Articles

Anniversary Ideas for a Family-Friendly Celebration

February 25, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Celebrating an anniversary is always special. And in the early years of a marriage, it’s often also a romantic event that couples can enjoy together doing all kinds of things. But once kids enter the picture…well, everything changes!

Of course, some people choose to continue ensuring their anniversary is a time for a one-on-one celebration with their partner. And if that’s you, great! But other couples might want to include the kids in the celebration as well, either to save on childcare costs or to simply let their little ones enjoy some extra fun.

If you’re considering planning an anniversary celebration that the whole family can join in, consider these fun and easy anniversary ideas that will let you enjoy your partner and also include your kids! [Read more…]

6 Changes to Make to Your Diet for Better Respiratory Health

February 19, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

I’ve dealt with the annoyance of mild to moderate seasonal allergies since I was a teenager. Nothing puts a damper on a nice spring day more than coughing, sneezing and stuffiness!

I’ve found plenty of ways to minimize and relieve my symptoms over the years, but did you know that changing your diet can actually help improve allergy symptoms?

Whether you are dealing with seasonal allergies, are prone to sinus infections, or are looking to stave off other respiratory issues, making adjustments to your diet could help.

Your sinuses and lungs, like any other part of your body, require the right nutrients to function at their best. Try these dietary changes as an easy way to help boost your respiratory well-being! [Read more…]

Must-Have Health Products for the New Year

February 11, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Finding ways to make my busy lifestyle a little healthier has been a priority for me since we added our rambunctious youngest child to our household over two years ago. Baby Cormac does not leave me much free time for self care!

But some innovative products and services have been helping to keep my health on track. These are the ones that I’m loving most in 2020 so far!

BalanceONE Probiotics

Adding a probiotic supplement to the diet is one of those things that can be incredibly beneficial to digestion and overall health. The downside is that probiotics often don’t provide any noticeable benefits until they’ve been used for a month or more. [Read more…]

4 Tips for Revamping Your Bathroom on a Budget

January 30, 2020 by Kathryn 4 Comments

While we usually don’t think of a bathroom as a glamorous space, a beautiful bathroom can quickly become a place to relax and rejuvenate after a long day. Of course, the most beautiful bathrooms often don’t come cheap!

But sometimes, a little TLC is all that’s needed to turn your bathroom from dull and depressing to peaceful and polished. Give these tips a try to turn your bathroom into a budget oasis!

[Read more…]

Tips For Supporting Your Children Preparing for University

January 23, 2020 by Kathryn 2 Comments

With a son that’s entering high school next year, I’m already looking ahead to preparing him for university. So many of the people I graduated with were ill-prepared for university life, and I don’t want my son to be in the same situation!

That’s why I’m trying to ensure that he has the skills he’ll need to be successful as an independent student by teaching him how to cook basic, nutritious food, how to wash his own clothes, how to write a proper essay, how to check it with a free APA citation tool, and how to make sure his work is neat and easy to read.

Some of those basic tasks are all it takes to give a child an extra advantage over children that had never had to learn skills needed for independence. Kids that have been more sheltered often flounder when left on their own, so I’m trying my best to ensure my son has the proper responsibility for university life.

It goes without saying that the road to (and then through) university is a long one. And the earlier you start planning for it, the better! [Read more…]