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Best Ways to Store Outdoor Furniture

By Angela on September 11, 2017 Home

Unless you live where the weather is gorgeous all year around, you probably don’t use your outdoor furniture all year. Outdoor furniture is not inexpensive and that means you must find a way to properly store it during the winter, when you’re traveling and when dangerous weather approaches. That leaves many homeowners wondering where and how they should properly store your outdoor furniture when it’s not on the deck. Clean Your Furniture The single most important thing you can do for your outdoor furniture is clean each piece. You cannot store dirty furniture if you want it to withstand time.…

Healthy Lunches that Your Kids will Love

By Angela on September 10, 2017 Food and Dining

Got a Few Picky Eaters? Don’t Miss These Five Healthy Lunches Your Kids Will Love! Do you want to inspire your kids to eat healthy lunches — and to be experimental with what they eat? Are you looking for easy prep and execution so that you’re not spending all day in the grocery store or the kitchen? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then check out these five healthy and easy lunches you can make for your kids. Get your kids excited about opening their lunch boxes with these five easy treats. Lunch #1: Chicken and Fruit…

Autumn Health for Pets

By Angela on September 9, 2017 Pets

Your pet is probably as ready as you are to welcome the cool, crisp air that autumn brings. Summer weather can be rough on some pets, especially those with long fur. Unfortunately, the onset of fall can also bring about some dangers that can pose a threat to our beloved pets. You will want to make sure that you do everything that you can to prevent your pet from getting sick or hurt when the cool weather starts to come in. During the autumn months, consider the following tips for keeping your pet both healthy and happy. Watch Out for…

Fun and Frugal Date Night Ideas

By Angela on September 8, 2017 Frugal Friday

When you are trying to stick to a budget, cutting out date night might be a good idea to help save money. However, it is important to keep the romance and spark alive. It is easier than you think to have an inexpensive, budget-friendly date night that is lots of fun. Here is a list of some fun and frugal date night ideas for you to try during the fall season. Campfire Having a campfire in your backyard is a simple way to cuddle up and enjoy the crisp fall weather with your significant other. A campfire is quick, easy,…

Things to Know Before Signing Your Child up for Youth Sports

By Angela on September 7, 2017 Family

Playing sports is a great way for kids to make friends and stay active. Here are some important things that parents need to know before signing up their kids up for team sports. Participation Level If you ever went to a kids’ game before, you probably saw a few kids sitting on the field or court and playing with flowers or talking with friends instead of actually participating in the game. Parents occasionally push their kids towards the sports that they played at a younger age and think their kids will be the best out there. Before deciding if your…

Meal Planning Tips for Busy Weeknights

By Angela on September 6, 2017 Food and Dining

Finding time in your busy schedule to make dinner for your family and actually sit down together can seem next to impossible. Between the time you spend at work and the time your kids spend at school and doing their favorite activities, you may feel tempted to pick up dinner instead of cooking yourself. With some meal planning tips, you can put dinner on the table for the family without ever going through the drive through. Use Basic Recipes Do you have a habit of saving recipes that look delicious then never actually make any of those dishes because the…

Festive Décor Ideas for Fall

By Angela on September 5, 2017 Seasonal

Are you ready to embrace fall and make your home coordinate with the coming season? Check out some of the fun decorating ideas for autumn that will transform your home. Use Pedestals If you love baking and sharing baked goods with others, you probably have a few cake stands tucked away in your cabinet. Autumn is the perfect time to get those stands out and create a display that visitors will love. White stands and pedestals are great because white puts the focus on your decorations, but you might want to go with black stands when creating a Halloween display.…

Tips for Helping Kids Balance School, Sports & Other Activities

By Angela on September 4, 2017 Family

If you are a parent, you know daily struggles of your kids. They have to attend class and go to after school sports or activities and complete their homework. Kids must do all these things to get into college one day. They are expected to remain fully occupied throughout the day and be excellent at what they do. However, it is important for kids to rest because mental and physical stress will undoubtedly affect their performance in class as well as their social life. To help the kids get a more balanced life that will be more fruitful, you must…

Reasons Why Dogs Love Fall

By Angela on September 3, 2017 Pets

After a long, hot summer, it is easy to feel excited about the arrival of fall. People aren’t the only ones who eagerly anticipate cooler, dryer weather; canines get just as excited for many of the same reasons. Learn about autumn through your pooch’s eyes and discover a magical season that you both can enjoy together. 1. It’s Cooler Out Your body temperature is around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. However, your dog’s body temperature ranges from 101 to 102.5 degrees, that is 2.4 to 3.9 degrees higher than your own body temperature. The cooler weather makes it more fun and enjoyable…

A Quick End-of-Summer Maintenance Checklist of your Heating System

By Angela on September 2, 2017 Home

Do you have an end-of-summer to-do list that includes back-to-school preparation and completing a few outdoor updates before the colder temperatures arrive? Another item that should be added to your agenda is checking to make sure that your heating system will be ready to efficiently and effectively keep you warm. This step can prevent some unexpected surprises when you need to turn on the heat. Here’s is your end-of-summer heating system checklist to help you get started. Safety First Before doing a maintenance check, turn off the electrical power and fuel supply (in most homes, this is the red switch-plate…

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