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Did you know that having a hobby can make you live longer? The National Center for Biotechnology Information did a study on over 1800 people and arrived at this conclusion. Participating in hobbies has several health-related benefits. It is a highly effective way of improving mood and relieving stress and can provide older people with…
Drug addiction is a serious disease that can affect any family member. And, when one family member suffers from any addiction, the entire family suffers. Essentially, addiction is a desire that sets family members apart. As such, it’s important for family members to help the addicted loved one through the difficult path of quitting the…
Everybody likes gifts, including people who say they don’t. Nevertheless, a gift means different things to different people. Many believe that a true gift is one that has something unique to it; something which separates that particular item from the rest. In other words, whether you are gifting a new pair of earrings to your…
Schools are making parenthood and childhood more and more competitive. While it is important to remember that they are only children and they need to play and be active, it is hard to ignore the pressure to have your kindergartner learn to read. I personally do not like to make my hyper preschooler sit and…
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…
A baby’s first year is full of significant milestones and moments you’ll want to cherish. However, kids grow up so fast that those memories can get a little blurry over time, especially when you have more than one child. Therefore, if you want to look back fondly on those special firsts, you’ll need to document…
If you want some budget-friendly games for your next family game night, then consider incorporating some word games into your routine. Not only are they fun, but they are educational, too! Best of all, these are cheap or FREE! The following ideas will get you started so that you have a budget friendly word game to play…
If you’re a proud parent to a high school athlete, you don’t need anyone to tell you that training, equipping, and transporting your kid during the season (and before and after too) is expensive. Really expensive, in some places: According to a report from CNBC, some Texas high school football coaches earn six-figure salaries. That’s…
In today’s economic climate, it has become vital to save money where ever and however we can. Financial experts are always advising us to save, but not really providing workable solutions for people that are just about making it month end to month end. The expert advice usually consists of how much we should have…
Summer break is such a magical time of year for children. It is that moment that every child waits for at the end of each school year. It is precisely what everyone needs to rest, relax, and recharge before the start of the next school year. While the onset of a new and fresh school…
Face it, girl. You’ve been called a lot of things in your day. Your co-workers are totally calling you smart behind your back. Your husband had the nerve to call you hot to his totally jealous friends. Truthfully, you’ve even been called a few 4 letter words recently – – like boss or star or…
Getting married is a big step in a relationship. You go from being your own person to sharing everything from rent and bills to food and furniture! When two become one and you join households it can be an exciting experience. Neither of you has a long and lonely drive back across town at the…
I hear a lot of fashion and lifestyle bloggers complaining about the amount of writing they have to do for their blog every day. This confuses me because it seems like if you didn’t like writing to begin with, you likely wouldn’t choose to become a blogger in the first place, right? Well apparently, the work…
Whether you need to find last minute stocking stuffers or that final gift, no one feels like pushing their way through cramped shopping malls and spending an hour trying to find a parking spot. It is a lot more appealing to browse, buy, and have everything delivered to your front door, all while you sit…
Observed clinical studies report fantastic benefits of green coffee in weight loss. An organization called Applied Food Sciences offered green coffee to a group of men and women suffering from obesity. After using the product daily for 22 weeks, participants reported an average loss of 7.8 Kg in fat mass. Similar tests were carried…
Many of us have become more savvy shoppers than we used to be, just ask the supermarkets who have had to adjust to greater competition and less loyal customers. One of the key tools that we have in order to bag a bargain is the ability to use the internet to search out bargains and…