Going The Distance As A Couple When You Are Parents

Nobody tells you how you are going to feel when a baby comes into your life. There is no denying that a baby will change the dynamics of your whole life, but the one thing many overlook is the impact it can have on your relationship or marriage. The truth is, you become so overwhelmed by parenthood that it becomes your number one priority. Nothing wrong with that. But in the same breath, you need to ensure that as a couple you are also taking care of your relationship. Nobody intends for it to end unless there is no other option. However, there are ways you can try and ensure you go the distance, here are some of the things you could try.   Read more

Renewed Outdoor Spaces for Your Home

If you and your family love spending time outside but aren’t satisfied with your current outdoor spaces, then perhaps it’s time to renew those areas so that you can have more fun in the fresh air and sunshine. You’ll have to plan carefully, choose the right projects, and make sure that you stay within your budget, but you can freshen up your outdoor spaces.

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HVAC Maintenance: How to Extend The Life of Your System And Cut Energy Costs

Your HVAC system is a crucial component to keeping your home comfortable year-round. It would be ideal to have it to keep you comfortable in the winter and summer, so a broken unit can quickly make your home into an uninviting place to live.

Routine maintenance is the best way to maintain your HVAC system’s peak performance. It also helps extend the life of your system and cut energy costs.

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Fulton County Breakfast on the Farm to be held June 24

The Fulton County agricultural community has announced the annual Breakfast on the Farm, Saturday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at Triple H Farms in Metamora, Ohio.

This free family-friendly event allows the community to enjoy a free, locally-produced breakfast while having a close-to-home agricultural experience.

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Never say this to a Stay at Home Parent

“Must be nice!” This comment really gets under my skin. Just in general it screams, you’re privileged and I’m not, you just get everything handed to you and I have to suffer, in general, it’s just an extremely rude comment to make about anything but especially a comment to a stay-at-home mom, or stay at home working mom/parent. It alludes to the idea that what that mom/parent does at home doesn’t carry much value & that they’re basically flaking off all responsibility because they’re at home. Well, to be fair, it’s the tone and often snarky insinuation that accompanies the comment. As if the person stating the comment is the hardest worker in the entire world while the person at home is just binge-watching shows & eating bonbons. Here are some hard facts…

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