Organizing your house into boxes means packing with how to unpack in mind. While moving from one home to another is exciting, sorting through a houseful of possessions is much less so. Approaching the packing process with a plan makes your move that much easier when you arrive at your destination and prepare to set […]
Most Kid-Friendly Towns to Consider for Your Family’s Next Move
I researched several articles relating to kid-friendly towns and discovered that several cities were on all the lists. A move is a major event in any family’s life. Often necessitated by a job offer, a need to be close to older relatives, or the desire for a fresh start, moving with kids is tough and […]
Itchy Dog: The Real Reason Your Pooch Won’t Stop Scratching
When your dog is constantly scratching, usually the first thing that comes to mind is fleas, but dogs can itch and scratch for many reasons unrelated to surface parasites. Often, the scratching increases at night when both you and your dog are trying to get some sleep and it can get pretty uncomfortable for you […]
5 Quick Winter FlatBread Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings
If the pumpkin-spice and rampant turkey of the holidays has you burnt out at mealtime, then perhaps you simply need a new approach to dinner. Where pizza would be heavy but a sandwich just won’t do, a dressed-up flatbread can really sate your hunger and in a pinch, too. Give one of these recipes a […]
Garage Sale: Ideas to Help Weed Out That Overstuffed Toy Bin
Preparing your home for a garage sale is a great way to get the kids involved in cleaning out that overstuffed toy bin and the playroom. Use this time to clear out the junk, create a more organized play space, and cut back on excess clutter. These simple organization tips can help you get started. […]
Loose Teeth: 5 Painless Pulling Practices You Can Try
Most children start to lose their teeth around the age of five or six. Losing teeth can be exciting, but it can also be painful. You don’t want to have to wrestle your kids into pulling out their own teeth, or make the whole affair a black mark on their childhood. Fortunately, there are many […]
Morning Minutes: Where Can You Save Time in Your Daily Routine?
Most people are in a rush to get out of the door in the morning, which is why they often neglect a good beauty regimen. Fortunately, there are many ways you can spend less time getting ready in the morning and still look your best. Below is a list of time-saving beauty tips that can […]
What to Do Before, During and After a Flood
Water in a pitcher in the refrigerator, in a dispenser in the workplace, in a swimming pool in the village clubhouse, in the sea on a scorching summer’s day – this is water that is sure to make at least one person smile. But raging floodwater on a stormy day? Definitely not something to smile about. […]
3 Ways to Survive in a Workplace You Hate
Allison Doyle, a job search and employment expert with many years of experience in human resources, career development and job searching, asserts, “Besides being happier, you’ll do a better job if you’re working at a job you love or at least like.” For the record, I am happy with my job – my full-time job […]
5 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
You may not agree, but my argument is this: Writers may not necessarily be bloggers, but bloggers are definitely writers in their own right. And all writers, at one point or another, experience writer’s block. Imagine having to stare at your computer’s white screen for hours on end, the cursor blinking and your mind spinning […]