As seasoned parents and family experts, we know summer brings joy—and chaos. These 27 tried-and-true hacks, shared by real families, make beach days, picnics, and home life effortless and fun.
Enjoy stress-free holidays!
1. Freeze aloe vera ice cubes for instant sunburn relief
Check out the trick here.
2. Use a diaper as a hiding place to conceal your valuables on the beach
Check out the trick here.
3. Create a breakfast self-catering area so kids can help themselves in the morning
Stock small Tupperware with your child's favorite cereal in a low drawer. Add yogurt drinks or compotes, plus milk in a dispenser. Kids serve themselves independently—no more early wake-ups. Sleep in!
4. Always have talc on hand to easily remove sand stuck under your feet after a long day at the beach
Check out the trick here.
5. Want to watch fireworks or the stars but the grass is wet? Put the kids in an empty inflatable pool with a cover to keep them dry
6. Use a cupcake case to prevent the ice cream from dripping onto your fingers
Check out the trick here.
7. You can also use them to protect your drinks from insects
Check out the trick here.
8. Just as clever, make your homemade leak-proof glass with stretch plastic film
9. Collect a large tarp and turn it into a giant canvas to paint in the garden
10. Take a shoe rack to store all the essential little things for this summer in your car
Discover lots of other tips for storing your car here.
11. Make this towel rack yourself. Handy by the pool
12. Stick magnets on kids' glasses so they can drink whenever they want on hot days
13. Turn your terrace into a giant playground
14. Make giant soap bubbles
Check out the trick here.
15. Extend the play with a filling station to blow bubbles
16. Fill your cooler with frozen water balloons
Ideal for drinks in cardboard packaging—they stay firm without soggy melts.
17. Make your own sundial and watch the time go by
Find out how to make a sundial by following this tutorial.
18. Clean and remove sand from toys by putting them in the dishwasher
Check out the trick here.
19. Use empty wipe boxes to transport toys, food, games and crafts
20. Egg cartons can be reused to transport fragile fruit
21. Fight boredom with these preset activity sticks
List fun family activities on sticks. When boredom strikes, draw one and dive in!
22. Apple cider vinegar relieves mosquito bites
Check out the trick here.
23. Turn a bead box into a personalized snack box
24. Use a metal candy box to make a magnetic game box
25. These muffin pans are very practical for serving sauces
26. Avoid the mess in the suitcase by preparing your children's outfits for each day
27. Bring a fitted sheet on the beach and no more sand on the towels!
Check out the trick here.
