The real estate market still isn’t what it was 10 years ago. It remains flat, and many homeowners are waiting for it to recover before even thinking about selling. While you’re waiting for your home to increase in value again, there are some things you can do now that will enhance its value even more […]
Parenting 101: 7 Unique Birthday Gifts for Your Children
While most kids will be more than happy to select action figures, dolls and video games for their birthday, finding a unique and awesome gift can take some effort. If you want to buy a present that will excite and stimulate your child into new interests, here are seven outstanding birthday gift ideas. A telescope […]
5 Ways to Declutter Your Home This Winter
When you are planning to declutter your home, you can take many steps to get your junk out of the home. When you follow these steps, you can clean up your home in a matter of moments. Decluttering your home is often the only way to take back property where you are meant to live […]
Career Moms: How to Have a Successful Home Business While Raising Children
Planning your business Many moms want to remain at home with their children but still have vital careers for self-fulfillment. Starting a home business on a whim seldom leads to success because any career requires careful planning. #1. A written business plan While every new business requires a written business plan, a home-based enterprise must […]
Family Heirlooms: How to Protect Your Family Valuables
When valuable property has been handed down from generation to generation, keeping those items safe and secure should always be a priority. Whether you choose to proudly display these heirlooms in the home or you’ve decided to keep them in a secure storage facility, protecting these antiques can be accomplished in several ways. Climate-controlled storage […]
Child’s Play: How to Keep Up on Your House Cleaning with Small Children
Cleaning house can be especially difficult when it is coupled with the task of raising small children. However, it is still a job worth undertaking, and with a little preparation, it is entirely possible to make the house look neat and tidy despite the presence of young children. Clean while they are asleep During their […]
4 Easy Steps to Make Your Backyard Party-Worthy
Brion and Lyssa accepted the Smithson’s party invitation with anticipation. The neighbor’s house and backyard were beautiful and welcoming for parties. And the couple knew their friends’ party would not be the typical go go go once arriving at the shindig. The Smithsons loved having get-togethers, and they had honed in on an important truth: […]
Teaching Your Teen Emotional Literacy
It’s easy to forget sometimes that emotional literacy is not something that comes naturally to most people. Some people can pick up on the subtle emotions behind their choices, perceptions, and feelings. But more often than not, emotional literacy needs to be taught. The teenage years are some of the most emotionally challenging, and it […]
7 Ways to Prevent a Break-In of Your Home
More than a million homes are burglarized each year, but what measures can you take to stop yourself from becoming part of that statistic? Here are seven ways to protect your home, your family and your valuables. Lock your doors It may sound obvious, but according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice, more than 40 […]