The Genius Kitchen Sponge Hack We Wish We'd Known About Sooner originally appeared on Parade. As a mom of four young kids, I’m always out of ice packs. They go off in lunch boxes and just don’t come ...

Water settling at the bottom of pots can lead to poor aeration and root rot. To combat this, toss a few old sponges in the bottom. The sponges retain moisture and create necessary air space. They also ...