The education that normally children receive during their early stages is meant to shape the rest of their live in many ways. By giving them the right kind of education, the children are able to develop their self regulating skills and enhance their ability to follow directions and maintain a self discipline. Thus an early education helps in shaping the future of a child. Now parents undoubtedly play a crucial role in giving a shape to the future to their children. They help in … [Read more...]
Top 5 Questions to Ask Before A Paternity Test
February 21, 2019 by
Although paternity testing has now become a standard way to determine if someone is or is not the father of a child, there are many doubts about how it all works. With that in mind, here are some researched answers to commonly asked questions. What type of test kit is the best? Since there are so many test-kits now available for DNA testing in the marketplace, it can be hard to decide which one to use. The best way to make a decision is to do research on the manufacturer. If, as … [Read more...]
Easy Fireplace Maintenance—Love the Heart of Your Home
February 1, 2019 by
Your fireplace can easily be described as the heart of your home; a cozy source of heat, smell and crackle. Spending family time around a fire, or decorating a fireplace, is part of the joy of the winter months. Taking proper care of your home’s fireplace is also extremely important, not only for cleanliness reasons, but also for optimal safety. A well-maintained fireplace lasts a lifetime. For homeowners with wood burning fireplaces at home, here are several easy maintenance tips to keep in … [Read more...]
Financial Obligations to Prepare for When Getting Divorced
January 29, 2019 by
Whether you see the divorce coming because you initiated it or you were blindsided by the request when your partner said it was time, going through a divorce is tough. Even when you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are amicable and work together to keep the situation as stress free as possible, there are still many financial obligations to consider and prepare for. Child Support Unless you and your spouse can come to an agreement without court intervention, the court will use a formula based … [Read more...]
The Things Nobody Tells You About Moving
January 10, 2019 by
There are plenty of reasons why people decide to move: new job opportunities, a need for bigger or smaller space, lifestyle changes, etc. And when it comes to moving, most people already know that it can be a stressful situation packed with a lot of experiences and events that you may not have expected. However, instead of forcing yourself to be out of the loop when it comes to moving, it’s important for you to be as prepared as possible. In order to do that, here are the things nobody tells … [Read more...]
Shepherds Pie Dinner with Manwich Thick & Chunky
September 22, 2014 by
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Family meal time is important. It's often the only time in a day that we all come together to reconnect after busy days at work and school. Coming together around the table lets us talk about not just our days but about family matters, events coming up and of course to share laughs. Making sure we have hearty, healthy and delicious meals encourages more time gathered around the table. One … [Read more...]
Shopping #MyMixx app from Acme Markets
August 27, 2014 by
When you look through your grocery store ads each week how many MUST HAVE items do you see? This past week during my weekly shopping trip and I found Eggo Waffles (box of ten) on sale for $1. There are always lots of things for $1 at Acme Markets but this is by far one of the best finds ever when scrolling through the MyMixx App. Waffles are a staple in our house much like bread and milk are in other homes. Waffles are eaten everyday by someone and are used for breakfast lunch and … [Read more...]
NyQuil and DayQuil when you can’t take a day off
March 7, 2013 by
The cold fall and winters months but a beating on our family. Each of us, except Shaun, got sick in different ways as cold and flu season was running rampant around the nation. Shae suffered through 4-5 croupy coughs and congestion filled episodes before a steroid was administered to get her through a night. Rob and were switching between cough and congestion medicines, tea and throat drops just to get through the day. I endured 2-3 sleepless nights of coughing and tossing and turning. Now … [Read more...]
Are You Picky When It Comes To PJ’s?
May 29, 2012 by
Not sure if all women are the same but I know one thing that Melida is really picky about is having nice PJ's and nightgowns and I recently found nice nightware from Figleaves. Not sure why she is so particular about what she wears to bed because she is going to bed and no one other than me sees her. I on the other hand could care less what I wear to bed and funny thing is I only own two pairs of PJ's and thay are flannel for when the winter months hit. During the summer I typically wear … [Read more...]
Horses and a Farm Seem Like a lot of Work
May 27, 2012 by
I know a few people in Delaware who own horses and they tell me they are the best animals to own and are really friendly. A few times the kids have asked if we could get a horse or a pony. UM NO! I know if we owned a horse the kids would absolutely love it but I have a few problems with owning a horse. The first is space because living in a townhouse probably isn’t the best place to board a horse. The second is food because from what I understand horses eat a TON of food on a daily basis. … [Read more...]
