For many parents, the idea of getting a cat for their children is a very natural one. But others might have some misgivings, especially if this is their first time having a pet cat. Children and cats can make excellent companions for each other when a safe environment is provided for both the child and…
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5 Ideas for a Memorable Wedding
According to WeddingWire, couples spend an average of around $28,000 on their ceremony and reception, no small chunk of change. No matter what your budget, you’ll want to get the most for your money while ensuring a memorable ceremony for all. One of the best ways to do that is to change things up a…
The Challenges of Being Disabled: 4 Ways You Shouldn’t Let Your Disability Hold You Back
Are you living with a disability? Was your life dramatically changed overnight due to an illness or an accident? Or is your condition something you were born with and you’ve handled all your life? Whether your disability is new, old, temporary or your recovery seems uncertain it’s easy to add mental health struggles to your…
What to Look for in a Birth Malpractice Lawyer
The birth of a baby should be a happy and jubilant time. Sadly, this can be overshadowed if either the mother or child sustain an injury during delivery. It’s estimated that around 6-8 out of 1000 births in the U.S. result in an injury of some kind. As a significant number of these incidents are…
Should You Keep Your Choice to Use Donor Eggs a Secret?
In life, some individuals have a natural predilection for sharing more about their experiences than others. While others have no desire to be forthcoming about their personal information at all. Whereas this can apply to just about anything in life, it’s especially true regarding infertility treatment. For example, perhaps treating your infertility requires using donor…
Smarter Shopping in 7 Easy Steps
Whether shopping for necessities, occasional treats, gifts for loved ones, or luxury items, we all like to get the best deal. From regular groceries at the store to online shopping, it can be difficult to strike a balance between convenience, quality, and value. Often, we stick with retailers which are familiar to us or are…
A Brief Guide to Helping Your Dog Live Their Best Life
Anyone who has ever owned a family dog will tell you that there is nothing quite like the love and loyalty that you get from man’s best friend. They are always happy to see you when you get home and they seem to know exactly when you need a little pick-me-up. Dogs truly add so…
5 Ways to Make Your Kids More Active
It can be difficult to encourage your kids to step away from their phones, tablets, laptops, and any other screen in the house. Watching TV or YouTube videos might keep them quiet, but all that time spent around technology can be bad for them. Not only will their mental health benefit from spending more time…
How to Homeschool Your Kids on a Budget
Homeschooling can be extremely beneficial for your child, giving them an enriching learning experience that is perfect for those who are struggling in mainstream schools. Not only this, but homeschooling can also allow you to streamline your children’s education and boost their grades while giving kids the freedom to learn in a way that suits…
Understanding How a Serious Car Accident can Impact a Family
If you’ve never been in a car accident before, you likely have no idea of the actual impact it can have on you and your family. This is especially true in serious accidents. When injuries or fatalities result from a car accident it can turn a family’s life upside down. You may not have been…
Protecting Your Assets After Death
The Legal Issues Surrounding Death Death is tragic, but it happens to everyone. It is something that most people fear and that can cause a lot of problematic thinking around death. There also many other legal aspects surrounding death as well. For example, the question of your assets being distributed among various people comes into…
How To Take Responsibility in Personal Finance
Do you want to make more money? How about making millions? Financial freedom sounds pretty good. Everyone would like to be a better investor, knowing when to buy or when to pass up on something. Would you like to know about the best oil stocks and when to invest wisely? So do millions of people….
How to Smarten Up Any Room
If you are not careful, over time, your home can start to look a bit drab. But, often, a lack of time stops you from being able to do it all. So, today, I thought I would share a few projects that can potentially be completed, while the kids are at school. Change your Skirting…
The Most Durable Clothes for You & Your Family
Clothes can be one of the most expensive components of your family’s budget. One reason for this is because if you wear something every day, it will wear thin after a while; or you might grow too much (or get skinnier); or it might become unfashionable; or you might spill something on it. There are…
The Best Extra Curricular Activities You Can Do with Your Children
Extra-curricular activities can play a very important part of a child’s development. Research shows that, ‘participating in one or more structured extracurricular activities has physical, emotional, psychological, academic, and social benefits.’ These benefits range from improvement in general health, emotional regulation, study skills, subject grade points, and aptitude test scores to an increase in self-esteem. In…