The Dreaded Conversation: How to Talk to Your Children About Peer Pressure and Drugs
If your child is reaching that age where it's time to have a conversation about peer pressure and drug use, you may be feeling apprehensive. Maybe you remember squirming as your own parents fumbled through this conversation, or perhaps they never had it with you at...
Monday Give Away Linky: We’re into March!! Edition
Good Monday, Heroes! It's March. March!!! Hopefully we'll see spring in the coming month, but at least February is over. I'm not fond of February, and this one in particular was just brutal. Can we hear it for spring? Or at least for the hope of spring?? In the...
Five Ways Your Family Can Lower the Water Bill
Water bills can get quite pricey, but it’s vital to know that a significant portion of the bill can be eliminated rather easily. Shorter showers, only using the dishwasher when it’s full, and not leaving the water running when cleaning food are simple methods to cut...
Summer Is Around The Corner: Child Safety For Your Warm Activities
With hints of warmer weather appearing, we are reminded summer is just around the corner. As excitement for summer builds, it’s important to remember a few tips to help keep your children safe as they play. By putting the time in and preparing beforehand, it can leave...
Enough Is Enough: Five Signs It’s Time To Repair Your Plumbing
The utilities tucked behind the walls of a home are out of sight. Unfortunately, they are also out of mind, which causes a problem when they are not preforming properly. Paying attention to these five signs gives you a heads up on any potential plumbing issues you may...
5 Tips For Purchasing Your Teen’s First Car
Turning the age it is finally legal to drive is an amazing feeling for any teen. When purchasing a car as a parent of that teen, there are a couple things that should be considered to find that perfect car. With a few simple tips, car shopping can be a great...
Infographic Shows Children’s Developmental Milestones
I really liked how this infographic puts the developmental milestones of the first 5 years in one handy checklist. Please note that every child grows differently and these are simply guidelines. It is wise, though, to keep an eye on the averages this graphic shows. If...
Homeschooling Doesn’t Mean Your Kids Always Stay at Home
Heroes, one of the weakest arguments against homeschooling is the socialization argument. For some reason, the idea has taken hold that kids who aren't learning inside of a traditional school building are somehow cut off from society as a whole. Which is silly. I...
Sports Injuries and Kids – 5 Ways To Keep Your Kids Safe During The Season
When playing sports, a child can have a lot of fun, get in great shape and meet new friends. Sadly, some kids end up with serious long-term injuries. While this is the case for many kids, it is easy to prevent most issues. With this in mind, here are five ways to keep...
Sweet Slumber Pillow by Reverie can Make Sleep Comfortable
Heroes, every now and then I get requests for product reviews. Which is really a fun experience, because usually the product is pretty outstanding, and the Sweet Slumber Pillow by Reverie definitely fits that description. This pillow is composed of shredded natural...