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Being a mom is a full-time job. The endless hours of childcare take their toll on your life and your ambitions. If you’ve always wanted to further your education, but can’t find the time, that’s no excuse. It’s time to take a hard look at yourself and realize that you can achieve anything you want…
Pests and rodents are the last two things a potential buyer wants to see at an open house. And it’s not just rats. Indeed, those pesky termites inside the home or a large bee colony on the backyard patio can cause prospective buyers to jump ship and look elsewhere for a new home. But even…
What is one of the scariest thoughts you’ve been having? Be honest – is it not the one of having to get older? And the reason behind the terror that engrosses many of us is our looks. We often fail to come to terms with the fact that we’ll have to say goodbye to our…
Halloween is one of the best times to throw a get-together for friends and acquaintances. The spookiest day of the year makes planning easy — after all, holidays take a lot of the guesswork out of themes and decorations. But for the hostess looking to go a little beyond “It’s Halloween, let’s celebrate,” there are…
Most real estate agents will tell you to depersonalize your home to sell it. This means that you’re obligated to tone down the color scheme and make sure the toys are neatly put away daily. However, there are upgrades and changes that make your house more family friendly, and those can be a selling point…
This is the last unofficial week of summer and even though we are in the midst of a heat wave, it does feel like the end of summer. It feels like this summer went by way too fast, as does all summers now that I have children, and I just want to soak up every…
There are a lot of preschool essentials for homeschooling from crayons and a library card, to paints and playdoh. As far as daily letters and numbers learning is concerned, it is hard to pick what is best and what will actually “work.” There are so many great options out there and we have tons of commercials…
Fashionable German househusband engineered the world’s most convenient and hygienic drinking bottle and we couldn’t be more excited!! World’s Most Hygienic Drinking Bottle Have you heard about JuNiki’s, the new kind of hygienic drinking bottle? JuNiki’s claims to be the world’s most convenient & hygienic drinking bottle and they aren’t joking around! This revolutionary new drinking…
If you are starting to think about homeschool curriculum, but don’t know where to begin, don’t worry you aren’t alone. First, think about what your budget looks like and consider financial planning for child education. If you want to undertake the task of homeschooling on your own, it can be overwhelming but so rewarding! I’ve been homeschooling…
We recently came back from our fourth annual trip to Story Land! Our family of 6 and the Rountree family spent the whole day enjoying the rides and attractions at Story Land. They even had some new things to enjoy this year like the Daniel Tiger’s Grr-ific Day show! Last year, our youngest was only…
When is the last time you went out dancing, to the bar, or on a spa day with your friends? In fact, if you’re really honest right now, when was the last time you talked to your friends? Before you became a wife and a mother, having the freedom to do what you want with…
Motivation plays a great role in a person’s ability to perform any task with zeal and enthusiasm. Many times, a person has the capability and the resources to perform a task and achieve the desired goals but requires some push to be able to do so. This motivation or encouragement may come from a book,…
If you haven’t heard of Story Land yet or have yet to go with your kids, you are in for a real treat! Story Land is located in Glen, NH about 8 miles north of North Conway in the White Mountains. It’s absolutely breathtaking up there and the ride from Lake Winnipesaukee up to Glen…
As everyone knows, vacationing in Europe can be overwhelming and exhausting, but utterly amazing. With so many countries situated closely together, you can move between different cultures, landscapes, and languages with ease. Given just how much there is to explore, it’s good to decide in advance what kind of vacation you are looking for. Do…
It’s finally here! Today is the day we go to Story Land! This is our 4th annual trip to Story Land and the kids couldn’t be more excited. We stayed at the little cabin in Alton Bay, NH last night, woke up early this morning and tried to get everyone washed up, dressed, fed…
Many would say that you should never sacrifice comfort for fashion. Anyone who appreciates style knows that this is easier said than done. The most fashionable things are usually the most uncomfortable, too. What you need to remember is that some things just aren’t worth the trouble. A perfect example is your eyesight. Sure, you…