Do I Need A Security System for Protection? According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there is an overwhelming number, 3.7 million, of home invasions that have occurred each year from 2003-2007. Out of these home invasions, offenders were known to their victims in 65% of violent burglaries and offenders were strangers in 28% of the burglaries. Although burglaries dropped around 7.8% in 2015, property crimes remain at nearly 8 … [Read more...]
Your Guide to the Perfect Snow Day
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Your Guide to the Perfect Snow Day School’s out, the roads are iced and you’re not even attempting to get down the driveway. It’s officially a snow day, and we all know what that means. PJ’s all day. Hot chocolate. Snow men. The works. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a detailed guide to enjoying the perfect snow day. So settle in and snuggle up — we’ve done the work for you on this one. Sled and Make Snow … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Youth Sports Expenses
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Youth Sports Expenses It’s important to foster your child’s passion for sports, but the expenses that come along with these extracurricular activities can be hard to manage. Use these tips to your advantage and make your child’s sports more affordable. Volunteering Could Save You Money If you offer to coach or manage your child’s team, you may find you receive a discount on the fees related to the … [Read more...]
Losing the Baby Weight: Advice for Real Women from Moms Who’ve Been There
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Losing the Baby Weight: Advice for Real Women from Moms Who've Been There It's easy to look up tips on losing weight after a baby. When you read some of these tips, though, it's often clear that the writer is an armchair enthusiast. They don't make sense for real mothers. Signing up to a gym, for example, can sound very workable. When there's a baby to take care of, however, who would mind the baby? If you were to ask a real mom, she would tell … [Read more...]
Concerts, Sports and Shows: Enjoying Frugal Family Entertainment All Weekend Long
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Concerts, Sports and Shows: Enjoying Frugal Family Entertainment All Weekend Long A vast majority of people enjoy going out on the weekends. It’s our one time of the week where we might not have to work and instead enjoy the activities life has to offer. We’re living for the weekend after all and with that we shouldn’t have to spend copious amounts of money either. If you’re someone who lives for the weekend and are looking to have a good time … [Read more...]
When Money is Tight: Ways to Make Family Vacation Dreams a Reality
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When Money is Tight: Ways to Make Family Vacation Dreams a Reality Leading up to the vacation months you may have to keep a tight budget to be able to afford your trips. You don’t want to hold off any family vacations but make sure that trip you planned way back turns into a reality and doesn’t remain a dream. There are so many resources, budgeting tips and general plans that can be used to meet a cheap and affordable vacation for a … [Read more...]
Home Alone: How to Invest in Your Children’s Safety with Security Cameras
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Home Alone: How to Invest in Your Children's Safety with Security Cameras Buying and installing home security cameras is a great investment for the home and for the safety of your children. There is no better aspect of parenthood or homeownership then knowing your children and belongings are safe. People who are frequently out and about could use the added layer of security to assist in the safety of their children against external threats and … [Read more...]
Mouthy Milestones: Encouraging Healthy Speech Development in Your Child
Mouthy Milestones: Encouraging Healthy Speech Development in Your Child A healthy birth is just the first worry of parenthood successfully hurdled. From that moment the worrying can really begin, as children grow and develop towards the people they will eventually become. The bad news is that the worrying never ends—no matter how old your children, you will always find something to worry about. The good news is that very rarely do things turn … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Children Bug-Free
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How to Keep Your Children Bug-Free Any reasonably worried mom wants to keep pests away. You want to protect the inside and outside against pests that endanger children. But, you also want to keep the house, furniture, and belongings pesticide-free. Whether it’s creepy crawlers or vermin, you need to control the environment. Here’s how to keep your children bug-free. You do not have to worry about most common household insects. Most don’t … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress and Actually Relax on a Family Vacation
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4 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress and Actually Relax on a Family Vacation Everyone looks forward to vacation. The kids get excited about what they will see and do. Parents get excited about sharing these new experiences with the kids. It's easy to let the thrill of planning a vacation sweep you up without stopping to think about what will happen once the vacation actually gets started. Things can deteriorate quickly on vacation, and before … [Read more...]
