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Texas has one of the highest birth rates among all the states, with over 5.8 million women (ages 15 to 44) who gave birth in 2016. Out of this record, 191 babies are born per day in Houston alone. Even in this era of smartphones where just about everyone can snap pictures, professional photographers are still in demand when…
The advent of the internet has quickly paved the way for e-learning. With the worldwide e-learning market projected to grow to $325 billion by 2025, remote learning is as popular as ever. For stay-at-home moms, online learning provides them an opportunity to expand their skill set with a schedule that fits their extremely hectic routines….
It’s not always easy to sit back relax and forget about the worries of back home when you go on vacation – especially if you’re bogged down with an array of responsibilities that you can’t allow yourself to forget about. With that being said, everyone deserves the chance to switch off and enjoy themselves while…
Stamped concrete looks like, but costs less than natural stone. Individuals in the construction industry are now using stamped concrete on most of their projects as it is a new trend and is quite popular amongst consumers. One primary factor that has popularized stamped concrete is that it is appealing to the eye and easy…
It’s not easy running a household. The modern housewife has a lot of challenges to tackle, but they tend to give little thought to their own private time. Perhaps because private time is so scarce that when it does happen it’s just easier to scroll through Facebook or pour that early glass of wine. Hobbies…
Summer vacation is finally here, which means the kids are home from school and it’s time to make some big plans. Summer is when the time goes by slow and you forget which day of the week it is. It also means you may slip and fall into an unhealthy lifestyle. This summer make it…
We as parents are not only responsible for our kid’s basic needs but also share a role for guidance and safety. We all want to keep our whole family safe and make sure they are not experiencing any bullying issues, but that can be easier said than done. In today’s digital world when the kids…
The teenage years are probably the most volatile in an individual’s life. It is as harrowing as it is beautiful. It is a tedious phase not just for the teenager who is going through a surge of hormonal changes, but also for the parent who has to manage the teenager. The reason why teenagers rebel…
In the age of social media where feasting your eyes is as important as satisfying your cravings, chefs are pulling all stops to make the best chocolate treats. Globally, chocolate and cocoa, are in a moment of change and dynamism. These changes are for better as cocoa producers, chocolate makers, retailers, and even researchers have…
There may come a time in your nursing career when you question whether you’re in the right role, or work for the right organization. You might also decide that you need to do something more challenging or need to look for another path. Every now and again, it’s important to stop and take stock of…
Most parents now will probably be a little lost when it comes to technology as they didn’t have this much technology when they were children, it can often at times feel a little like a blessing and a curse. There are certainly days when you will just want to unplug the devices and stay off…
Whether your friend lives in another country or you both lead such busy lives that you don’t spend as much time as you’d like to with them, care packages help you send a message of love, friendship and (yes, you got it!) care to these treasured friends. And here are some gift ideas as to…
When marriage is on the horizon, numerous questions likely fill your mind as you think about things like the wedding venue, what to wear, and of course, your engagement ring. Once you have an idea of the kind of engagement ring you want, you can start dropping hints to your partner about the jewelry you…
We’ve all been there. Your car got a flat tire. Maybe your dog ate chocolate and needed to be seen by the emergency vet. Or how about your dishwasher breaking mid-cycle and leaving you with a sink full of dirty dishes. Life has a way of throwing expensive challenges at us, and when disaster strikes,…
Technology certainly makes life convenient. If you want to find out about anything, you search the web. If part of your family lives across the country you Facetime and it’s like you are there. And, if you want to transfer money, just one click on your smartphone, tablet or computer completes the task. While having…
If you are a mom, you know it’s hard balancing everything in life. From bringing kids to school and sports, to meal planning every week, to making sure everyone has clean underwear. It’s a tough job being a good mom! Add working from home to that to-do list and you have yourself a sure-fire recipe…