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Kids are naturally bursting with energy.  One minute they’re playing in the backyard, the next minute, they’re tinkering with your bixolon receipt printer like it was a toy.  It’s no surprise then that it is every mom’s dilemma how to contain that energy and channel it into something productive.  If you want to keep the kids away from video games, you could try introducing them to the wonderful world of gardening.

Growing a garden with your kids is an excellent way to get them to learn to nurture something as it transforms from seed to bloom. Nothing compares to the satisfaction derived from seeing your hard work result in a beautiful flower or a vegetable you can actually eat.

Gardening takes learning to the next level by giving kids a firsthand look at growth and the concept of life cycles.  What they normally just learn in the confines of the classroom, they get to experience in real life through gardening.

Excellent choices for planting are lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes.  They’re pretty easy to care for, and it doesn’t take so long for them to grow.

Feed your child’s innate curiosity through gardening.  They love to play in the dirt anyway, so maximize that!

Every mom dreams of clean, pure air inside her home.  You wouldn’t want your little boy inhaling foul odors as he happily plays with his Duncan metal drifter yoyo in his bedroom, would you?  If you were one of the Incredibles, you’d probably turn the house inside out, and suck all the bad odors from it with ease.  Since that happens only in the movies, you’d do better to try out these tips instead:

Put vinegar in tiny containers, and put them in strategic places around the room.  Vinegar absorbs unpleasant smells.  You can also use charcoal to absorb odors, if you’re not too keen on vinegar.

Dust some baking soda on the carpets and furniture. It’s best to do this at night and then vacuum them off in the morning. Baking soda will do the job of absorbing some of the grease and leave a fresh odor in the room.

You can also mix 1 Tbs. baking soda, a teaspoon of lemon juice and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle, and simply spray away when needed.

With these simple, and environment-friendly tips, you’ll be able to effectively shoo away odors from your home.