Water Bottle Hacks – Did You Know Nalgenes & Camelbaks Could Do THIS?!
If you have a Nalgene or a Camelbak water bottle you need to check out this hack - did you know they could do this? https://youtu.be/37mgZclglAA
The BEST Way To Tie Shoes, They WILL NOT Come Undone Until You Want Them To | 50% Chance You’re Tying Your Shoes WRONG!
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
Cleaning A Pour Over Coffee Filter
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
5 Lifehacks YOU Don’t Want to Miss! | PART 1
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
How to Restore Faded Plastic and Make it Look NEW for FREE!
Use a heat gun to easily and quickly rejuvenate faded and oxidized plastics. This technique will get them looking new again and will last. Use it on faded lawn mowers, kids playhouses, power wheels cars, motorcycle and atv trim, car trim, plastic patio furniture and other sun faded plastics! https://youtu.be/AGyMoheuH-Q
The ULTIMATE Sand Box Toys are only $5 ?!?!
The Ultimate Sandbox Kit for $5! These well built sandbox toys only come around once a year - make sure to grab a set before they’re gone! Watch all the way to the end to see what free item you have in your kitchen pairs together to make them the best sandbox toys around! https://youtu.be/R1T9uqdCWaQ
Sticky Stuff Removal | WHEN GOO GONE DOESN’T WORK | Removing Bug Guts and Tree Sap Effortlessly
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
Save a Slice of Christmas – Turn your tree into a yearly ornament!
https://youtu.be/SKtelZT5680 Here is a really cool way to commemorate Christmas tree’s of years past and a great tradition to start in your family!
The one FREE thing every DIYer needs from IKEA!
If you’re into DIY projects make sure you don’t walk out of Ikea without one of these! https://youtu.be/q8kSp7HT8_0
Resqme Quick Car Escape Tool – 6 Year Review & Installation Tip!
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
Nerf Gun Mod For Toddlers – Simple, Easy, & Effective!
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
How to Reseat A Lawn Mower Tire
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
How to Stop Cracks in Plastic For Good!
Simple repair to keep cracks in plastic from spreading. Super simple fix: it'll take you more time to watch the video than to repair your item! https://youtu.be/rYcAqz_gSN4
Pop Up Camper Awning: Alternate Setup – Never Worry About Wind Again!
Watch the video to learn about a better way to set up your pop up camper awning. Setting up the awning this way reduces all but the most severe wind concerns while camping. Happy Camping! https://youtu.be/QdQFvzHHCbs
Camping Tablecloth – Simple Hack to Keep it in Place!
Enjoy using a tablecloth while camping but hate when the wind blows it up? Check out this simple DIY hack that will allow you to keep your tablecloth secure on any type, shape, or style of table you find at the campground. https://youtu.be/uB228aESAsM
Babysitter Information Binder: What To Include
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…
A Dad’s Advice to Up Your Dishwashing Game
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,…
Why your kids need tools and how to curate a lifetime set without breaking the bank.
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…)
Warning! Not Following This Simple Habit Puts You At Greater Risk On The Road
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…)
The Best Sandbox Toys – and they’re only $3!
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…)
Why I leave a penny in the freezer; and you should too!
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…)
Hate Meal Planning? Try This.
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…)
First Line of Home Defense: The panic button you already own.
Something goes bump in the night. It wakes you up and you hear noises outside your home. You could take any number of actions but I’d like to share one tactic that may not readily come to mind. (more…)
The Proper Way to Staple Papers Together
Did you know there is a correct way to staple papers together? There is. It may seem trivial, until you compare flipping pages between a stack that has been bound correctly and one that has not. (more…)
Why Binder Clips Run Circles Around “Chip Clips”
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…)
Photo Gift Tags for Little Humans!
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…)
Why you should always dry your stainless steel tumblers!
Insulated tumblers have been all the rage the last few years, and with good reason – they keep your drinks at a steady temperature for hours! (more…)
A Quick & Simple Car Hack That Could Save Your Life.
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…)
A Stay-at-Home Dad’s Ultimate Hack for Indoor Playgrounds
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…)
How Broken Windows And A Robot Keep Our Home Tidy.
Imagine strolling down the sidewalk of a run-down neighborhood. Trash, blown by the wind, is wedged between the links of old, rusted chain-link fences. Grass has overgrown the sidewalks and begun to find its way through driveways. You notice a broken window on the house ahead and wonder, “At (more…)