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“Chores”. Might as well be a four letter word swear word. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It will likely take some work and redirected thinking, but it IS possible to get kids to do their fair share of cleaning without threats or bribes. Here are 8 suggested ways to get your kids to clean without bribing them.
Want a summer getaway but don’t have the time or budget? Well, look no further than your very own backyard. With a little creativity and thought, you can easily plan a night of fun and transform your backyard into a luxury campground (showers and toilets included!! Horray!!).
Summer’s right around the corner and kids will be spending the days at home again. As much fun as it is to have the kids home for a change, it also means they’re looking for constant entertainment. Pretty soon you’re bound to hear the words every adult wishes they could say themselves: “I’m boooorred!”. Be one step ahead of your kids this summer with a boredom jar. Yup… A jar filled with activities kids can do when they say they’re bored. Make yours as personal to your family as you’d like, but here are some great ideas to get you started.
Cooking and baking can demand enough of your attention as it is. Stir kids into the pot, and it’s just downright stressful. And yet, kids are eager to help out in the kitchen and there are some pretty compelling reasons to let them. Learning to cook is an important life skill not only for adulthood but for health purposes as well. With these benefits in mind, don’t let the potential stress of cooking with kids burn your toast. Instead, read up on these 10 tips that will make cooking with kids fun again.