Doesn't it seem that the only way to spruce up your white walls is with a new wash of paint or some art prints from Etsy? That's how everyone else does it, so those must be our only options, right? Not exactly. Thanks to the glory that be, the internet, we've discovered that there are other ways to really make the house come alive, and it's not with a reprint. Discovering Your Green Thumb If you're not someone who is inherently creative (that's okay!) it seems way easier to just go out … [Read more...]
Tips For Choosing The Ideal Baby Stroller
Choosing a baby stroller is a big deal. You don't want to buy the first one you come across. With that said, here are some tips and advice that can help you choose the right baby stroller. Lightweight strollers are ideal if you're on a tight budget because they are the cheapest types of strollers you can buy. You can find them for as low as $25 and they can run as high as $300 or slightly more. Just keep in mind that the cheaper the stroller, the less durable, it will likely be. … [Read more...]
Fun Family Vacations: Practical Preparation Pointers for Parents
It baffles many parents, but children don't often like the idea of going out on vacations. Travel can seem like too much work and too little fun. If this is the way your children feel, here are tips to help your children enjoy your family vacations the way they should. Take longer vacations If your kids aren't going along with the idea of a proper, week-long vacation, it might occur to you to dangle the idea of a two-day or three-day vacation before them. You shouldn't. It takes … [Read more...]
Women Can Fix Things Too: Top Tips and Tools for DIY Home Repairs and Projects
While most women haven't exactly put a ton of stock in their �handyperson� skillset, many women are buying and renting their own homes, and as a result, need to fix things whether or not there's a man on hand to do the heavy lifting. Sure we've seen an upsurge in the popularity of novelty items like pink tools, but many women didn't grow up learning the basics of how to fix things around the house, big or small. Here's some tips to get any woman (or man) up to speed on the DIY home repai … [Read more...]
Happier Days, Healthier Nights: Top Tech for Improving Your Outlook on Life
Technology has improved our day-to-day existence in many ways in just about every aspect of life including health, education, environment, industry, personal relations, communications, and organization. Ultimately tech offers a vast array of tools for you and your family to keep your days happier and your nights healthier. Here are ten ways technology can enhance your life. Organizing your schedule: Tech can help you run a tight ship whether your focus is coordinating meetings with clients … [Read more...]
Easy Dessert Treats the Whole Family Will Love
Who doesn't love treating the family to a three-course meal? Well I suppose that's if you don't have to prepare and cook it yourself. Children and adults will agree that dessert is one of the most exciting courses we look forward to when eating out but with little or no time to prepare special treats in today's hectic schedules, dessert is something that is often left out or pre-bought to save time. Baking with your kids is a great way to bring everyone together and get a flavour of what … [Read more...]
Developing Manual Dexterity: Fun Ways to Teach Your Child Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills are imperative for kids to find success during their first years in school, as well as for the rest of their lives. When comes to learning to write, draw and use their hands with precision and dexterity, there's a lot of ways you can give your kids a leg up, while still keeping things fun. Here's a few ideas for you parents: Squeeze and Stretch Away Whip up a batch of play dough or silly putty, and put those hands to work. A key component in developing fine motor skills … [Read more...]
Glade & Air Wick Vanilla Refills: Invigorate your Sense with this Stress Busting Blend!
Could there possibly be anything more scintillating and invigorating than the rich scent of vanilla entering your nose as soon as you enter the house? Research reveals that vanilla actually happens to be one of the scents that rejuvenate the mind, strengthen the functioning of respiratory organs, and relax you with their mood uplifting powers. As mothers, we want nothing more than our house to be a nurturing environment that nourishes and enhances the growth of our children. And at the same … [Read more...]
