Choosing a degree is all about your future. You are doing your best to predict what jobs will be around for some time. The following six degrees are in demand today. 1. Nursing The healthcare industry is always in need of nurses, which is especially true in rural areas where there is a lack of…
Your kitchen can be a dangerous place for your kids as well as yourself. Think about it: your kitchen is essentially a big room full of sharp objects, burners, and caustic cleaning solutions. Luckily, here are a few simple tips to keep help make your kitchen a safe place, especially when you have little ones: Balance…
A home-based business is a great way to earn money while cutting down on costs since you don’t spend money on renting office space or paying employees. However, all operations fall on you to ensure your business stays afloat and generates revenue. But, when you spend too much time, money, and resources on managing computers,…
Last week, I introduced The Trash Challenge. Funny enough, although I started off explaining that we are still filling 4-6 bags a week, we only ended up with 2 bags. I was very careful not to change any of our habits during the week, and I think that the switch back to cloth diapers and…
SCD or sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that is passed from parents to children. Inheritance of one abnormal gene from each of the parents results in the birth of babies with this genetic disorder. Babies born with one abnormal gene from one parent will have the sickle cell trait and is a carrier. After…
Each summer we attend a Classical Conversations practicum, where my vision for our homeschool is strengthened, our kids get to do a fun academic camp, and I participate in training for my role as an Essentials tutor. This year we're participating in a practicum close to my mom's, and I've updated this post from a…
An educational program in the UK provides the opportunity to get a high-quality education, gain important contacts, and join the culture. However, clear planning is necessary to get the most out of all this. This article provides advice for future students of British Universities. Studying and exams If this is the first time you have…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Bookmaking is a simple and fun way to get kids excited about reading and writing. When I was an elementary school teacher, bookmaking was always a favorite activity. I've recently started making books with my five year old, and he is now obsessed! Simple accordion envelope…
When should you replace your mattress? Experts say you should not sleep on the same mattress for more than five or ten years. Although Jackson has been an amazing sleeper, it's been many, many months since I've had more than one uninterrupted night's sleep in a row. In the past couple of weeks, things have…
There are people who simply want to earn a good living and provide for their loved ones, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. Others, however, want jobs that involve helping others. Those who realized the importance of this aspect of work started searching for career options based on their passions, and that is the…