One of the most common sample items in every swag-bag I picked up during my two pregnancies was diaper rash cream. And I still have most of them because thankfully I’ve never needed to use them! They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So here are my top three…
Have you ever opened the fridge to discover a foul stench emerging from the produce drawer? You search for the culprit and find a rotten zucchini or a slimy bag of carrots that you bought because it was on sale but went bad before you remembered to eat it. If you’re like me, you’re always…
What is the Correct Way to Load a Dishwasher? HIGHLIGHTS: Scrape! Don’t pre-rinse Top rack: cups, glasses, small bowls, delicates Lower rack: plates, platters, large items Silverware: mixed, all handles down except small knives Detergent: pods or tabs, plus a rinse aid Frequency: nightly, even if only half-full Have you ever argued with a roommate,…
I have to confess: I rarely get sick. But when I do, I am down and out for the count! And the last thing I want to think about when I’m feeling that bad is how much work the next meal is going to take. So at the first sign of a sniffle, cough, or…
Finding fun recipes to get kids to eat vegetables is no easy task! Sneaking healthy ingredients into your kids’ meals might seem a little surreptitious. You love your kids, and you want them to eat healthy. But that only works if they’re willing to eat what you prepare! So where is that fine line between…
When family comes to visit, I like to have a hearty breakfast ready to serve, so I don’t have to get up too much earlier to feed everyone well! This recipe is so easy to make ahead and re-warm one portion at a time, as people trickle into the dining room. Some will even prefer…
If you love parenting hacks, you may already have come across a few of these incredible mom blogs. Each one of these has inspired me, in their own way, to create my own blog to share parenting hacks and gadgets. And to take it to the next level! And by the end of this article,…
Welcome to The Hacky Homemaker! You’re in the right place if… 1. You love hacks and you want to know how to apply them to parenting 2. You’re a stay-at-home parent drowning in anxiety 3. You wish you knew how other parents make it look so easy 4. You struggle to manage your house and…
As a wife and stay-at-home mother of two, I want to help other parents stress less, and save time and money by highlighting parenting hacks and gadgets I have found that make parenthood a little easier. Who can this blog help? This blog is designed for the busy moms, the overwhelmed moms, the stay-at-home dads…