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1. Do your kids love watermelon but you have absolutely NO CLUE how to cut it (meaning your toxic trait is paying a premium for pre-cut fruit at the grocery store)? Try this blogger's genius cutting trick to make instant watermelon sticks that little hands and little mouths will love!
2. Or do yourself a favor and get a TikTok-famous watermelon cutter that reviewers swear can cut a whole watermelon into perfect little kid-friendly chunks in five minutes flat — making a tedious job fast and easy. Plus, it's safe enough for older children to use 🍉.
3. Try this momma's fave hack for getting the kids to do their chores: jot down daily chores with a Sharpie on a game spinner and let your kids spin (maybe they'll get lucky and escape dish duty that day!). It'll make monotonous tasks seem, dare I say, fun.
4. And reward them for doing their chores (or finishing homework!) with punch cards that'll motivate them to keep up the good work to earn a prize. A little bribery never hurt anyone...right?
5. If your little one gets a little confused about which shoe goes on which foot, a simple sticker trick can help. Cut a sticker in half and place one half on each sole to show them which is left and which is right. Or, try these readymade durable and moisture-proof toddler shoe sticker helpers.
6. Invest in a canvas growth chart so you can keep track of your munchkin's height (who is growing up waayyy too fast 😢) without marking up the walls. Reviewers love that it can be rolled up and stored away as a cute keepsake.
7. Or make your own aesthetically-pleasing wooden growth chart with a DIY project that'll make you think, "OMG, I can totally do that."
8. Speaking of sweet keepsakes, whip up a batch of homemade clay for a fab and frugal way to preserve your baby's footprints or handprints.
9. But if you're a new parent with enough on your plate, you might wanna opt for a readymade baby footprint and handprint frame instead that's guaranteed to be treasured forever ❤️
10. Got a gazillion old, broken crayons lying around? All you need is a silicone alphabet mold to turn them into the initials of your kids' names. Ta-da! The little artists will actually want to use their crayons again to doodle masterpieces.
11. Place a cupcake liner under an ice pop to avoid sticky messes on your little one's hands.
12. Or snag a pair of dishwasher-safe ice pop holders that reviewers say can hold ice pops of different sizes and work wonderfully to prevent drips. Added bonus: These come with a built in straw so the kiddos can drink up melted treats.
13. And, btw, take your homemade ice pops to a ~dino-mite~ level with silicone dino ice pop molds. Just fill them with juice, yogurt, or smoothies to make healthier versions of store-bought ones.
14. If your kids are total mosquito magnets, keep the bug bite suction tool handy. It relieves the itching and swelling from all kinds of bug bites, so your kids aren't left scratching all day. Plus, it was invented by a mom and totally worth the Shark Tank hype.
15. When your baby's Wubbanub pacifier aka bestie gets too grimy to ignore, try this lazy yet brilliant cleaning hack. Toss it in a mesh laundry bag, and machine wash (this method won't ruin it forever, pinky promise!)
16. And knock out stubborn stains like grass, oil, or blood from your kids' clothes with a cult-favorite stain remover. Just apply this concentrated spot treatment, let it sit, and then wash to make everything from diaper leaks to food mishaps *poof* disappear!
17. Set up a quick and easy build-your-own s’mores station with an indoor electric s'mores maker that not only saves you from worrying about kiddos being near an open flame but also does a fab job of making marshmallows nice and toasty. Perfect for starting a weekly tradition that'll leave the fam asking for ~s’more.~
18. Deodorize stinky kids' shoes with a homemade sachet that only requires filling a coffee filter with baking soda (you can also add a few drops of essential oils!).
19. Give sidewalk chalk an exciting twist by making your own sidewalk chalk PAINT at home with just cornstarch, water, and food coloring. Then pour into squeeze bottles and let them have some messy artistic fun.
20. Or entice little artists to draw their heart out on the sidewalk with Crayola glitter sidewalk chalk. When they're done, kick back with some lemonades (or mimosas for you!) and admire their masterpiece sparkling in the sun.
21. And, btw, if you've got budding Picassos in the house, you can get rid of everything from lipstick to Sharpie marks that mysteriously appear on your walls with The Pink Stuff, a magical all-purpose cleaning paste. (Good luck keeping the kids out of your makeup bag, though!)
22. Convert a mason jar into a simple piggy bank with a slotted lid to start teaching them financial responsibility. It's never too early to save for college!
23. Solve the problem of, "What to do with all the kids' artwork?" with a set of photo hanging strings perfect for showing off their latest masterpieces.
24. Turn bath time into the kiddie equivalent of a rave by tossing in a few glow sticks. Trust me, they'll literally refuse to get out.
25. If your toddler would rather spend their time frolicking in the ball pit rather than learning their alphabet (isn't that all toddlers?!) you can sneak in some learning by using a Sharpie to write the ABCs on the plastic balls. Then make up easy games to help them practice letter recognition — like matching the alphabet balls to the right buckets.
26. And hey, if you're looking for a way to take the frustration out of learning sight words, then this fun sight words Bingo game is for you.
27. Hang a calendar in your preschooler's room for a hands-on way to teach then the days of the week, months and the weather. (They'll jump out of bed eagerly to update it every morning!)
28. Make homework visually engaging (and a lot less painful) with a pack of laminated math posters. Perfect for elementary through middle school ages.
29. Grab a pizza cutter to cut pancakes or waffles into bite-size pieces in 15 seconds flat. No more slicing a pancake haphazardly with a fork, while your hangry toddler waits for breakfast. (Thank you fellow parent below for rocking my world with this tip!)
30. And, make up a batch of pancakes at lightning speed on hectic mornings with a Whiskware pancake batter mixer. It has a BlenderBall wire whisk, which means no separate mixing bowl, messy spoons, or batter-coated countertops. Simply add your ingredients, shake, and pour from the spout. Breakfast's ready 😋!
31. Save $$ by making your own detangling spray with simple household ingredients like apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Whip up a batch in a spray bottle and prepare for the easiest hair brushing experience of your life.
32. Or restore your little one's curls to their former glory once more witha best-selling leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair! The best part? It's free from any toxic stuff including parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
33. Attach multi-purpose safety straps to your fridge, toilet, washer and dryer...basically anything your tiny troublemaker enjoys tampering with. These won't budge, despite their Hulk-like efforts.
34. And, don't overlook sharp corners. Keep them well protected with a pack of ridiculously discreet corner guards.
35. Toddler finally figured out how to open doors? Slip a sock and a rubber band over a doorknob to keep kiddos from barging into the bathroom so you can shower in peace...and more importantly foil their escape attempts from the front door.
36. But if you're thinking "that sock doesn't stand a chance," try store bought doorknob covers. Reviewers say their escape artists haven't been able to outsmart these...yet!
37. Free up precious counter space by giving each child a designated hanging cup for their toothbrush. Write their names on the cup with a Sharpie and then stick the cups on the inside of the cabinet door.
38. Or, instantly de-clutter your bathroom with a viral TikTok toothbrush holder and dispenser that'll squeeze toothpaste on your child's brush for you and save you from having to wipe down toothpaste-smeared counters.
39. Corral your baby food jars and pouches in an over-the-door shoe organizer. This bad boy is so versatile reviewers have used it to store baby food, Barbies, action figures, Legos — you name it!
40. And if you've got a a bathtub filled to the brim with toys, try a bath organizer that reviewers swear will actually stick to your wall, tidy your bathtub, and keep toys dry and within arm's reach. What more could you ask for?
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.