Kid-friendly kitchens: Design a cooking space any child will adore

The kitchen is a room used mainly for adults, who socialize with friends and family in this area and prepare food. However, the kitchen should also be a space where kids can enter freely and not something off-limits. The good news is that with the right tips in mind, you will be able to design a kitchen that is safe and accessible for kids. As children have curious minds, it is important to remember the safety features and not offer them access to parts that can hurt them, including sharp knives, hot stovetops, and breakable glassware. Additionally, choosing easy-to-clean and durable surfaces will always be a great idea, as they will help you clean up the mess faster. 

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Reasons Buying Refurbished Tech Items Is Smart

When technology comes to mind, we often think of the newest smartphones and gaming consoles on the market. Even though we’re following trends, there’s a good chance that the dazzle of new tech will wear off because another new thing is right around the corner. So we consider other avenues, such as refurbished tech. While it may sound unappealing to some, the savvy shopper knows that buying refurbished tech can be advantageous. Take a look at our reasons why buying refurbished tech items is smart.

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How To Become Part of a Water Search and Rescue Team

The critical part of joining a water search and rescue team is meeting the job qualifications, learning fast, and knowing how to work as a team, especially in dire situations like a natural disaster. While you do need to know how to swim, there is a myriad of skill sets that can set your application apart. Make sure to read the qualifications first when you are applying, then read the rest of our blog on how to become part of a water search and rescue team.

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Reasons To Include Religious Texts in Your Book Club

Book clubs, often seen as a surreptitious excuse for moms to get together without their kids or spouses and drink wine are much more than that. Despite the cliché, many book clubs take their reading selections and discussions seriously, using them as an avenue for personal growth, learning, and connection. These are some of the reasons to include religious texts in your book club’s lineup. 

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Is Having a Stressful Job Likely to Lead to Alcoholism?

There are many things that can lead to alcoholism or problematic drinking. You might have a genetic predisposition that makes you more inclined to overindulge in alcohol. Some individuals point to problems at home when asked to pinpoint why they started drinking too much.

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Holden Arboretum Forests & Gardens Where Adventure Lives

Butterflies delicately dancing along a sea of vibrant blossoms, water whispering, anticipation escalating with each bend along the path, & the forest gifting a preverbal warm hug!  Holden Arboretum is a retreat from the worries of life. Holden Arboretum is a safe haven, a reminder that there is endless and abundant beauty in this world, it’s a place where your soul can relax and your inner child can play. And for us it was the perfect place to spend a milestone birthday, the big 10! It was the Imaginative Outdoor Fairy Land and Doors exhibit that initially piqued the interest of our birthday girl but the Canopy Walk was the frosting, and Emergent Tower the sprinkles on the cake!

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