Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Beach Bums

Got a problem with sticky sand at the beach? A secret way to keep clean is something you might not expect...a fitted sheet! Use an old fitted sheet and place tall weights, like bags and coolers, in the four corners. Bring along some toys from home and place your toddler inside. They won't get sand everywhere and won't cry from the discomfort, but you can all enjoy the ocean weather. 

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The More You Know

  • Don't risk slicing your fingers by cleaning a blender with a sponge—pour in soap and water, turn it on, and rinse it out
  • Keep all those personal grooming tools in one place. A magnetic strip in the medicine cabinet can be used to store tweezers, clippers and small scissors.
  • Use your vacuum cleaner to find tiny items you've lost, such as earrings. Just cover the end of a vacuum cleaner with a stocking or pantyhose, and start your search.
  • 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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