It was bound to happen: a fond farewell to summer and perhaps a tepid greeting to a brand-new school year. How’s the state of readiness in your household? Well, for purposes of this blog, we’re going to assume you have clothes shopping, new school supplies, a return to normal bed times, and other such matters … Read more
Texans are no strangers to Lyme disease as the Texas Lyme Disease Association receives up to 900 requests for treatment. But your pets are at risk, too, and not just from local wildlife, but from pets imported into the area. Here are several ways to help keep your pet safe. Keep your pet clean & … Read more
In one small way, you actually might be better off in an older, draft house vs. one that’s tightly sealed, just like a modern office building. That’s because air tight buildings typically have little if any fresh air circulation which, in turns, gives indoor air pollutants no means of escaping outdoors. Hence, the now all-too-familiar … Read more
It’s a staple in pretty much every kitchen, and great for whipping up some hot and spicy chili or a warm pot of stew. But what you may not realize is that the slow, even heating of your crock pot makes it ideal for several out-of-the-ordinary uses. So, pull out that slow cooker and have … Read more
When you were a kid and you didn’t want to confront a problem, what was your favorite excuse or other avoidance tactic? While you reflect back, take a moment to reflect on these modern day excuses, as featured on ScaryMommy.com , from “I don’t want to, you can’t make me” youth: “I forgot. Sorry. I’ll … Read more
Every year around this time, millions of parents have visions of creating Pinterest-worthy classroom Valentine’s with their children. And a few actually succeed. The rest of us undoubtedly end up at the grocery store the night before, grabbing boxes of whatever themed cards might be left, and calling it a day. Oh well, there’s always … Read more
A new year is upon us, full of hope, promise, and new aspirations. That means, most likely, that you’re starting off 2015 with a list of resolutions that you hope to check off one by one over the coming months. Maybe your goal is to shed a few pounds or strengthen your relationships. Or perhaps … Read more
People have all kinds of wild and crazy New Year’s Resolutions. But wild, crazy, spot-on serious, mildly serious, and so on, most such resolutions not only aren’t fulfilled but most, it seems, are soon forgotten. And then there are those designed simply to evoke a laugh as in this abbreviated collection from Hubpages.com: Stop licking … Read more
Think of an end-of-the-year resolution as one final opportunity to make good on one or more of your New Year’s Resolutions. Which is a really good thing to do, especially when you consider your primary alternatives: admit defeat, or push off current resolutions to the next New Year cycle. Either way, this is a great … Read more
When it comes to the holiday, do you find yourself feeling more like Ebenezer Scrooge than Buddy the Elf? You’re not alone. All the running around, shopping, wrapping, and entertaining can leave us feeling tired, overwhelmed, and broke. Luckily, there are ways to take some of the stress out of this time of year so … Read more
