You’ve probably heard the old saying that you’ve got to put your oxygen mask on first. And if you’ve flown recently, it’s top of mind. As parents, we’re tempted to take care of our children before ourselves, but there’s a reason why your oxygen mask goes on first. If you can’t breathe, you can’t help…
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5 Tips for Deep Cleaning Your Home When Kids are Around
Nobody really enjoys deep cleaning their home, but once it’s done, there’s a great feeling of satisfaction, and you’ll walk around for the next few days enjoying the tidy, organized atmosphere. The problem is, there are always things that get in the way of cleaning, from wasting time on the internet to being busy with…
Balancing Home Life with a Side Hustle
Whilst being a stay at home parent, you’ve probably heard about some friends who make extra money through side hustles. This sounds interesting and you wish to pursue it. Maybe it’ll offer more independence from your partner’s income to build up enough to eclipse what you currently make from a part-time job? Whatever your motivation, it’s worth trying it out for yourself. In this article,…
3 Budget-Friendly and Trendy Ideas for Remodeling a Teen’s Room
Last week, when your teenager asked to remodel his or her room, your initial reaction was, “It’s just fine the way it is!” But after looking through your kiddo’s room, you have to admit it looks much more childlike than teen-ish, particularly with the comforter you bought when your teen was 11, as well as…
A Delicious Organic Almond Spread with Milk Chocolate You Can Put on Anything from Once Again
I remember my first time tasting a chocolate almond spread. I wasn’t sure I would like it at all. As a matter of fact, it wasn’t easy for me to take the first bite of my toast I had spread it on. To my amazement, it was actually delicious. I have tried so many different…
Why Enrolling Your Kids in International Schools is Awesome
Let’s face it, one of the biggest reasons why parents are hesitant to enroll their kids in international schools is the stigma attached to it. International schools are known to be pricey institutions that have nothing new to offer than the school is bigger than most. But there are far more advantages to getting your…
Mott’s Is Asking Parents to Share Their Child’s #ClearPassion
Students are already heading back to school in some parts of the country. While we still have a few weeks left before heading back but I’m in full back to school mode. I’ve been shopping for all the kid’s school supplies, teacher donations, and new clothing for the upcoming school year. To get ready for…
Having A Successful Career as A Parent: A Guide
Juggling a career while being a good parent is incredibly difficult. When you’ve got the pressures of work on top of the difficulties of raising a family, stress can become a regular part of your life. Finding ways to strike a more efficient work/life balance is crucial. The key is to prioritize, so that career,…
10 Ways to Spice Up Your Marriage
Whoever said that once you found true love it’s easy, must have been the luckiest person on earth. Honestly, relationships are hard work. You get out what you put in and to make a marriage work you have to be willing to compromise and be willing to put yourself on the back burner sometimes. Like…
The Best Family-Friendly Things to Do If You Visit Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is a fantastic city to visit, whether you’re planning a family-friendly trip or not. The city is home to the country music industry, and it’s located in central Tennessee. It’s vibrant, full of excitement, and it’s lively. So, if you do happen to be considering Nashville for your next family trip, what should…
Five Steps to Taking Over Care of Your Parents
More and more these day children are taking over the care of their parents. It’s the new wave of Senior Care in the country. There has been lots of research that showed it was better for grandparents and seniors to be around family instead of in nursing home and senior communities. Growing up in Trinidad…
Four Reasons Biz Stain Fighter is Perfect For College Students
Summer has so many different challenges and changes to make lifelong memories. While our kids are still young we trying to spend as much time as possible with them making lasting memories and having fun together. We aren’t at the stage of preparing our children for college but we have lots of family and friends…
12 Careers That Every Mom Could Consider
Everyone’s journey in life tends to be different. While some are able to figure out who they are and what they want early on, other’s sometimes take a little longer. In addition to this, having a child can change your plans and the direction that your life goes in. At times, parents tend to need…
Six Steps To Homeownership
Last year my husband and I brought our first home. It was a lengthy and painstaking process. What made it more difficult that it needed to be was the fact that were we going through the process on our own with much assistance from anyone. We aren’t rich and we don’t have rich families, and…
What Makes for the Perfect Family Home Abroad?
If you’ve been put on a transfer to a different country and are planning to change everything and move abroad, you might have some serious decision making to do. Moving your entire family overseas can mean anxious children and having to learn a new language. Then, on top of that, is house hunting in a…