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March Eats & Treats: Top Signature Cocktails for Birthdays, Weddings, & More

National Crafting Month: DIY

How to Encourage Your Shy Child to Make Friends

I remember back when my middle daughter, Ashlee, was about two years old. She was one of the most outgoing and social children I had ever met. During every shopping trip or public outing, she would always make it a point to say “hi” to every single person she saw. She would even serenade her new friends, once singing Christmas carols very loudly for everyone during a shopping trip at Target.…

March Gardening Secrets from the Pros

Why More Dads Are Staying Home to Raise A Family

It wasn’t too long ago that it was virtually unheard of for a father to raise his children full-time instead of working for money outside of the home. In decades past, fathers spent the majority of their time focused on earning an income to support the family, while mothers spent most of their time on things like housework and childcare. In the era, it was considered taboo for a man to stay home…

National Crafting Month: DIY

How to Handle Terrible Temper Tantrums: Who’s Child Is This Anyway?

It’s a scene in which every parent can relate. You’re at the grocery store and all of a sudden your adorable little angel breaks out into a tantrum that would give Satan a run for his money. Temper tantrums may be difficult to deal with but unfortunately they are a fact of life for young children. The important thing to remember is that temper tantrums are a part of growth. Small children do not…

National Crafting Month: DIY

What Is A Vision Board & Why Do I Need One?

What would you say if I told you that I can give you a method that will help you to achieve at least 90% of your goals in life? Sounds great right? Well then, what if I told you that this method is actually pretty easy too? Now you’re really excited right?! Well, the fact is that visualization is a wonderfully effective tool that successful people have been using for quite some time now.…

Creative Cleaning Hacks : Pet Hair, Water Rings & More

We all want one. A beautiful home worthy of a magazine spread – clean, well-organized, and fashionably decorated. But the problem is that maintaining a home can be one of the most challenging aspects of our lives. It’s hard work and it can seem like the chores are endless. Who has the time (or energy) to clean and organize their home for hours each day? As soon as you finish cleaning, it’s time…

Practical Ways to Avoid Identity Theft

Identity theft

is a crime in which someone obtains key pieces of your personal information, such as a Social Security number or driver’s license number, in order to impersonate someone else. This information can be used to obtain credit, merchandise, and services in the name of the victim, or to provide the thief with false credentials for employment or travel. In addition to running up debt, an…

The Top In-Demand Skills for Freelancers in 2016

How to Come Up With Blog Topics

Time Management Tips from the Pros

The Top 5 All Time Best Pets for Families

Owning a pet can be a fulfilling experience for adults and children alike. A pet matched to the right family can bring years of joy and happy memories. Owning a pet is also an opportunity to teach your child valuable life lessons by caring for something other than themselves. With the right guidance, a pet can teach children about the qualities of responsibility and dependability. And as an added…

Travel Tips for Non Frequent Flyers

    Air Travel

Pack Well – This isn’t necessarily referring to how well you organize your items in your suitcase but rather that you pack with the airline’s guidelines in mind. Check the airline’s policies regarding luggage and fees before you travel. Some airlines do not charge for additional baggage (it’s included in the ticket price) while others do. A good rule of thumb is to keep it to one…