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Are you trying to get the answer to, “How firm should my mattress be?” Read this article for a simple guide to mattress buying. “How firm should my mattress be?” is a question we hear often, but rarely get the answer to. It’s more important than some people assume. After all, your health and comfort…
With everyone stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, this lockdown presents a unique opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their kids. It is also the best time to teach your kids new life skills that will help them when they grow up. Why not teach them some simple cooking techniques in the kitchen,…
Even though you probably spend many hours each week cleaning your home, it is common for your interior to begin to appear tired and worn over time. If your décor and furnishings are not bringing any joy, you will be happy to know that there are many quick and affordable ways to freshen up your…
Shopping for children isn’t always easy. Choosing a great gift for a 6 year old boy is different than choosing for a toddler or a 13-year-old girl. They’re very different people with different developmental requirements. But there are some common characteristics that link great toys together and can help make the choice a little easier….
In the cold season, the furnace is a must-have if you want to stay warm inside and resist the freezing cold in most areas of the world. However, it also causes damage on one side, meaning it accentuates the air dryness that is commonly found in winter. To solve this problem, many people choose to…
Life, as we know, has become increasingly fast-paced. The world today is becoming busier and busier and it’s becoming more and more difficult to balance all the different aspects of our lives, such as friends, family, career, and, most importantly, our own wellbeing. A common aspect that often gets neglected in this hustle and bustle…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Last weekend we got our Christmas tree at a local tree farm we didn’t even know existed. I love shopping local so we went to the Christmas Tree Farm we had been to the year before and they were closed, sadly. There seems to be a shortage…
What better to gift to a child this Christmas than an amazing new book?! We read each and every one of them to make sure they were great. Below you’ll find our very very favorite’s from each age group so you can quickly pick one of the best children’s books to give for Christmas this…
Memory loss or amnesia simply means unusual forgetfulness. While it’s natural to forget things from time to time, sometimes it gets critical. This means that a person may fail to recall present and past issues. The condition normally worsens from time. Memory loss usually has underlying causes and it’s a manageable condition. CBD oil benefits…
We get it, no one’s perfect. If you’ve gotten stuck with the repetitive and dull task of doing the laundry in your household, the odd washing machine disaster is bound to happen sooner or later. However, because sharing is caring, we’d like to share some laundry pearls of wisdom, so that you can learn from…
According to the American Institute of Stress, at least 73 percent of people live such stressful lives that the stress regularly produces physical or psychological symptoms. Our lives aren’t becoming less stressful; they’re increasing in stress with each passing year. Your circumstances aren’t going to change, so your best bet is to find a better…
The Fashionable Housewife and I, Mama RounTreeschool, have been homeschooling together for four years now. This school year will be my fifth year as their home school director. We have a “it takes a village” mentality, and we both help each other in a variety of different ways. That being said, I have a heavy…
For everything, there is a season. With a new baby adding to the chaos, we tried to keep our choices as child-specific and as simple as possible for the coming school year. My 7th Grade Curriculum Choices My eldest is in 7th grade. She requires a lot of hands-on instruction, but she has grown extremely…
Many pet owners usually have questions about how to litter-box-train their furry best friends; the good news is that most of the cats come litter box trained as long as you do not already have a trouble maker. However, if you’re bringing are adding a new member of your family from the shelter, it’s always…
There’s a lot of talk about memory-foam mattresses. But what’s the big deal? In this guide to memory-foam mattresses, we’ll look at everything from what it is to why it’s popular. This is the perfect quide to read if you’re considering buying a new mattress but aren’t sure where to start and if your current…
While your child is receiving the greatest gift of all, the gift of the Holy Spirit and grace, it still feels like a good time to give these children gifts to help them in their journey. Maybe it is a piece of jewelry they may cherish their whole life, or maybe it is a book…