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

  • Give your dishwasher a break by measuring ingredients directly into your mixing bowl using a digital scale.
  • Keep elastic hair bands in one place—not scattered in drawers or in the bathroom sink or all over the floor. Slide them onto an empty toilet paper roll, which can then be neatly tucked into a drawer.
  • Next time you oversalt a soup, toss in a few wedges of raw apple or potato. Simmer for 10 minutes and discard the wedges to get the flavor back to normal.
  • Sleeping just 30 minutes more than you usually do can do wonders for your productivity levels by reducing daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and tension.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.