds will turn brown and become dry. This plant is also ideal when you are building a terrarium.

Bacularis plant- is a perennial, stemless plant that has one or two thin cylindrical upstanding slender leaves and is 1.7 meters tall and can be quite still in good light conditions. This plant can grow even with low light, but it can also thrive in bright lights and can tolerate direct sunlight. Water it when the soil is dry.

Snake Plant- This plant is good if you live in a small apartment because it can live even with low light. It is also an ideal plant for forgetful plant owners. This plant doesn’t need to be watered every day. 3x a week is good enough, or waits until the soil in its pot is dry.

Anthurium Plant/ Laceleaf- This plant can grow and have flowers even with low light. But slowly. Like the other flowers above, don’t overwater. The leaves will turn to yellow, and under-watering can also make the leaves turn brown.

Selloum Plant- Selloum prefers moist but not mushy soil. And can live in bright lights or even indirect. Just keep the soil moist and the leaves dry. Do not water it directly on its stem. Water it around its stem base.

Aglaonema- this is also an ideal plant if you are living in an apartment because it can live with medium to low light. You can just water it once a week, and it will still be healthy.

Sensation Plant- allowing the topsoil to dry before watering it again. It can grow with medium to low light making it also a perfect indoor plant.

Spider Plant- Not only that but these plants also help purify the air in your house. Spider plants are also non-toxic. To make it safe for your kids but also to your furry friends.

Monstera Adansonii- also called the Swiss-cheese plant. This plant prefers indirect bright light and can even survive with low light, but its growth can be slower. Please keep it away from direct sunlight because it may burn the leaves. And don’t overwater it because the leaves might droop. You have to keep an eye out on the consistent watering schedule to keep your Monstera healthy.

Pothos plant- taking care of pothos is very easy, and you don’t have to worry about overwatering it because it likes water. You can even put a cutting of it in a glass with water, and within three to four days, it is starting to grow some roots already. Pothos prefer bright indirect light but can also tolerate low lights.

It would be best if you took care of your plants. Planting can make yourself busy and forget about your worries. Having them inside the house clears the air, too, and is relaxing to the eyes. So keep trying until you succeed! Happy planting!