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The crippling fear of aging among our species is so ironic a characteristic, given the naturalness and inevitability of growing old. Most commonly camouflaged as an issue of vanity and conceitedness that buries it’s roots within our self immersed souls, the reality of it is far more profound. Aging, scientifically, is defined as the rate…
If you have a family, you are most likely always on the lookout for how you can make your home safer. Keeping your doors and windows locked, your garage closed, and the lights on around your house are all ways in which you can keep your property safe from unsavory characters. Some people go as…
Many of us have had visions of our “dream home” from a young age. As we grow older (and wiser), this vision often changes to take a brand new form. Designing a new home is an exciting and eye-opening challenge. As you move forward on your design journey with the help of experts, experience from…
When marriage is on the horizon, numerous questions likely fill your mind as you think about things like the wedding venue, what to wear, and of course, your engagement ring. Once you have an idea of the kind of engagement ring you want, you can start dropping hints to your partner about the jewelry you…
Everyone knows that to look their best, they need to be able to dress well, coordinate their outfits, and probably figure out the intricacies of hair and makeup, too. But everyone also knows, on some level, that to really look their best they need to spend some time working out and getting fit. When you…
Skin tightening machines are becoming more and more popular as time goes on. Loose, wrinkled skin, particularly on the face and neck area can make us look dramatically older than we actually are. Unfortunately, our society equates beauty with youth, and with the 21st-century obsession with looking younger, many are opting for a whole slew…
Some kids love shopping for clothes; others have to be dragged to the mall and don’t want to be seen with their parents. Shopping for clothes is exceptionally difficult for kids who are particular about their style. Picky kids often have a hard time getting a complete outfit from one store. Some insist on brand…
Planning a big move is something that everyone has to face at some point in life. This is especially true seeing as it’s unlikely that you’ll stay in one place of residence forever. However, moving homes can be extremely stressful which is why it isn’t something everyone looks forward to. You can make it a…
When you’re chasing after your kids between running a household and working a full-time job, you’re always ready for a vacation. So why are you hesitant to book your flights even when you have the vacation time and enough savings for a trip? If you’re like a lot of parents, you have some preconceived ideas…
In our consumer-centric society, marketers have been delivering weight loss to the public in the form of branded diets for so long, many people forget they can bypass the special packaging and go straight to the information and create a DIY diet. If diets weren’t given memorable names, nobody would be interested in trying them…
We all have a lot of expectations to live up to. We’re supposed to keep a household running smoothly – and immaculately clean at the same time. We’re also cooks, housekeepers, household finance managers, launderers, counselors, childcare givers (and sometimes parent caregivers, too), chauffeurs, activity managers, employees or business owners…the list is endless. Somehow, we’re…
Have you ever dreamed of opening a restaurant but believe that it’ll only be dream given your parental status? Well, there’s good news. Having kids shouldn’t stop you from opening a restaurant the same way having a part-time job shouldn’t stop you from graduating college. People are resilient and can handle more than one responsibility…
The reality is that water damage in your home can sneak up on you and you may not even know you have a problem until its too late. Luckily, there are five common signs you can be on the lookout for so that you can catch any issues immediately and properly address the home repairs…
It is a new year and for many households, January can be a time of feeling the pinch. An early pay cheque in December and an expensive festive season means that you can go 6 or 7 weeks without any income from work – and this can leave some households worse off and counting the…
Have you ever heard someone describe a type of food as “a heart attack waiting to happen?” Chances are that the person saying it wasn’t talking about a salad with a light vinaigrette. It was likely something delicious that included meat, cheese, and maybe even some butter. Health-conscious citizens often categorize food that contains animal…
It’s something that a lot of people have thought about doing at one point or another, but relatively few ever actually make a point of making it a reality. The truth is that setting up a business in your home is not as easy as a lot of people think. It takes a great deal…