Every homeowner eventually encounters plumbing issues, from the mildly annoying drip of a leaky faucet to the utter chaos of a burst pipe. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. Knowing how to address common plumbing problems can save time,
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For many women, going back to work after Baby comes is anything but a straightforward, clear-cut decision. Many new moms (me included, back in the day!) want to think about more than tracking diapers and feedings. And/or, they miss adult conversations on subjects other than children’s bowel movements. Even if you can’t wait to go back,
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How Do Relaxing Diamond Painting Activities Support Mindful Focus? In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, it’s easy to become stressed and hard to maintain a focused attention span. I’ve seen this over and over not only with my two kiddos, but also with myself. It’s hard to stop and catch our breaths, let
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Picture this: it’s over 100 degrees Fahrenheit out (or 38 degrees Celsius, for those of you outside the US). Your kids are lolling around like sloths because it’s way too hot to play outdoors. Meanwhile, you’re trying to keep everyone hydrated, entertained, and not melting into puddles on your living room floor. Sound familiar? Heatwaves
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We used to think LED gloves belonged in only one kind of place. Namely, in dark rooms, with blasting, loud music, with someone yelling “three, two, one” right before the bass drops. They were never supposed to survive daylight, right? And definitely not family life. Definitely not kids, pets, or someone asking what’s for dinner.
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How to Capture Memories: Memory Keeping Hacks for Busy Parents Micro-Journaling, 2×2 Photo Prints, and Other Hacks to Help Busy Moms Preserve Family Memories: With Kimmie’s sweet sixteen upon me (!!!), I’m reminded yet again how motherhood has a way of turning time into a blur. One minute you’re bringing your newborn home, the next
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Insurance is essential. You need it to protect yourself from large repair bills, and sometimes even from legal action. Some kinds of insurance, like auto insurance for your car, are a legal requirement if you want to be on the road. Others, like home insurance, aren’t required in all cases. But, that doesn’t mean that
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Are you and yours going stir-crazy yet from too many snow days or not enough sunlight? Wish you had some new ideas for getting through the rest of winter with your preschooler? Originally published Feb. 9, 2015; last updated January 2026. I know your pain all too well. Here’s a list I brainstormed last winter
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Why Custom Blinds for Windows? So you’ve finally scraped together the money for those replacement windows your house has been begging you for. Congratulations! – I bet your energy bills are already thanking you. But now you’ve got bare windows, and you’re missing your privacy. Which means it’s time to get some new window treatments
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Positive Parenting Principles for Stuck-At-Home Life: What the heck is positive parenting? And how can positive parenting principles make life cooped up at home easier? As parents, it can be hard to focus on praising our kids’ positive actions, rather than correcting undesirable behaviors. It’s easier to tell kids what they should NOT do, what
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In my last post, I wrote about the importance of imaginative play for helping children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to collaborate with others. Likewise, when kids learn coding, they gain so many more valuable skills than you might think. Should kids learn coding? Absolutely! Coding for kids is a basic skill that
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Encouraging Creativity Through Imaginative Play: It can be tempting for people to think that either you’re born creative, or you’re not. But that’s far from the truth. In fact, there is a lot that parents, teachers, and other caregivers can do that encourages creativity in their young charges. And one of the greatest tools grownups can use
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How to Prepare for a Major Home Renovation: Thinking about a home renovation project can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are so many details to coordinate (hopefully you’ve hired a contractor to take care of most of them for you!), and so many moving pieces to keep track of when planning a home remodel. Or sometimes,
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While I grew up with only one living grandparent, who was always quite elderly and frail; the other three had all passed before I was born. Today, my children are blessed to have three doting grandparents in their lives. But just during their lifetimes, they’ve watched their grandparents battle cancer, heart conditions requiring surgery, joint
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Best Online Tools for Saving Money and Finding Deals: In today’s economy, saving money isn’t just smart – it’s essential. Whether you’re shopping for groceries, textbooks, gas, or even cosmetics, there are countless online money-saving tools and discount shopping websites designed to help you compare prices, find deals, and keep more cash in your wallet.
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Should I Hire a Tutor For My Child? Stress is a normal and important part of the learning process. A certain amount of stress over schoolwork can actually be good for students, as it can push them to test their limits, take risks, and reach for their potential. But if your child is struggling in
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Are you or your spouse big DIYers? Or are you the first one to call a pro when something goes wrong? Sometimes trying to DIY basic home repairs is a good idea, because you can save yourself a ton of money and hassle. But in many cases, unless someone in your house IS a plumber,
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Why Iceland is the Perfect Family Vacation Spot: Picking a destination for a family vacation can be challenging. Popular destinations like Paris, London, New York City, Hawaii, or Cancun are not only super-expensive, but can also book out super-far in advance. That’s why it’s worth considering travel destinations that might be a little more off the
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Bedrooms are the most used rooms in your home, and they can be used for all sorts of things. Sleeping isn’t the only thing you or anyone in your family does in there. If we only slept in our bedrooms, they would probably stay fairly tidy. But the reality is that bedrooms can quickly turn
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When I think of holidays with my family growing up, I remember all of us together. In fact, many of my memories of my family growing up involve lots of “together” time, even though my dad worked ridiculously long hours during my earliest years. When I compare that to my own family nowadays, it sometimes
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