No matter how long you’ve been doing “the mom thing,” mornings can still be a chaotic mess. Here are some ways real moms manage the chaos in their own house. Hopefully, one of their methods or hacks can help make your morning a little more peaceful. 1. Set a strict morning routine Laurel G.

If you’re like most moms, you live your life in small, stolen snatches of time in which you may or may not have an actual whole thought to yourself. But to get those snatches of time? That’s easier said than done. If you have a baby on your hip, you might want to file away these tips to help you gain 10 minutes — or more — for yourself. 1.

Let’s face it: Cleaning sucks, so let us help you make it a little less awful with these genius hacks. 1. Use Tongs to Clean Your Blinds Blinds are a total pain to clean, but here’s how to make it easier: Secure microfiber cloths on a pair of tongs using rubber bands. Then use the tongs to grip and clean each blind individually. 2. Your Dishwasher Can Clean More Than You Think Using your dishwasher to clean only the dishes? How basic.

OK, I’m just gonna go ahead and cut to the chase on this one. I am not, nor have I ever been, one of those people who enjoys sitting around the dinner table every night, making small talk about what went on during the day, not to mention having to set the table and clear the table at the end of the meal — condiments and all. Seriously, we are all so over-scheduled and overwhelmed as moms. Who has time for all that fancy stuff? And that’s why I have a shameless confession to make.

Just because breastfeeding is natural doesn't mean it's always easy! Luckily, there are some time-tested tricks of the trade to make dealing with challenges — from pumping and storing milk to dealing with engorgement and fussy feeders — a whole lot easier. We've rounded up some of the most useful tips that will save moms both time and frustration. 1.

We get it: Taking a toddler to eat at a restaurant might be one of the hardest things you ever experience in your life. But it is doable — even without screens. Here’s how: 1. Pick a Kid-Friendly Restaurant We tend to check Yelp!, but if the reviews are not explicit enough, call ahead and ask if they have highchairs. These places usually also have crayons and other things to entertain the kids while they wait.

Before we had our son, our dog Levi made us a family. We planned our evenings around taking him to the dog park, and pictures of him dominated our social media pages. When I became pregnant, we didn’t consider him the family pet — he was the older brother. And when we brought our son home from the hospital, our eyes welled with tears as we saw this 60-pound ball of energy slowly sniff out his new family member and lay down his giant head next to our sleeping baby.

Believe it or not, celeb moms — who've been there and done that — can be a true lifeline when it comes to navigating the woes of being pregnant. They often have great hacks to share, including how to get better sleep during those sometimes uncomfortable months. Here’s what helped these famous mamas get through their pregnancies.

Some kids want the same thing EVERY SINGLE DAY for their school lunch. Other kids want variety. As a mom, you just want them to eat something healthy that will boost their brain so they can learn as much as they can. But man, making lunches every day can be a chore. Here are five lunchbox hacks that will not only help you provide nourishment for your student, but will also save you time in the mornings. Can I get a hallelujah? 1.

If you’re like any other toddler mom, then your living room probably looks more like a toy store than a place where the family sits to recharge and relax. Am I right? With so many different toys on the market for our little ones, it can sometimes be tough to resist buying the latest and greatest thing every time we hit the toy aisle. But when it comes to toddlers, they tend to play with one thing a handful of times before deciding they’re completely bored with it.