Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Fidget Toys

Fidgeting toys are all the rage with middle school kids who have trouble focusing. Here are some that you can make yourself! Fill water balloons with playdough or something similar and tie at the top to keep them closed. As the balloon stays sealed, the moldable inside will continue to be soft. It's fun for everyone, not just easily distracted kids. Make one for yourself too!

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The More You Know

  • If your ring gets stuck on your finger Windex will slide it right off.
  • Did you peel a label off a jar only to find paper and residue left behind? Using a cotton pad and some cooking oil, rub the residue and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • Professional chefs will tell you that a damp dish towel under your mixing bowl will keep it from slipping and sliding on your counter as you mix.
  • Have a little paint left in that can, but not enough to warrant keeping that whole huge container around? Just pour it into a washed and dried baby food jar and keep it tightly sealed for touch-ups.
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