Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Cleaning Games

No kid enjoys cleaning up their mess, but they all enjoy playing fun games. Help your kid out with the cleaning by making it into a fun game for them. See who can sweep more dirt and dust into their square first. The winner gets a big celebration! Up the stakes by offering a prize like candy or ice cream, or maybe even an extended bedtime. Everyone wins!

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The More You Know

  • If your kids have gotten creative with their crayons and your walls, there's an easy fix. Simply heat the offending portion of the wall with a hair dryer for a few seconds to soften the crayon's wax and wipe the writing away with a soft cloth
  • With the water running at about half throttle, drop in orange or lemon peels. Run the disposer for five seconds. Citric acid from the peels softens crusty waste and attacks smelly bacteria. Give the acid about 15 minutes to do its work.
  • If your toilet bowl could use a cleaning but you're out of traditional cleaner, use mouthwash instead.
  • Hollow out a watermelon, slice off the top, and pierce the side with a spigot. Then, fill the "keg" with your favorite punch and replace the lid to keep the drinks—and the conversation—flowing.
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