Monday Mommy Tip - Check Expiration Dates

September 3, 2007 | By Marie In A Mom's Life, Monday Mommy Tip |

Toss out whatever is expired. Note that certain items are not good after certain time frames like:

Perfume is no good after 3 years

Makeup needs to go after 1 year

Sunscreen gets yucky after 2 years

Generally, you should throw away expired stuff. So, go through your medicine cabinet, drawers and make-up kit and dispose of all the expired stuff.

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5 Comments so far

Melanie (46 comments.) on September 3rd, 2007

I posted a tip about curing the Hiccups!

P.S. I love the expiration tip! I have always been curious about sunscreen and perfume!!!!
Annette (2 comments.) on September 3rd, 2007

I posted birthday party quick tips for having a pot luck party.
Karen@FamilyBriefs (7 comments.) on September 4th, 2007

I used some SEVEN YEAR OLD sunscreen on my infant this year at the water park. I’m not convinced it expires But now I’m glad to know that yes, even though I knew it was old, I SHOULD have thrown it away!

Perfume, too, huh? Wow! Good to know, I guess. This tip REALLY helps with my decluttering! Thanks!
Karen@FamilyBriefs (7 comments.) on September 4th, 2007

By the way, I posted a tip about keeping your dining room table clean
Wendy (6 comments.) on September 4th, 2007

Wow, no wonder my Liz Claiborne perfume smelled funky the last time I used it! Wouldn’t have realized that about the sunscreen either. Thanks for the great tips!