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Every party needs decorations, but some are greener than others. Here are a few ideas to help make your child’s party special. Biodegradable Latex Balloons Rubber balloons can last in landfill for decades, but biodegradable balloons will break down. Paper “Balloons” Cut balloon shapes out of various colors of construction paper and create a wall … Read more
There are many ways that you can reduce your energy bills at home. Installing an energy-efficient roof can be one of the best methods. The good thing about replacing your roof is that you will need to do it sooner or later anyway, since no roof lasts forever. If you are getting to the point … Read more
No matter what age your home is, it’s always a good idea to pay attention to draught-proofing in the winter to cut down on your home heating bills. While it is true that most homes in the US have central heating as compared with Europe, we can learn a lot from our very frugal overseas … Read more
Everyone loves to say that the grandparents’ job is to spoil their grandchildren. But, what if you really are spoiling them in a way that will harm them, without meaning to? Stories have been coming out lately stressing that grandparents can be responsible for making their grandkids more susceptible to cancer because of junk food … Read more
As a grandparent, one of your most important jobs is to ensure that you bond with and stay close to your grandchildren. Today, that’s possible even at a distance if you use technology to your advantage. These tips will help. * Listen More Talk Less – You know the saying, “God gave you two ears … Read more
One of the best ways to indulge your kids is to teach them the value of money. That can happen simply by helping them invest in their future through different investment opportunities. Ensure that you explain these things to your kids and your grandkids as they get older, so that they know how to grow … Read more
When you’re having a new baby, it’s very easy to get tied up in buying all the stuff. You think you need everything but the truth is, you really need very little. One thing that might help you buy less is to think about the fact that your child isn’t going to really remember much … Read more
While you can buy a good portion of your baby’s items second hand, it’s important to be smart about second-hand purchases or gifts. For example, while you really can buy a second-hand crib that conforms to today’s guidelines, it’s probably not a good idea to take the crib you used as an infant. Here are … Read more
Stains happen. It doesn’t matter how careful you think you are; something will be spilled, accidents will happen, and stains will get on your rug. You may be fortunate enough to witness the accident, but you may also find stains that have set that you didn’t know about. Here are seven tips for removing stains. … Read more
One thing that is important to consider as you buy a rug is how you’re going to clean it. There are many tips for rug cleaning that work and some that don’t. We’ll go over some that work, but always test an area that won’t be seen first with any of these ideas. Better yet, … Read more