Dog Medical Emergency Guide: Are You Prepared?
In times of a medical emergency, it’s critical to know how to respond. This applies to both humans and pets. Dogs can have allergic reactions, cardiac issues, get into poisonous materials, and much more. Giving your furry friend a forever home means you’ll be expected...
Home Downsizing 101
Is bigger always better? It’s long been the wisdom in American that bigger is better, but lately, many people have been rethinking that notion when it comes to their home. Owning a large home can be tolling at times. They require more work and upkeep, keeping our...
How To Make Caramel Dipping Sauce
If there’s anything your kids will love better than a big snack plate, it’s a big snack plate with homemade caramel dipping sauce on the side. Think about it: Dips are perfect kid food. They turn typical eats into fun activities. While children may usually enjoy...
What Are The Top Germ Hotspots In Schools?
Whether you’re a parent or teacher, keeping children healthy can be a challenge when they’re in school. Educational institutions are hot zones for germs and common illnesses such as the cold and flu, which can spread quickly among kids when they’re in close contact...
Is It Safe For Kids To Play In The Cold? Four Reasons Why It’s Ok To Get Chilly
Ah, winter – the time for longer nights, cooler weather, and less outdoor recreation for kids. Yes, teachers may find themselves keeping the kids inside during playtime because of poor weather or fear of illness, but there are many benefits to outdoor play –...
Winter Activities To Keep The Kids Busy
Well, winter is most definitely here – it’s raining a lot, the temperatures have plummeted, and the wellies are out in full force. What’s making it so much worse is the Coronavirus Lockdown. It really limits what you can do, but there are actually loads of outdoor...
How to Build the World’s Best Blanket Fort – Cozy Fun for Wintery Days
Fort building at home is not something we do much of as adults. Whether we don’t have the time or energy or the means to make them, we’re more likely to hunker down on the sofa wrapped in our duvets and loungewear. But when we were kids, it was a whole different...
How to Stay Hydrated in Winter – Tips for When the Weather Gets Wicked
Just because the temperature has got five times colder and the weather has turned wet, that doesn’t mean we should stop consuming the NHS-recommended amounts of drinking water each day. Dehydration is a year-round concern, so we’re going to debunk some myths and give...
How to Sleep Well During Winter – Top Tips for a Cozy Night
We’re not sure about you, but we find that the longer nights and colder weather makes us want to hibernate. To snuggle down and spend long mornings cozy in our duvets. But that doesn’t mean we sleep well, or sleep more. It’s a hard fact that in wintertime there is...
Why Parents Should (And Should Not) Take Astrology And Horoscopes So Seriously
What aspiring parents who are into astrology often plan the conception times that will increase the birth of their babies, happening at the best times for them. For instance, if a fire-sign couple who have their sun signs in either Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius want to...
5 Backyard Date Ideas For Tired Parents To Help Keep Their Marriage Strong
Parenting is demanding, especially during the age of COVID-19, and whether or not the parents can send their kids to school while they work or manage the home - does not remove the stress much. To make matters worse, babysitters will not be available due to the...
Nothing’s Open & It’s Raining: Fun Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained Inside
Well, we’re all stuck inside again thanks to the Coronavirus Lockdown and the lockdown restrictions. However, this time we don’t have nice weather for long walks and outdoor fun. It limits the ways we can keep our kids occupied, but there are activities that appeal to...
Looking After Your Grass in Autumn – A Wet Weather Guide
After the blazing summer months, the wet and windy autumn weather can be a bit of a shock for your garden. The cooler weather leads to the moisture hanging around for longer, which can lead to pests, moss, and unhappy lawns. But all is not lost, lawn maintenance is...
How To Stop Your Dog From Being Stolen
It’s something that no one wants to contemplate – our beloved canine companions going missing, or worse still, being stolen. With an increase in demand for dogs, dog theft is on the rise. Currently classed as a criminal offense under the Theft Act 1968 with a maximum...
Back To The Home Office – Tips To Use Zoom Like A Boss
It looks like a lot of us will be working from home until the new year now that the second lockdown, extended furlough scheme, and festive season are upon us. So, why not take this as an opportunity to streamline your home office set up and become a zoom web...
How to Make it Through the Lockdown with Kids – Our 5 Top Tips
Back in March, we all became much more than just parents overnight. We were multi-subject teachers, caretakers, chefs, friends, playmates, and more, all while still doing our jobs. It. Was. A. Lot. Then the coronavirus lockdown ended and we relaxed. For a little while...
Expressive Mom Will Go On Hiatus For Some Time
I apologize for this, but am actually quite busy with other commitments and cannot spend as much time on this blog. However, that does not mean I am abandoning it. I am going to brainstorm on how to make this blog more appealing to the audience. Send me an email if...
5 Tips On How To Create Rules For Defiant Teens
Adolescence is a difficult time for parents and the teens themselves. In fact, this is the most transformative time that anyone goes through in life because adolescence is when kids are literally transforming from children to adults. Think about it. A 13-year-old is...
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