The purpose of getting married is to share your life with your loved one and to live happily ever after, but things don’t always go as planned. As the honeymoon period is over, and the years go by, difficulties arise and these hardships can put a dent into the strongest relationships. Whether you’re dealing with […]
Archives for November 2014
Repair or Trash? 6 Items You Shouldn’t Throw Out When They Stop Working
In a culture built around consumerism, lines tend to be blurred around “repair” and “replace.” Companies sometimes want you to throw out their products when something goes awry so you’ll buy something new. As it turns out, though, many things we think to trash can be repaired relatively easily. Let’s look at a couple. Cellphones […]
Family Heirlooms: How to Protect Your Family Valuables
When valuable property has been handed down from generation to generation, keeping those items safe and secure should always be a priority. Whether you choose to proudly display these heirlooms in the home or you’ve decided to keep them in a secure storage facility, protecting these antiques can be accomplished in several ways. Climate-controlled storage […]
6 Home Upgrades That Will Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Help You Save Money
Climate change triggered by the release of greenhouse gases is changing the planet and may have detrimental effects on generations to come. Cutting down on your carbon footprint, or the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds your home emits due to the use of fossil fuels, can have a great impact on the […]
Dressing Your Daughter for Special Occasions
Almost every girl loves dressing up. Special occasions like birthday parties and especially weddings are a perfect excuse to splurge on some extras that you normally wouldn’t get – new shoes, a sparkly new clutch or a gorgeous dress to enhance all your best features. We often tend to go all-out even though sometimes it […]
Smooth Move: Top Tips for Moving to a New State
Moving is stressful, there is no doubt about it. No one enjoys the mess and disruption of a move, especially a move out of state. However, there are ways to minimize the pain and aggravation. If you follow these tips, you’ll reduce your anxiety and have time to enjoy the excitement of living in a […]
What to Look for to Tell If Your Child Needs Glasses
As an adult, it’s usually easy to tell if your vision is bad enough to require glasses. However, it’s sometimes harder for a child to voice their vision problems. So here are some things to look for to help you decide if your child needs glasses. Squinting If you notice your child squinting a lot […]
5 Shocking Things That Make You Look Older
Women are often looking for things to make themselves look better. From expensive creams to fancy makeup, women must be able to discern what’s working for them and what isn’t. Here are five shocking things that can actually make you look much older. Excess makeup for a more youthful appearance? Not so fast. Wearing excess […]
Ways to Turn Your Passion for Beauty and Style into a Profession
While there are many passions that can be utilized to optimize an individual’s life or society as a whole, excitement and intrigue regarding the realms of beauty and style can be particularly life-enhancing. Once you’ve realized that you have a passion for the world of fashion and beauty, it’s a good idea to turn your […]