For most of us, it seems a distant dream away. Unfortunately, like it or not, there will come a time where the kids fly the nest. It's at this point that the general consensus is that the costs, and some responsibilities, come to a halt. However, as we'll soon find out, this is the wrong way of looking at things. The point we are trying to make is that you do need to budget for life beyond childhood for the kids. Let's take a look at this in detail to show you what tends to happen. Expense ...
How to Improve Your Lawn: 4 Easy Steps
An impressive-looking lawn is more than just an aesthetic asset for your home. It’s also a great way to improve the value of your property. Good landscaping is important if you want to get the best value for your home, so it’s important to invest time and money in improving the way your lawn looks to your guests and passersby. For this, let’s take a look at a few important tips you should consider when you’re improving your lawn. Give it a rustic atmosphere One thing’s for sure, many ...
Grinch Inspired Hot Cocoa
I have been a fan of The Grinch for a very long time. When Peyton and I went to Universal Orlando last year that was one of my favorite places to visit, the Grinch area. They had a whole store full of all things Grinch. And I did end up spending a little there too. What Grinch fan could resist? Well, I've passed that love of The Grinch on to Peyton. She loves him too. There was one Christmas I even had a one of a kind Grinch dress made for my darling that she wore when we went to see The Grinch ...
Is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter?
Not only do we need to make sure our homes and family are ready to take on winter we also need to take the same care with our vehicles. Living in a colder climate means taking certain precautions before the first snowflake falls or the first temperature dip to ensure your family vehicle can ensure on-time arrival for your family at all your winter obligations. Here is a checklist to help you get your vehicle ready for the winter. Change Your Oil This one may seem like common sense but you'd ...
DIY Strawberry Salt Scrub
Last time we talked about sugar scrubs today we are talking about strawberry salt scrub! The main difference between sugar and salt scrubs is the size of the exfoliating granules. That means sugar particles are smaller, less abrasive and salt scrubs are more abrasive so they should be used less frequently. If you are looking for a deeper clean or a good exfoliation use a salt scrub but not more than once or twice a week. If you are looking for a gentle exfoliation that you can use more ...
How to Make a Winter Driving Survival Kit
We are in the heart of winter so today I thought I would share a few tips on how to make your own winter driving survival kit. While this kit is a must-have for winter driving it's also important to make sure your vehicle has had all it's recommended services and is operational for winter weather driving. One way I do this is by taking my vehicle to the dealership and having them perform all recommended maintenance. Here is everything you need to create your own Winter Driving Survival Kit ...
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