As a parent, you want to create a secure environment for your little ones. However, pest infestations can annoy and threaten your family’s safety. Fortunately, you can take proactive steps to keep out insects and maintain a healthy living environment. Here are five ways to prevent pest infestations on your property.
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Although your elbow is supposed to be the strongest part of your arm, it is still prone to certain injuries that can limit your mobility and daily activities. Instead of leaving it to chance, here are ten important tips to reducing your risk of an elbow injury.
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I never understood it, shoot, if I’m being honest, I thought they were all crazy. What kind of a person volunteers to leave their climate-controlled home with a private bathroom, a fully stocked fridge, freezer, wifi, and all the modern-day accommodations they work so hard to provide their family and go live in the great outdoors for a week? To me that sounded like pure nonsense, borderline insanity. Vacations should require less work, not more. Why pack towels, air mattresses, sheets, pots, pans, coolers, etc.? Why not save yourself time, energy, and bug bites and just stay home? After an impromptu extended stay on an island with 7 tweens/teens, one brutal storm, dirty underwear, greasy hair, and legs you could play connect-the-bug bites on I think I finally get it. I drank the Kool-Aid. What’s even more shocking, is I miss it, there, I said it. But I’m getting ahead of myself, let me start from the beginning.
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Summer is a bustling season for homesteaders. The longer days and warmer weather offer opportunities and challenges. We’ll cover some important things to do on the homestead in summer to make the most of this vibrant time of year.
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Getting into college is a significant milestone that requires dedication, hard work, and a strategic approach to your studies. Maintaining an organized study plan can make a substantial difference in achieving your academic goals and ensuring you are well-prepared for college. Let’s explore how structured study plans can help you excel in high school and set the stage for college success.
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Having it all can be exhausting, am I right moms? As a lone parent to three teens, graduate student, teacher, and homeowner I know that if I do not manage stress it will manage me in the form of burnout and ultimately negatively impact my immune system, and then I am out of commission. The last thing a mom can be is out of commission, don’t get me wrong we would gladly welcome a week in bed but this week in bed would come with a heavy price of trying to play catchup for the next month. Therefore, it’s in our best interest to get in front of the matter sooner rather than later.
I’m sharing tips to help you balance or at least find harmony with all the plates you are juggling mommas! What’s more, these tips will help you give yourself grace for breaks and carve out time to rest and rejuvenate so that you can recharge and stick to your new routine. These tips will help make your life better and more rewarding this school year. Additionally, to give you a jump start on learning how to give yourself grace breaks I’m giving away one $50 gift card to Target to be used however that momma (or parent) pleases! Read on for tips and to enter the giveaway!
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Sauder Village is proud to host our 28th annual Rug Hooking Week, widely recognized as North America’s largest rug hooking event.
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Being involved in a medical emergency is not something anyone wants to experience. Some are more serious than others and should be acted on as soon as possible. To eliminate any doubt, here are seven of the most common medical emergencies that you should take seriously.
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Welcome to a world where elegance meets youthful exuberance! As homecoming season approaches, it’s time for teens to step into the spotlight and embrace a style that reflects their unique personalities. In this blog post, we’re diving deep into the enchanting realm of purple homecoming gowns—an exquisite choice that embodies both sophistication and flair.
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Emma Hale Smith was an influential figure in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church). She was the wife of Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church, and played a significant role in its formative years. Born on July 10, 1804, in Harmony Township, Pennsylvania, Emma was the seventh of nine children in the Hale family. Her life was marked by her devotion to her faith, her husband, and her family, as well as by the many challenges she faced due to the controversial nature of her husband’s prophetic mission.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 