Do you know what actually happens to your clothes during a cycle in your washing machine? If you’re like most people, there’s a good chance you simply put the clothes in, close the door, select a cycle, and then come back later. First, the washing machine will spin a few times to determine the load…
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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…
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…
Five Reasons You Should Dine at the Steakhouse on the Carnival Conquest
I’m still dreaming of my Carnival Cruise aboard the Carnival Conquest from earlier this year. My family and extended family had an amazing time onboard the ship. It was our second cruise but my siblings and parents had been on much more. Even though it was our second time cruising with Carnival, we experienced so…
How To Pack for Your South African Vacation
Whether you’re going for a week, a month, or longer, visiting South Africa is likely to be a unique experience. You want that experience to be a good one, though, which means ensuring you pack just right to make the most of your trip. Use this quick guide to help you have the time of…
What To Do If You’re Bored With Your Job
Being bored at work and with your job isn’t a fun experience and may start to negatively impact your mental health and wellbeing. It’s important to like what you’re doing for a living and to be challenged on a regular basis. What you don’t want to do is sit around hoping and wishing that your…
So You’re Wondering about CBD Oil and Cannabis
Five years ago my husband and I visited Colorado Springs, he was interviewing for a job out there and I went with him to get a feel for the city since it could potentially be our next home. When we arrived in the city we heard sorts of stories about their chaotic weather. It took…
Four Business Types You Can Start to Be Your Own Boss
Starting your own business can be liberating in many ways. I’ve always said that working for yourself can be very rewarding but often you are working twice as hard compared to when you are working for someone else, sometimes even more. When you’re the boss, you wear many hats, but if you’re sure you want…
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…
Three Unique Ways to Customize Your Home
I love seeing photos of custom homes online where the owner goes all out decorating it and making it one of a kind. The holidays are my favorite time of the year because it gives homeowners the opportunity to show off their talents with special decor. Halloween on our block was special because some of…
How to Be a Mom and a Nurse at the Same Time – It’s Not Easy
Depending on the kind of duties you have, the place where you work and what type of crowd you handle at your clinic, the amount of pressure may vary a lot, but handling the duties of the job is not easy for any nurse in the world, especially when they also have a family to…
Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset
Since becoming homeowners we have worked hard to make sure we are protecting it at all costs. It’s the most expensive thing we ever purchased and thus it’s our most valuable asset. It’s amazing to me how people don’t do everything they can to make sure they are protecting this asset at all times. Our…
Caring for Elderly Parents
My parents are getting older and more and more they have medical problems, more and more I think about their care as they age. Don’t get me wrong though. I’m not worried like it’s not something I plan to do or want to do, because I want my parents to live long, healthy lives, but…
Four Tips for Saving When Listing Your Home
Listing your home for sale doesn’t have to be a stressful or expensive process. If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, there are plenty of ways to help cut down on stress and to save money in the process as well. There are quite a few ways to start the process when…
What To Do After You’ve Had An Accident
According to statistics from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development, the number of car accidents in 2019 has risen by 40% in comparison with the same period from the previous year. These figures are horrifying, and while nobody plans for an accident, especially on their wedding day, that doesn’t mean that you…
