No mind-blowing parent hack here — just one of those mundane problems that, when solved, made a big difference. — Asha “I liked the pasta, but it tasted a bit…soapy.” That’s the last thing I expected to hear about my daughter’s school lunch. I pack her lunch in an insulated container almost every day. After years of failed attempts […]
Picky Kids + Cookbook Salvation: My “Sheet Pan Suppers” Epiphany
The Universe was smiling upon me when Sheet Pan Suppers arrived in my PO box a few days ago. Picky kids, my Facebook wail, and angels disguised as mail carriers It was a gloomy, damp weekend, and I was feeling especially beaten down by my kids’ picky eating habits. During my casual Sunday Facebooking, I noticed an article my friend Roxanna […]
10 ways your butcher can save you time in the kitchen (for free)
Having the butcher help me with dinner is the closest I’ll ever come to having a prep cook. I’ll take it.
DIY bottle holder lets babies feed themselves
I already love the Oball by Rhino Toys — it's my #1 gift for new babies. But THIS hack? Damn smart. From sueb262: From the very first, my granddaughter has been independent. When she was about 2 months old, she started trying to hold her bottle herself, but it was too big for her hands […]
Heat pancake syrup with your old bottle warmer
The bottle warmer is one of those baby gear items you just don’t need. At least Ingrid came up with way to repurpose hers.
Freeze french toast by the loaf for quick weekday toaster breakfasts
Jill’s simple tip makes french toast easy and quick enough for weekday mornings.
Easier school lunch packing: designate a pantry “lunchbox zone”
My kids just started middle- and high school and I still hate packing school lunches.
Apply nonstick cooking spray in front of the open dishwasher
Why didn’t I think of this? FOREHEAD SMACK OF BRILLIANCE.
A trick for for preventing spills because the drinking straw’s too tall
A smart drinking straw trick from Sarah, via my spiffy new hack submission form on Tumblr.
Easiest frozen yogurt pops: mini yogurt + Popsicle stick
Frozen yogurt on a stick! I recommend Popsicle sticks (pick them up cheap at the craft or dollar store), but you could also use takeout chopsticks (as pictured here). Great way to prolong the life of yogurt nearing its expiration date. FOREHEAD SMACK OF BRILLIANCE to my_dream_future for sharing this on Instagram. Thank you! What's […]
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