Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Yogurt Paint

If you have a little one who wants to get creative but you don't want them inhaling paint fumes, there is an easy and cheap solution. Mixing yogurt with food coloring makes art time way less stressful. Put it in a few cups or muffin tin and grab a few paintbrushes. Now, there's no worry about them accidentally eating it or ruining your carpet floors. Everyone is safe!

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The More You Know

  • Every homeowner should have a flexible-shaft pick-up tool for grabbing stuff out of hard-to reach spots. They're also great for yanking clogs out of drains!
  • If you've spilled candle wax on a piece of furniture, don't risk ruining the finish by trying to scrape it up. Simply fill a plastic bag with ice cubes, put it over the wax, and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • Spray squeaky door hinges in place with a little all-purpose lube, silicone spray or dry Teflon spray.
  • Turn on the sink water and the disposer and drop in a few ice cubes. Flying shards of ice work like a sandblaster inside the disposer.
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