There's no parenting manual that will make raising kids a breeze. But at least, there are tips to make a parent's job a whole lot easier. You should bookmark this post. Check it out after the jump!

Use a shoe caddy to hold snacks and activities during long car rides.

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Help other people (and yourself) tell your twins apart with these tiny rompers.

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Give them temporary tattoos in case they get lost during an outing.

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Old lotion bottles can be used as faucet extenders until the little tykes aren't so little anymore.

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Cut a hole in a pacifier and stick a dropper in it to make taking medicine slightly less traumatizing.

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A cut pool noodle will prevent little fingers from getting slammed in doors.

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A baby shower cap will make bath time tear-free.

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A cupcake holder around a popsicle stick will keep little hands from getting sticky on hot days.

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To get them to put their shoes on the correct feet, cut a sticker in half and place it on the insides of their shoes.

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I get so worried when the baby coughs all night. Here's how to alleviate that:


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If you're afraid of them falling out at night, create a barrier by putting a pool noodle under a fitted sheet.

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Use a laundry basket to keep bath toys from floating away.

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Instead of damaging your home with nails, use a ziptie to secure baby gates to the banister.

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Splinters can be so painful. This will make it better:

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To clean up pesky vomit stains, wipe up the excess and then spread a paste of baking soda and water over the remaining ick. Let it dry until it takes on a powdery consistency and then vacuum it right up.

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Convince them to do chores by offering things they need rather than bonus rewards.

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And when they grow up, teach them how to be resourceful:

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