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Refrigerators are a modern day essential for the home; they delay the rate at which food decays and chill drinks to make them more enjoyable. Every untrained housewife needs a refrigerator, and the time may come when you’ll need to purchase a new one for your kitchen. In this post you’ll find design and style [...]
Both times I went on maternity leave, I was excited. I always planned on being a stay-at-home mom when I had kids and felt like I was finally realizing my goal… until I was actually at home, with first one and then two babies to care for. I found myself wishing they would nap so [...]
I was given a copy of the book Pretty Neat: The Buttoned-Up Way to get Organized & Let Go of Perfection to review and I have to say, so far so fabulous. The book opens with a warning not to get caught up in “org-porn” or what I’ve always heard called “an exercise is discontent” [...]
It didn’t take long for the first questions to come in as we began our #HomeChat conversation. The first half of the chat is published here: stevejberry: My wife is having back surgery friday, is there anything I could do in cleaning, or cooking that might comfort her while she heals #homechat UntrainedHW: @stevejberry If [...]
The holiday season seems to always be a busy time of year in our house. I’m guessing it’s the same for many of you! Whether it’s Christmas programs, wrapping present, baking treats or decorating the house, there’s always something to be done. Add to that trying to keep up with making meals for your family [...]
If you can work at home, there will be less stress on you and the children, and your lives will be healthier. Do you want to stay at home with your baby? Really, when it comes down to it, a large majority of mothers would rather be home than in a dreary office away from [...]
getting your receipts ready for tax season can help speed things up when in the tax office, or preparing your own return. I often hear the advice to keep every receipt in a box, and just take the box in. Well, i would like to one up that person and will tell you instead to [...]
This Christmas I decided to make my own Advent calendar. I was planning on filling the pockets with the customary chocolates, when I came across a great idea online – putting slips of paper into the pockets, each listing a Christmas-related fun activity to do that day. Not only is this better for Rowan’s teeth, [...]
After surviving boot camp with my first husband and now with my current husband, I’ve become somewhat of a pro at navigating those long days until BCT graduation. One of the best ways to feel better during this time is to gather as much knowledge as possible. BCT, or Basic Combat Training, is what is [...]
Tired of buying expensive surge protectors, only to discover that you can only fit two of your plugs onto the strip? Sick of seeing a huge tangle of wires and plugs, with two or three surge protectors connected together behind your television? Wait until you see the Socket Sense surge protector – this new type [...]
