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.
6+ Years
Your baby's growing up! As the school years get underway, your kids enter a new phase of independence and learning.
Here, you'll find hacks relevant to your older child, including:
...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.
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01 April 2013
21 March 2013
Family-friendly podcasts for road trips? Talk amongst yourselves.
What are your favorite family-friendly podcasts?
20 March 2013
Tissue box as stomp rocket storage system
A stomp rocket is my favorite birthday present choice for a 3- to 7 year-old with a warm weather birthday. This hack from Whitney Moss of Rookie Moms and 510 Families puts a tissue box to work storing the rockets.
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.
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.
12 February 2013
State of the Union printable worksheet
Calamity Jennie put together this printable worksheet so she and her daughter can track the issues President Obama discusses in tonight's State of the Union address.
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.
06 February 2013
When kids won't eat what's for dinner...but are old enough to cook?
What do you do when your finicky kids don't like (read: CAN'T STAND) what's being served for dinner and ask if they can instead prepare something else for themselves?
29 January 2013
For your Valentine's lunchbox: a heart-shaped egg
Think: Valentine's Day breakfast or lunchbox surprise. With thanks to Anna the Red's Bento & Plush Factory for the inspiring tutorial.
28 January 2013
Boxed classroom Valentines: convenient, lazy...or a non-issue?
A Valentine's Day sanity check.
22 January 2013
Photo + glow stick = Star Wars Light Saber Valentine
STAR WARS LIGHT SABER OPTICAL ILLUSION VALENTINE. 'Nuff said.
17 January 2013
Make this classroom Valentine box! NOM NOM NOM
This hilarious photo-enhanced shoebox makes classroom Valentines even more fun to collect!
15 January 2013
Optical Illusion Lollipop Valentine! Easy!
LOOK, MOM! HE'S HOLDING A LOLLIPOP! That was my kids' response to Betsy's clever photo Valentine.
14 January 2013
"Organize" school flyers by storing them as pictures on your phone
Katie's smart strategy for handling the influx of school notices, permission slips, and flyers
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