Parenting hacks - page 8

If you want your gift to stand out, then read on! Here I've compiled a list of unique and unusual gift ideas for kids. These presents are off the beaten path and are things you may not have heard of before. This list covers a range of budgets from cheap to pricey, and also a range of children's ages. So you're certain to find something that is the right fit for your situation. These are all perfect for a child's birthday gift or at Christmas.

Yes, it is possible to clean your cooktop really well without using harsh chemicals. Maybe you have kids or pets that you want to keep safe, or maybe you want to just be generally healthy and be more environmentally friendly. No matter the reason, here is a step by step illustrated guide for how to clean your stove top safely.

If you're looking to save money on your grocery bill while cooking tasty dinners for your family, chicken or pork are lifesavers! You can get top quality cuts of pork and chicken breast for half the price or less than beef.

To take advantage of these savings, I tested out a bunch of different pork and chicken recipes out on my family over the course of several weeks with pics of the results. All of these dinner ideas are cheap, easy, and fairly healthy. Best of all, they are family-friendly.

If you're struggling for gift ideas for a tween or teen boy, don't worry, I've got you covered! Here are some wonderful gift ideas for middle school and high school aged boys that are certain to go over well, even if he already has a lot of things. At this age, the boy has typically grown out of the standard types of toys that you can easily find for younger children.

Rest assured, there are plenty of great gifts out there which the recipient was too young for before, and you may have simply not known that these items existed.

Any of the tween and teen boy gift ideas I've listed here will be a great choice for him.