Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Bathtime

Talk about killing two birds with one stone. If you live in a unit that only has a shower, it might be pretty difficult to clean off your little one. Bathtubs make this way easier, so put a tall kiddie pool in the shower! The added bonus is while this makes your life easier, it can also be used in hot summer months. Your child will be squeaky clean and very happy, guaranteed...

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  • If your kids have gotten creative with their crayons and your walls, there's an easy fix. Simply heat the offending portion of the wall with a hair dryer for a few seconds to soften the crayon's wax and wipe the writing away with a soft cloth
  • Even if a ceiling fan is perfectly balanced, the breeze from the fan can cause the pull chain to smack up against the light fixture. Solve this annoying noises problem by removing the chain and sliding a 1/4-in. plastic tube over it.
  • 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.
  • To keep cookies and other baked goods soft after baking, add a slice of store-bought white bread to an airtight container.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.