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There are always going to be affordable health insurance plans. However, health insurance is costly, and it does feel like the costs are rising year after year. Is there a reason why they are rising? Are elderly people to blame, or maybe families? In truth, there are two factors that are powering the rise in…
Whether you’re on vacation, it’s Thanksgiving, or you just have all joined up for a day out, whatever the occasion may be if your whole clan is together in one place, this makes it the perfect opportunity to take the perfect family portrait so that you can remember the day. However, this is often easier…
Many people struggle with getting good sleep due to a variety of reasons, such as insomnia, children or other responsibilities. Here are some ways that you can improve your sleep quality and wake up each morning feeling rested and ready to tackle the day. Develop a Routine Our bodies thrive on routine and order, so…
Have you ever bought a brand new smartphone, only to damage it within days or even hours because you didn’t put a phone case on it? If so, you know how frustrating and upsetting it can be. While lots of smartphone manufacturers boast about the strength and durability of the phones they sell, all smartphones…
Texas has one of the highest birth rates among all the states, with over 5.8 million women (ages 15 to 44) who gave birth in 2016. Out of this record, 191 babies are born per day in Houston alone. Even in this era of smartphones where just about everyone can snap pictures, professional photographers are still in demand when…
Every housewife will want to take steps to keep their family healthy as this is how you lead a long, happy and fulfilling life. It will involve looking after both the physical and mental health of each family member, which can be a huge task, especially if you have little ones! Fortunately, there are a…
A best friend should be for life, but the problem with that is you keep having to come up with cool gifts every time you celebrate a birthday or special event together. For some people, this is easy, and gift-giving is their talent, but for others, it’s their worst nightmare. Let’s take a look at…
We all want to like what we see in the mirror, but with busy lives, demanding jobs and children to raise it’s easy to let your appearance fall by the wayside. The colder months make it easy to hide away, but in the spring we’re more inclined to want to strip off the layers and…
Once upon a time, the seven-year-itch was a thing, now it appears that the seven-year itch has been replaced by the two-year itch. Or to be precise, 2 years and 9 months! This is the point that, statistically, marriages lose their “spark”. Sadly, we see that over 50% of marriages now end in divorce, and…
As a wife and mother, time seems to disappear faster than socks in a dryer. It’s not that we have less time in the day than other people, after all “You have the same 24 hours in the day as Beyonce.” It’s just how we spend those 24 hours that makes them seem to disappear at…
Having too many apps on your smartphone can be like dealing with an overstuffed purse: you’ve got so much junk you might use someday that you can’t find what you really need when you need it. It’s a common problem. Your phone comes pre-installed with plenty of apps already, then you start adding more. The…
Parenting today is not just about raising kids, but raising kids with technology. How much agency are we willing to give technology in the lives of our kids? While not all parents will choose to deal with the issue in the same way, all parents are still part of the same conversation. On one hand,…
Family members, especially the kids, are often so excited about vacations or plans to go to an amusement park that they forget about the importance of safety. However, like buckling your seatbelt, safety is something that should not go overlooked regardless of how mundane preparation may seem. Remember the following safety tips for the next…