The idea of taking out a loan can scare even the most financially-literate person. However, big, calculated decisions in life have to sometimes be made for your family. The old saying of no risk equates to no reward can definitely apply in this light. The breadwinners in a household may have to take out a…
While pregnant, you’re likely feeling uncomfortable due to the weight around your stomach, among other things. This can put a lot of pressure on your back and make performing everyday tasks a challenge. Your posture matters no matter what, but even more so when you are watching TV while pregnant. Since watching TV requires you…
Work, as with other major parts of life, is inevitable. Most of us start off with a dream of getting into a specific profession, and work towards accomplishing that goal. As we grow older, we may remain in our desired professions, or switch to a different industry entirely. Most careers will offer incentives and benefits…
Spring is in the air and the gloomy, weary days of winter will soon be over. As flowers begin to bloom, so should your home. While spring with it the manic efforts to clean our homes, it is also an excellent time to decorate and make your home happy and bright. When Old Man Winter…
It’s a sad fact of the modern world that few people actually enjoy coming into work. Office life can be soulless at times (though a good employer/company will seek to make the work environment as pleasant as possible). Your work can be dull and uninteresting with many triggers points of stress. There are little adjustments…
At what age do you think it is appropriate to leave your child at home alone? For how long? What should be the reasoning behind this decision? Kids are a lot more precocious than they were generations ago. You should never leave a four-year-old all by him or herself in the house for an hour…
As parents ourselves, we know first-hand the challenges of getting children to sleep. For a lot of children, they’ve got so much excitement and curiosity that it feels natural to resist naps and bedtimes. For the sake of their health, and yours, sleep is a necessity for every child. Even if they say that they…
Meals get a lot of our attention, but finger foods should too. Food is a way of interacting with different cultures, through different flavours and combinations. It has a way of surprising the senses with new aromas and flavour combinations. In other words, it is an exciting way of exploring the world of flavours.
Decks are becoming extremely popular. They are a low-cost way of adding living space to a home. To get the most out of your deck, make sure it’s always clean. The following are 10 tips all homeowners should know about how to clean decking in your home:
So you’ve decided to host a dinner party either at a top fine dining restaurant or in the comfort of your own home. Congratulations! Dinner parties are an incredible amount of fun – the perfect mixture of elegance and friendly conversation. However, any kind of formal dinner can also be an incredible amount of work.