Household Archives - The Joys of Boys https://thejoysofboys.com/category/household/ Parenting Resources for Raising Your Son from Boy to Man Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:19:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://thejoysofboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/favicon-66x66.png Household Archives - The Joys of Boys https://thejoysofboys.com/category/household/ 32 32 Keeping Your Teen Boy Grounded During the Holiday Season https://thejoysofboys.com/keeping-your-teen-boy-grounded-during-the-holiday-season/ https://thejoysofboys.com/keeping-your-teen-boy-grounded-during-the-holiday-season/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=26766 As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of school projects, family gatherings, and holiday festivities.  While it’s a magical time for teenage boys, it can also be a season of stress.  Specifically, balancing school, social events, and family expectations can lead to anxiety and overwhelm. Sometimes, it’s easyContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/keeping-your-teen-boy-grounded-during-the-holiday-season/feed/ 0 Weekly Meal Planner Printable for Busy Families https://thejoysofboys.com/weekly-meal-planner-printable/ https://thejoysofboys.com/weekly-meal-planner-printable/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:58:59 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=20536 I know how frustrating it can be when it is 5pm and you realize it’s time to eat! The last thing I want to think about after a busy day is what I’m going to make for dinner! If your life has you running from place to place and always on the go, this weeklyContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/weekly-meal-planner-printable/feed/ 0 25 Genius LEGO Storage Ideas https://thejoysofboys.com/lego-storage-ideas/ https://thejoysofboys.com/lego-storage-ideas/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2019 04:28:34 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=10050 If you have kids, there is a good chance you have LEGO. And if you have LEGO, then there is a good chance that you have become frustrated with how to organize all of the pieces and store them when not in use!  And we’ve all experienced how painful it is to STEP on aContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/lego-storage-ideas/feed/ 1 Printable Declutter Checklist for Kids Clutter https://thejoysofboys.com/printable-declutter-checklist-kids/ https://thejoysofboys.com/printable-declutter-checklist-kids/#respond Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:37:54 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=8938 I had NO idea that such little people could accumulate so much stuff!  Every time I start decluttering my house, I get overwhelmed with my kids’ junk!  This Printable Declutter Checklist will help you to keep the kid’s clutter under control in your house. Printable Declutter Checklist The last time our family moved, was overContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/printable-declutter-checklist-kids/feed/ 0 Preserve your Child’s Artwork with Keepy https://thejoysofboys.com/keepy/ https://thejoysofboys.com/keepy/#respond Tue, 21 Feb 2017 01:07:43 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=10217 If you have kids, you have probably had to deal with  massive amounts of school papers and endless artwork piling up on your kitchen counter. Do you keep it or trash it? Is it something your child treasures (most of them are!) or something you can get rid of? I just discovered Keepy, the perfectContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/keepy/feed/ 0 Remove Stains From Clothes: Everything You NEED to Know https://thejoysofboys.com/remove-stains-from-clothes/ https://thejoysofboys.com/remove-stains-from-clothes/#comments Thu, 26 May 2016 19:04:22 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=9059 I have boys.  Lots of boys, which means we have a lot of dirty clothes.  And unfortunately, a lot of the time those clothes get stained while my boys are out adventuring.  When my boys walk in with stains on their clothes my heart sinks. Not because I’m mad, but because I know that stainsContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/remove-stains-from-clothes/feed/ 2 25 Baby Proofing Hazards You May Have Forgotten https://thejoysofboys.com/25-babyproofing-hazards-you-may-have-forgotten/ https://thejoysofboys.com/25-babyproofing-hazards-you-may-have-forgotten/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:51:40 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=1533 When it comes to our curious babies we can never be too cautious. These 25 Baby Proofing hazards may be things that you have forgotten. 25 Baby Proofing Tips I still remember the day that it happened!  That day that I had been hoping to put off for as long as possible came in theContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/25-babyproofing-hazards-you-may-have-forgotten/feed/ 10 Ideas for Organizing Toys https://thejoysofboys.com/ideas-organizing-toys/ https://thejoysofboys.com/ideas-organizing-toys/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2016 18:40:06 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=8779 Do you ever feel as though toys are taking over your house?  Having a home full of boys means my house can be in complete chaos in the toy department. Honestly, it’s one of the hardest things to deal with. I’m always looking for ideas for organizing toys.  I could scoop up all of theContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/ideas-organizing-toys/feed/ 0 The Simplest Way to Remove Urine Stains from a Mattress https://thejoysofboys.com/remove-urine-stains-from-a-mattress/ https://thejoysofboys.com/remove-urine-stains-from-a-mattress/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:01:35 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=7781 I’ll be honest.  I was SO sceptical when I came across this simple way to remove stains from a mattress.  Unfortunately my “sleep-walking/peeing” toddler made it so I needed to go out searching for this information and when I found this, it seemed too good to be true. How to Remove Urine Stains from a Mattress I haveContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/remove-urine-stains-from-a-mattress/feed/ 10 Guidelines For Appropriate Use of Video Games https://thejoysofboys.com/use-of-video-games/ https://thejoysofboys.com/use-of-video-games/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:18:20 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=7719 Boys tend to love gaming, but is playing video games affecting their motivation and social skills?  Here are some guidelines for appropriate use of video games. Boys and Video Games We live in a world of technology.  There is no escaping the fact that technology is everywhere and for our children, that means video games are everywhere.  There hasContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/use-of-video-games/feed/ 0 Free Printable Chore Charts for Boys https://thejoysofboys.com/printable-chore-charts-for-boys/ https://thejoysofboys.com/printable-chore-charts-for-boys/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:06:50 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=7702 Getting my boys to do their chores can be a chore in itself, but these Printable Chore Charts have helped us keep on top of their responsibilities. Printable Chore Charts I know very few kids who love doing chores.  I’m pretty sure my 3-year-old is the only one. 🙂  He loves helping me to clean upContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/printable-chore-charts-for-boys/feed/ 0 Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids https://thejoysofboys.com/chores-for-kids/ https://thejoysofboys.com/chores-for-kids/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:04:55 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=7696 One or our responsibilities as parents is to raise our children to be responsible, successful adults. Part of that responsibility is teaching our kids how to do household chores.  I’ve thought about the things I am trying to teach my boys (yes “trying”, it’s not always easy!) and here is my list of age-appropriate chores forContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/chores-for-kids/feed/ 0 Teaching Boys Personal Hygiene, So They Won’t STINK! https://thejoysofboys.com/teaching-boys-personal-hygiene/ https://thejoysofboys.com/teaching-boys-personal-hygiene/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:42:19 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=7638 Let’s be honest for a minute.  If you are raising boys, you know about “boy funk” – that nasty odor that emanates from your boys the second they leave the shower (or so it seems.) If my boys walk outside, I know I can expect smelly kids when they return.  But, there is hope. If we teachContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/teaching-boys-personal-hygiene/feed/ 6 6 Tips to Get Kids to Brush Their Teeth https://thejoysofboys.com/get-kids-to-brush-their-teeth/ https://thejoysofboys.com/get-kids-to-brush-their-teeth/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:49:06 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=7623 We have a lot of mouths to brush in my house and these tips to get kids to brush their teeth have helped make teeth brushing less of a struggle. Tips to Get Kids to Brush Their Teeth Getting kids to brush their teeth can be a battle!  The last thing my boys want toContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/boys-cooking/feed/ 2 10 Tips To Help You Deal With Bedwetting https://thejoysofboys.com/bedwetting/ https://thejoysofboys.com/bedwetting/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:10:10 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=7598 Bedwetting is normal in kids but it can be frustrating and even embarrassing.  Here are 10 Tips To Help You Deal with Bedwetting. 10Tips To Help You Deal With Bedwetting As I’ve mentioned in the past, we have had our fair share of night-time bathroom issues.  One of those issues is bedwetting.   Bedwetting can beContinue Reading

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]]> https://thejoysofboys.com/toy-storage-solutions/feed/ 3 DIY Toy Storage Containers https://thejoysofboys.com/diy-toy-storage-containers/ https://thejoysofboys.com/diy-toy-storage-containers/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:56:39 +0000 https://thejoysofboys.com/?p=6365 If you have kids, then it’s safe to say that you have toys.  These DIY Toy Storage Containers are a fun way to keep all of those toys organized and stored away. DIY Toy Storage Containers Having little boys in the home means having lots of cars, planes, trucks, dinosaurs, blocks and lots more lying aroundContinue Reading

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