The BEST Way To Tie Shoes, They WILL NOT Come Undone Until You Want Them To | 50% Chance You’re Tying Your Shoes WRONG!

The BEST Way To Tie Shoes, They WILL NOT Come Undone Until You Want Them To | 50% Chance You’re Tying Your Shoes WRONG!

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There is a good change that you’re tying your shoelaces together incorrectly. Let me show you how to identify and correct improper knots and then demonstrate a quick tip to make sure your shoes NEVER come unlaced unless you want them to. INFOGRAPHICHow To Tie Your Running Shoes Properly: https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a27009861/how-to-tie-running-shoes/ https://youtu.be/IcDq-A7DghY
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Cleaning A Pour Over Coffee Filter

Cleaning A Pour Over Coffee Filter

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Is your pour over filter slowing down and taking forever for the water to pass through? The oils from your coffee have most likely clogged the holes EVEN though you thoroughly wash it after each use. Unclogging it is super simple if you know how - let me show you! https://youtu.be/oTrVAl9Jquo
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5 Lifehacks YOU Don’t Want to Miss! | PART 1

5 Lifehacks YOU Don’t Want to Miss! | PART 1

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Five simple life hacks to improve your life! How to peel an avocado, using your car as a home intruder alarm, how to make cheap temporary clipboards, protect your garden hoses from freezing with the flip of a switch, and one of the most important things to check when buying a used car! https://youtu.be/2wQuIUyEUew
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Sticky Stuff Removal | WHEN GOO GONE DOESN’T WORK | Removing Bug Guts and Tree Sap Effortlessly

Sticky Stuff Removal | WHEN GOO GONE DOESN’T WORK | Removing Bug Guts and Tree Sap Effortlessly

DIY Projects, Life Hacks, Video
Ever have something so sticky that nothing seems to take it off? Soap and water - nope. Rubbing Alcohol - nope. Goo Gone adhesive removal - nope. Look no further as you may already have the solution in your home - watch to find out the simple hack that will remove sticky things such as stubborn sap streaks and dried on bug guts!   https://youtu.be/eCnvSWroZMs
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Resqme Quick Car Escape Tool – 6 Year Review & Installation Tip!

Resqme Quick Car Escape Tool – 6 Year Review & Installation Tip!

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This simple, quick, and inexpensive car hack can get you and your family out of a tight spot in an emergency.  We’ve been using the Resqme quick car escape tool for over six years - watch now for a quick overview and an installation tip that makes this the PERFECT emergency tool for all your vehicles! ***   ***   ***   *** Resqme Tool: https://amzn.to/2ChR5DL  (Amazon Affiliate Link) ***   ***   ***   *** Original Blog Post: https://www.ganderflight.com/simplecarhack/ https://youtu.be/f_hEedqbzis
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Nerf Gun Mod For Toddlers – Simple, Easy, & Effective!

Nerf Gun Mod For Toddlers – Simple, Easy, & Effective!

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Does your child love to shoot Nerf guns but they’re too small to cock the toy themselves? Give this simple hack a try and empower your little ones to play on their own. This simple modification will allow the whole family to play independently! Click here to see the nerf guns shown: http://a.co/0nqorTt (Amazon Affiliate Link) https://youtu.be/pUgKFgQx-Kw
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How to Reseat A Lawn Mower Tire

How to Reseat A Lawn Mower Tire

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Have a flat tire on your lawnmower, wagon, cart, or wheel barrow? Did the tire jump off the wheel bead while you rolled it back to the garage to pump up the flat and now it won’t hold air? Try this quick tip to get your tire reseated so you can fill ‘er up and be on your way! https://youtu.be/eEhfA9qGRQw
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Babysitter Information Binder: What To Include

Babysitter Information Binder: What To Include

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Choosing to leave your children with a babysitter takes a tremendous amount of trust. These individuals are responsible for our most cherished family members; let's set them up for success and provide them with all the information they'll need in case of an emergency. I'll talk you through all the information that we've included in our babysitter information binder and then keep an eye out for the downloadable template at the end - all you have to do is fill in your own information and print - tadaa! 1. Parental Contact Information This is where you'll put down your cell phone numbers, the address and phone number of the place you'll be (write this on a sticky note, that way you can quickly change it out each time!), your house…
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A Dad’s Advice to Up Your Dishwashing Game

A Dad’s Advice to Up Your Dishwashing Game

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You enjoy food. But cleaning up the dishes afterwards is a chore you’d rather avoid. Washing dishes is a necessary byproduct of eating food and while I haven’t figured out a way to eliminate the need to wash dishes I can share with you two things I use to make the task a little easier. I don’t mind doing dishes, especially after a delicious meal made by my beautiful bride who loves to cook, but there are two things that really irritate me about the whole process. Things I hate about washing dishes: When a dish covers the drain and the entire sink fills up with food laden grey water.When food goes down the drain. I’ve found two solutions to these problems that make dishwashing a more pleasant experience. First,…
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Why your kids need tools and how to curate a lifetime set without breaking the bank.

Why your kids need tools and how to curate a lifetime set without breaking the bank.

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Each year I gift my twin boys with one tool for their birthdays. Here’s why: Our society has become increasingly specialized, disposable, and planned obsolescence has led to tons of fixable items being trashed on a daily basis. As a parent it is my responsibility to teach my kids critical thinking skills in all areas of life. One of those areas is mending and repairing items when they break or creating new items out of available materials rather than discarding and always purchasing new. (more…)
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Warning! Not Following This Simple Habit Puts You At Greater Risk On The Road

Warning! Not Following This Simple Habit Puts You At Greater Risk On The Road

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For three years, I had the privilege to live overseas in Norway. It was a fantastic experience and one I recall fondly. It wasn’t drastically different from living in the US but one of the minor habit changes I had make was driving with vehicle headlights on at all times. Caution Sign in Norway - don't drive into the Fjord! Until driving overseas I had always used my headlights in a self-serving manner – to allow me to see where I was going – basically when it was dark as required by US law. (more…)
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The Best Sandbox Toys – and they’re only $3!

The Best Sandbox Toys – and they’re only $3!

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I’ve put together the ultimate sandbox travel kit and I’m super excited to share it with you, especially since it only cost me $3! If your kids are anything like mine they love to play in the sand. Castles, moats, digging for treasure, and construction sites are some of our favorites. The weak link in sand play never seems to be the kids’ imaginations, but rather the equipment. (more…)
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Why I leave a penny in the freezer; and you should too!

Why I leave a penny in the freezer; and you should too!

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https://youtu.be/vHscKmZUFlc You’ve just come home from a fantastic two-week vacation feeling rested and refreshed. You walk into your home and are greeted by the hominess of your space – vacation is great but coming home to your own bed is wonderful too. As you do a quick walk around to see that everything is in order you notice that all of the clocks are flashing – ut oh! The power must have gone out while you were away. Your mind starts racing – when did it go out? For how long? Is the food in my refrigerator and freezer still good? (more…)
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Hate Meal Planning? Try This.

Hate Meal Planning? Try This.

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I’ve heard enough people expound on the virtues of meal planning that I know it will save me time, money, and effort in the long run. Yet somehow, I just haven’t been able to get my act together and pre-plan meals with any consistency. My quick tip for you today is simple, free, and the longer your implement it the more effective it becomes. (more…)
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Why Binder Clips Run Circles Around “Chip Clips”

Why Binder Clips Run Circles Around “Chip Clips”

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This’ll be quick, but it’ll change the way you reseal open bags in your kitchen. Those unitaskers called “chip clips”: they’re rubbish. Absolute, rubbish. Sure, they’re all flashy in their bright colors and sleek physique, some even sporting magnets so you can store them on your refrigerator. But they’re barely are strong enough to hold a thin sandwich bag shut, much less a fiesta size bag of tortilla chips from Taco Tuesday! (more…)
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Photo Gift Tags for Little Humans!

Photo Gift Tags for Little Humans!

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One thing I recall and remember enjoying about Christmas morning was being the gift-giver-outer when it was time to open presents. Over the past few years I’ve also noticed that my boys enjoy that job as well and will excitedly retrieve and deliver gifts from under the tree. However, since they cannot read yet, they need help deciphering the “To:” and “From:” tags. (more…)
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A Quick & Simple Car Hack That Could Save Your Life.

A Quick & Simple Car Hack That Could Save Your Life.

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  Several years ago, my grandfather was driving down the highway, hit a patch of ice, swerved off the road, rolled the car, and landed upside down in the ditch. His seatbelt performed flawlessly and he stayed in his seat – thankfully the only lasting injuries were being shaken up from the crash and a destroyed vehicle. Unfortunately, now that everything was over, the seatbelt was still doing its job – holding him in place. (more…)
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A Stay-at-Home Dad’s Ultimate Hack for Indoor Playgrounds

A Stay-at-Home Dad’s Ultimate Hack for Indoor Playgrounds

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I have a love - hate relationship with indoor playgrounds. My childhood memories of them are fond, my boys love them, and sometimes when the weather is too hot, too cold, too rainy, too-“insert rationale here” they can be a lifesaver in helping kids play out some of their limitless energy (seriously,where do they keep the extra power packs?). (more…)
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