The start of a new year is the perfect time to review and update your family’s financial goals, including your plans for saving for your child’s future. Starting to save money early in your child’s life means the investments have more time to grow before he reaches adulthood, but it is never too late to get […]
read more
The longer and warmer days of spring make it the perfect time for essential home maintenance tasks. These tasks give your home a fresh look for spring and protect the investment you have in your home. Change your HVAC filter and remove leaves & weeds around your outdoor HVAC unit. If your system has not […]
read more
Replace window coverings with products that are cordless. If that is not an option, then make sure that your cords are secured and out of reach. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window coverings are one of the top five hidden hazards in American homes, with infants and young children accidentally becoming […]
read more
Preparing meals at home helps save money and makes it easier to eat healthy, nutritionally balanced meals. Here are some kitchen hacks that help make meal preparation less time-consuming and also help save on food expenses. Use your freezer to help with food prep Place fresh herbs from the garden into stock or olive oil […]
read more
We are in a day and an age where gardening seems to be getting scarce. Of course, many parents and their children live in suburbs or big cities where it’s hard to grow a garden. Hoeing, tilling, and planting seems to associate more to the past. You imagine a plow and a tiresome mule toiling […]
read more
To get a pet or to not get a pet…that is the question? Are your children begging you for that cute puppy in the window? Are they sweet talking you into a fluffy kitten? Do not give into those pitiful eyes just yet. Pets do come with a lot of responsibility, but major lessons can […]
read more
During the holiday season, homes are decorated with lights and, at the same time, space heaters are brought out for extra heat and extra cooking appliances are plugged in to prepare food for holiday dinners. Here are some tips on how to prevent electrical fires and power up everything safely. Check the power cords and the plugs on your decorations to make sure they are intact […]
read more
Taking some simple steps to conserve energy reduces the percentage of your monthly household budget spent on utility bills. Your family will also be helping protect the environment by conserving energy resources. Here are some energy saving tips to make your home more energy efficient. If you have a gas furnace, consider installing a programmable thermostat. In the winter, program the thermostat so that the temperature is about 68 degrees […]
read more
