How to Open a Stuck Jar!

As I mentioned last week, I will not be hosting my Super Link Party this week. I figure that with the holidays, many of us have been busier than usual, so we're skipping this week, and will resume next week.
A a result, last week's features will stay in the spotlight, under Featured Guests for an extra week!
Don't forget that I pin all of the features on my #SuperLinkParty board. I also share them on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
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Because you all are so awesome, I can't just leave you here, disappointed that there is no party, so I will share one of my favorite little tips with you!

Do you know what this is?

 Yes, but besides just a peanut butter jar....

How to Use a Cereal Box to Help You Buy Shoes for Your Kids

Yup.
You read that right.
A cereal box.
It's easy, really.

Sometimes I find a good deal on some cute shoes, but I don't know if they will fit one of my kids. Instead of guessing and facing the possibility of a return, I've come up with a more simple solution.
A cereal box.

It's easy.
Just tear open an empty cereal box and convince your child that standing on it will be fun!
Then, pin their little foot down with one hand and trace it onto the box with the other hand.
Even though it makes it a little more difficult, be sure your child is standing and their weight is evenly distributed. This gives you a more accurate measurement.

 It will look something like this (because even though you pinned the little foot down, toddlers have a way of making things difficult so that it doesn't turn out as pretty Mama wanted it to for her blog).

Grab some scissors and cut it out.

See. Nice fit.

Now, simply slip the "foot" into your purse and take it shopping with you.
If you have more than one child, it's a good idea to write their names on their foot cut-out.

Now, if you see a great deal on some cute shoes, you can simply pull out your cut-out and see if the shoe is a fit!