Feeding a large family (defined as two parents with four or more children) while trying to maintain a healthy diet will cost several hundred dollars a month or more. With most families trying to maintain a budget while still eating healthy, spending needs to be critically analyzed in all areas. When you shop smarter but also find ways to excite your family over healthy eating and weight loss rewards, you can find creative ways to eat healthy and … [Read more...]
How to Look and Feel Great in Time for Summer
Summer is a warm and sunny time to stay outdoors and enjoy the company of friends and family. The onset of summer also brings along with it beauty standards that you cannot escape from. Your body is expected to be at its best, and all the weight you gained during winter and autumn should be gone. This can put some pressure on you and cause you to feel bad about yourself this summer. Luckily, there are some changes that you can make to make … [Read more...]
Getting Your Outdoor Kitchen Summer-Ready
Outdoor kitchens are a great addition to have in the backyard. Serving as an extension of the rest of your home, it’s the perfect location to entertain guests (or yourself) when the weather is nice. The right setup is ideal for cookouts, family meals outdoors, pool parties, and a host of other things. There are many options, like Sogeshome’s Outdoor furniture set. If you’re fortunate enough to have an outdoor kitchen, now is the time to spruce … [Read more...]
Helping Your College Student with Setting Up Their Dorm
Your young one is heading off to college. Adjusting to college life can be difficult, but there are steps you can take to make the transition a bit easier. One of the biggest adjustments is moving away from home life and into a dorm, and you can help. Here are a few ideas to consider. Figuring out Furniture It's important to know how furnished your child's dorm room will be. Once you find out what items come with the room, you can start … [Read more...]
Treat Your Mom with Jewels and Gems
Looking for that perfect gift for mom but not sure in which direction to go? Flowers are nice, but they eventually die. Chocolate covered strawberries and other delicacies are delicious, but they, too, will eventually be gone with nothing left behind. Why not, instead, buy her something a little more permanent? Something she can enjoy for years to come. Jewelry is something that is beautiful that mom will love and be able to keep … [Read more...]
Ways to Strengthen Your Bond With Your Teens
There was a time when your kids thought you were the coolest human being on the planet. Often attached to your hip they wanted to be everywhere you were. Now that they’re older, however, every action made or phrase uttered embarrasses them and friends and technology have taken your place. Though a natural part of growing into their own independence, the parent-child relationship during the teenage years drastically changes. While you want to … [Read more...]
Creating The Perfect Bedroom
There is no denying that your bedroom is one of the most important rooms in your home - if not the most important. After all, this is where you should be spending between seven and nine hours per night sleeping, and so it needs to give you the perfect environment for doing so. With that in mind, continue reading to find out more about creating the perfect bedroom. Buying a cheap yet high quality mattress It goes without saying that … [Read more...]
Avoid These 6 Actions That Can Make Your Debt Worse
There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there telling people how to reduce or get rid of their debt. It’s hard to know what to believe and what to disregard when you’re trying to tackle what you owe—but keep in mind that there’s no one universally correct solution that applies across the board. It’s very important to avoid taking actions that will actually make your debt worse, which will set you back even farther from your goal of becoming … [Read more...]
Clean the Clutter, Clear Your Life: 4 Tips for Painless Downsizing
First, there was the recession. Out of that was born the Tiny House movement. Then along came Marie Kondo, urging everyone to get rid of any personal possession that did not “spark joy.” And don’t forget the Millennial generation’s rejection of traditional values like home ownership, climbing the corporate ladder, and raising the stereotypical 2.5 kids behind the proverbial white picket fence. More than ever before, American society is … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Family Happy and Healthy
When you get the family that you always wanted, your life changes completely. You have people to keep you company and help you get rid of boredom. Your days become filled with lots of activities. If you have a child, you always have to keep a constant eye on them. The world is still new to them so they are still experimenting and trying to see what works for them. You have to keep them away from danger as they learn. Apart from that, there are … [Read more...]
