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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…

Ways to Soak in the End of Summer

By Angela on September 1, 2017 Seasonal

Now that the coffee shops have announced the return of all things pumpkin spice, football is back on television and the kids are heading back to school, it’s time to stop denying the fact that summer is over. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent a little bit excited to send the kids back to school or one who dreads the day your kids go back, you still want to enjoy the last days of summer. It’s these days your family makes the sweetest memories, has the best time, and it’s the final hours of a great season. It might be time…

Fall Haircuts We Know You’ll Love

By Angela on August 31, 2017 Personal Care

Fall is on its way. Cooler air is starting to blow in and the leaves are starting to change. It’s time to tame those beachy locks, take down those cool up dos. It’s time to find the perfect hairstyle to go with those adorable boots and leggings. The hair trends this year are fun, bold, and allow your beauty to glow as much as the fall foliage. Here are some styles that we know you will love. 1) The Bob This season brings new takes on this classic haircut, which typically features hair cut straight around the head. One new…

Flippable Yard Sale Buys to Look for

By Angela on August 30, 2017 Pennysaver News

Do you casually shops for used items just to turn them around and sell them? It’s important to know popular strategies of what to buy/sell trend before you get started. When you’re out thrifting be sure to look out for these flippable yard sale buys, it will be sure to increase your profits. Where to shop Keep an eye open for neighborhood sales, often referred as tag sales, yard sales or garage sales, depending on what region you live in. These personal home item sales are designed to sell cheaply and quickly. Many neighborhoods require selling permits and are allotted…

Safety Tips for Your Labor Day Road Trip

By Angela on August 29, 2017 Wheels and Water

As Labor Day quickly approaches, friends and family are looking forward to a long weekend with a road trip on the horizon. You might focus on the destination or fun stops along the way, but safety needs to be your main concern. Follow these safety tips during your Labor Day road trip so you’ll be prepared for any situation and be able to enjoy your vacation worry-free. Practice Tire Changes You may know the basics of changing a car tire, but when is the last time you actually completed this task? Before your road trip, take some time to practice…

Products and Tips That Make Homework More Fun

By Angela on August 28, 2017 Family

The majority of parents feel it’s like pulling teeth when they try to get their kids excited about school. Every parent wants their child to thrive academically so that they can be productive young scholars later in life. Here are the best products and techniques to get your child excited about doing homework. Splurge on Supplies Most parents have no problem running up their credit card to get their child that big ticket item for Christmas, but when it comes time to purchase school supplies they suddenly want to pinch pennies. No one is saying that you have to spend…

5 Affordable DIY Projects That Completely Recreate Your Home

By Angela on August 27, 2017 Home

Looking for some simple DIY projects to update your home? You don’t need a large budget to recreate your home. Investing in basic DIY projects will make a big difference in how your home looks and feels. Try these easy DIYs and add your own personal touch to your home. Painting Interior Walls Are the interior walls in your home painted an ugly hue? Are your walls covered in peeling, outdated wallpaper? Repainting the walls in your home is a wonderful way to give that instantly “wow” factor. If you plan on selling your home in the near future, painting…

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