Tip #5,026 Make sure every family member knows how your home's smoke detectors work and what the exit plan is if they go off. Home & Garden safety + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,735 Have a basket for each family member by the stairs for items that need to go upstairs. Home & Garden family + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,318 If there are multiple food preferences in your family, try making a base meal, then allowing each individual to add ingredients to accommodate their specific diet. Food & Drink meal preparation + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,539 Set a timer for straightening up your home for 20 minutes a day. Have everyone in the family take part in this time to tidy up. Home & Garden cleaning + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,572 At the end of each year, select your favorite family photos and arrange them in a large picture frame to form a collage. Label the year and hang in a prominent place in your home. Home & Garden decorations + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,337 Check your elderly parent's medical insurance to ensure they are not paying for services they do not need such as foreign medical services. Wellness insurance + savings + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,688 Dress your family in bright (and if possible matching) colors when going to a large tourist destination. It will help you find each other more easily. Parenting destinations + kids + safety + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,219 If planting a family garden, include some sunflowers. They are easy to grow and you can have each family member be responsible for a few and see whose grows the tallest. Home & Garden activities + kids + garden + flowers + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,016 Pick an evening each week to be technology free as a family. No television, computers or other electronic devices. Come up with fun unplugged activities to do as a family. Parenting computer + cell phone + tv + web + tablet + social media + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,228 The first item on your Spring to-do list should read: get outdoors! Make it simple, affordable and accessible for everyone by tapping into all your nearest state park has to offer. Pack lightly, start out early, return often. Nature's show changes weekly. Recreation day trip + state park + nature + family + spring + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,922 Take the time to divide household chores with your partner and children. If everyone works together, all of you will have more free time for fun and relaxation. Home & Garden cleaning + chores + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,272 Give each family member responsibilities to accomplish when expecting guests to your home. This will teach everyone teamwork and how to exhibit hospitality. Parenting chores + entertaining + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,041 A thoughtful gift for an elderly relative on a budget would be heavy to lift pantry staples. Also help them divide the packages into easy to lift containers. Relationships food + family + gifts + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,029 • 1 person found helpful Host a celebration with your children and grandchildren on your wedding anniversary to celebrate the day your family started. Relationships marriage + entertaining + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,064 • 2 people found helpful Be kind to your mother-in-law. She is and always will be the mother of your spouse. Relationships family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,286 When someone in the household is ill, take time to thoroughly clean high traffic areas and spots where germs can easily spread such as doorknobs, appliance handles, and faucets. Wellness cleaning + health + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,065 Avoid borrowing money from family. If it isn't repaid or something goes wrong it can easily strain the relationship. Money debt + finance + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,220 Gather funeral information before elderly family members pass away. Some good items include full name, date and place of birth, military information and the names and addresses of those they would like informed. Relationships family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,343 Keep your list of important birthdays with your monthly finances. When paying bills you can check on upcoming birthdays and prepare cards or plan to purchase gifts. Relationships friend + finance + family + organization + gifts + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,020 Give the home cook a night off each week by having a "fend for yourself" night where everyone is responsible to make his/her own dinner and clean up after him/herself. Food & Drink family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send