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Although there may be lots of posts related to gift ideas men really want, you may not find anything your partner may actually find interesting. Many of the articles may also include cutesy ideas such as DIY coupons for love. But if you have a man on your gift giving list who is difficult to…
There isn’t a woman on earth who has given birth that doesn’t know what childbirth can do to your body. Even though you’d gladly trade that youthfully slim and healthy body for the joys of motherhood, it would be nice to regain some of what you’ve lost during pregnancy, wouldn’t it? Here David Ghozland, Board…
Something popular we are seeing a lot of this year are “subscription boxes.” From science projects to clothing from a personal stylist: people love getting surprise mail. Why not try a subscription box that will also improve your health? I have been collecting essential oils for many years. I have tried a lot of…
The key to making your small indoor fountain last is giving it the proper care and maintenance it deserves. Regardless of its size, it’s important to keep your fountain free of white scale and other deposits. You should also prevent the formation of mold in any of its components – something that happens all…
Our homes are our castle, or so the famous saying goes. If that’s the case, then it naturally follows that we’re going to want to be in control of that castle. We want to be the Medieval monarch, who holds dominion over everything that they see and is able to control their own section of…
As you probably already realize, diabetes is a universal disease that can impact pretty much anyone and everyone. Even if you go to great lengths to keep yourself in tiptop shape, there is a possibility that your offspring could be impacted by this illness. However, you should realize that diabetes in children is not a…
What better way to start a chilly October morning than with a nice, hot bowl of Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal?! This delicious fall comfort food is made even more comforting with pumpkin pie spices, pumpkin puree, cranberries (optional) and brown sugar. If you really want to impress the kids, top with whipped cream so they actually…
Sometimes, we just want to thrift our meals, even if it is not really necessary. Of course, there are some points in our lives when financial calamities strike and we have to constrict our budgeting. Food is a necessity, but it doesn’t mean that it can never be compromised. As a matter fact, we can…
Life was so crazy this summer! I gave birth to my 4th child at home in April, my best friend gave birth to her first born in my house last month, we got a dozen more chickens and hatched a few of our own this summer, we went to Story Land and to Lake Winnipesaukee…
Preparing for a move is amongst the most unpleasant things that you can ever do in your life. Moving with children can add to that anxiety, which is the reason why engaging them in different activities can help with the moving procedure. You need to hire the services of professional movers in order to smoothly…
Some say that it is never a good idea to cut costs on education. But there are ways of paying less and giving your children the knowledge they need. For example, you can save money on tutoring and teach your children a foreign language yourself. It is not as complicated as it sounds. I did…
Cooking can be a joyful experience for both the parent and the children. If you are a parent or a grandparent, it is advised to start building this habit of cooking and using the kitchen equipment in the right way in front of your children to show them how things work in the kitchen. Doing…
This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese as part of an Influence Central campaign and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My family has always been a big fan of the Heluva Good!® dips so when I saw they had a variety of block cheese in the cheese section of…
Reasons for color difference in the skin The color of our skin is made by color forming cells also known as melanin. Melanin is produced by melanocytes via the melanogenesis process. Melanin is produced within small membrane-bound packages called melanosomes which are transferred to keratinocytes. Melanosomes cover the upper part of the keratinocyte, offering protection…
To all you mommies out there, you are the heroes of the world. We all know how busy you can get, between all the meals you have to prepare, the children you have to care for, the pile of laundry that needs to be washed, the refrigerator that needs to be filled – the list…
Bowron Babycare Sheepskin Rug Never thought I would need one, but have quickly learned this is one of those things that you didn’t know you needed until you have it. I have found so many uses for our Bowron Babycare Sheepskin Rug since my 4th child was born in April! We use it almost daily…