Tips for making parenting easier

I love Parents magazine, when I have a chance to read it that is. I really like the "It worked for me" section. Here are a few of this issues suggestions.

1. Fill a large plastic storage container with sand and toys so that kids have a sandbox to play with when they travel to their grandparents, park, etc. When you are done just snap the lid on and throw it in the truck.

2. When your kids outgrow bibs but are still messy eaters, have eating shirts. Take an adult-size t-shirt received from a free giveaway and let them put it on when they eat. You don't have to worry about spills and removing stains. (smart)

3. When you pack your school age child's lunch, make one for the child at home and put it in the fridge. That way you are only make lunch once.

4. To prevent your child from burning their tongue on hot cereal, make "milk ice cubes" and drop them into the cereal. It cools down the cereal and makes it more nutritious.

5. Instead of wasting money of paper gift bags that get thrown away, package presents in reusable grocery totes. They only cost $1 and can be used for so many other things. (THIS ONES FOR GREEN ASHLEY)

6. To keep kids occupied in the Dr. office, pack a couple crayons in your purse and let them color on the paper table cover. (how smart is that)