Why Having Good Indoor Air Quality in Your Home Is Important When you think about air pollution, you probably think about belching smokestacks, roaring truck engines, smog, and other outdoor air pollutants. But while the air inside your home may look clear, it's full of indoor pollutants that can be serious problems thanks to how much time we spend inside every day. Without good ventilation or a good air filter, bad indoor air quality can cause … [Read more...]
25 Valentines Day Party Ideas
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25 Valentines Day Party Ideas Valentines Day parties have always been one of my favorite celebrations at school and at home. The one particular day it is socially acceptable to be mushy and lovey with the ones you love... in public (lol). We’ve compiled a list of 25 activities/crafts, food and décor ideas for you to start building your party around! We hope you find something that sparks some fun into your … [Read more...]
25 Valentines Day Crafts and Gifts
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25 Valentines Day Crafts and Gifts Our family was slow about putting the Christmas decorations away this year. I think maybe because it is still so snowy and frigid out, it still feels like Christmas. So in honor of putting away the tree, we’ve put together 25 fun Valentines Day crafts and gifts for you to create with your littles while trapped inside under this Polar Vortex. If you happen to dive in a create one (or two, or three) we'd love … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Rose Symbolism | How Many and What Color Do I Send?
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Valentines Day Rose Symbolism | How Many and What Color Do I Send? Valentines Day is around the corner and you are considering sending flowers. We’ve all heard that specific rose colors have different meanings, but did you know that how many roses you send also conveys a meaning? If you combine these two meanings together it will have a bigger impact! Here’s a quick chart to help you make your decision: 1 A single rose … [Read more...]
5 Ways You’re Wasting Money on Heating and Cooling Costs
5 Ways You’re Wasting Money on Heating and Cooling Costs Heating and cooling costs contribute to a large part of your monthly energy bill. Even though you regularly remember to turn off your appliances before you leave home, you may be still dealing with high energy costs. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a typical household spends about $112 a month on energy bills. But have you considered inspecting your electricity … [Read more...]
Work From Home Means Being Organized
Work From Home Means Being Organized Working from your home can sound like the best gig in the world and there are certain perks that make being at home the best. The one thing no one wants to tell you is that for all the flexibility and claims that it’s easier really equate to the fact that you have to be organized! This is your livelihood and your business, you have to treat it as that rather than as just working from the living room. Here are … [Read more...]
Give Your Cutting Boards a Fresh New Look With These Simple All Natural Ingredients
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Give Your Cutting Boards a Fresh New Look With These Simple All Natural Ingredients We can all agree how frustrating it is to have a stained smelly cutting board, especially for the classic wood cutting boards made from a beautiful wood like walnut, olive or maple. So what do you do when putting into your dishwasher is not an option? Keep on reading, and we will share our top secret products that will get rid of staining and unpleasant … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Pink Strawberry Pancakes Recipe
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Valentines Day Pink Strawberry Pancakes Recipe My goal for this recipe was to use up our strawberries in the fridge. I ended up with a fun and tasty recipe for pink tinted pancakes for Valentine’s Day. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg 3/4 cups milk 3/4 cups pureed strawberries (more can be added to achieve desired … [Read more...]
Out of the Box Ideas to Save for College #TakeSimpeSteps
Thank you to COUNTRY Financial for sponsoring this conversation. All opinions are my own. When you think about putting money aside for college, I'm sure the typical ideas come to mind. automatic savings deposits from your check college funds garage sales bake sales We've thought of a few out of the box ideas to help find a few money pennies for your college fund. Found Money Jar Ever open the drier and find a bill or two, or … [Read more...]
Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Nursing Program
A lot of people are pursuing careers in healthcare these days, particularly nursing. If you want to become a registered nurse, this ABSN degree guide can help you, as you will have to make a point of selecting the right college to attend. With so many different colleges and universities that offer nursing programs, it is imperative that you narrow down your options. The following is a list of questions that you should ask yourself before … [Read more...]
