If your spouse is like mine, he or she never takes vacation. In fact, at one point my husband built up more than 100 days of leave. That’s a ton of days where I could have been lying on a beach or hiking or skiing or even sleeping in for a staycation. But around the…
The thought of organizing can be daunting. Where do you start? How long will it take? What do I do first? The hardest part is getting started! But this is easier than you think. First, make a list of all the places and things you want to organize. Then, put your list in order of…
In the fast-paced world of today, balancing a career, family, and personal life can often leave little time for household chores. For busy parents, finding efficient ways to keep their living spaces clean and organized is essential. Luckily, this cleaning guide shows some tricks that can enhance your cleaning process and help you to save…
My daughter’s school has decided that it will no longer offer designated days for parent-teacher conferences but instead, just have parents and teachers work out when to have a meeting. How do I decide when to do that? Consider your daughter’s past school experiences and the challenges that have been typical for her. If the…
Have you heard about Uber and Lyft? They’re kind of like taxi services except the drivers are average joes like you and me, who use their regular car, instead of taxis, to drive people around. I have a friend who drives for Lyft. He seems to like it, makes extra cash and meets new people…
Brace yourself friends. The, well, force that is Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming. And it kicks off with Force Friday on September 4th when new Star Wars merchandise will hit shelves. Whether you’re a family with a fashion for the force or just getting into this monumental series, there’s plenty of ways to enjoy the fun before the December…
Appearing in a grocery store, you come into sight proudly carrying the fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, and dairy products that you have just bought. You see fresh vegetables, ice-cold beverages, and storage of worry-free food. But here is the catch – your refrigerator is actually a hidden antagonist there. The old energy-hungry refrigerators…
Bacteria and viruses run amok in daycares, schools, buses, and playgrounds. When children go back to school, they are exposed to so many more germs from all their fellow classmates. And let’s face it, nothing is worse than waking up in the middle of the night to your child who is sick. There are…
There’s nothing better than produce from the source. So this fall, enjoy your apples from orchards near you. Visiting apple orchards is an exciting activity that will bring the whole family together. Kids can explore the the vast spread of trees while you enjoy the clean aromas of the countryside. Use this guide to help…
The biggest challenge in getting organized is starting! The idea can be very intimidating. Where do you start? How long will it take? What do you do first? What containers do you use? How do you decide what to keep and what NOT to keep? How do you sort through it all? ALL these questions…
