These seven kid-friendly activities light them up and feel genuinely good for adults. No glitter. No groaning.

I tested the hack on a seriously messy kitchen. Everything needed attention — from emptying the stash basket and clearing the fridge to wiping down counters and deep cleaning the garbage disposal.

I might be a fan of cleaning, but tidying is a different ball game entirely. I’d love to be the type of person who cleans up while cooking, or someone who puts their laundry away as soon as it's dry.