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After you’ve had your pumpkin spice latte, eaten your apple cider donuts, taken all the pics for Instagram, finished apple picking with friends and you’ve selected the perfect pumpkin for your front porch, it’s time to really warm things up! Head home and have a bonfire in your backyard with some s’mores and delicious cocktails….
Nobody wants to be unhappy with the way they look. Whether you want to shed unwanted pounds for that upcoming vacation to the beach or just for a healthier lifestyle, there are many diets out there that can help you achieve your goal of a slimmer, trimmer look. Unfortunately, many of those diets are quick-fixes…
If you are starting to think about homeschool curriculum, but don’t know where to begin, don’t worry you aren’t alone. First, think about what your budget looks like and consider financial planning for child education. If you want to undertake the task of homeschooling on your own, it can be overwhelming but so rewarding! I’ve been homeschooling…
Birthday parties are fun. I mean, everyone loves a good birthday party! Not only is there cake and presents, but kid’s parties have all kinds of fun stuff for kids to enjoy too. As a parent, you boost the self-esteem of your child when you celebrate his or her birthday every year. It is this…
One of the biggest decisions that you can make as a mother is where you will give birth. It’s always a topic of conversation on forums and Facebook groups because many automatically err on the side of caution that a hospital is the only place that you should be going when your water breaks and…
Do you want to go on an RV road or camping trip with your kids? If so, you should know that an RV trip truly is one of the best opportunities for family time and to forge happy memories. But you should also know that RV trips can sometimes be stressful, especially if your children…
Traveling always requires a lot of steps and preparation, from booking the flights and hotel rooms to setting your budget to determining which method you’ll use for paying for things overseas to actually packing everything you need to bring. That being said, planning a vacation for the entire family will always require more steps and…
For any parent, their child’s safety in the home is their number one priority. While the kitchen is the heart of many homes, it contains many dangers but that shouldn’t stop you from teaching your kids to cook. A recent study has revealed that individuals who were taught to cook as a child were healthier and ate…
Many people find it a surprise that the relative heat of summer can pose serious problems to a household plumbing system. It is commonly known that winter can and often does, cause serious issues, especially if the temperature is below freezing. Most people are aware of that problem if they live someplace like New England…
There is no single diet program that will work perfectly for everyone. The best diet for you is one that you will stick to for a long period of time. It should be a weight loss plan that suits your lifestyle and is very easy to follow. With so many plans available today, choosing the…
Summer is almost here and for many of us, we are already dreaming of brighter evenings, warmer days and nights and spending lots of time outdoors at amazing summer parties! As we don’t get too much warm weather here in New England, planning what to wear to a summer party can be a stressful situation….
As exciting as going on vacation is, it can be a breeding ground for stress amongst all the preparation, especially when you’re going away as a family with children. Like most responsibilities, they’re now evenly split between husband and wife. We’ve learned through past experience, though, that there are just some things we should do….
The world of anti-aging skincare treatments is vast. Some treatments are extremely invasive, such as surgeries. Such procedures often involve a lot of time, preparation, and expenses, as well as certain degrees of risk. Often they can be avoided in favor of other less invasive clinical skincare procedures. Even those less invasive options may be…
It’s that time of year again. We’ve rounded the corner, waving goodbye to winter and saying hello to spring. Springtime can be a wonderful time with the flowers blooming, songbirds chirping, and so much opportunity for some colorful new decor. But, spring also comes with its obligations — like taxes due in April! So, while…
While parenthood is a difficult journey for anyone, there’s something about a baby’s first year that takes a real toll on new moms. That applies particularly to those experiencing motherhood for the first time. From sleepless nights and hectic days to an overwhelming sense of confusion, anxiety, and isolation, new moms are often thrown in…
Electricity is a commodity that the world relies on, each and every day. Without electricity, we would not have access to the technology that makes life so much easier. But, electricity can also be very dangerous, especially in older homes. This is why it’s so important to make sure that you take care to protect…