Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Parenting is a full-time job, and it's not an easy one. You constantly have to be thinking about what your children are doing. You have to make sure that they're safe, clean, and happy. It can get exhausting! You need a few crafty ways to save time. These fun hacks will improve your life and your kid's lives, and won't break the bank either...

No Noise Toys

Jenga is a fun game, but it can certainly be a pain to play. The game involves a lot of high stress, clean-up, and of course, a big loud crash. If you have little kids, this balancing game could be a nightmare or a great way to bond, depending on how you play. By cutting up sponges or styrofoam, you and your kids can craft a noiseless version of it yourselves!

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The More You Know

  • Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.
  • Seltzer water will revive gold jewelry if you combine it with dish soap and let it soak for five minutes.
  • 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.
  • If the wine's room temperature, you can ease that cork out by heating the neck of the bottle with a hair dryer. Just make sure you're not doing this with sparkling wine or wine that's been refrigerated or you could break the bottle or cause the cork to forcefully eject.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.