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It’s hard to believe my daughter is already 10 years old. It doesn’t seem like I’ve been a mom that long, but I guess I have! It’s bittersweet watching her grow up into a beautiful girl, and eventually a beautiful woman. One thing I’m not ready to give up yet is dressing her up in…
Family homes can become landfill sites in the blink of an eye. You spend hours cleaning up after your little ones only for them to make a mess again. Soon, that mess becomes part of the aesthetic. What’s the point in even making improvements to the house? There are too many people living there and…
Fall is officially here and the peak foliage this weekend means leaves will soon be covering your yard completely. One thing every homeowner needs this fall to ensure their home and yard retains its curb appeal is a leaf blower! If you have a large homestead, like us, then dragging around an electric leaf blower…
Preparing for an outdoor camping trip can be both exciting and scary at the same time, especially if it’s your first time around. However, with the proper precautions and planning, an outdoor vacation can be the perfect adventure for you and your family. You also have to have the proper items on hand to make…
What message does your home convey as you drive by? Does it look welcoming and warm? Or does it look like the Halloween decorations got left up all year long? In many ways, a home’s exterior is more important than the interior. That’s certainly the case if you live in an HOA. Exterior projects may…
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…
If you or a member of your household must use a wheelchair to get around, you may benefit from modifying your home. Designing all the necessary wheelchair accommodations can be a long process, but you can save time, initially by making some basic adjustments. The key is to consider how you can promote independent living…
Many people understand the benefit that comes with wearing sunglasses, but only a few take the necessary caution to get the right type of sunglasses. Wearing the recommended type of sunglasses can help you stay safe from ultraviolet rays that can damage your eyes. For example, if you expose yourself to accumulated UV rays, your…
Summertime is the season of outdoor festivities; we spend afternoons next to the pool, and weekends on the patio next to the grill. As a result, hair usually lightens and skin darkens. Plus, the summer warmth and humidity works with us to moisturize and renew. But just because we’re heading into fall and then winter,…
Almost everyone looks forward to summer — the sun and overall brightness can cheer any disposition. And yet, the warm, luxurious days of being outdoors and basking in the sunshine can come with a serious price: the dreaded summer skin conditions or what specialists call “summer dermatoses.” What skin conditions should we look out…
Winter strikes with a ferocious bite, and the cold it brings can seem to last a lifetime. A cold house is the fastest killer of productivity and self-motivation that can be brought about seasonally, and this goes double for getting up early on a winter morning. Keeping your house warm when winter is tightening its grip…
Heating, ventilating, and cooling your home could be one of the biggest parts of your monthly budget. If your HVAC equipment or your home itself is inefficient, you could be paying a lot more than you need to for indoor comfort. Follow these four tips to improve the efficiency of your home’s heating and cooling…
Whether it’s the first time traveling together, or the hundredth, traveling is when people become most vulnerable; when traveling with someone, you learn about the other’s strange idiosyncrasies, and how well they handle stressful situations. Many couples determine a long term relationship based on their travel experience with their significant other. To make it last,…
Swimming, laying on the beach, picnics in the park—it’s no surprise why the summer is our favorite season. The hot and humid weather, however, can have detrimental effects on our health and well-being. When we’re overheated, we may feel sluggish, irritated, and unmotivated to stay fit. Add in lots of drinks by the pool and…
Give your bedroom a fresh and sunny makeover with our top ten summer decorating tips! From small changes you can make that won’t break the bank, to complete makeovers that will leave you feeling completely and utterly inspired to revamp your bedroom for summer. Printed florals For an instant summer makeover…
It’s still summer, which means it’s still time for barbecues, backyard parties, and outdoor playtime. This time of the year, we get to enjoy our yards more than any other. Spending time outside has lots of perks: extra doses of vitamin D, lower stress levels, and plenty of opportunities to be active. Your yard…