Hacks

'Mortified' Mom Takes To Facebook To Share The Reality Of Neglecting Your Mattress

When you take on the task of cleaning parts of your home that you had previously neglected - you will, more often than not, be confronted with an unthinkably large amount of dirt. And that is particularly the case with household items that involve a great deal of body contact.…

Mom Shares Genius Hack To Stop Kids From Using Phones And Encourage Tech-Free Fun

We are surrounded by more technology than ever before. And while even the youngest of us grownups will have gone through our early years when, at most, tech was still its infancy, that's never going to happen again. From the moment children are old enough to realize what technology is,…

10 Surprising Things You'd No Idea You Could Use Breast Milk For

For many parents, breast really is best. Its nutritional value can't be understated, with benefits including lower risks of infections and a higher IQ, WebMD reports. What's more is that unlike formula milk, breast milk is completely free! Breastfeeding also helps moms, too. According to Medela, it can burn between…

Restore Your Stained Lunch Box Back To Its Former Glory With This Guaranteed Five-Step Hack

There are few things more off-putting than spending a great deal of time carefully meal-prepping a tasty dish, only to realize that your Tupperware is a less than enticing shade of beige. If it contains tomato once, it's going to have that tomatoey tinge forever, right? Well, that's not necessarily…

Professional 'Flight Nanny' Reveals This Simple Hack To Relieve Kids' Ear Pain When Flying

Most of us know that our ears hurting on a flight is due to a sudden change in air pressure. But ask most people to explain what that actually means and they'd be at a loss. Basically, the air pressure on the inside bit of the ear and the external…

15 Clever Ways To Repurpose Leftover Wooden Crates For A Rustic Chic Look

If you happen to be a creative person looking for a brand new DIY project to work on, then look no further. There are plenty of nifty items and pieces of furniture you can make out of a few simple wooden crates. You really can turn them into pretty much…

12 Revolutionary Uses For Your Dishwasher That Do Not Involve Washing The Dishes

Dishwashers are a godsend, especially around the holidays. When you spend hours painstakingly making the perfect meal from scratch, the last thing you want to do as you cradle your food baby is the washing up. However, these machines can do a lot more than just wash the dishes. The…

19 Immediate Changes You Can Make That'll Instantly Make Parenting Even More Enjoyable

Being a parent and raising children may be one of the most enjoyable jobs in the world, but it can also come with a relentless barrage of stresses, difficulties, and downright unpleasant duties. However, if you find that certain parts of being a parent just aren't sparking joy anymore (thanks…

Bring Your Dated Decor Into The 21st Century With These 15 Affordable Changes

Home is where the heart is. It's a cliché, but it's true - and it's for this reason that we want to keep our homes looking their best. Usually, this involves keeping them spick and span, and, of course, turning them into extensions of our personalities; whether it be through…

How To Teach Your Children Their ABCs With These Ingenious Lego Tricks

Teaching children how to read and write can feel like a mammoth task. However, its importance can't be overstated. A solid grasp of the English language is necessary for almost all interactions, especially now that we live in the age of social media, where a good grasp of the basics…

26 Everyday Items With Incredible Functions Most People Have No Idea Exist

Everyday objects really are what make out worlds go around. However, most of us aren't using them to their full potential. Have you ever wondered what those little raised sections on the F and J keys on your keyboard are for? Or perhaps the holes in your Converse sneakers? Well,…

Mom's "F*cket Buckets" Are The Must-Know Hack For All Parents Of Messy Kids

Children are notoriously messy. All they want to do with their time is have fun. Why bother picking up your toys when you're going to want to play with them again in the morning, right? They just can't see things from their parents' point of view. One mom, however, came…