Category: Super Quick Mom Tips
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Super Quick Mom Cleaning Tip: Efferdent turned my engagement ring into a super hero beam… sort of
A few, ummm MONTHS ago a friend of mind posted on Facebook about using Efferdent to refresh her metal water bottles. I bought some, refreshed mine and enjoyed the results. It was nice, I felt good about it. Then, today, I remembered that a few, um YEARS ago, my jeweler friend told me to use…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Taking out rubber band ponytail holders
Do you have a tough time getting rubber band ponytail holders out of your little girl’s (or your own) hair without pulling? Here’s how you can take out those tiny rubber bands simply and easily… and without tears: Slide the end of the last tooth of your comb into the rubber band. Hold the ponytail…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: My ‘don’t forget’ bag
Do you have a summer trip still in store? My “Don’t forget to pack” bag is one way I make sure not to leave anything behind. Click over to my travel site, MomsTravelTales, and see if it might help you, too. Do you have a Super Quick Mom Tip for me to share? If so,…
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Super Quick Mom tip: Mom, I’m Bored!
A few summers ago I posted on making a Boredom Blaster Jar and listed 82 activities we have in our jar to inspire moms and kids to make their own jars at home. This summer, my sister-in-law, aka the Happy Housewife, makes it even easier for your to blast away boredom with FREE downloadable printable…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Super cheap, crafty fun
I happened upon this post and knew I had to share it with you! Jen of Beauty and Bedlam always has brilliant, practical ideas and this one is perfect for keeping those crafty kids entertained and wowed. Plus I love how Jen also uses this super-frugal craft supply to make her kids feel special on…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: What to do when you’re about to lose it
How’s all that summer fun treating you? Are you having a laugh a minute, making the best summer memories ever? Or have you had a few moments when you were about to lose your cool? Kimarie’s husband shared a great tip with her on what to do when things just aren’t going the way you…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Getting Gum Out
Ahhh… the relaxing days of summer are upon us. Until your sweet angel gets some gum stuck on his shirt or, worse yet, yours! Yikes! Fortunately, Linda has a plan to get the gum out. And your child can do it himself. Hmmmm. a teachable moment and gum removal?! Brilliant! Head on over to Linda’s…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Getting Little Ones to Drink More Water
Having trouble getting your little one to drink enough water? Especially with the hot, dehydrating days of summer ahead, it is important to help your children drink more water. Click over to read how Ashley of Forever in the Kitchen gets her child to stay hydrated. (It’s a pretty cute idea!!) Do you have…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Lap desks for the car
Want to make your next road trip a little easier? Sick of relying on electronics for car entertainment? Do your kids need to get homework done or eat while on the go? Check out my solution over on MomsTravelTales. This tiny purchase will prove its worth many times over! Do you have a Super Quick…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Getting the table cleared quickly after mealtime
One night after dinner my husband came up with a brilliant way to get the dinner table cleared of dishes and the like. Click over to see why my kids LOVE to clear the table… and have some fun of your own! Do you have a Super Quick Mom Tip for me to share? If…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Getting kids to get things DONE quickly
I think Kristin might have a great idea here for encouraging/ challenging her kids to get stuff done RIGHT AWAY without nagging. And I just might try it on myself, too. Swing over to The Solomon Story and check it out. Then tell me… has this idea worked for you? Do you have a Super…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Get the grease out
I think we are on a clothing repair/ saving roll here. And I cannot wait to put this next Super Quick Mom Tip to the test. Heathahlee of Butterfly Genes shares a super simple way to get grease stains out of shirt… even after they have been washed and dried! LOVE this one! No more…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Patch jeans without sewing (and still look cool)
I can’t tell you how many pairs of jeans my boys have destroyed. And I held onto each pair for way too long, thinking I would fix them… HA! With Kelleigh’s no-sew strategy for patching jeans, though, I might have patched them up and put them back into circulation. Her tip is so super simple…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Minimize dishes and organize drink cups
I know how important it is to drink a lot of liquids throughout the day, but I am not a fan of washing extra cups… especially after only a sip has been taken. See how Connie of Smockity Frocks keeps her family’s drinking cups organized. Brilliant! Do you have a Super Quick Mom Tip for…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Baby Boy Tip
Amy’s tip totally makes me giggle… and it is essential if you are a mom to a baby boy. It’ll be a laundry and sanity-saver. I promise. So go click on over to Amy’s Finer Things and see how pointing it down will help. You’ll thank us both. Do you have a Super Quick Mom…