Matchbox-sized toy airplane entertains toddlers during flights
This simple hack might make all the difference the next time you're flying with toddlers.
25 hacks in January 2013
30 January 2013
29 January 2013
For your Valentine's lunchbox: a heart-shaped egg
Think: Valentine's Day breakfast or lunchbox surprise. With thanks to Anna the Red's Bento & Plush Factory for the inspiring tutorial.
28 January 2013
Boxed classroom Valentines: convenient, lazy...or a non-issue?
A Valentine's Day sanity check.
27 January 2013
Amazon deal TODAY ONLY: Kidco Freeze 'N Serve reusable baby food containers (16-pack) $13.95
Today only, Amazon has put this 16-cup set of BPA-free containers on sale for $13.95 (22% off the usual price).
25 January 2013
Save space in your medicine cabinet; store band-aids in baggies
Ryan tweeted me with her hack + a photo; such a simple, smart idea.
24 January 2013
Amazon Gold Box deal: Brother Personal Label Maker 52% off
Discount good until January 26, 2013, unless they run out sooner.
23 January 2013
Valentine treat: Lifesaver Flower Pops
Another fun candy treat kids can make with very little grownup fussing.
22 January 2013
Photo + glow stick = Star Wars Light Saber Valentine
STAR WARS LIGHT SABER OPTICAL ILLUSION VALENTINE. 'Nuff said.
21 January 2013
A Valentine treat kids can make themselves: Sugared Marshmallow Pops
Jill sent in this easy, adorable Valentine hack that's part treat and part activity.
18 January 2013
Will parenting ever be truly gender-neutral?
Over at Babble today, I'm giving a little preview of the panel I'll be moderating at the Dad 2.0 Summit later this month.
17 January 2013
Make this classroom Valentine box! NOM NOM NOM
This hilarious photo-enhanced shoebox makes classroom Valentines even more fun to collect!
16 January 2013
OtterBox case renders my son's iPod backpack-proof (sponsored)
My review of the OtterBox Defender series cases for the iPod Touch 5 and Nexus 7 tablet.
15 January 2013
Optical Illusion Lollipop Valentine! Easy!
LOOK, MOM! HE'S HOLDING A LOLLIPOP! That was my kids' response to Betsy's clever photo Valentine.
14 January 2013
HACK REQUEST: Share your Valentine's Day hacks!
Email your Valentine's Day ideas to hacks{at}parenthacks.com with the subject line VALENTINE HACK.
14 January 2013
"Organize" school flyers by storing them as pictures on your phone
Katie's smart strategy for handling the influx of school notices, permission slips, and flyers
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