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items Through trials and errors, I’ve slowly figured out what makes my life easier as a mom of 4. We live in a 2 bedroom apartment so space is often an issue for us. We’ve spent years trying to figure out how to live simply but still give the kids a space ...
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Simple things that make mom life easier
My everyday home staples
Affordable kitchen tools I actually use
Kids’ Daily Life Favorites
Simple things that make mom life easier
I am always on the hunt for things that make my life easier, not just as a mom, but as a person in general. These might be random but they have totally changed the family dynamics for the better. Happy parents, happy kids. And vice versa.
If I don’t have to bend down, I won’t. My back thanks me everyday.
NINEMAX 16.5" Long Metal Shoe Horn for Seniors
My go-to coffee travel mug. I toss it in my bag without having to worry about it spilling. Also keeps my coffee hot all morning.
Contigo Snapseal Travel Mug 20 oz Blueberry
I got the XL one but that was before they came out with the XX-Large. Def could use that now as more and more stuffies are making their way into the home. Quality is amazing and it looks so cute in the kids’ room. They relax on it, play on it, and re...
Yellow Shiba Inu Stuffed Animal Storage Cover
Cannot recommend this product enough. We’ve used it since our second baby was born (he’s 10 now) and we are still using it now, two more kids later, so testifying to its durability and effectiveness. It actually helps me sleep better as well.
Homedics SoundSleep White Noise Machine, Silver
Organizer for pencils, markers, pens, glue sticks, etc. This is so versatile and does not have to be limited to office use. Utensil organizer? Stuffy carousel? Battery sorter?
Crayola Round Storage Organizer - 5 Sections
This thing actually works wonders. We have this in the kids’ bedroom and when one of the kids got sick last winter, it actually detected unclean air (air quality went down to 40%). We totally attribute this to the siblings not getting sick bc we were...
Shark Air Purifier HP201, HEPA, 1000 Sq Ft
My everyday home staples
From the kitchen to the dining area, these finds are used religiously. When something’s good, you gotta share!
Absolute fav morning/all-day coffee machine!! Makes a full pot or single serve, and takes Nespresso pods! Even has a frother on the side for foamy hot or cold milk. Absolute perfection!
Ninja Espresso & Coffee Maker CFN601 Black
Saves us so much time everyday! Perfect for oatmeal, teenager’s instant coffee before school, afternoon tea, ramen, etc.
Zojirushi 4.0L Water Boiler & Warmer Black
Cooks rice (and many other foods) to perfection. Def a product that stands the test of time.
Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5.5-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
Can’t live without this. Mixes all doughs to perfection. My fav thing about this is that I never end up with flour all over the kitchen counter while it’s being incorporated into the liquids.
KitchenAid Artisan 5 Qt Tilt Head Mixer
We have saved so much money by filtering our tap water instead of purchasing bottled water. This lives on our kitchen counter and the kids help themselves to water whenever they want.
Brita UltraMax 27-Cup Water Dispenser w/ Filter
Our freezer comes with an ice tray but we don’t have a water connector behind the freezer. This produces great ice cubes that we pour into the ice tray and we have ice for days.
Igloo Automatic Ice Maker, 26 lbs/24h, LED
When we decided to look for ways to declutter our space (we’re a fam of 6 in a 2 bedroom apartment) and still keep a cozy vibe, we spent many hours online looking for ideas. We ultimately sacrificed our dining table because we found this piece of fur...
Vohward 4-in-1 Folding Dining Table with Wheels
This seemingly simple set of dinnerware has lasted 17 years so far! We’ve added some more to the collection as the family started expanding and let me just say that these are in fact chip resistant. We put them in the dishwasher and the microwave wit...
Corelle 18-Piece Caspian Dinnerware Set
Though not visually appealing, this has taken care of our shoe problem in the entryway. 6 people in the family means a lot of shoes. What used to be random piles of shoes scattered around the coat rack and time wasted matching pairs, has become a qui...
SRRSO 10 Tier Metal Shoe Rack Organizer
Affordable kitchen tools I actually use
These live on my kitchen counter!
Mess-free popcorn maker that makes delicious popcorn. Just wipe it down when dusty and that’s it.
DASH Hot Air Popcorn Popper Maker, 16 Cups
Never knew I needed this until it was recommended to me. It works amazingly well at straining pasta and cleanup is a breeze.
Kitchen Gizmo Snap N' Strain Clip-On Strainer
Amazing kitchen scale that takes minimal space. Love all the units it can display (ounces, pounds, grams, and even milliliters).
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale, 11 lbs
I actually prep 3 salads at once to eat over the next few days and this has been such a time saver. My trick is to lay a piece of paper tower on the bottom of the glass to absorb all the extra liquid from the leaves and they stay crunchy.
Bentgo Glass All-in-One Salad Container - Rose
Kids’ Daily Life Favorites
Things that my kids take with them everywhere
TOTALLY SPILLPROOF! These are our fav water bottles for our 4yo. 20oz is big enough to last him the entire school day but not so big that the bottle is too heavy to carry. Plus, all parts are dishwasher safe and do not trap mold!
Contigo Kids 20oz 2-Pack Spill-Proof Water Bottles
THE best for the big kids and parents! Dual function is amazing!! Def living up to its hype.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel 24oz
Kids love the comfort of these wired headphones. They keep a set at school and have a set at home. They also brought them on the plane over the summer. For kids, wired > wireless!
iClever Kids Headphones Safe Volume HD Mic
Kids’ fav watch ever! This is not a smartwatch per se bc it cannot make phone calls or text but it syncs to the parents’ phones. It always gives the right time, parents can set chores and rewards, kids can play fitness games together, and their fav f...
Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker Black Panther
This is my boys’ triple bunk bed. I absolutely love its sturdiness. Each bunk can accommodate up to 300lbs. My 4yo begs to sleep with me every night so I oblige. The frame is fully metal so when I say it’s sturdy, the bed does not budge at all when t...
Mixcous Heavy Duty Twin Triple Bunk Bed