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Pool Day Hacks

July 7, 2017 by amushro

If it’s a pool day for you and your kids, check out my latest Life Hacks video from TLC before you grab your googles or perfect your cannonball in the deep end. From keeping your pool bag organized to finding an easier way to blow up those floaties, have a little more fun in the sun with my latest life hacks.

**CANNONBALL**

 

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Picnic Hacks

May 24, 2017 by amushro

The weather is too beautiful to be stuck inside. So Aaron, Lyla and I are getting out of the house and having a picnic. But don’t worry, packing for a picnic is a breeze with my picnic perfect hacks. Plus I have two super cute assistants to help me out on this weeks vlog.

Check out my latest for TLCme #LifeHacks where I’m sharing picnic perfect hacks. You are going to LOVE the s’more hack!



 

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First Aid Life Hacks on Good Morning Washington

May 18, 2017 by amushro

When the weather is beautiful outside, we are outside. Even though that means more fun, it can also mean more boo boos and trips to the first aid kit. But rather than reach for that first aid kit, let’s look inside your pantry for the best first aid hacks that are effective, natural, and use items you already have in your house! Here’s my latest segment from Good Morning Washington!

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Birthday Party Hacks: Saving Money & Throwing a Fab Party

May 1, 2017 by amushro

Your kids birthday parties can get elaborate real quick, right? So if you are looking to throw an amazing and fun party that doesn’t break the bank, check out my latest life hacks vlog from TLCme.  has birthday party hacks that will save you time and money, while still throwing an awesome bash!

Filed Under: Can You Hack Motherhood?, Family, TLC #LifeHacks Tagged With: Amanda Mushro, Amanda Mushro life hacks, Amanda Mushro life hacks expert, Amanda Mushro TLC, Amanda Mushro TLCme, birthday party hacks, kids party planning, Life Hacks, party hacks, party planning

Spring Hacks: Adorable Animal Mason Jar Vases

April 18, 2017 by amushro

It’s official: I LOVE spring. I love spring weather, spring flowers, and spring decor. So if you need to brighten up your space but you don’t want to spend a small fortune, my web series on TLC is here to help. Here’s simple and adorable vases that takes just a few minutes to make and everyone will love Check out my latest life hacks video from TLC

Filed Under: Family, TLC #LifeHacks Tagged With: Amanda Mushro, Amanda Mushro life hacks, Amanda Mushro life hacks expert, Amanda Mushro TLCme, easy DIY, Life Hacks, mason jar, mason jar craft, Spring decor, spring decorating, TLC life hacks

Egg-ceptionally Easy and Fun Easter Crafts and Activities

April 7, 2017 by amushro

When the Easter egg hunt that you carefully planned only lasts 10 minutes, you’ll need to hop into action to find a few quick and creative ways to keep your kids entertained. From your youngest bunny to your oldest chick, these super easy and super cute Easter activities and DIYs will be egg-sactly what you need to keep every bunny egg-static.

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Bunny Bowling– Once you set up Bunny Bowling, even the adults will want to take a few turns at trying for a strike. Using a plastic tablecloth as the bowling alley, pool noodles as the bumpers, water bottles for the bunny bowling pins, and a large plastic egg as the bowling ball, you’ve got a bowling game that is a real crowd pleaser.

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Easter Grass Seed Bombs– When it comes to Easter baskets, we’ve got a strict No-Easter-Grass policy in our house because it magically multiplies and I’ll find it in random corners of my house at Christmastime. But for this festive craft, you can put paper Easter grass to good use. Start by soaking the paper grass in water. Then add a few packets of seeds—like wildflowers– and gently mix. Create shapes by molding the mixture using cookie cutters, muffin tins, or even plastic eggs. When the seed bombs dry, spread them in a garden or in your yard and wait for your spring flowers to sprout.

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Egg Engineering– With a little Playdoh and plastic eggs, your tiny engineers can create and build egg-defying towers and sculptures. This is the perfect boredom buster when the youngest guests finish Easter brunch before the adults.

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Bunny Goggles– These silly bunny goggles are eggs-tra cute and super easy to make. Using white construction paper, cut out a bunny face and attach to sunglasses for a simple and sweet craft. Kids will love personalizing, decorating, and sporting their bunny googles during Easter festivities.

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Little Chick Place Card Holders– Let your kids help set the table for Easter brunch by making these adorable place card holders for all of your guests. Using small terracotta pots and craft paint, kids can personalize the pots and create a chick from a plastic spoon. Attach name cards and this DIY becomes adorable table decor that guests can take home.

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DIY Bubble Blower– Bubbles are a springtime favorite so let’s have a little more bubble fun by creating our own bubble blower. All you need is a cup and a straw to make egg-stravagent bubble.

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Peep Village– Looking for an easy way to get rid of all that Easter candy–seriously, we still have Halloween candy hanging around our house– Create a Peep Paradise or a Bunny Village for your marshmallow Peeps by building graham crackers houses. A little icing works great as the glue, and Easter candy as accents will make these houses sweet and one of a kind. Let your kids create their Easter village on foil lined cookie sheets to cut down on the mess and cleanup.

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Ice Cubes Gone Wild: The Best Ice Cube Tray Hacks

April 6, 2017 by amushro

If you are only using your ice cube trays to make ice, you need to put them to work! Yesterday I spent the morning over at Good Morning Washington to share my favorite ice cube tray hacks. Since live news can be so unpredictable, breaking news unfolded and part of my segment was cut! However, I’ve got the video of the segment and a few pictures and the details for the ideas that I didn’t get to share. I love spending my morning over at GMW, and I’ll let you know when I’ll be back!

Freeze Veggies: If you’ve got kiddos that refuse to eat their veggies, make veggie cubes! Buy vegetables like spinach and kale in bulk, chop them up, and place them in ice cube trays with hot water. The hot water will blanch the veggies so they keep their color and healthy nutrients. Freeze the cubes and when you are cooking, toss a few cubes into things like soups, sauce, or smoothies. Or when you bake, add a few veggie cubes to muffins for a sweet but healthy treat!

Seed Bombs– I’m not a fan of Easter grass but here’s a fun way to re-purpose that messy grass. Using paper grass–or colorful construction paper- cut or tear into small chunks and soak in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Then pop it into the food processor to make a pulp. Push the pulp into ice cube trays–I used a fun heart shaped tray- and add a packet of seeds. Top off with more pulp and let it dry for 24 hours. Let your kids put the seed bombs into a garden or spread in the grass. They will love watching the seed bombs bloom!

Make a New Crayon- If you are a mom, there’s a good chance you have a few broken crayons in your bag and probably all over your house, too. So take those broken crayons and use them to make new and fun shaped crayons. Start by taking the paper off the crayons– soaking in hot, soapy water helps to make this process faster. Then break up the crayons and place them in a silicone ice cube tray. Fill the tray to the top because the wax shrinks when it melts. Then pop in the oven at 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let the crayon cool completely before taking it out the mold. When it’s all done, you’ll have a giant crayon that colors every color of the rainbow. So much fun!

 

Filed Under: Can You Hack Motherhood?, Family, TV Appearances, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amanda Mushro life hacks, Amanda Mushro life hacks expert, ice cube tray hacks, ice cube trays, Life Hacks, melting crayons crafts, seed bombs

April Fools Day Hacks

April 1, 2017 by amushro

If you’ve got a few jokers in your house, then you have to go BIG for April Fools Day. Now we only want tears from laughing so hard, so here are my family friendly April Fools pranks from my life hacks webseries over at TLC.

 

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A Mom Favorite: Eating Out With Kids Restaurant Hacks

March 22, 2017 by amushro

Eating out sure does change quickly when you have kids. But you don’t have to say goodbye to eating in a restaurant with your kids. You just need a few of my Restaurant Hacks. Here’s the latest from my Life Hacks web series TLCme LifeHacks. From games you can play with things that are already at the table, to mom hacks to remember for a quick exit if you need it, check out my latest video.

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