We all want to raise responsible kids that help out, take care of things, and understand the value of money. Sometimes it’s hard to teach these concepts, though. In our house, we use a chore store to get the kids doing chores and learning about earning/spending. The chore store is something that I set up once each week, usually on…
When it comes to your oral health, many aspects can affect it. The drinks you choose each day can make a big difference, and some drinks assist your dental health. Increasing the amount of these fluids you consume will help you notice improvements to your overall oral health. Drinks to Assist Your Dental Health Water Water is very beneficial in…
If there is one difficult task that often pops up for homeowners, it’s home improvements. It’s not just that improving the house is a big job, but choosing which home improvements to do (and when) is tough. Home improvements should be a joy to do, and for the most part, they are. Many myths about home improvement make it even harder, so…
There is nothing worse than coming home from a vacation to find that you have a burst pipe or that you have a basement that is slowly filling with water. Deciding how to deal with your water damage can be frustrating and downright challenging. Learning how to repair the water damage in your home will help you determine your next…
Excess in a medical insurance plan is the amount of money you pay if you make an insurance claim. How do you decide what excess is right for your medical plan? You might think it makes logical sense to go for the lowest excess possible, but the excess amount and the policy premiums work together. If you go for a low…
If you think that maternity leave is all about changing diapers and breastfeeding, then you’re mistaken. Yes, that’s part of it, and you’ll want to spend lots of time with your baby. But it turns out that going on maternity leave also provides you with opportunities to further your business. Yes – you read that right. Spending months away from…
Hardly anyone who purchases a car expects to keep it forever. Many car owners choose to replace their vehicles when their needs change. For example, new parents might sell their roadster for a minivan; empty-nesters relocating to a sunny state might sell their SUV for a convertible, and students leaving home for college might not need to bring their high…
As you go through life, you’ll have to deal with pressure on multiple occasions. You might experience it over something that’s happening at work and in your career. Or, it might be a more personal issue. No matter what’s causing it, what matters most is how you deal with pressure. By finding healthy ways to deal with it, you’ll lead…
Kids are great at injuring themselves. Without the experience of their parents, it can be all too easy for a child to make small mistakes that result in pain. Grazed knees, cut fingers, and many other injuries are common among children. Of course, you can’t stop injuries altogether, but you can work hard to deal with injuries properly. Learning the…
It’s common to contract a viral infection at some point in your life, and these infections can often be serious. Fortunately, there are ways you can take care of yourself after contracting one so that you’ll feel better faster. If you have been diagnosed with a viral infection, these tips for how to take care of yourself can help. Take…
