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Tips For Supporting Your Children Preparing for University

January 23, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

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…]

Meal Delivery Services – Can They Really Help You Save Money?

January 23, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Meal delivery services have exploded onto the scene over the last few years. Social media feeds are brimming with sponsored ads of pre-packaged food, and we all know someone who swears by the quality of chef-designed meal plans. But are meal kits worth the hype, or more importantly, the money?

In a survey conducted by Morning Consult, 59% of participants believed meal kit services were expensive and budget-wrecking. But while meal kits do cost more than a home-cooked meal, they are far more affordable than dining out every day. For instance, a 2-person meal plan sometimes costs just $10 a day, and most meal plans start at just $60 per week.

If you are enticed by the idea of fresh and oven-ready meals, but are hesitant to subscribe to one because you’re worried about the cost, check out this info on how a meal delivery service could end up helping you save! [Read more…]

The Importance of Reading to Baby

January 22, 2020 by Kathryn 2 Comments

I’m a passionate reader and because of that, I’ve always been equally passionate about reading to my boys. Since the day they were born and even before that, I would read my favourite books from my own childhood out loud to them.

And while I mostly started reading to them because I enjoyed it, I saw for myself the other benefits that it had for my children. Encouraging their love of reading helped improve their language development and other early learning skills…which then increased their success when the time came to go to school!

While there are many wonderful benefits of reading to your baby, here are four of the key ones to keep in mind: [Read more…]

How to Take Care of Your Teeth on a Budget

January 21, 2020 by Kathryn 4 Comments

I’ve struggled with my teeth ever since I was a child, and to this day I still tend to be prone to cavities and susceptible to decay. A lot of my initial problems stemmed from growing up without dental insurance…taking care of teeth can be expensive!

And I’m not alone. A lot of people neglect their teeth due to the high costs of dentists, and only realize the extent of the damage when they finally visit https://holisticdentistryusa.com/.

But there are ways to help ensure your teeth are their healthiest without the high costs! These tips are a great place to start determining how to take care of your teeth without spending a fortune.

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4 Reasons To Switch To Reusable Produce Bags When Shopping

January 9, 2020 by Kathryn 7 Comments

Over the past couple of years, many countries have been cutting down on the use of plastic bags, especially in grocery stores. The grocery market is an important one because food always remains at the top of the list for shoppers, even in times of economic hardship. That’s why the move to reusable bags in grocery stores began!

Now, thousands of reusable produce bags are used daily, primarily because they have significant benefits to shoppers and the environment. If you haven’t made the switch yet, check out these 4 reasons to start using reusable bags!

Reusable Produce Bags Protect the Environment

To better understand the impact of reusable bags on the environment, it’s useful to compare them to traditional plastic bags. Oil and natural gas are important in the production of plastic bags, and with billions of people shopping every hour, the amount of plastic bags produced is staggering. Reusable bags help to save on the use of those non-renewable resources. [Read more…]