Disclosure: Product provided for review. ALl opinions are my own. I don't have a green thumb. At. All. My husband likes to poke fun when garden shops post signs like "easy care" because he knows if I take that poor plant home, I will manage to have its leaves withered and brown in no time. Last Easter, I purchased Back to the Roots kits for all the little cousins in the family. I don't know if they actually used them, but I felt they ...
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Is your family ready for a dog?
It’s one of those things that we are all keen to have at one point or another - but having a puppy in your life is the kind of thing that you don’t want to rush into for no good reason. The truth is that it is a lot of work and a significant amount of effort to have a puppy to look after, and you should only do so if you are really keen to make sure that you can look after one as well as possible. If you can’t, then you should get a less ...
3 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Shopping for gifts is supposed to be fun, but we all know that it can be incredibly stressful. Every year, when Christmas approaches, we all tell ourselves that this will be the year that we start early and get it all out of the way before December even arrives, but it never happens. Instead, we’re rushing around last minute, trying to find the perfect gifts for the people that we forgot about. If you’re a forgetful person, you might find ...
A Guide to Visiting Museums with Kids
Museums are a great way to entertain your kids, either on a rainy Saturday afternoon at home or as part of a great itinerary when you’re traveling and exploring the wider world. Here are seven tips to ensure that your day out of the museum is sure to be an amazing experience from start to finish… #1 - Look for museums interactive exhibits For most people, “visiting a museum” is an activity that isn’t particularly active at all: you ...
You Don’t Have to Say Goodbye to Grilling Season
Disclosure: Product provided for review. All opinions and experiences are my own. Raise your hand if grilling season is your favorite! I personally love grilling season because it typically means I don't have to cook dinner on most nights. My husband is the grill master of the family and dinner is in his hands when the weather is nice and we can all get outside for a BBQ. Unfortunately, somewhere between September and April, we lose our zest ...
Buying your first home
Buying a home can be a great investment for most. It’s something that doesn't necessarily depreciate, meaning that it should be a solid place to invest your money and time. Of course, things do happen, but the housing market can fluctuate up and down so you never lose out completely. Many people turn to property as their nest egg for the future. They consider buying property alongside pensions and sometimes as an alternative. Buying a house ...
Having A Great Time With Your Family At Home
You don’t always have to go out to have a fun time with your family. Sometimes, you can have a fun time at home. Of course, you might think that’s easier said than done. Perhaps your little ones just want to race upstairs and watch Netflix shows or play video games once they get in from school. How do you convince them to spend some time with you? What’s the secret to enjoying some quality family time together? Well, here are a few ideas that ...
Back To School Means Easy Snacking on the Go
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Entennman's Little Bites. All opinions are my own. Back to school season is in full swing and boy are we busy. Last year I had a 1 activity per child rule because I saw how hectic our schedule can get with three kids in school and in after school activities. This year I decided to go a different route and let the kids decide what activities they want to do and as long as it fits in our schedule, we ...