Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Empty Canvas

There are few things more valuable to a little kid than a big box. If you need your little tike to pass the time, put him in an old shipping box with a collection of colorful crayons. They'll have a much bigger canvas to color and won't go running around anywhere. Even better, they won't accidentally color on the walls and floor. This is a parenting hack everyone can get behind. 

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The More You Know

  • Insert a drinking straw (or stainless steel reusable) into the tip of the berry and push it through to the other end to quickly remove the stem.
  • Sheet pans: They’re not just for dinner anymore! Use your trusty baking sheet to stay organized while you meal prep.
  • For easy cleanup, use a quick spritz of cooking spray on your cheese grater to keep the cheese from sticking.
  • If you forget to bring that butter up to room temp in advance, it’s OK. You can soften butter quickly. The easiest way is to cut butter into cubes and let it sit on the counter for about 20 minutes.
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