Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Tiny Bowling

Mom won't let you play ball in the house, but what about if you made it really, really small? This creative kiddo had the bright idea to swap out bowling pins for pencil erasers and a bowling ball for a marble. Set up everything like a regular bowling lane and get to playing! Flick, roll, or throw to knock down those pins. If you manage a strike with these pieces, that's impressive.

The More You Know

While using a clothes iron to straighten hair is an old trick, using a hair straightener on collars and that space between buttons also works
A wet-dry vacuum slurps clogs out of plugged drains. Even plumbers use this trick sometimes. If you need to increase suction, seal around the nozzle with a wet rag.
If you have an unsightly deodorant mark on your clothes, don't rub your garment with a standard cloth and risk pilling. Instead, use a pair of pantyhose to gently rub the deodorant mark and watch it disappear with ease.
Stop losing socks!. Stuff a strip of foam pipe insulation into the space between your washer and dryer or along the wall. That way, socks can't slip into the abyss.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.