As the days grow colder, you and your children may be less inclined to explore the outdoors. Depending on where you live, consistently venturing outside in the frigid winter can be more hassle than fun. Instead, try these indoor activities for cold days with kids. Bake a Warm Treat Though your children may not be old enough to help with everything in the kitchen, baking is a relatively simple task that gives them a sweet reward. Hot food goes well with cold days, so pull out the baking sheets and whip up some cookies, brownies, or other seasonal goodies. Your…
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Flu season is quickly approaching and this year there are more concerns than ever. Parents now have to navigate both flu season and a looming global pandemic. While the COVID-19 pandemic opened up communications and awareness about germs for many children, explaining there are multiple sicknesses to protect ourselves from can be overwhelming for little ones. Discover how to prepare for flu seasons with little kids during a pandemic. Explain the Flu To Your Kids The first step to helping protect your family from the flu is educating your kids. Depending on the age of your kids, this can be…
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When realtors really want to improve the results of a home-showing, they often have the owners bake a loaf of bread or cookies. This is because smells affect the human mind. The hippocampus is where many feelings and memories are processed, as well as where smell processing takes place. This is one reason that smells and emotions are intertwined: Scents trigger memories. Smells affect moods. Retailers use specific scents to increase sales. Smell enhances tastes. Some scents can help you sleep better. With these interesting facts in mind, it makes sense that you’d want to surround yourself with certain scents in…
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Families are divided about planning Thanksgiving in a pandemic climate. While a lot of households crave normality after an eventful year, we have to be cautious. Vulnerable individuals and elderly relatives may prefer spending the national holiday in self-isolation to avoid risks of contagion. Additionally, those who typically travel to see their relatives are choosing to stay at home to avoid putting the people they love at risk. As a result, Thanksgiving is going to look very different from what we are used to. But celebrating at home in a small community – the members of your household – can…
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Saving for a home purchase can be extremely daunting. While you might be able to afford the monthly mortgage repayments, you might have a tough time saving for a mortgage deposit. This is one of the single most expensive things you’ll purchase in your life and it’s vital that you take some time to sort out your personal finances to ensure you get a fantastic deal. In this post, we’re going to take a look at a couple of ways that you can save for a mortgage deposit. Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/r3WAWU5Fi5Q (CC0) Get a rough estimate of the costs involved First,…