Dry crazy straws with a drop of alcohol
Shannon's solution is much smarter than mine, which is to leave crazy straws sitting in the dish drainer for a week, and then throw them away because they smell musty.
Mealtime
From baby's first food to nightly dinner, keeping your family well-fed is no small feat. Let us help.
We've got lots of food-related hacks, including:
...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.
24 April 2013
15 April 2013
Wrap homemade burritos in foil to make them easier for little kids to eat
Carrie's solution for little kids + burritos has been in use at taquerias forever, but at home it changed everything.
15 March 2013
St. Patrick's Day brunch: Green Eggs and Ham
Green food for St. Patrick's Day! What's your favorite?
11 March 2013
Cut sandwiches and toast into strips to reduce "jelly mouth"
What is it about "bite-sized" food that makes it so irresistible?
13 February 2013
Easy chocolate cake kids can bake by themselves
A super-simple chocolate cake recipe kids can bake (and clean up after) themselves.
07 February 2013
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06 February 2013
When kids won't eat what's for dinner...but are old enough to cook?
What do you do when your finicky kids don't like (read: CAN'T STAND) what's being served for dinner and ask if they can instead prepare something else for themselves?
05 February 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.
10 January 2013
Add a mostly-spillproof lid to any cup with Glad Press'n Seal wrap
When Donna saw the Press'n Seal Art Bib, she sent a great hack for making quick, temporary cup lids.
07 January 2013
Simple casserole hack doubles your dinners
I employ this hack whenever I make lasagna, enchiladas or some other casserole-type dinner.
19 December 2012
Kid-friendly baking hack: Mix cookie dough in a handled pot instead of a mixing bowl
Cookie-makers rejoice! Tracy's hack is about to make your baking life a lot easier.
10 December 2012
Turn leftover stew and pasta odds and ends into family-friendly comfort food
I'm having fun with Picmonkey.com. A photo with text on top! I'm a graphic genius! Repurposing leftovers is as good a dinner hack as there is. This trick solves two puzzles at once: how to freshen the presentation of leftover stew and how to use up all those almost-empty bags...
19 November 2012
6 easy ways to involve kids in Thanksgiving
Sure, you could distract your kids with a few Thanksgiving printables and a box of crayons, but there's a bigger opportunity here. This year, involve your kids in the actual work of Thanksgiving.
16 November 2012
Terry washcloths stand in as everyday table napkins (and more)
Sometimes the simplest hacks make the biggest difference day to day.
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