Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Car Seat Safety

We all know the importance of seatbelt safety, but what about kids who aren't old enough to do it themselves? In case of an emergency, duct tape some vital information on the back of their car seat. Anything that a first responder might need to know should be included, like their names, medications, birthdays, important contacts, and more. It will streamline the process in life-saving ways. 

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  • If you've accidentally dripped candle wax onto your carpet, there is hope yet. First, put a paper bag down over the wax, then lightly go over the affected area with a steam iron. The steam will help lift the wax from the carpet and allow it to cling to the bag instead.
  • Give your dishwasher a break by measuring ingredients directly into your mixing bowl using a digital scale.
  • Dab a dot of toothpaste onto a bug bite to reduce the itchiness and swelling, and get back to the great outdoors!
  • To make it easy to stow and reuse plastic bags, make a dispenser from a discarded 2-liter soda bottle. Cut off the top and bottom with a razor knife. Then screw the dispenser to a cabinet door or closet wall (or attach with hook-and-loop tape).
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