
Gamifying Cleanup with Clause 2 Subsection 4: The Cleanup and Reward Dice π²
One of the constant struggles I've had with the rules at our house is incentivizing clean up in a more fun and exciting way. Here's my gamified solution.
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One of the constant struggles I've had with the rules at our house is incentivizing clean up in a more fun and exciting way. Here's my gamified solution.
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