Child Proofing Garages Household garages can be very dangerous for toddlers and young children. Here is some helpful advice to keep your family safe in the room of the house containing dangerous machinery, equipment, and substances. Keep the door locked or use a child gate One of the first steps to keeping a child from getting into some of the dangerous objects common in garages is to make sure children are not in this part of the … [Read more...]
Something Great but Better: The Many Health Benefits of Drinking Infused Water
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Something Great but Better: The Many Health Benefits of Drinking Infused Water You’ll probably feel like there’s always another new trend that people are catching onto and the latest one you may have heard of is fruit infused water. As people start to infuse their water with natural ingredients like vegetables, herbs and fruits, you may be wondering if it’s all worth it and whether there are any benefits. However, these people are right to … [Read more...]
Midnight Munchies: Healthy Ways to Handle Those Late Night Hungries
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Midnight Munchies: Healthy Ways to Handle Those Late Night Hungries Having the late night munchies is like the plot to a midnight cable horror movie. There’s a slow buildup of fluff and then it’s bad news for the victims. In the case of stuffing your face with your favorite late night snacks, your stomach is the eventual victim. Luckily, there’s a healthier road, one which does not lead to stomach pains. The Right Amount of Sleep Most … [Read more...]
The Pink Lotus Foundation | Breast Cancer Screening & more #savinglives
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Disclosure: This post brought to you by Pink Lotus Foundation. Getting up every single morning and lending a helping hand to women that are facing adversity is a tough job, but the fine people that are part of the Pink Lotus Foundation do just that. They strive to help remove uncertainty, fear, and confusion by providing a clear path to healing and peace of mind for women that really need it. The Pink Lotus Foundation Helps Save Lives: Not … [Read more...]
Mouthy Milestones: Encouraging Healthy Speech Development in Your Child
Mouthy Milestones: Encouraging Healthy Speech Development in Your Child A healthy birth is just the first worry of parenthood successfully hurdled. From that moment the worrying can really begin, as children grow and develop towards the people they will eventually become. The bad news is that the worrying never ends—no matter how old your children, you will always find something to worry about. The good news is that very rarely do things turn … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Children Bug-Free
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How to Keep Your Children Bug-Free Any reasonably worried mom wants to keep pests away. You want to protect the inside and outside against pests that endanger children. But, you also want to keep the house, furniture, and belongings pesticide-free. Whether it’s creepy crawlers or vermin, you need to control the environment. Here’s how to keep your children bug-free. You do not have to worry about most common household insects. Most don’t … [Read more...]
Create the Perfect Pot of Coffee Every Time with Folgers Perfect Measures
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This post brought to you by Folgers. All opinions are my own. Mmmmmm, coffee. There's nothing quite like a big steaming cup from my automatic drip coffeemaker to get my day started off on the right path. The only thing worse than being out of coffee, is not being able to find the scoop! I can not tell you how many mornings I have not been able to have my morning cup at home because of that silly thing. Well not anymore. This month, I ditch the … [Read more...]
Monster Eyes Deviled Eggs Recipe
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Monster Eyes Deviled Eggs Halloween is on its way and people are already starting to plan their holiday parties and activities. How about adding a spooky Monsters’ Eyeball to the menu? This delicious, healthy and simple snack is the perfect Halloween side dish. Your guests are sure to love the look of this creative and playful snack almost as much as they enjoy eating it. Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs (hardboiled) 2 whole … [Read more...]
Telltale Signs of Sogginess: Quick Tips on Checking Your Home for Water Damage
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Telltale Signs of Sogginess: Quick Tips on Checking Your Home for Water Damage Water damage to houses doesn’t just occur during flooding or other natural disasters. Sometimes, there are pipe leaks or small places in your walls or foundation that water can get into and cause unseen damage. The good news is that there are signs you can look for to tell whether or not water has gotten into your house and remained hidden. It is … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress and Actually Relax on a Family Vacation
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4 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress and Actually Relax on a Family Vacation Everyone looks forward to vacation. The kids get excited about what they will see and do. Parents get excited about sharing these new experiences with the kids. It's easy to let the thrill of planning a vacation sweep you up without stopping to think about what will happen once the vacation actually gets started. Things can deteriorate quickly on vacation, and before … [Read more...]
