With the crime rates climbing, our most important task is protecting our families. The place to start is to make sure our home is secure. But do you install a security system yourself or pay to have it done? This article helps you weigh the pros and cons of DIY vs. Pro. DIY Pros: Cost- The primary benefit to installing a system yourself is obviously the cost. You save on labor and … [Read more...]
Create an Office- Utilize A Small Office Space
The home office is becoming quite the popular room. I know several families who look for homes where they have enough for each family member plus one so they can have their home office. But what do you do if you’ve already got your home and don’t have that extra space, or only a small one? In this article they give you some tips on how to utilize your room for a home office, whether you’re … [Read more...]
Make Running Feel Easier
In order for your body to get used to running you have to get used to the demands running places on you. You have to run regularly so instead of fitting in a random run here or there whenever your schedule or the weather allows try penciling in your workouts. Pick three or four times a week that you can run, and then stick with it. It will strengthen the muscles in your lower body and core that … [Read more...]
14 Days of Valentines
Valentines Day is approaching and while it's some people's least favorite holiday, it's my absolute favorite! So hold on to your hats because if I find something valentine-y to post, I'm going to! I did this for Mr. Sthole last year and we both had so much fun with it. I would sneak out to his truck every night and put his gift on his passenger seat and because he doesn't have a dome light he … [Read more...]
Behaviors That Can Destroy Your Financial Health
If you received a raise tomorrow, what would you do? Would you celebrate with a glass of wine? A dinner out? These are things you deserve for a job well done, but your new income shouldn't effect your current or long term spending habits. The problem is our minds think that we can and should spend any money that comes into our accounts. If we suddenly get a raise, we think we should be able to … [Read more...]
Dual Purpose Furnishings For The Home
Unless your home is nothing but a show home, there are some furnishings that may be serve a dual purpose. An ottoman in front of a sofa may also be a coffee table, just set a serving tray on it and serve away. If your home is lived in by you and your family, this article will provide some hints on how to use tables, chairs, ottomans and cabinets as lovely and multi-functional pieces of … [Read more...]
Taking A Sick Day- Being A Stay At Home Parent
As a parent, “sick day” is a thing of the past. When you’re a stay at home mom, you’re not even sure the word sick is in your vocabulary unless you’re talking about your children. So how do you manage your down days while still taking care of your kids? Make it easy for the kids to help themselves: put snacks and juice boxes on easy to reach shelves so that when tummies get hungry they can … [Read more...]
Smokers Loose About 10 Years of Life Compared to Non-Smokers
Most diseases out there tend to effect one set of people differently than others, it’s just how it is. MS, drinking and melanoma effect men and women differently. There is now a study out there that shows there is something that has taken equality seriously. Research has now confirmed that women who smoke are just as likely to die of lung cancer and other smoking related diseases as men. It … [Read more...]
Could You Live In Your Man's Cave?
Ladies and gentlemen, just imagine what your home could look like if you both had an eye for decorating. According to this article, many men feel their taste and wishes are dismissed because they don't clearly articulate what they really like or they simply don't offer an opinion. Here are some glimpses of the ugly truth or the new look: Is Black Back? - black is so easy and it takes very … [Read more...]
Reduce Clutter And Save Money
I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time going in and out of any store. I end up grabbing a bunch of things I don’t need, several things that I realized I needed when I got there and then the one thing I actually left the house to get. Here are five suggestions to help you control your shopping and save a few bucks along the way. We all have areas of weakness when it comes to spending. … [Read more...]
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