How many times have you tossed one of your kids favorite drinking straws because their was an unknown something growing inside? Or even worse, the straws that come with reusable sippy cups and Thermos containers because they sat, well, just a wee bit too long?

Of all parenting tips, this one is so obvious, it just makes me want to hit my head against a wall for not thinking of it myself.

Two words:

Pipe Cleaners

Yep, those colorful crafty things that kids love to use. Perfect for cleaning drinking straws.

Thanks to Asha at Parent Hacks for another one of her awesome parenting tips!