Life Hacks That Actually Work

Pool Noodle Bumpers

Toddlers and young kids aren't the best at staying in bed. A cost-effective hack is to use a pool noodle to keep them safe and sound! Placing the pool noodle at the edge of the bed underneath the fitted sheet will gently guide your kid back into the center of the bed while they're asleep. No more bumps (and cries) in the night. 

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The More You Know

  • Stop losing socks!. Stuff a strip of foam pipe insulation into the space between your washer and dryer or along the wall. That way, socks can't slip into the abyss.
  • Keep elastic hair bands in one place—not scattered in drawers or in the bathroom sink or all over the floor. Slide them onto an empty toilet paper roll, which can then be neatly tucked into a drawer.
  • To keep your pot from boiling over, put a wooden spoon over the top of it. If it starts to boil up too high, the spoon will pop the bubbles and keep it from overflowing quickly.
  • Fill some water bottles halfway, then lay them on their side in the freezer. When it's time for a cool drink, grab a bottle, fill it up with your beverage of choice, and let the wall of ice in the bottle keep your drink perfectly chilled.
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