It’s a startling statistic but scarily true: your baby will go through 2,500 to 3,000 diapers in the first year alone. No one really stops to think about what is in that diaper that they're putting on their baby. Well, it’s not just some wrapping and stuffing. Sure, some have cute colors, patterns, and extra absorbency, but that's not all that there is to a diaper. Here's some more information on what's happening on your baby's bum. Disposable … [Read more...]
How Reading Can Make A Child Culturally Savvy
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How Reading Can Make A Child Culturally Savvy Reading is one of those pleasures that accompanies you for the rest of your life. Those who learn to get immersed in reading when they are young are never at a loss for something to do. Of course, a person can spend a lot of time watching TV or socializing as well. But watching TV is a passive activity and socializing, though necessary for a full life, doesn’t necessarily enlarge your mind. … [Read more...]
Getting the Best Prices on Bundled Service Packages
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Getting the Best Prices on Bundled Service Packages When it comes to paying for cable, phone and Internet, most people agree that the costs can add up significantly in a very short period of time. Many pay well over $100 per month for these three services, simply because they aren't taking the time to negotiate the price of their bundled package, which usually results in paying a lot more than is necessary. Saving is possible - you just need to … [Read more...]
Reading Programs for Children: An Overview
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Reading Programs for Children: An Overview When it comes to a child's education, it's important for parents to fully understand the value of reading skills. While being able to read well is essential to language arts classes, it's extremely valuable when it comes to other subjects as well. Without the proper reading skills, students are unable to excel in subjects like history and science, and will also have trouble following written … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Make Home Improvement Fun for the Whole Family
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3 Ways to Make Home Improvement Fun for the Whole Family Home improvement is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a homeowner. It allows you to take your home to practically whatever level you'd like to, providing you have the budget and inclination to do so, and serves as an excellent outlet for creativity. What many people don't realize is that home improvement activities can actually be fun for the whole family. Your kids can help out … [Read more...]
Making the Most of a Small Apartments
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Making the Most of a Small Apartments If you live in a small apartment, you are probably already aware of some of the problems that can arise in the process of designing your space. When you have less space to work with, you have to be even more aware of every design decision that you make. These are some tips that can help you determine ways to make the most of every inch of your small apartment space without sacrificing the visual elements of … [Read more...]
What Your Child Is Going To Need For Their Homework Assignments
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What Your Child Is Going To Need For Their Homework Assignments As your children grow older, you will quickly realize how much homework is assigned these days. There are many different projects and questions that they need to answer and work on, even if there is a cartoon on TV that they really want to watch when they get home. As a parent, you will be creating your own rules for when homework needs to be done, but you won’t be able to avoid … [Read more...]
Is Your House Storm Proof? How to Prepare For Storms & How to Handle the Aftermath
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Is Your House Storm Proof? How to Prepare For Storms & How to Handle the Aftermath Natural disasters happen all over the country, in both coastal and non-coastal areas, inside of tornado alley and outside of tornado alley, and the damage that these natural disasters create has the potential to destroy not only homes but also entire cities. An incredibly effective way to handle storm damage is to follow a “prepare and repair” plan that … [Read more...]
Preparing for 3 Underrated but Expensive Money Wasters
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Preparing for 3 Underrated but Expensive Money Wasters No matter how big your savings account is, there are a number of "small" money-wasters around the home, with your car, or even just with the kids that could take a massive portion of your savings to fix. If you're not ready, all those months and months of savings could be gone in a moment! However, these accidents can be avoided if you prepare for the worst before it happens. Let's talk … [Read more...]
