Snacks, maps, GPS, emergency car kit and luggage are all packed and ready. Everyone's itching to get in the car and start moving. Is there anything like a summer road trip? According to a recent AAA survey, more than 35 percent of Americans are planning to take their families on vacation in areas that are more than 50 miles away from their homes. While road trips are a great opportunity for sightseeing and bonding for adults and older children, younger children don't appreciate being … [Read more...]
5 Common Flea Market Finds with High-Value Potential
While you may have heard stories of people striking gold � you probably aren't going to find any long lost Picasso pieces at your local flea market. However, that doesn't mean that you aren't going to find items that don't have a high-value potential. Here are a couple commonly overlooked flea-market items that could net you a hefty return. Vintage Cookware People have been returning to a homier time and style of things � which is why websites like Etsy are doing so well. Pyrex is … [Read more...]
3 Common Foods You�ve Been Cooking Wrong
Cooking can be both an art and a science. You're combining foods with different chemicals, along with a proper temperature, to make them both edible and delicious. Unfortunately, many self-proclaimed �masters of the kitchen� are cooking some of the most simple foods the wrong way and they don't even know it. You could be making some of your favorite dishes the wrong and not realizing how much better they could actually taste. Here are three common foods people cook wrong and how to co … [Read more...]
Seasonal Decorating: How to Do It Right
Most of us leave seasonal decorating for the holiday season and are often relieved when our homes �get back to normal� after the decorations have all been packed back up and put away. But what if there was another way; a better way? One of the newest trends in home decorating is to create a specific look for your home that is specific to each season. This way you'll feel like you have a summer home, a winter cabin, etc. Here are some tips from the pros on how to do this--especially when you' … [Read more...]
Saving Money Online With Groupon Goods #Groupon
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own! One of my favorite things to do is shop. Of course. Know what I love just as much as shopping? Saving money while I shop. I do a lot of my shopping online nowadays thanks to how convenient it is, as well as the great savings that are available. I am excited to tell you all about how you can save money with Groupon on items other than experiences! Whenever I think of Groupon, I usually think of saving on … [Read more...]
Moms with a Vision: Here’s How to Start a Retail Kiosk Business
The kids have all finally reached an age to start school, and in those years when you were at home as a stay-at-home mom you dreamed of what you'd do when you went back to work. The only problem with going back into the workforce, however, is the fact that in the 9 to 5 corporate world there is no room for flexible scheduling. If the kids are home sick, have a doctor's appointment or are simply out of school for the holidays, you can't just tell your boss you are sorry that you won't be in next … [Read more...]
Eating Sensibly With Portion Control Containers
Staying in great shape is a goal of many, but it is also a very difficult challenge. For some, the idea of a diet is overwhelming. This makes sense, as it is quite simple to get stuck in a routine and not be able to break with it. While it might seem like an impossible task, there are ways to be able to diet and get into better shape without having to lose your mind. Portion control containers might be just the solution that you have been looking for. These helpful items, such as the kind put … [Read more...]
Inspired Ideas To Help Your Child Reach The Top Of Their Class
Our kids will always be our priority no matter how busy we are. Their happiness is something we want for them from the moment they are conceived. And most parents want their children to strive to be successful in life as well. This often means making sure their education is both excellent and effective. But if your little ones aren't making the grades, is there really anything you can do about it? Yes! There are plenty of things you can try to help your children reach the top of their class. … [Read more...]
