By Nathan In Around the table 31 July 2025 Duration ~ 5 min Family Vacations: Smart Tips to Save Time and Enjoy Your Time to the Fullest with Luminarc! Ahhh, family vacations … those moments we look forward to all year long. But between packing suitcases, preparing meals, piling up dishes, and piling up laundry, we sometimes find ourselves dreaming of a real vacation… just for us 😅 At Luminarc, we’ve figured one thing out: the secret to truly enjoying it? It’s “optimizing everyday life” with simple, fun tips that are 100% tested and approved by families. Are you on board? The art of letting go without losing your bearings Let’s adopt “surface” cleaning You don’t need your house to shine like new every day. On vacation, the motto is: “We do the minimum, but we do it well.” A quick sweep in the morning, a quick wipe of the table after dinner, and that’s it! Say goodbye to mental load during the holidays If you’re one of those people who thinks of everything for everyone… it’s time to share the family brain. Get the kids involved, get your partner involved: the holidays are the perfect opportunity to try out more collaborative management! Long live simplified (and fun) routines A relaxing to-do list Set the table (check ✔️) Put away the toys (check ✔️) Press “start” on the dishwasher (super power activated 🦸♀️) Empowering children: an (almost) fun mission Setting the table: a treasure hunt, Luminarc style Turn setting the tableware into a game: “Who finds the red glasses? Who puts the plates in the right order?” With Luminarc’s fun and colorful designs, it becomes an activity they practically ask for! Putting away dirty dishes: optimized dishwasher goal Want to avoid upside-down bowls filled with water and plates banging together? Show them: Large plates at the bottom Small bowls at an angle Glasses between the spikes (not on them!) And presto, the dishes are ready to be washed efficiently! Quick cooking tips to avoid spending your holidays behind the stove Cooking with the family: the secret to stress-free meals Picnics, barbecues, or colorful salads: think simple and fresh. What if you delegate some of the work? One person chops the tomatoes, The other prepares the plates, And you? You sip a little juice 😄 Minimalist tableware: the power of smart dishes A well-presented one-dish meal means: Less washing up More style And more time for yourself! Luminarc’s Smart Cuisine dishes go straight from the oven to the table, and even to the refrigerator. Zero transfer = zero hassle! Dishwasher Mission: 3 Techniques That Change Everything Fill it well to ensure free rotation of the spray arm Use the compartments thoroughly. You can even show the kids a “dishwasher treasure map”: one misplaced plate = one point lost! Reduce cycles: what if we washed once a day? Once fully loaded, one wash a day is enough. The rest of the time? Leave dirty dishes in the closed dishwasher; it keeps the kitchen clean. The right products for sparkling dishes (almost effortlessly) With all-in-one tablets and a good rinse aid, you save time and are more efficient. No more handwashing, we approve! And what about the laundry? Smart laundry detergents: a clan affair No more huge Sunday night laundry. Suggest a system by basket or by day: Monday: towels Wednesday: t-shirts Friday: underwear And there you have it, everything’s in order (or almost)! Adopt good habits that last until the start of the school year If this routine works… why not keep it for back to school? Less stress, more autonomy = a smoother return to school for everyone 🎒 Enjoy the time you save with your family Family time instead of broom in hand What if you used the time you saved to: Read a story Play a board game Or just do nothing together What if we played the ideal house? Everyone comes up with a rule for their “dream house”: “We all cook together” “No arguments during meals” “We have a pajama snack every Sunday” Spoiler: some ideas are good to keep all year round! Vitamin-packed conclusion As you can see, these little tips make a real difference: less work, more fun. And even if the kids grumble a little at first, you’ll see: they’ll end up loving participating. Because, in reality, what they prefer… is being included in household chores. And we at Luminarc are proud to be by your side in this mission: to lighten your daily load so you can truly enjoy every moment. FAQs 1- At what age can a child help set the table? From age 3, with supervision. At 5-6, they’re often proud to do everything on their own! 2- Can I do less cleaning without feeling guilty? Yes, a thousand times yes! Vacations are for resting. We just maintain the bare minimum, and that’s perfect. Don’t let guilt guide your parental decisions; focus on understanding and forgiveness. 3- How can I motivate my teens to participate? Give them clear and rewarding tasks, and… offer a reward (a movie, outing, dessert? 😋) 4- Where can I get the one-dish meals? Easy! You can take a look at our Luminarc website (under the “Where to buy?” section), or head to La Table d’Arc and search for Smart Cuisine. Otherwise, head to specialty stores or your favorite brands.
