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Life Hacks You Needed to Know Yesterday

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ife gets busy and efficiency is important. We found the best life hacks that you needed to know yesterday to make your life easier. Add these DIY life hacks to your Good to Know List — you’ll wish you knew them sooner!

What is a life hack?

Life hacks are those little tricks and tips you never knew you needed, but once you find them, you don’t know what you ever did without them! As a busy mom, I’m always on the hunt for the best life hacks for home that make my days a little bit easier. Read on to discover the best life hacks I’ve found that are sure to increase your productivity and solve even the trickiest problems!

Busy Mom Binder Life Hack

Say hello to your new best friend! Our Busy Mom Binder will be your everyday resource, your family command center, and your favorite home life hack all in one! (Just look at these Etsy reviews!)

Easy Cheese Grater Cleanup Life Hack

Say cheese! Use your favorite cooking spray on your Cheese Grater to make clean-up a breeze. I was amazed by how quick the clean-up became with this easy DIY hack. Thanks Shellie! | Simply Shellie

Who knew how helpful Toilet Bowl Cleaner could be?! I’ve seen this home life hack all over the internet lately, and I can’t wait to try it the next time I clean the kids’ bathroom tile. | Life PreKarious

Did you know? My absolute favorite way to buy home products is with Amazon Subscribe and Save. Add this Clorox Toilet Bowl to your cart and save up to 15% off every time it arrives at your door. Plus, get access to exclusive Amazon coupons and extra savings. It makes it worth every penny for mom, and clean floors make it a win for the whole family!

Homemade Air Purifier Life Hack

You can make your own Homemade Air Purifier with just a big box fan and an air filter. Seriously. This is a must try! | Ms. Not So Perfect Unavailable (Please do this fan hack in a monitored location. Do not leave unattended.)

Easy Life Hack to Protect Your Floors

While we’re talking flooring, this great home life hack protects your wood floors on the cheap by swapping out the chair glides on your dining chairs and other furniture legs. These are the best nail-on furniture glides that won’t fall off!

Spoon Life Hack

All you need is a rubber band for this one! Simply tie a rubber band on the top of your spoon to keep it from slipping into your bowl while it’s resting. This will keep it in place while it’s lying against the edge of the bowl so you can safely step away. (Also seen in our Baking Hacks and Tips!)

For those who asked, our nesting bowls are no longer available. However, this Non-Slip White Nesting Bowl Set is a great alternative AND an Amazon best seller! I’m in love with the clean white color.

Baby Food Pouch Storage Life Hack

Wondering how to neatly store all of your baby food pouches? Try this hack – Baby Food Pouch Slider! (Also seen in our Newborn Hacks and Tips!)

Netflix Life Hack

Spending forever trying to decide what to watch on Netflix? Take a look at these Netflix Codes to dig deeper in your search categories . Sometimes I’m digging for way too long trying to find the perfect movie/show to watch, so I was so excited to find these. | Play Pennies

Cupcake Travel Storage Life Hack

Let’s be honest, how many times have you ruined your cupcakes’ icing during travel? Check out this genius baking hack and tip from my friend, Ashley D. Toothpicks secure everything in place to keep your cupcakes pristine.

Hidden Electronic Cords Home Life Hack

Cords are an eyesore. To fix it, just hide them in a cute shoebox and tuck them away. This home life hack is so genius and really tidies up the look of your space. | Wrapped in Rust

This shoebox home life hack is great, but recently this has become my newest favorite way to hide cords. It’s got a beautiful Pottery Barn feel.

Hands-Free Kitchen Life Hack

Need a hand in the kitchen? Just use a hanger to hang recipes, magazines, or cookbooks! I love this solution — no more recipes getting dirty on the counter | The Chive

Stroller Life Hack for Moms

Since I had my twins, my hands are quite literally always full. Now, I never leave the house without a mommy hook or carabiner to hold excess items like diaper bags, shopping bags, and grocery baskets!

Shower Organization Bathroom Life Hack

To create some ambiance and give your bathroom that spa vibe, transfer all your products into attractive bottles. You can see from the photo that despite there being the same amount of products, the “after” looks way nicer. There’s something to be said for everything being uniform. You can purchase a pretty shampoo conditioner pump set right here. | The Chic Site by Rachel Hollis

Hidden Storage No-Sew Life Hack

This no-sew skirt hides clutter and storage beautifully. There are so many spots in my home where I could use this life hack! | Differentiated Kindergarten

DIY Life Hack to Remove Permanent Marker

I’ll be keeping this one in mind. Get permanent marker out of pretty much everything with this life hack cheat sheet! | Unknown

Cookie Basket DIY Life Hack

Make a cookie basket from paper plates! We shared this with our cookie exchange ideas too. Such a cute way to gift cookies! | It’s Always Autumn

Electronic Cord Organization Life Hack

Tangled cords are such a pain, not to mention unattractive. Get them in order using a few zip-ties to keep these annoying little cords in line without damaging them. What a great DIY hack! | Imgur

Best Bacon Life Hack

Cook bacon on a waffle maker for less mess and less stress! I really hate getting splashed by hot grease, so this is a must try. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Pancake Cutter Life Hack

This one’s amazing for the younger kids! Cut a pancake with a pizza cutter for a quick solution to keep syrup off of everything. I do this ALL THE TIME now! | Cook and Craft Me Crazy

Avocado Ripeness Life Hack

There’s nothing worse than cutting into an avocado at the wrong time! I use this life hack every time I’m at the grocery store and at home. | Northwest Edible Life

Shower Head Cleaner Life Hack

We are obsessed with Lemon Essential Oil, which smells amazing in this super easy Shower Head Cleaner Trick with Vinegar. I’ve tried this before and it worked great! | The Melrose Family

Strawberry Corer DIY Life Hack

Core a strawberry with a straw! Enough said. We always have straws on hand. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Nail Polish for Keys DIY Life Hack

Easily identify AND spruce up your keys with a quick coat of nail polish! This is great for a child’s first set of keys. We love this bright nail polish set! | A Bubbly Life

Stainless Steel Appliances Life Hack

Increase the value of your kitchen appliances with Stainless Steel Contact Paper. It’s great for saving money on your home if you ever plan to sell it. | Get it Here

Cupcake Liner Drink Hack

Keep bugs out of your sweet drinks this summer with this cupcake liner hack. How beautiful are these cupcake liners for an outdoor BBQ or out by the water? | Instagram Foods2Hack

Google Search Life Hack

Navigate Google like a pro with these Google Search Tips. These have helped me out so much! | Unavailable

Ice Cream Sandwich Life Hack

Use a hot knife to slice through a pint of ice cream for the perfect ice cream cookie sandwich. My kids are going to love this! This chef knife is amazing for cutting. | Ben & Jerry’s

Best Life Hack Cheat Sheets for the Kitchen

In the kitchen a lot? We made the ultimate printable cheat sheet of kitchen life hacks. Grab this set of Air Fryer, Instant Pot and Baking Hacks and Tips Cheat Sheets.

Shop Baking Hacks, Instant Pot Dips and Air Fryer Tricks Digital Downloads

Clean Sneakers DIY Life Hack

Use Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water to clean dirty sneakers and make them look like new again! | Twitter

The Best Way to Reheat Pizza Life Hack

You’ll never reheat leftover pizza the same way again. This life hack lets the pan crisp the crust while the lid ensures the cheese gets all melty! | Twitter

Dryer Sheets Air Freshener Hack

Who doesn’t love the smell of clean laundry? Attach dryer sheets to your fan to make your room smell clean and fresh, no air freshener required! | Twitter

Spy on your Kids DIY Life Hack

Move over James Bond! This trick mirror lets you keep an eye on your kids without them ever knowing. They’ll never discover the mirror’s true intention! | Redhead Can Decorate

Wine Bottle Waterer DIY Life Hack

Save your time and sanity with this Wine Bottle Waterer. Get yours HERE! It’s an adorable and useful addition to your planter.

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