Foster care is a system or an arrangement that provides a home for kids who are unable to live in their own parental homes. These kids have suffered far-reaching predicament due to a number of factors, which include but are not limited to broken marriages, death of biological parents, uncontrollable kids, loss of jobs, bankruptcy, or incapacitation of parents due to injury or sickness. Being a worldwide need, foster care only has one necessary … [Read more...]
Top Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Being a home buyer for the first time is an exciting experience. With your whole life laid out in front of you, how could you not be thrilled by the prospect of owning your own home? You should know, however, that, as exhilarating as passing this milestone in life may be, it does still come with its fair share of trials and tribulations. If you’re looking to get on the property ladder but have no clue how to take the first steps in as … [Read more...]
Three Reasons To Add Vanilla Syrup To Your Grocery List
Vanilla is the universal flavor of ice cream in a lot of places. Ice cream shops, small or large, usually have this flavor in their inventories. The flavor is a must for a lot of desserts and drinks, as well as baked products, such as cake and cookies. Its subtle flavor and aroma make it good on everyone's taste buds. There are a lot of ready to use vanilla extracts that can be used for home-made ice creams and other desserts. While the … [Read more...]
Being A Stay-At-Home Mom Doesn’t Have To Be A Career Killer
Photo by Katie Emslie on Unsplash Being a stay-at-home mom doesn't have to be a career killer. While many people think stepping out of work to raise kids can be detrimental to their career potential, there are ways to secure your competitive edge while out of work to make that transition back into work and advancement easier. #1: Go back to school Many courses can be studied part-time at your local college, and others, such as … [Read more...]
Kansas City Lawn Maintenance Tips
If you are growing a lawn in Kansas City, you may think that you need to do exactly the same thing as people throughout the US. This is not necessarily the case. While lawn care techniques are similar throughout the country, there are certain factors that are specific to growing and maintaining a lawn in Kansas City. Making sure that you know about these factors is important, if you want your lawn to survive and grow. You need to understand … [Read more...]
6 Unexpected Ways to Lose Weight Fast
Many obese people struggle to lose weight. It is a tiresome and lengthy process. However, it is important to lose fat rather than weight. Focus on having a high muscle mass to increase your metabolism and burn more calories. Explore six unique strategies for weight loss beyond traditional dieting and exercise. Highlighting unexpected methods like using a standing desk, taking black coffee, preparing meals at home, selecting certain snacks, … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Strawberries | Directions for Valentines Day
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Chocolate and strawberries are synonymous with romance... the two together are a symphony of flavor. Unfortunately, they can sometimes be incredibly expensive to buy. I have found a quick (and delicious) way to make them that won’t break the bank. Chocolate Covered Strawberries Directions for Valentines Day You will need: Strawberries Chocolate Chips (semisweet or dark, your choice) Cupcake Papers possibly cooking … [Read more...]
Red Hot Popcorn Recipe
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Red Hot Popcorn Recipe Our family has had a addiction to cinnamon popcorn for years now. Mine started when my Dad would get tins of Topsy's popcorn delivered to the house for Christmas. It so incredibly delicious, but can get expensive when purchasing for six. This red hot popcorn recipe helps meet the craving without breaking the bank... plus you can use those adorable heart red hots for Valentine’s Day! Print 5.0 from 11 reviews … [Read more...]
7 Safety Tips for Paddle Boarding With Your Child
You know the old saying, “Once you have a child, your life changes forever.” Although that’s true, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy fun water activities like paddle boarding. It just means you’ll have to make adjustments if you want to include your child on your board with you. If your child is still too young to paddle her own board, you can choose to take her along with you as long as you do it in a way that’s both safe and … [Read more...]
5 Survival Tips for Single Parents
If you’re a single parent who is extremely stressed out, you’re definitely not alone. There are more than 13 million single parents in the US who are raising children on their own, many of whom are just as stressed out as you are. People are single parents for many different reasons—divorce, death, even by choice. Many military spouses have to be a single parent while their partner is deployed. No matter what your situation is, being a single … [Read more...]
