Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Play Ball

You need to keep it simple with kids, and nothing is simpler than a paddle made out of popsicle sticks and paper plates. Make these easy toys and then blow up a balloon. Your kids will have a blast playing this wonky version of tennis (or maybe ping pongs?). Just don't let the balloon touch the floor, and get ready to play tiebreaker when things get heated. 

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The More You Know

  • 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.
  • You can cut your dusting time in half with one common household item: a dryer sheet. Simply swipe it over your baseboards and its anti-static properties will keep dust from sticking while making your home smell fresh.
  • 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.
  • Slip PVC pipes over the handles of your pruning shears and tape them in place to extend your reach and clip high branches without a ladder.
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