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Sometimes being a parent feels like an endless whirlwind of meltdowns mixed with tears. And even though many moms vowed to start 2017 off right and to have the most productive year yet, this resolution may feel completely unattainable as the weeks pass. But thankfully, these 29 parenting tricks are total game changers (think of the time you could save!) and will leave you wondering how you've made it this far without them.

Use a Shoe Organizer For Cleaning Supplies
Drip-less Popsicles
Make Shoe Shopping Easier
Perfect Strawberry Stems
Use a Pacifier For Medicine
Make Homemade Chipwiches
Easily Remove Permanent Marker on Wood
Keep Apples From Turning Brown
Keep Their Crafty Mess to a Minimum
Stop the Unwanted Locking of Doors
Use a Pizza Cutter Instead of a Knife
Use Crayons For Touch-Ups
Organize Tub Toys
Save Your Cup Holders
Roll Your Clothes When Packing
Cool Down Their Sunburn
Painlessly Pull Out a Splinter
Microwave 2 Bowls at Once
Prevent Toiletries From Exploding in Your Bag
Use Marshmallows to Cure a Sore Throat
Add a Bib Hanger to Your High Chair
Create an On-the-Go Coloring Case
Keep Track of Your Kids' Medicine Doses
Keep Drinks From Spilling in Your Car
Turn Your Old iPhone Into an iPod Touch For Your Kids
Make a Car Trash Bin For Messes on the Go
Make Kids' Slippers Slip-Proof
Transform Bathroom Storage With a Pegboard
Easy Peel Mandarin Oranges
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