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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Find a tall pitcher about the height of your wine bottle and get cooling. Immerse the bottle in ice water with a small handful of salt and turn every few minutes or so.
Fill some water bottles halfway, then lay them on their side in the freezer. When it's time for a cool drink, grab a bottle, fill it up with your beverage of choice, and let the wall of ice in the bottle keep your drink perfectly chilled.
Don't risk slicing your fingers by cleaning a blender with a sponge—pour in soap and water, turn it on, and rinse it out
Organize each matching sheet set by folding everything and storing it inside one of the pillowcases.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.