Do I Need A Security System for Protection? According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there is an overwhelming number, 3.7 million, of home invasions that have occurred each year from 2003-2007. Out of these home invasions, offenders were known to their victims in 65% of violent burglaries and offenders were strangers in 28% of the burglaries. Although burglaries dropped around 7.8% in 2015, property crimes remain at nearly 8 … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Hit The Ground Running After A Move
by 1 Comment
5 Ways To Hit The Ground Running After A Move If you’re moving to a new city, especially for a new job or after a breakup, you may be overwhelmed by how you’re going to manage it all. Whether you’re moving within the state or to another state, you need to be as organized as possible so that you can begin at full speed shortly after you get there. When you’re moving for a job, the timeline can be particularly nerve-wracking. You not only have … [Read more...]
Ellipticals, Treadmills and Exercise Bikes: Finding the Best Machine for Your Fitness Goals
by 2 Comments
Ellipticals, Treadmills and Exercise Bikes: Finding the Best Machine for Your Fitness Goals The best thing about buying a piece of exercise equipment is that you never even have to leave your house to get a great workout. That means no more fighting traffic, or long lines at the gym: just workout anytime you like for as long as you like and then continue on with your day. There are, however, a lot of different types of machines you can buy … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Making your Move Less Expensive
by 1 Comment
4 Tips for Making your Move Less Expensive When faced with the need to move, this may induce a significant amount of anxiety for you. Studies show that one out of nine people moved from 2013-2014. The challenges of getting your precious belongings to a new place coupled with all the packing, boxing, and other tasks are sure to be stressful. The last thing you will want to do is pay too much for the entire process because this can put you in a … [Read more...]
Tips for Throwing Birthday Parties during the Holidays
by 1 Comment
Tips for Throwing Birthday Parties during the Holidays Do your kids have birthdays that fall during the busy holiday season? Whether your kiddo is a Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or even Valentine’s Day baby, you want to make sure that she still feels like her special day isn’t going by unrecognized. The build-up to the new year is always super busy with invitations for various social occasions, so here are a few tips to help prevent your … [Read more...]
Fully Flourishing Through Healthy Living
by 11 Comments
Fully Flourishing Through Healthy Living When Life Gives You Lemons... Okay, we all know it's impossible to eliminate stress completely, right? Even if you manage to totally govern your spirit such that you're no longer bothered by the little things, you are taking all the recommended vitamins and supplements for brain function, stress is still going to backhand you out of nowhere with a flat tire on the way to an important job interview, or … [Read more...]
Your Guide to the Perfect Snow Day
by 3 Comments
Your Guide to the Perfect Snow Day School’s out, the roads are iced and you’re not even attempting to get down the driveway. It’s officially a snow day, and we all know what that means. PJ’s all day. Hot chocolate. Snow men. The works. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a detailed guide to enjoying the perfect snow day. So settle in and snuggle up — we’ve done the work for you on this one. Sled and Make Snow … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Youth Sports Expenses
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Youth Sports Expenses It’s important to foster your child’s passion for sports, but the expenses that come along with these extracurricular activities can be hard to manage. Use these tips to your advantage and make your child’s sports more affordable. Volunteering Could Save You Money If you offer to coach or manage your child’s team, you may find you receive a discount on the fees related to the … [Read more...]
Crafting the Perfect Guest Bedroom for the Holiday Season
by 2 Comments
Crafting the Perfect Guest Bedroom for the Holiday Season With the holidays right around the corner, it’s likely you’ll be expecting a guest or two. It’s wonderful when you’re able to spend some quality time with friends and family and it’s extra special when you have a chance to host them in your home. Creating a space that feels inviting is definitely a bit of an art, but simple touches can go a long way. Here’s a few tips to help craft a cozy … [Read more...]
5 Fertility Questions You Always Wanted to Ask
5 Fertility Questions You Always Wanted to Ask Reproductive health should not be a veiled thing. But it can be difficult to get straight answers from one's mother, and the last time she had to think about this was likely 20 to 30 years ago. In an ideal world, you should feel comfortable asking your doctor, or an available medical health professional, but if you are feeling shy and you want to know as much as possible before asking more specific … [Read more...]
