Delight your kids this Christmas with these stocking stuffers. There's something for every budget and every age. For parents, stocking stuffers make Christmas morning less hectic. With the kids diving into them, you've got time to brush your teeth and make coffee. That's super helpful if you spent Christmas Eve wrapping gifts and sipping spiked egg nog. If your kids are old … [Read more...] about Fun, Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Homemaking Advice and Productivity Tips
Successful, low-stress homemaking requires good time management and knowing how to maximize your productivity without burning yourself out.
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The articles below will help you be more productive around the house while enjoying your life, too.
How to Stay Sane Working at Home
Whether your employer has adopted telework or you've decided to go into business for yourself, life is very different when it all happens in one place. For many, a struggle sets in once the newness wears off, and they find themselves wondering how to stay sane working at home. Why Working at Home Is Harder Than You Thought There's a dark side to working from home that … [Read more...] about How to Stay Sane Working at Home
How To Avoid Holiday Stress
Knowing how to avoid holiday stress allows you to experience the traditions your family enjoys without the strain of trying to please everyone. If past years have left you feeling like Scrooge, these tips for a stress-free Christmas can rekindle your joy. 6 Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress The thing is, no one wants to have a stressful holiday season. It just kind of … [Read more...] about How To Avoid Holiday Stress
6 Ways To Make Mornings Easier For Kids (and you!)
These ways to make mornings easier will help your family start their day with a smile, rather than stress. If your family is like mine, a low-stress morning is the stuff of dreams. Rumor has it some people spring out of bed excited to start their day. I've never seen one of those people, probably because I try to avoid all human contact until I've started my second cup of … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Make Mornings Easier For Kids (and you!)
Makeup Expiration Dates: Know Yours To Protect Your Health
Knowing your makeup expiration dates can help prevent breakouts, bacterial buildup, even pinkeye. All of those problems are due to the molecules in the makeup, along with contaminants from your skin, blending and changing over time. The solution? Know your makeup expiration dates and purge your cosmetics regularly. Is using old makeup really a problem? Products designed … [Read more...] about Makeup Expiration Dates: Know Yours To Protect Your Health