Your closing date on your new home is coming closer. Time to get serious and get stuff done with the help of your family! You need a plan! Don’t worry, I have moved seventeen times. My last nine moves included at least one child. My most recent move included moving with seven children and I […]
Why Your Home Looks Like It’s Falling Apart (Plus Fixes)
Your home might be structurally sound, but it can also sometimes look like it’s falling apart if you’re not maintaining it properly. The good news is that you can fix many of the problems your property is facing fairly easily. All you have to do is adopt the right maintenance strategy. Unsplash – CC0 License […]
Quick House Showing Cleaning Checklist: Things To Do Before An Open House
In my many moves and showing of houses over the years, I have developed a quick house showing cleaning checklist of things to do before an open house. Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase. Affiliate relationships include, but are not limited […]
The Benefits of Keeping a Consistently Clean Home
A clean home is not just about a space that looks good because while spotless countertops and freshly vacuumed floors certainly do look great and make you feel good, maintaining a living space that is consistently clean is also great for your mental health, stress reduction, and your physical health, so it really can make […]
Contractor Red Flags That Should Stop You Before You Sign Anything
Hiring a contractor is one of the highest-stakes decisions you can make as a homeowner. When you get it right, the results can be absolutely outstanding. But get it wrong, and you’re dealing with issue after issue after issue. The thing is, most people are unaware of what to look for when choosing the next […]
Everything You Need To Know About Moving
When the time comes to move, there is a whole lot that goes into it. Often, you need to sell a home at the same time as buying one. You need to have your present home look gorgeous as well as find time to pack. It can be a challenge, but there is some experienced […]
5 Smart Tips to Buy Your First Home (& Challenges You Can Expect)
Being able to buy your first home should be an exciting experience. But, countless people end up finding themselves dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety during the process. With everything involved in the process, it’s easy to see why. That doesn’t mean you’ve to settle for that. More than a few homebuying tips […]
Home Maintenance Jobs you Should Not Ignore
As a homeowner, it can sometimes feel as though your to-do list never ends. You may feel as though there are so many tasks you have to get done, but if you overlook these particular ones, they will almost certainly cause you issues in the future. If you want to find out more, take a […]
Implement A Professional Home Landscape Design
If you’re a homeowner, you’re probably wondering what it really means to implement professional landscape design on your property. In reality, it’s more than just planting a few perennials and laying some mulch. You need to be purposeful and deliberate in your approach. In this guide, we’ll look at some of the elements of professional […]
Indoor Games for Kids ages 3 to 5 That Are Small Enough To Pack For Vacation Use
We love to go on vacation! As a mom of eight children, I know there are times that we are waiting for other family members in the hotel room and we need to make it fun to help the time pass by quickly! Here are some indoor games for kids ages 3 to 5 that […]
Insurance Incentives for Using a Dash Cam
You know that tight feeling in your chest when you see brake lights flare up ahead and yourbrain whispers, “Please, not today.” Accidents happen fast. Stories get messy faster. Andwhen insurers start asking questions, you suddenly realize how fragile “he said, she said” canbe. That’s why more drivers are turning to a dash cam—not as […]
Beat The Summer Slump With Evan-Moor Educational Resources
Alright fellow homeschool moms, it’s that time of year when we need to plan ahead and figure out how to beat the summer slump BEFORE the sunshine hits. Don’t worry, my family recently received Evan-Moor Educational Resources that I hand-picked to review ahead of time so we could give you some ideas. Why Choose Evan-Moor […]
Unusual Things You Can Sell To Fund Your Next Family Vacation
Going on vacation with a large family gets expensive quickly. That is why sometimes it can help to top up your vacation budget by selling some of the unusual things below. The good news is that we get pretty specific on the items that can make you money. Just keep reading to find out what […]
When Delayed Deliveries Derail Your Weekend
Delivery services have changed modern life. Groceries at your door? No problem. Medicine for an unexpected illness? Easily. Need quick fuel delivered after forgetting to top up? Simple. However, delays with these services can throw an entire weekend into disarray. In this blog, we will look at some of these delivery services and their implications […]