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Category archive: fashion/general cuteness
07 Jul 09 | Comments: 0
While my search-and-browse system isn't the best (for now! for now!), you can find lots of great hacks to keep your summer going smoothly. Here are a few to get you started. And don't forget the piles of family travel...
Organize hair bands by color using a pill case24 Jun 09 | Comments: 9
Lisa's simple organizing tip for rubber hair bands: Little rubber bands are invading our bathroom! I took an empty seven day pill case (they come in various sizes and shapes) and filled it with hair bands. So now those 400...
Replace shoelaces with elastic to transform lace-up shoes into slip-ons16 Jun 09 | Comments: 8
It's summer and the shoes are going on and coming off now more than ever. Michelle T.'s thrifty hack makes the whole process easier for everyone: Ever get tired of tying your kid's shoelaces? Or does your kid get frustrated...
Nail brush makes a great laundry scrub brush for tiny clothes03 Jun 09 | Comments: 2
Kids' clothes have more than their share of stains. My pre-soaking treatment for stubborn clothing stains does the trick most of the time, but every now and then I need to apply a little elbow grease. I've found that an...
Almost sure-fire clothing stain removal: The Two-Step Presoak03 Jun 09 | Comments: 14
If you're like me, you're in full dresser emptying mode, making room for fresh summer clothes. I've come across plenty of outgrown, stained clothing which needs touching up before it gets shipped to Goodwill or the resale shop. I mentioned...
Too-small stretch pants make fine capri pants27 May 09 | Comments: 9
I love that Jamie's daughter's wearing "hand-me-ups"! I know everyone is looking for ways to save money, especially families with kids. I have to give credit for this hack to my three year old daughter. She is really expressing her...
Do your kids wear shoes without socks? Put antiperspirant on their feet to prevent blisters14 May 09 | Comments: 16
Sharon's hack comes just in time for the switch to warm weather shoes: My 4 year-old daughter likes to wear shoes without socks, which often causes blisters. I spray a little antiperspirant on the area likely to blister...then when she...
Safety pin keeps baby socks together in the dryer and the drawer11 May 09 | Comments: 5
Nicole's hack simplifies both the folding and the putting away of little socks: Hate to lose socks in the dryer? Hate little tiny baby socks even more? Pin together pairs of baby socks using safety pins! No more lost socks!...
Homemade, edible lip gloss07 May 09 | Comments: 11
The perfect girlie-girl hack -- from Tracy: We've used the following recipe to make homemade lip gloss. This is a great birthday party idea. Vegetable shortening honey unsweetened drink mix (Kool-Aid) hot water cake decorating glitter (optional) Use a small...
How to teach kids to put on their own jackets23 Mar 09 | Comments: 15
Ah, the wisdom of preschool teachers. If you've never seen the "magic jacket trick" that helps kids put their jackets on by themselves, Kim spells it out: I think preschoolers learn this in class, but the younger toddlers can do...
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