It’s the summer and that means that all of nature is coming out to play following the springtime. Whilst that might make for more interesting woodland walks, it also means that the home is more susceptible to pests of every stripe which can be bad for the health of the house, not to mention those living in it. Here, we’re going to look at some of the most common pests, why you should keep them out, and what to do about them. Link - CC0 ...
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Top 3 Ways to Protect Your Kids from Danger
For most proud parents, their kids are their everything. But in this dangerous world of predators, keeping your little ones safe can be challenging, especially if you are new to parenting. Unfortunately, global statistics about child safety is nothing to write home about. Estimates from the World Health Organization show that each year about one billion children experience various forms of abuse. The awful experiences kids face during childhood ...
3 Screen-Free Tips to Keep Your Kids Busy at Home
Though most areas of the world are slowly starting to reopen and get back to a ‘new normal,’ some places are still encouraging people to shelter in place, or at least stay home as often as possible. In many cases, children have been out of school for months already, and with summer just around the corner, that can leave many parents panicking about what to do to keep their kids occupied. Unfortunately, that leaves a lot of parents ...
Celebrating Little Moments with Entenmann’s
Disclosure- this post was brought to you by Entenmann’s. All opinions are my own. If the past 3 months in quarantine has taught us anything, it’s to savor the small moments and be present in the now. Before all this, I was a planner. I planned everything. I planned our busy schedules 3-6 months in advance. I planned vacations 9-12 months in advance. The Covid pandemic has taught me the old adage rings true- when we make plans, God laughs. ...
Cutting corners during uncertain times
If you feel like your spending is getting out of control and you’re not sure what to do about it, you should worry a little less and instead take action. We can all be guilty of spending more than we can really afford to but getting down about it isn’t going to solve anything. Instead, you should try to address the problem at its route and find a way to control it better. That’s what we’re going to talk about below. Do It at Home for ...
The Importance Of Self-Care For Busy Moms
When you become a mom, your priorities change. Whether you have a newborn, a toddler or a teenager, your child is the center of your universe. As a mom, it’s natural to put your kids first, but it’s important to understand the importance of looking after yourself too. Here are some golden self-care rules for busy moms. Picture credit: https://pixabay.com/photos/people-woman-mother-child-kid-2566854/ Taking a break If it’s one ...
Keeping Your Home In Order During Lockdown
If, like most of the world’s population, you are currently having to stay indoors as much as possible to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, then you are probably finding yourself having to adjust to a new way of living. Most of us have never spent this amount of time at home in one stretch before, and it is certainly something that requires adjustment and care. In fact, to look at things as positively as possible, it is also an ...
Alternative Schooling Could Be a Great Option for Your Child
When we first think about having children, one of the biggest things on our mind is where we’ll send them to school. Perhaps we’ll have dreams of sending them to a prestigious school in the future, or maybe we’ll be comfortable just sending them to a local college with lots of different options to help them follow their dreams. Whatever the case is, choosing a school can be incredibly difficult. In most cases, you’ll either be picking between ...