Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

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If you need to slow your kids down, this is a fun and cheap way to get the full secret-spy experience. Cover a room or hallway in a string, taped to walls, and strung through railings. Have your kids try their best to get from one end to another without touching the string. It'll be nearly impossible, but a lot of fun to watch. Plus, they might just find a passion for yoga. 

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The More You Know

  • t's easy to clean baked-on food and spills from your microwave Here's how: Partially fill a measuring or coffee cup with water and add a slice of lemon. Boil the water for a minute, and then leave the door closed and let the steam loosen the mess.
  • Next time you have a sore neck or back, don’t reach for an electric heating pad. Instead, fill a sock with uncooked rice, tie the end and microwave it for two or three minutes.
  • When baking, it’s important to use room temperature ingredients (unless otherwise specified). If you forget to take your eggs out of the fridge in time, don’t worry. Just place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
  • If you have an unsightly deodorant mark on your clothes, don't rub your garment with a standard cloth and risk pilling. Instead, use a pair of pantyhose to gently rub the deodorant mark and watch it disappear with ease.
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