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…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Gardening with Your Kids I happen to know that Mandi is going to talk about cooking with her kids in a week, and while I have shared my personal feelings and a few strategies for doing just that, I thought I'd…
Where did the last few years go? Whether you’re preparing to go into your final year at university this September, or will be graduating this year, you might be considering extending your student experience with a master’s degree. Depending on your career goals, a master’s might be exactly what you need to help you achieve…
How do you motivate your child to go to college? Getting a higher education is a demanding job. It will take several years of your life to get there in the first place. So how do you motivate your child to do this difficult task? The generation gap plays a role. It is difficult for…
How to Choose the Right One? After deciding to buy life insurance, you have to think about whether you want to get whole life insurance or term life insurance. Now, this can be very confusing because there are many factors to consider. The purpose of life insurance is to provide financial safety for your family…
Can I tell you a secret? I'm a terrible cook. I'm getting better the more I practice, but the truth is that I overthink everything and have no gut instincts when I'm cooking, and I have this uncanny ability to ruin any meal. Kind of pathetic. But my love for all things kitchen makes it…
Remain in Your Home or Enter an Assisted Living Facility? As you get older and retire, you may realize that maintaining your home and climbing stairs is getting harder. You’re torn between selling your home and moving into an assisted living facility or keeping it and having someone provide in-home care. Before making your final…
Is COVID-19 Improving Our Cities? In any situation, it’s always a good idea to look on the bright side. Although COVID-19 might have made a negative impact on our lives, the impact on our planet seems to be quite positive. Even without the assistance of statistics and scientific knowledge, you might be able to see these…
Millions of people do it every year, and if you’ve haven’t tried a road trip vacation already, you should. It’s a glorious thing being able to travel the country on your time and not be tied to a schedule from an airline company. Take that extra day right, yeah sure why not it’s your time.…