Finding easy after-school activities can be challenging, especially if you’re a working parent or if you have several kids at different skill levels. Thankfully, activities don’t have to be complicated to be fun. Your child probably doesn’t want to think that hard after a long day at school anyway, so the easier, the better. The activity you choose should depend on the child’s skill level, age...
First comes love, then comes marriage, but a baby carriage isn’t the next step. Before you start building a family, you’ll probably consider buying a home. It’s a great idea! You’ll build equity, you will have complete creative control over the building, and you can live there for decades after you purchase. As exciting as it is, buying a home is also the biggest financial investment you’ll ever...
Everyone has heard the horror stories of how a couple, who were perfect for each other, lost their spark, and now they’re unhappy or separated. It’s a scary thought, especially when you’re so in love with your partner, but even though it’s scary, it doesn’t come true for everyone. The spark will fade, but the spark isn’t love. Love is something you have to work on consistently. It’s a muscle you...
The best part about summertime is finally able to enjoy all of your outdoor space. All of the gardening and landscaping is done, and it’s officially time to decorate and enjoy. It’s also an excellent time to test your DIY skills on some summer classics. It’s never too early to start, so let’s begin. Sitting Area An outdoor sitting area has so many possibilities, and it all starts with what type...
Swimsuit season is upon us, and we know you’re ready to get back to the beach! So, to help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 2021 swimsuit trends for women, men, and kids. Get ready to be the hottest family on the beach and the chilliest family poolside. This year’s trends will really up your swimsuit game. via GIPHY Women’s Swimsuit Trends Let’s start by talking about the physical cut of the...
It’s the greatest challenge every homeowner and renter have to face. How can you keep your home organized without shoving everything under the bed or in the back of a closet? Just breathe. We’ll take it room by room and go through some basic steps to make your house the most organized home on the block. via GIPHY Before You Start Getting Your Home Organized Before we begin, there are a few...
Things are getting back to normal, but what does that mean for your Fourth of July Celebration? It’s the first major holiday since the country started opening up again, and you might want to take extra precautions. We’ll talk about what you should consider at the end of the article, but for now, let’s talk about having fun! via GIPHY At The Beach Beaches are public domain, so the rules will vary...
The summertime is full of opportunities for romance and alone time, and you need to take advantage of them. You only have a few months of summer activities before we’re back to corn mazes and pumpkin patches. It’s been a whole year, so you might need a reminder of what your summer date night options are, so we made this cheat sheet for you! via GIPHY At Home Summer Dates Movie nights are always...
There’s no how-to manual on how to bond with your kids, so you’re going to have to do your own research. To get you started, we put together some of the easiest and most effective ways to form that special family bond with your children. Like anything else in parenthood, it’ll take time and dedication, but eventually, it will work. Good things never happen overnight, and you can’t expect these...
By now, you probably have settled on a cleaning schedule for your home. You vacuum, mop, dust, and sanitize all the surfaces of your home, and it looks spotless, but there are always ways to improve. There are a ton of surfaces in your home that you might be neglecting. They can be easy to forget because most of them are out of sight and out of mind. via GIPHY In Your Kitchen Let’s start with...