Simple Mom Tricks With Objects From Around the House

When you aren't a seamstress but need to hem your youngster's belongings, forgo the needle and thread and improvise with some duct tape.

After unwinding the roll and quickly snipping the scissors, my mom shortened our school uniforms. This is definitely a temporary solution as my siblings and I still laugh about how the adhesive used to stick to the back of our legs on hot days! But for a busy mom who hasn't had time to get clothes to a professional, this trick is tailor made.