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This Cleaning App Helped End the “You’re Not Doing as Much as Me” Conversations in My HouseFamily Homes
We gamified our household chores and now our house has never been cleaner.
Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Aug 19, 2025
The No. 1 Tip I Give When People Ask How I Keep My Home So Tidy (Even With Five Kids!)Family Homes
It's really the key.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 30, 2025
How to Conquer That Overflowing Laundry Pile, Once and For AllFamily Homes
Four methods to tame the madness.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 2, 2025
I Was Taught to “Navy Dishwash” by My Parents — and I Still Do It TodayFamily Homes
And it's still how I like to wash dishes.
Quinn Fish
Feb 17, 2024
My Mom’s 40-Year-Old Trick for Washing Dishes That I Do Every Day (It’s So Efficient!)Family Homes
It's life-changing.
Kristina Razon
Jul 8, 2024
The Science-Backed Trick I Use to Encourage My Kids to Clean Their RoomFamily Homes
It always works.
Jordan Souza
Sep 18, 2023
The “Executive Function” Trick That Finally Got My Kids to Not Just Sorta But *Actually* Clean Their RoomFamily Homes
Because we all know their version of clean is suspect.
Alexandra Frost
Jun 8, 2023
We Asked 7 Moms of Four or More Kids How They Stay on Top of LaundryFamily Homes
Interestingly, most of the advice was a variation on the same theme.
Shifrah Combiths
May 3, 2023
7 Easy Ways You Can Get Your Bathroom Even CleanerFamily Homes
Work smarter, not harder.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 20, 2023
My Little 5-Minute Nightly Ritual Makes a Huge Difference in the KitchenFamily Homes
Just a few minutes can make a big difference.
Katie Leaird
Apr 13, 2023
The “Friday Family Clean” Tradition that Makes Cleaning Fun — and Gets Our Home Clean in Less Than an HourFamily Homes
Plus, how to make it happen in your home.
Meg Asby
Feb 2, 2023
You Might Not Know the Real Reasons Behind These 10 Cleaning RulesFamily Homes
How much truth is there in these wives tales we have always heard growing up?
Stephanie Trovato
Dec 7, 2022
5 Chores Our 5-Year-Old Tackles Without Having to Be AskedToys & Play
These tasks are really are so simple and kid-friendly that she can't wait to help. (Plus, I can get some cleaning done myself while she's occupied!)
Ashley Poskin
Oct 12, 2021
One Simple Hack to Gamify Kids’ ChoresFamily Homes
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. One of the most utterly soul-sucking requirements of being a parent for me is having to repeat myself over and over and over again.
Shifrah Combiths
Mar 10, 2021
Teach Your Kids How to Make Lunch at Any AgeKid Food
If you count up the whole year, every day of lunches, from now until summer break, did you know that back to school means packing 180 school lunches? I’ll let you sit with that for a moment. Whether your district started back to school virtually or you’re adjusting to a new normal in person, getting your kids to help with lunch will obviously make your life a little easier. Just like any new skill, teaching your kids to prep and pack their own lunches takes time and patience.
Meghan Splawn
Nov 9, 2020