Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Car Organizer

If you're signing up for a long car ride, you better bring some distractions. By slinging a closet organizer over the back of a car seat, you can keep your car floor clean and keep your kids entertained for hours on end. Bring along some toys, maps, games, coloring materials, stickers, and snacks to get your child to sit still and silent while you keep your eyes on the road.

The More You Know

To have an ice cold can in just a few minutes, put your drink in a large pot and cover it with ice. Fill the pot with water, add a couple cups of salt, and stir until the salt is dissolved. Your canned beverage will magically be cold.
Did you know that Americans overpay 2.5 billion dollars a year? Believe it or not, the source for a lot of it comes from stores wrongfully overcharging for purchases.
Throw a few ice cubes or a wet washcloth in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes. As the ice melts and the water turns to steam, it will remove the wrinkles. This trick isn’t as effective with heavier clothing but is a miracle for lighter fabrics.
Give your dishwasher a break by measuring ingredients directly into your mixing bowl using a digital scale.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.