Hurricane season approaches at the end of summer. With the anticipation of potentially stormy skies ahead, you should take the time now to prepare your home. Considering a few tips for protecting your home during hurricane season will help you rest easier come August. Double-Check Inventory and Insurance Policies Everyone should keep an inventory of their belongings, especially their valuable or irreplaceable items. These things should also be insured. Hurricanes are unpredictable Read more […]
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The Best Materials to Use for Steampunk Art and Décor
You guys know how many new hobbies I’ve taken up since quarantine started. I’ve binge-watched TV shows, scrapbooked, and even started exercising. But perhaps the most surprising interest that’s developed since the pandemic began is steampunk. The industrial look is definitely trendy right now. If y’all are like me, read about the best materials to use for steampunk art and décor. Steel One of the most popular components to use when creating steampunk art is steel. Steampunk is Read more […]
Keeping Kids’ Sports Teams Connected During COVID-19
Keeping kids’ sports teams connected during COVID-19 is more important right now than winning championships. Here’s how to engage them and keep spirits up. It can be difficult keeping kids’ sports teams connected during COVID-19 without the usual practices and orange slices to bond them. But with a little creativity, you can help them stay unified until they can get back in the game. These are the years when you want to expose your children to activities so they can discover their passions. Read more […]
Tips for Setting up a Homeschooling Area
As a mom and homeschool teacher, I am always looking for ways to make my life easier. One thing that has made my life a lot easier is having more structure. I started thinking about my kids and homeschooling, and I realized that we do homeschooling in every part of the house. Not only does this make my house a mess, but it makes it harder for my kids to focus. This got me thinking about how I could set up an area for homeschooling. Keep reading if y’all are interested in some tips for setting Read more […]
Home Projects You Shouldn’t Do Yourself
I’m all for independence, y’all. But I refuse to waste another Saturday trying to install a light. Here are projects that should be left to the pros. I love doing stuff around the house, y’all. I think it’s because I’m a busybody and I don’t like sitting around. Still, as ambitious as I am, there are some things that I refuse to do on my own. Here are some home projects you shouldn’t do yourself unless you want things to come out funky. Installing Window Well Covers There Read more […]
Things To Consider Before Remodeling Your Kitchen
You know that feeling when you’re preparing a meal and there’s just not enough counter space? Or how there’s that one part of your kitchen—the crack in your floor, the color of your cabinets, or the wallpaper—that annoys you to no end? Yeah, we’ve all been there. If this is you, it might be time to consider remodeling. To help you out and give you an idea of what remodeling requires, here are some things to consider before remodeling your kitchen. Budget Before you even think Read more […]
Top Causes of Home Exterior Damage
You should be able to relax at home, but sometimes, you need to focus on property maintenance. These are the top causes of home exterior damage. The weather impacts so much of how we live our lives, y’all. Rain, snow, and sunshine will often affect the trajectory of our days. However, we also face dealing with home maintenance when the weather causes property damage—I know I’ve had to do some fixes after a bad storm. Here are the top causes of home exterior damage. Strong Winds It’s Read more […]
Things You Didn’t Learn in Driver’s Ed
Driver’s ed isn’t fun. You have to pay attention to every little detail to pass the test. Believe it or not, teachers miss some stuff in these courses.It seems like I was in driver’s ed a hundred years ago, y’all. Now, it hasn’t been that long, but some of my girlfriends have children starting to drive. It’s wild! I wanted to write this article for those kiddos and their anxious parents; here are some things you didn’t learn in driver’s ed that may come in handy. Common Car Read more […]
Ways To Enjoy Your Garden in Cold Weather
Well, it’s cold again. And I don’t know about y’all, but it makes me want to fly south for the winter or just plain hibernate. But despite our desire to settle down for a long, long winter’s nap, the great outdoors still has plenty to offer even in the dead of winter. That includes the garden on which you worked so tirelessly all spring, summer, and fall. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your garden in cold weather, and you ought to savor them for all they’re worth. Enjoy Winter Read more […]