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Winter is here, and if you are taking a trip to a snowy area this season, it will pay to pack strategically. Your comfort level can make or break a trip to a cold climate, especially when you have a few outdoor winter adventures planned. Here are a few must-haves to bring along: 1. Choosing…
What are you and your husband doing for Valentine’s Day? You might be considering making reservations at a romantic restaurant, where you can indulge in surf and turf followed by a decadent chocolate dessert — and of course plenty of champagne. But that’s a huge mistake, says celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, along with legions of…
Buying and moving to a new home is a wonderful experience and, even if it’s not your first property, it’s an important milestone for any family. It’s probably the biggest investment you are going to make in your life and, as such, it warrants a high level of home protection. You need your home to…
If you’re looking for ways to get your kids more engaged in outdoor activities, and also want them to develop a closer bond with animals, then introducing them to horse-back riding is a great way to kill two birds with one stone. Teaching kids to horse-ride is a terrific way to inspire motivation and love…
Cross stitching has experienced a surge of popularity in recent years with few signs of slowing. What was once perceived as an old craft with rich history is being explored and updated for the modern era. Social media sites are filled with colorful pieces and skilled artists showing off new designs, sewing tips, styles, and…
Due to their fast growth in a short span of time, having a good night’s sleep and getting adequate sleep is essential for the development of your child. Children are expected to sleep for about 50 percent of the day. This is crucial for your child’s growth as its habits, memory and social skills undergo…
For centuries, people have needed to find a way to keep their homes from being broken into and their belongings safe. As History of Keys notes, the first home security systems were in the form of mechanical locks that first came along over 6,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. Fast forward to the 18th century, and…
It has never been easier to start your own business, with your own home as company headquarters. Yet, while getting up and running couldn’t be easier, making the business a success is a different matter. If you want to find long-term success (and who wouldn’t?), then there are a few important things that you need…
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…
Not just a pretty face, you fashionable housewife, you are smart and technologically inclined too! If you are looking for a new career as an IT professional, you need to water your mind with new and savvy knowledge! Keeping your skills sharp is as essential as air when you are in this field. For promising…
Buying yourself a new sewing machine can really be handy nowadays. You can use it to fix some of the clothes you have at home, whether it’s a tear, a missing button, or to adjust it in case it’s too big or small for you. If you are really good at sewing, you can make…
Many Christian families are feeling more disgusted with the over-commercialization of the Christmas holiday. Santa used to give you a paddle ball and some blocks. Now Santa can afford $200 Lego sets, a cell phone, and an NSA elf to spy on your children for 25 days before Christmas. Many religious families are trying to get…
When it comes to home improvement, many people purely focus on renovations and styling. However, it’s important to remember all those tedious home maintenance tasks if you want to keep your home in the best condition possible. Keeping up with home maintenance tasks will also help you save more money in the short and long-term by stopping…
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…
Let’s face it: we’re all busier than we’d like to be. It’s a miracle we have any time to think, let alone plan for the coming week or day or hour. Being busy is no excuse to cut corners where it matters most, though. Your overscheduled tribe deserves the utmost in safety and security every…
These days, it seems as if everyone is trying to drop a few pounds. Whether you have a big event coming up or just want to feel more comfortable in your own skin, weight loss might feel like a nagging goal that is always on your mind but never really feels within reach. If you…