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7 Fun Kitchen Hacks for Kids

Safely using a knife is an important kitchen skill for kids to learn– plus, it can improve their sense of confidence and responsibility. We opted for the Opinel No. 7 knife for our hacks, as it offers a stepping stone between butter and crinkle cut knives and full-on pairing knives.

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7 Fun Kitchen Hacks for Kids

Seamless Tangerines

If you’re cursed with permanently short nails, this hack lets you easily eat a tangerine without having to pick away at the peel for the better part of five minutes.

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7 Fun Kitchen Hacks for Kids

Perfect Mango Cubes

Trying to break down a mango is one of those infinitely frustrating processes, where you always feel like you’re leaving something behind and letting it go to waste, whether on the pith or on the skin. This hack lets you get the absolute most out of your next mango.

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7 Fun Kitchen Hacks for Kids

More Nutrient Rich Avocados

Most people scoop their avocados out for ease, but it turns out a lot of the nutrients are stored along the darker green, outer layer, right where the avocado meat meets the skin. Try this hack to get the most out of your next avocado!

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7 Fun Kitchen Hacks for Kids

Strawberry Roses

While these don’t promise easy eating or more nutrients, they are a cute touch for birthday parties or special breakfasts. (And I’m sure we don’t need to mention…Valentine’s Day is coming up!)

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7 Fun Kitchen Hacks for Kids

Optimal Slices of Bell Pepper

It seems almost impossible not get seeds everywhere when slicing up bell pepper, but we’ve found a way to keep them intact and easy to dispose of.

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7 Fun Kitchen Hacks for Kids

Kiwi Lotus Flower

Like the strawberry rose, we love the look of a kiwi lotus flower for a dessert plate or fruit skewers at a kid’s birthday.

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Pith Free Grapefruit

Grapefruit often has a slightly bitter taste, compounded by its tough pith. This fruit hack delivers slices of grapefruit– and only grapefruit.

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