What Soon to be Moms Should Know About Twins So you’re having twins! This is wonderful news. It is important, however, to know the risks and precautions that go with multiple births to help avoid potential risks. According to the Nemours Foundation, between 1980 and 2004, the number of twin births increased by 70% and the number of births involving 3 or more babies has quadrupled. One benefit of this is that there has been a lot of research … [Read more...]

How to Save on Energy Costs Without Spending Money With the economy still sputtering, an increasing number of individuals are starting to take energy-saving very seriously. What was once a forgetful $25.000-$50.00 in excess on your electric bill from the previous month is now serious cash that would have been much needed elsewhere. We want to cut down on our dependence on electricity, but with modern life so utterly reliant on television, … [Read more...]

Single Parenting | Keeping Your Eye on the Prize (Not Price) The time of life between the ages of 25 and 45 is one where you start to think about settling down and looking toward the future. If you are female and have a child between this age, and the father of the child is not present for whatever reason, it is no cause for panic. Single mothers between ages 25 and 45 can build a secure life for themselves without many of the pitfalls that … [Read more...]

How to Survive the First Week in Your New Place When moving, it is important to plan a head. You still may run into some unexpected obstacles, but it can be a smoother experience with proper planning. You move may be hundreds of miles away or just right across town. Regardless, moving all of your stuff–especially if you do not have any help–is often a stressful experience. This is why some individuals choose to hire movers. It can help the … [Read more...]

Dressing For the Big Dances For Her High school is an important experience for teenagers. Many people look at it as a rite of passage into adulthood. School activities and functions will make memories that last a lifetime. There are things you can do as a parent to help facilitate the preparation for big functions, such as high school dances, to make it a fun night to remember. Help pick out attire. A prom or homecoming dress is important to … [Read more...]

Giving Art As a Gift | What Art Would Strike Their Fancy? Giving someone a piece of art as a gift is kind of like choosing the right wine for a special dinner; both involve very careful consideration and knowledge of your guest’s likes and dislikes, and there are many wrong choices that could leave a sour taste in the air. Fortunately, just like you can find the perfect drink from the best Scotch selection around, there is now a way of … [Read more...]

3 Best Holiday Gifts for Musicians With the holidays finally here, people everywhere are clamoring for ideas about what gifts to get for their loved ones. Gift-giving can indeed be more stressful than many people realize, as some family members just aren't as easy to shop for as others. Musicians, on the other hand, can be much easier to shop for than most people realize. There are a variety of gifts that just about any musician will benefit … [Read more...]

Finding the Best Gifts for the Collector For the enthusiast, the best gifts won't be found by breaking down doors of big box retailers on the day after Thanksgiving. It can be difficult to shop for hobbyists and connoisseurs. Scout of the best niche retailers online and be sure that you will be giving them a gift they will love and treasure. Model Train Enthusiasts For the recipient that loves model trains, there are many options when it comes … [Read more...]