Since last year’s roundup was such a hit (and so many of you said it was helpful), I decided to put together another list of 4th of July Activities for this year! With so many towns hosting their own celebrations, it can be tricky to keep track of what’s happening… Read More »You’ll Enjoy These Outstanding 4th Of July Activities In Illinois
Getting the perfect Christmas card photo can feel like herding reindeer—especially if you’re wrangling kids, pets, or a partner who’s “just not into it.” But capturing a festive, flattering, and frame-worthy photo doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re going for cozy and candid or polished and posed, these 10… Read More »10 Practical Tips For The Perfect Christmas Card Photo
Tell me I’m not the only one whose living room occasionally looks like a Lego-nado touched down. With a 4-year-old and a 7-year-old, our toy collection could stock a small store. If you’re ready to declutter your home without losing your mind (or stepping on another tiny plastic dinosaur), here… Read More »10 Tested Ways To Declutter Your Home
Building work is notoriously associated with a ‘con-man’ culture. Even companies not out to take your money and run will often charge dramatically over the odds if they can. The replacement of your guttering, soffit, and fascia is no exception. It’s common to have salespeople knock at your door or… Read More »Tips and Advice for Soffit and Fascia Replacement
In April, I attended the Stouffer’s Bloggers Roundtable. We learned some very important facts about family dinners and their importance. Research shows that shared family dinners lead to meaningful parent-child interactions. These meals improve language development, reading skills, socialization, identity, self-esteem, and security. It impacts children’s growth more than playing… Read More »This Is Why Family Dinners Are So Important