Photo by Katie Emslie on Unsplash Being a stay-at-home mom doesn't have to be a career killer. While many people think stepping out of work to raise kids can be detrimental to their career potential, there are ways to secure your competitive edge while out of work to make that transition back into work and advancement easier. #1: Go back to school Many courses can be studied part-time at your local college, and others, such as … [Read more...]
Kansas City Lawn Maintenance Tips
If you are growing a lawn in Kansas City, you may think that you need to do exactly the same thing as people throughout the US. This is not necessarily the case. While lawn care techniques are similar throughout the country, there are certain factors that are specific to growing and maintaining a lawn in Kansas City. Making sure that you know about these factors is important, if you want your lawn to survive and grow. You need to understand … [Read more...]
6 Unexpected Ways to Lose Weight Fast
Many obese people struggle to lose weight. It is a tiresome and lengthy process. However, it is important to lose fat rather than weight. Focus on having a high muscle mass to increase your metabolism and burn more calories. Explore six unique strategies for weight loss beyond traditional dieting and exercise. Highlighting unexpected methods like using a standing desk, taking black coffee, preparing meals at home, selecting certain snacks, … [Read more...]
7 Safety Tips for Paddle Boarding With Your Child
You know the old saying, “Once you have a child, your life changes forever.” Although that’s true, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy fun water activities like paddle boarding. It just means you’ll have to make adjustments if you want to include your child on your board with you. If your child is still too young to paddle her own board, you can choose to take her along with you as long as you do it in a way that’s both safe and … [Read more...]
5 Survival Tips for Single Parents
If you’re a single parent who is extremely stressed out, you’re definitely not alone. There are more than 13 million single parents in the US who are raising children on their own, many of whom are just as stressed out as you are. People are single parents for many different reasons—divorce, death, even by choice. Many military spouses have to be a single parent while their partner is deployed. No matter what your situation is, being a single … [Read more...]
The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Drinking Water
Think of any drink, no matter what. You might say that coffee is the best rejuvenating morning drink ever, or that red wine is the perfect way to get an evening started. You might have a favorite fresh drink or can’t get your food served without your soda. You can swear by the energy drinks and tell everyone they can’t go to the gym without having some. But when it comes down to it, good old pure water is the only drink you can drink to quench … [Read more...]
Why It Is Important to Have Calendars at Home
The common calendar we use today, the Gregorian calendar, emerged at around 1580. It has been vital to humankind for planning and keeping track of important events throughout a year. However, after the revolution of technology with gadgets such as mobile phones, tablets, and PCs, people have become reluctant to purchase calendars at their homes. Although it is easier to plan events and mark the most important details on your phone or … [Read more...]
4 of the Greatest Joys of Being a Parent
There is nothing more stressful in this world than being a parent (all parents out there know what I’m talking about)! The constant nagging, whining, and crying; the constant demand for attention, praise, and animated movies. Forever worrying about them getting hurt on a field trip, or getting lost in a store (or worse…). The bickering between siblings, the sass from a primadonna five-year-old, the mouth from a 10-year-old. Fighting with them to … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Should Hire A Professional Pest Control Service
We work to keep our homes safe and comfortable for our families but pest infestations can make this a difficult job. Pests such as termites can damage your house structurally while rats, certain species of spiders and bark scorpions can be harmful to your health. If you find your house infected by a certain pest, buying a commercially available pesticide and spraying it in your house seem like a cost-effective and easy option. However, it may … [Read more...]
Parenting a Special Needs Child
Parenting decisions As a young girl, I always wanted a child. To be a mom was my greatest dream. I started young, and looking back I would have made better decisions. I would have had my life together before bearing children because I was just a child myself. However, when it happened I had my first parenting decision to make; one that could be easy for some, but for me, not so much. I considered adoption for my child, but could I really … [Read more...]
