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For some, a moment will come when specialized care toward the end of their lives becomes inevitable. While we don’t like thinking about this situation for ourselves or anyone we know, hospice care is a critical and necessary component in providing those with terminal illnesses a dignified conclusion to their lives. During this time, it’s…
People no longer take clean drinking water for granted, even if you are living in a city with municipal water treatment. Unfortunately, problems with your water are pretty much invisible and there may not be any way to tell for yourself that there are contaminants lurking behind the tap. Before you invest in a water…
There are various issues that can give away your age and bring this awkward dialogue to life: “You’re what…forty?” “I’m twenty-nine!” “Gosh, I’m sorry!” Yes, it’s true, the hands of time can start turning rapidly and show the signs of age a lot sooner than you’d like to think. Wrinkles, grey hair and…
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…
Preparing for a move is amongst the most unpleasant things that you can ever do in your life. Moving with children can add to that anxiety, which is the reason why engaging them in different activities can help with the moving procedure. You need to hire the services of professional movers in order to smoothly…
Occasionally, gift shopping can become a nightmare. This is because shopping centers are often crowded and if you are unable to find your desired item your stress will continue to fight your inner calm. Therefore, if you are tired of buying the same old typical gifts for your friends and relatives or are struggling to…
Teaching kids to respect and care for our natural world begins with parents. Our actions and choices don’t have to be perfect, but showing how health, well-being and the environment are all entwined is a great holistic approach. Whether it’s consciously saving water throughout the day, using better body products, or buying a less toxic…
This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese as part of an Influence Central campaign and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My family has always been a big fan of the Heluva Good!® dips so when I saw they had a variety of block cheese in the cheese section of…
Minoxidil is the only topical treatment for hair loss that has FDA approval. If you’re reluctant to suffer through the side effects of medications and the invasiveness of surgical solutions, it might be the perfect way to thicken that disappearing hairline. Minoxidil Can be Used by Women: Fact Most hair loss solutions are only effective…
It always feels good to have some extra cash in your pocket and you only have to take a look around your home to see that there are loads of quick and easy ways to get your hands on that money. Having a clear out and selling items you no longer want is a no-brainer…
Are you ready to list your house? You’ve no doubt got some work to do to get it into showing shape. Plenty of buyers obsess over the exact right time to list their homes or the “one thing” they can do to boost their home’s resale value. Real estate experts know that there’s no magic…
Priscilla Du Preez As discussed in previous posts, staying healthy as a family is one of the most important things you can do. From eating healthy meals to scheduling regular doctor appointments, health shouldn’t have an individual focus. When your goal is to stay healthy as a family, you can create a lifestyle that supports…
Letting in the light into your home can be a strangely fraught activity; if you throw open your curtains to a busy street, it can feel like living in a fishbowl. Yet, there’s a murkiness and staleness that comes from not letting enough light in. So, how do you reconcile the opposing options in a…
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* Guest Post by Tabitha Gits Have you just found out that your child has autism? You are not alone; many parents are in the same boat as you and are dealing with a child on the autistic spectrum. Here are some helpful tips that will prevent you from going crazy: Pace Yourself You are about…
I finally had my baby! I’m just a couple weeks post partum and I’m wearing a striped nursing dress from Milk & Baby. I’m 5’2″ so most maxi dresses are way too long for me, but luckily this one is perfect! I have about 45 pregnancy pounds to lose at this time, but I got this…