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The summertime is great for bringing families together, spending time outside, and taking a break. Did you know it’s also the best time for taking care of those often forgotten home maintenance tasks? Owning a home comes with a lot of challenges, so the more you’re able to upkeep your home, the less you’ll have…
Keepin’ it real with sprout baby food. Real ingredients for real babies and toddlers. I love that there are snack foods and good foods out there with honest ingredients. We always try new foods with our 3 year old, so it was fun to see what she would like. Sprout just launched 12 new products,…
Electricity can be one of the most significant portions of a family’s cost of living and is a necessary expense for living comfortably in the modern world. The more people living in a household, the more expensive it gets. By choosing the right energy provider, you can save hundreds of dollars a year on electricity…
Today’s world is a bit different than the domain of yesteryear. Today, the majority of families experience some sort of rift. Divorce is sad and depressing, and it’s all over the place today. In fact, it’s become quite common for marriages between two people to involve children from previous marriages. This was part of the…
For those of you who don’t know, Baby-Led Weaning (often called BLW) is a method of introducing solid foods into a baby’s diet where the child is in control. Rather than being spoon-fed pureed meals, the parents provide healthy foods that the baby can pick up, hold, and practice chewing on their own—with an adult…
Experience is the only teacher your child will always get an A from. Why? Studies conducted at MIT show that when kids are merely listening to lectures, their brain activity literally registers at 0. What that means is that some sort of stimulation must occur to thinking and ultimately learning to take place. Think about…
Summer vacation for kids can turn sour quicker than anticipated. Once all of the starts of summer activities and fun times die down, it is common to crave family fun and adventure. Things from movie nights to starting new sports to going into your local city for the day cross your mind, but often a…
Hearing your baby cry is more troubling for moms. Studies have shown that oxytocin levels rise causing mothers’ brains to instantly react to the sound of their own baby. Dads, on the other hand, can sleep right through it. So, if you’re a mom, it’s especially important to you that your baby can learn how…
Do you ever wonder what’s in your baby’s products that you are putting on their skin? I have always made it a point to check out ingredients and how safe they are for baby. When I found hello bello, I was excited to check them out and of course share with you. Because who doesn’t…
We all have to carry keys around for the most part. Why not be smart about it? Keys on a key ring tend to be a pain and bulky to carry around. KeySmart is a new way to organize your keys and have them together and easier to carry around. There’s a Smarter Way to…
Gearing up for Father’s Day, are you ready? Here is another great option for that Father in your life. Wood watches just fascinate me. They are so pretty and I just plain love the look of them. So what’s even more fun is, so does my hubby. When I reached out to Seventh Watches, I…
When I think of slippers, I think of getting old. Now sure why but that’s just what happens. I never used to wear slippers. I never thought I needed them until I got a pair of lamo slippers. Living in Michigan and these winters we have to deal with, having slippers has made it much…