A simple hack for forgetful Tooth Fairies
Does the Tooth Fairy sometimes forget about your kids' lost teeth? Yeah, same here. Well, Meagan Francis of The Happiest Mom and The Kitchen Hour podcast has come up with a solution.
3-5 Years
The preschool years are full of discovery and delight as kids continue to grow and explore their world.
Here, you'll find hacks relevant to these years, including:
...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.
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01 April 2013
11 March 2013
Cut sandwiches and toast into strips to reduce "jelly mouth"
What is it about "bite-sized" food that makes it so irresistible?
04 March 2013
Ice cream cones as seedling starter cups
This hack, which I came across on Design Mom, will practically guarantee your kids will be excited about the garden.
27 February 2013
Clothing-shaped drawer labels show kids where to put away their clothes
Susan's brilliant labeling brainstorm helps her kids get their laundry put away.
26 February 2013
Labels for pre-readers? Use photo stickers!
Isa's two-line hack is an organizing revelation for parents whose kids can't yet read labels.
13 February 2013
Easy chocolate cake kids can bake by themselves
A super-simple chocolate cake recipe kids can bake (and clean up after) themselves.
11 February 2013
Glow stick magic wand Valentines
Another adorable idea for homemade Valentines where the treat isn't candy: it's a mini glow stick.
10 January 2013
Add a mostly-spillproof lid to any cup with Glad Press'n Seal wrap
When Donna saw the Press'n Seal Art Bib, she sent a great hack for making quick, temporary cup lids.
19 December 2012
Kid-friendly baking hack: Mix cookie dough in a handled pot instead of a mixing bowl
Cookie-makers rejoice! Tracy's hack is about to make your baking life a lot easier.
14 December 2012
Use small photos of gift recipients instead of labels
What a great way to expand a toddler's contribution to a gift exchange.
12 December 2012
A beautiful way to visually connect chores to allowance
We all know this: what works for one family doesn't work for another. Such is the case with motivation systems, star charts, and other ways of tracking and rewarding chores.
15 November 2012
How to quiet your toddler/preschooler's potty mouth? Talk amongst yourselves.
How do I get my three year old to stop saying "poopy" to everyone all the time?
31 October 2012
Free Android App of the Day (Amazon): It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Today only, Amazon is giving away the Android-app version of the interactive book, 's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
19 October 2012
Plastic lettuce knife for kid-friendly chopping and slicing
In the comments of a recent post on kid-friendly knives, Emma mentioned that her kids safely chop and slice using a plastic lettuce knife.
18 October 2012
Puke-protect the car seat with Glad Press'n Seal wrap
Jennie turned a wine bottle tote into a portable carsickness cleanup kit. She follows it up with a bit of preventative prep using Glad Press'n Seal wrap. IMPORTANT: Read safety warning on this post.
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