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If you are on a fixed budget and are considering renovating your bathroom to minimize your expenses, there are ways to accomplish your goals without performing a full renovation that involves gutting your bath to studs, which can be more costly. You need to consider options to perform visually aesthetic upgrades to your bathroom to…
The third trimester is here! I’m 28 weeks pregnant today and starting to get uncomfortable. Between the kicks and jabs this baby is giving me night and day to the horrendous heartburn I’ve been getting no matter what I eat after 5:00 pm, I’m definitely feeling all done. And yet there are 12 (ish) weeks…
As parents, we know that we have to provide the best for our children, and that includes the best home and living conditions as well. If you’re planning on expanding the family within the next year or two, upgrading your living situation may also be in the scope before the new family addition. But how…
We’ve now passed the 10 year anniversary of the beginning of the recession that started to take its toll on American families at the very end of 2007. For the most part, the country has economically rebounded thanks to a Trump presidency. Thus, the country is also experiencing a rise in housing costs. A rise…
You must have some sympathy for the people who go through the taxing, stressful process of buying a house, and then end regretting it. Buyer’s remorse – the sensation that you’ve made a mistake – is a real issue, and it’s not hard to see why it causes so much agony. But if you’re one…
Moving can be extremely tiring, especially if you have a lot of goods to move. Packing your things up appropriately, hiring a truck, stacking the truck, driving the truck to your new home and afterwards unloading the truck again. It’s very tedious, and the very idea of it is probably going to make you exhausted….
Giving birth can be a scary process. Hospitals can feel cold and desensitized, doctors sometimes aren’t receptive to a patient’s wishes, and it’s all very expensive. Any expectant mom will give you an earful on the fear of the birthing process itself and how things sometimes go wrong. More and more, these mothers are turning…
Creating a beautiful home isn’t as easy as you might think. Those with a good-sized budget often engage professionals when it comes to painting and decorating their home. There is a good reason for this! A professional team has the experience and expertise to work quickly yet still keep their eyes on the detail. They…
Has your income level finally risen enough that you can afford a luxury apartment? Now that you’ve reached your financial stability goals, it’s time to start living the luxurious lifestyle that you deserve. Heck, you work hard enough, right? So shouldn’t you finally have the opportunity to see how the other side lives? Shouldn’t you…
He’s given you countless piggyback rides and now it’s time to give back. It’s the holiday season and grandpa is next on your list. Of course, you can opt for the usual tie or button-down shirt, but this year you want to give gramps something he’ll actually use and cherish. Stop shopping for useless items…
If you were planning on visiting the Congo anytime soon for business or pleasure and happened to think to yourself, “Hmm, I wonder what my dining out options are in Kinshasa?” well than you are in luck. We’ve got a few tips for you that I think you’ll find useful! Obviously, you are going…
Are you someone who loves nothing better than spending your nights on the couch watching the latest and greatest TV shows? Do you not mind lining up for days to dib seats at the first showing of something like the new “Star Wars” movie? If so, you’re sure to appreciate the way that technology has…
Through one’s younger years, it’s expected and encouraged to ‘move up’ in life regarding bank accounts, responsibilities attached to a job, and the size of a home. However, upon retiring, the kids growing, and a lessening need for large space, a number of elder couples consider downsizing. Like most things, there are better ways to…
The greatest fashion blunder a she-devil ever pulled was not admitting her desire for an equally bewitching ‘man cave,’ a feminine’s answer to the male’s need to feel at home and at peace, to do as one wants when alone (or in company). We’ve known girls ‘just wanna have fun’ for years, but the…
Excitement is expected when it comes to your baby’s first Halloween, but be sure not to spook them into a bad mood. Mind your parenting skills and make the occasion as fun as possible. Think fun not frightful regarding the first Halloweens. Treat yourself to the following first-Halloween parenting tips to make the…
The holidays are finally over, so we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. After a spendy December, most of us are hesitant to do any splurging so soon into the new year, especially now that all of the Black Friday sales have come and gone. However, after all of that gift shopping, isn’t…