What to Know Before Adopting a Pet
If there was a silver lining in the dark cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, it helped animal shelters. Many people who stayed home for months have adopted pets, and some shelters even had waiting lists. The benefits of having a pet are numerous. Having a... Read More
Tips to Make Summer Reading Fun for Kids
Most school children are required to read some books during the summer months. This assignment outside of the regular academic year is important for several reasons. It helps maintain critical thinking skills and prevents the loss of learning skills that... Read More
Creative Ideas to Market Your Small Business
Almost every small business owner has taken a direct financial hit from this year’s pandemic, especially if the law required you to stay shuttered for many weeks. When the doors open again and the economy picks up, business owners may still need to... Read More
The Essential Supplies You May Not Have Known You Needed for your First Aid Kit and Medicine Cabinet
When your head hurts or you have a toothache, you need pain relievers. If you think your child has a fever, a thermometer is essential. Now, more than ever, it’s important to have a well-stocked medicine cabinet and first aid kit. In the early days... Read More
How to Boost your Brain Power, Especially During These Times
The past two months have tested the resolve of even the strongest people. Many have battled illness, mourned loved ones, learned how to teach their children at home, and tried to find ways to get fresh air while social distancing. You may have distracted... Read More
How to Choose a Summer Camp for Your Child
If you cringe at the thought of having your child spend all summer in front of a glowing screen, it may be worthwhile to consider summer camp. Camps offer children the opportunity to try many new activities, ranging from sports, dance and theater, arts... Read More
Spring Cleaning The Forgotten Areas of Your Home
Spring cleaning traditionally means ambitious projects like washing windows inside and out, laundering and swapping bed quilts and blankets, or cleaning the garage. But there are places in every home that sometimes get forgotten. Use the following list... Read More
How to Choose the Perfect Event Venue
Even if you love hosting guests at your home, at some point you may need to plan a larger event that requires a banquet hall, conference room or a special ambiance. Perhaps you are celebrating your child’s Sweet 16 or wedding, organizing a large family... Read More
How to Make – and Keep – New Year’s Resolutions
In theory, the new year seems like a good time to make a change in your life. After a holiday season often filled with indulgences like eating, imbibing, shopping and celebrating, a blank new calendar offers a fresh start. In reality, the cold, dark days... Read More
Do It Better: Simplifying the Holidays with Less Stress
For many people, the main focus of the holiday season is religious. For others, it’s getting together with loved ones and special friends. Yet those priorities are often overshadowed by an intense personal effort to make everyone happy. You may end... Read More
