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42 things you didn't realize could take WAY less time than they do

Accomplishing certain tasks around the house can take up a lot of time. Whether you're meal prepping for the week, cleaning the bathroom, or even doing the laundry, you probably have to set a few hours aside to get it all done. Believe it or not, there are many things that could take way less time to accomplish — but you need the right products. Thankfully, Amazon has a ton of them.

I'm not just talking about chore-related things, either. I've made sure that all the products on this list can help you tackle a variety of day-to-day tasks in almost no time at all. Don't have time to water your plants? Make sure to check out the self-watering plant stakes I've made sure to include. And if you're having trouble falling asleep at night, there's a non-habit forming sleep supplement in here that can help you fall asleep faster.

You don't have to spend all day doing chores or trying to get certain tasks completed — especially when there are so many helpful Amazon products that can help you it done in half the time. Keep scrolling for some of my favorites.

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Six ideas to keep the kids entertained outdoors this Easter

For those brave enough to take on the ultimate garden DIY challenge, tree surgeon James Bloor advises starting with a simple wooden platform.

Bloor lives in a 1980s bungalow near the village of Lurgashall in West Sussex with his wife Kerrina and two children Rudy, aged eight, and six-year-old Esme. Their wraparound garden runs down to a small creek. Think Swallows and Amazons. The tree house is built into a bank and overhangs the stream with a ladder and trap door for access.

“It took me four weeks and the hardest bit was getting wood up and down the bank. It’s really a two-person job,” says Bloor, who runs the tree surgery and landscaping company Apples and Pears (applesandpearsgardening.co.uk). He started with a platform then built up the sides before adding a cedar shingle roof.

All of the play equipment Bloor has installed is from upcycled materials. There is a plastic green slide sunk into the steep slope of the garden that he was given by a client who was throwing it away. He says he is also in the process of building a climbing frame from ship masts he bought home from a job at Gosport shipyard…

15 family staycations in Singapore you and your kids will love

With travel bans still in place, your annual family vacation will have to wait. But there's no reason you can't schedule a quick getaway with the kids.

Here are 15 kid-friendly hotels for family staycations in Singapore (that are approved by The Singapore Tourism Board) that you can turn to for a relaxing time with the kids.

1. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

What: Apart from a kids' corner to poolside amenities like floating pool toys, kickboards and swimming accessories, the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Singapore goes to extra lengths to make its younger guests feel welcome.

All you have to do is furnish the hotel with the names and ages of the kiddos, and they'll have a welcome amenity, child-sized bathrobes and slippers, toiletries, and movie and cartoon selections all specially provided for younger guests.

Need some time alone with the hubby? It offers babysitting services, too.

Where: 190 Orchard Blvd, Tel: 6734-1110

Book a room here and get 30 per cent off a second room for children.

2. Intercontinental Singapore

What: The Intercontinental Singapore, located in Bugis, is all heritage beauty and glamour. After a revamp in recent years, it has bigger and more spacious rooms - perfect for…