Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Right Foot Left Foot

When you're a little kid, remembering right and left can be a huge waste of time. This clever hack will make your child quick on their feet (by having their feet in the correct shoe!) The easiest way to get them out the door is by putting a sticker, cut in half, into their shoes. The sides of the sticker can help them figure out which foot goes where. Getting ready just got so much easier. 

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The More You Know

  • Getting tired of mixing the oil back into your natural peanut butter? There’s an easy solution: Store the jar upside-down.
  • To keep small cords organized, try this handy hint: Fill a shoe box with as many empty toilet paper rolls that will fit vertically; then place a single small cord in each tube. It'll keep your cords free of tangles and in one place.
  • Pump up the volume at any impromptu party by putting your smartphone in a bowl: The concave shape will amplify the music from its speaker.
  • If you've spilled candle wax on a piece of furniture, don't risk ruining the finish by trying to scrape it up. Simply fill a plastic bag with ice cubes, put it over the wax, and let it sit for a few minutes.
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