Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Soap Suds

If your kid loves science, you'll be the coolest parent in the world for showing them this neat trick. Simply microwave a bar of regular ivory soap for a few seconds. After a while, it will begin to bubble and expand into a strange blob shape. The finished product should look like the one in this photo, but after it cools, it will return to dust and crumble in your hands.

The More You Know

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.
Anybody who eats boiled eggs knows the frustration of having one crack. Throwing a little vinegar into the boiling water will keep the egg whites from seeping out.
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.
To keep cookies and other baked goods soft after baking, add a slice of store-bought white bread to an airtight container.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.