Superficially, household life hacks sound like a great idea. Rather than going through a long and laborious process for all your household maintenance, repairs, and management, you can use a “life hack” and save yourself a huge amount of time or money. Life hacks have been popular online for many years now, but they show […]
Product Review of CursiveLogic Quick-Start Pack and The Art of Cursive
We were chosen by The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Review Crew to do a product review of the CursiveLogic Quick-Start Pack and The Art of Cursive which are products of CursiveLogic. I chose two of my daughters to work on these books. Here is what we think of them… This post contains affiliate links. My website […]
Green & Brown Will Do, But More Color is Better In The Garden
Don’t get us wrong, one of the most pleasant, peaceful and picturesque things in life is staring out of the kitchen window, your hands covered in soap suds, and seeing a mural of trees and shrubs that are fifty shades of green and brown. However, it is also okay to think life’s too short for […]
Beating The Odds: How To Maximize Your Chances Of Entrepreneurial Glory
If you’re about to launch a new business or you’ve been thinking about trying to set one up on your own for a while, you’re probably aware that the odds are stacked against you. The statistics for new businesses don’t make for pleasant reading, but if you think you’ve got what it takes, you shouldn’t […]
Product Review of Magic Stix Washable Markers
I was so thrilled to do a product review for an art related company! I just love art, it is so fun and therapeutic to me. My family received a set of Magic Stix Washable Markers from The Pencil Grip, Inc. We tried them on different types of paper and tested their “won’t dry out for […]
Moving Into A New Home? Here Are Some Crucial Things To Consider
As someone who’s moved home a lot – and helped many family members move home – I can tell you that it’s no easy feat. For starters, while there are some lucky people out there that find a new home and the buying process lasts a month, most of us go through months and months […]
The Inside Isn’t Always What Counts When It Comes To Your Home
In life, we’re often told that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. While we still have a long way to go, most of us at least try to embrace the idea that inner beauty is more important than outside appearances. And, many of us apply the same concept to our homes. The interior of […]
It’s Time to Let Go of the Taboo Surrounding Hired Household Help!
Many of us lead hectic lifestyles when it comes to our professional and social lives. We work long hours and squeeze in meetups with friends and family around meetings, calls, and the daily commute. There are also those of us who don’t work in an employed position, but entirely dedicate our attention, time, and effort […]
Ensure Your Home Is In Tip Top Shape Before Going On Holiday
While no one really wants to spend their weekends fixing problems around their home when they could be relaxing with their feet up on their sofa, binge watching their favorite series on Netflix – you don’t want to be messing around with repairs when you’re on a vacation either. So do things while you can […]
Telltale Signs You’re Inviting Burglars Into Your Home
Do you have this banner pinned up outside your home? ‘Burglars Welcome: Help Yourself To A Cup Of Tea (and whatever else you want).’ No, of course you don’t, unless you are way more hospitable than you should be. Still, you may be openly inviting burglars into your home, without even realising it. Consider the following, for […]
5 Steps For Keeping a New Home in Tip-Top Shape
Yes, there are few things more enjoyable that moving into a new home. Everything seems so shiny, so homey, so perfect. Alas, there’ll come a day – one not so far away – when things don’t seem quite as fresh as they once did. However, that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a home […]
Product Review of Haley Sez Products to help in recognizing Feelings
Sometimes as a parent, we recognize that our children do best with tools that help them to identify, communicate, and regulate their emotions. I found three tools that can aid in recognizing feelings: My First Feelings Kit, Feelings BINGO!, and Dry Erase Feelings Flash Cards Kit from the HaleySez Etsy Shop to help my younger children […]
Crucial Advice For Preventing Water Damage In And Around The Home
Cold, damp, and unhygienic is what homes that are suffering from water damage can be. Hardly the ideal place to care for and bring up a family. Luckily, there are some things you can do if your beloved family home is wetter than it should be. Just read on to find out what they are. […]
Great Ways Of Keeping Your Home Spick And Span With Minimal Effort
The chore of cleaning our homes is one that many of us do not enjoy. The thought of coming home to a mountain of housework after a long day at work is less than impressive. Even if you work from home or are at home looking after small children, the idea of constantly doing housework […]