Life Hacks That Actually Work

Sensory Bottles

Kids have to go in time-out every now and then. They have a lot of big emotions in their tiny bodies, so they won't be perfect at expressing themselves. This hack is a great way to get your kids in time out and to help them chill out. Just fill a bottle with 3 parts water, one part glitter glue. Add ultrafine glitter for extra glam. If your kid needs a timeout, give them the bottle, have them shake it up, and then tell them to go to sit in time out. They can come out once the bottle is settled! This will also help them mellow out by watching the relaxing glitter.

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The More You Know

  • While using a clothes iron to straighten hair is an old trick, using a hair straightener on collars and that space between buttons also works
  • Store small extension cords neatly with this simple office supply hack: Attach a paperclip to a small rubber band. Then wrap the rubber band around the bundled cord and clasp the paperclip onto the rubber band again.
  • If you love a product, wait five days and come back to see if it’s on sale. Discounts will always be a factor, but the products they correspond to will shift.
  • If your ring gets stuck on your finger Windex will slide it right off.
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