Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Clean-Up Crew

Picture this: you walk downstairs and find your basement floor covered in dangerous toy cars, ready for you to slip on. Little kids are terrible at cleaning up their toys, but when it comes to ones with wheels, all precautions should be taken. By filling a wooden crate with empty toilet paper rolls and some clever craftsmanship, you can make parking those cars the best part of playtime. 

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The More You Know

  • If your shower curtain or liner is looking less than clean, spruce it up with a Magic Eraser.
  • If your ring gets stuck on your finger Windex will slide it right off.
  • 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.
  • Give your dishwasher a break by measuring ingredients directly into your mixing bowl using a digital scale.
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