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Five Mommy Hacks (or not) that Will Make Your Life Easier

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Lifehacks.  I see that word on a YouTube video or blog post and CLICK! I'm sucked into a black hole of things that are supposed to make my life easy. But eventually, every post has the same list of 15 ideas for keeping your kitchen organized or getting your kid to clean their room. This list won't be that specific, but there are a few hacks and gadgets I've found that definitely make my chore list or parenting tasks a hell of a lot easier to handle. 1. If you're a parent, you know that when your kid loses a sippy cup of milk, it's pretty much time to call the HAZMAT unit. This has happened to me on several occasions, and I hated wasting money and cups because I was constantly throwing them out. So instead of throwing out that cup when I finally find it, I have a trick: block your nose, empty it, and give it a good wash. Fill it with HOT water, a tablespoon of lemon juice, and a tablespoon of baking soda. I've even used Alka-Seltzer tablets for this. Le...