Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Bathtub Box

If you have a little kid who can't bathe on their own yet, an easy way to prop them up in the tub is to use a laundry basket. Fill it with toys and bubbles while you wash their head. It's kind of like putting a mini bathtub inside your bathtub. It might sound crazy, but it certainly works well. Their rubber ducky will really be experiencing a five-star treatment!

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  • To have an ice cold can in just a few minutes, put your drink in a large pot and cover it with ice. Fill the pot with water, add a couple cups of salt, and stir until the salt is dissolved. Your canned beverage will magically be cold.
  • In a pinch for labels? Just reach for the rubber bands. Wrap ’em around your mason jars and you’ll never mistake salt for sugar again.
  • An easy way to tear tape and get a starting edge at the same time. Simply fold the tape under at a 90-degree angle to the roll. Then, with a snapping motion, pull the tape against the edge of the roll.
  • Every homeowner should have a flexible-shaft pick-up tool for grabbing stuff out of hard-to reach spots. They're also great for yanking clogs out of drains!
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