With every passing year comes a slew of new wellness fads that fall in and out of fashion in what seems like the blink of an eye. While it can be tiring trying to keep up with the ever-growing list of trends, weeding out the bad from the good and the good from the great could leave you feeling fresher than…

Okay mommy bloggers, it’s time to be real. Hitting those fitness goals can be a serious challenge. Between taking the kids to soccer practice, prepping lunches for you and the hubby all week, and the stress of your demanding career, cramming even a quick early morning jog in your routine can seem nearly…

A thoroughly entertaining and irreverent look at the political world today.

Over the years some unusual children’s names have had their time in the spotlight, such as Mercedes, Beyoncé, and Lovely. However, there are others, which have been chosen specially by doting parents, who are sometimes extremely short-sighted, or perhaps not worldly-wise, like Lord Xavier and Lady Hermione Barr. They chose to call their first, and only son Fergus Ulysses. A grand…

Teaching your children to wash their teeth is very important. It’s important not only for them to develop healthy habits regarding hygiene, but brushing teeth regularly is also very important for their health too. Their dental hygiene should never be neglected and you shouldn’t forget that. They’re not going to be aware of this importance and you’ll be…

Most homeowners don’t prioritize home improvements. After all who wants to spend money on a roof? Most homeowners don’t even remember that they have a roof most days. When was the last time you thought about your roof?

However, the difference between just having a roof and having a healthy roof can be the difference of thousands of dollars over the course of 10+ years.

Here’s a few reasons to make sure your roof is healthy.

A healthy Roof is…

They say actions speak louder than words and there’s no better way to show appreciation to a dear one than sharing gifts. Gift- gifting is an act of self-gratification and one of the most ideal ways to strengthen relationships.

It is natural for every mother to yearn to have the most perfect relationship with their daughter and vice versa. The journal of Neuroscience delves deep into trying to explain the reason,…

Research shows that it is never too early to read your baby a book.  While your baby might not understand the message you are trying to pass across, he or she can still begin to pick up the tones and rhymes of your voice. The more words a baby is exposed to the better prepared he is to eventually start reading on their own.

When choosing a book for your baby,…

Everything has to be perfect in a wedding. And I mean everything. The location, the food, and even the bride herself…

Giving birth is one of the most amazing experiences anyone could hope for. New mothers usually find something out pretty fast though. The new life instantly becomes the most important thing in our own. But that doesn't mean we stop caring about other things as well. As such, most new moms quickly start to wonder about how they're going to get back to their…

I have traveled quite extensively and every time I visit a new country I always look to find local, natural medicines and remedies that I might need to use while abroad or can bring home to my family. In Nepal, for instance, I had all manner of incense available to buy and bring home. In India, I visited Ayurvedic stores in New Delhi looking for anything to…

Skin is the largest organ of our body. It is also the most exposed to the elements and the pollution in large cities. It is no wonder that we must take special care of it and keep it healthy. It is not just a matter of beauty. Skin is our only natural barrier from viruses, bacteria and other malicious…

Essential reading for the enquiring mind.

Right from the Introduction I had a feeling this book was going to be fascinating and it was. Why? Because the author invites us to draw a tree and then, after we have done so, he enlightens us about an incredibly common yet very accurate fact about that drawing, without seeing it himself, just from his…

As a parent, be it a mom or a dad, there are more essential responsibilities to perform far beyond providing economic needs to your children. There are many other important duties that parents need to live up to, especially as a mom even before deciding to start a family with children. Although there is no exact guide to educate properly, there are certain criteria that will help you set priorities as a mother in other to live a better mom…

People who travel often have to face travel-related issues like airport parking problems more times than they would like. If they need to park the cars for an extended period of time, the risk of damages, theft and other issues increase significantly. Which is why off-site airport parking options are preferred for maximum security and the added benefit of convenience can lower rates. But there is a potential of things going wrong with off-airport parking too, and there are some smart…

You have to admit that as a parent, getting your child to do something they don’t want to do can be a challenge. Unfortunately for some, convincing their child to sit down and read (in lieu of interacting with a digital device) can be one of those things. Though it may seem at times impossible, it should be stated that…

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In 1989 when I was a teenager, a category 4 hurricane barreled through the Caribbean and then north up the east coast of the United States. The hurricane was named Hugo. I remember…

Give some thought to the future

Your future is in your hands, and you should know what you are planning for it. We are not saying that everything you plan for will be achieved, but a number of things you plan for will be achieved if you constantly look at the possibility that allows you to analyze your future and make decisions accordingly. When you talk about the future, you should realize that your future is in your own hand, and no one else can make any modifications in it…

After years of dating, you have finally realized that your significant other is the one person you want to love and cherish for the rest of your life. So, now, you need to work up the courage and pop the question. If you are planning the perfect proposal, here are some romantic ideas that will make them say "yes."

A Personalized Ring

If you have the budget, go…

If there is one thing that many of us fear, that is change. It is true that not all changes can turn your world upside down. But most people are still not comfortable taking risks that can have a huge impact on their lives. The good news is that there are certain lifestyle changes you can make that improve your quality of life.

Changing habits may not be an easy task. But you don't need to do a complete 360 just to change your life for the better. Even changing a couple of old habits…

When we put our babies to sleep we always have a fear that something may happen to them when they are resting. In fact, for babies between the ages of one month to one year there is an increased chance of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Sydrome). The peak ages are between two and three months according to the Sleep Foundation and occurs most often in…