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 the grille on your bathroom exhaust fan is clogged with dust, try a trick that's faster and more effective than vacuuming. Here's how to clean a bathroom fan: Turn on the fan and blast out the dust with "canned air." The fan will blow the dust outside.
  • Sleeping just 30 minutes more than you usually do can do wonders for your productivity levels by reducing daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and tension.
  • To have an ice cold can in just a few minutes, put your drink in a large pot and cover it with ice. Fill the pot with water, add a couple cups of salt, and stir until the salt is dissolved. Your canned beverage will magically be cold.
  • Prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up after a hot shower with car wax. Apply a small amount of car wax to the mirror, let it dry, then buff with a soft, dry cloth.
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