We all, deep down, want a little luxury in our lives. Nothing beats the feeling of being pampered and surrounded by beauty, especially in our homes. Unfortunately, the very definition of luxury means that it’s expensive. Even though we all want something new, it’s not accessible to everyone: 41% of people would prefer buying a newly-built home…
A Simple Guide To Building A Retaining Wall For Your Garden
The primary purpose of a retaining wall is to control the erosion of soil on your property. Left unchecked, the soil could be washed away or accumulate against the side of your home, which can both result in serious issues. Retaining walls are largely used for aesthetic purposes today, as you can customize the materials…
These Are the Best Foods to Fight Off Colds and Boost Your Immune System
Fresh colorful organic vegetables on a rustic wooden table background, farming and healthy food conceptWinter is here — and often, the sniffles come along with the snowfall. Of course, you’ll want to do everything you can to avoid getting sick this season. Because around 200,000 Americans are hospitalized in the average year due to flu complications, you…
How to Redecorate on a Dime: Tips for a Thrifty Home Makeover
Every now and then, a bit of change can do a world of good. Unfortunately, alterations to your home can cost a healthy chunk of change, bringing the exciting plans of your inner-designer to a disappointed halt. If you want to give your home a facelift but are a wee bit short on cash, don’t…
Immortalizing Your Wedding Day: 3 Ways Photographs Play A Major Role
Weddings embody happiness in a single event. Not only are they filled with joy, but for many, they only happen once. As a result, the celebration of nuptials has become associated quite heavily with photography. From the photographer who documents your Big Day to memory boards filled with friends and family, the preservation of individual…
Simple Ways to Reuse Old T-shirts
Everyone is going crazy for Marie Kondo’s new show Tidying Up. The wardrobe purge is hitting nearly everywhere. While Marie Kondo encourages donating the things you decide do not bring you joy but one thing people don’t realize is that when you donate junk it just hurts the economy in 3rd world countries where the…
How to Keep Kids Warm on Cold Winter Nights
Things just keep getting colder. The next few days will be the coldest we have seen since we lived in Kansas. I have been working for weeks to get ready for the extremely cold winter I felt was coming. A good choice beacuse had I not I’m not sure how we would get through the next…
3 Home Trends to Expect in 2019
Each year, the designs, layouts, and styles in homes continue to change. From paint colors to flooring types to kitchen layouts, it’s important to know what’s in style. While you don’t have to follow every single home trend, it’s always beneficial to know what’s in and what’s out. So to help you make your home…
$3 Smoked Sausage and Pasta Recipe
With the Government Shutdown at the front of everyone’s minds, people are beginning to panic. 800,000 families are going on their 4th week without pay. Families that rely on aid to feed their families are being handed their benefits early and told to make them last because no one knows when they will get more….
Preparing For Your Daughters First Period
When you have a daughter you know that eventually, you will have a sassy teen. Eventually, your little girl will start her first cycle and the best thing you can do to make it easier on her is to be prepared for her needs and comfort. A great way to do this is to create…