How do you talk to a young child about a family member’s addiction to alcohol or drugs? How do you talk about a parent’s drug addiction or a teenager’s substance abuse? Phrases like your “Dad’s an alcoholic” or “Your big sister is addicted to cocaine” fail to describe anything to a child. Naturally, the younger…
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Why Isn’t My Hot Water System Working Well Anymore?
Do you find that it takes forever to get the water hot when running the taps? Or perhaps it’s just not reaching the temperatures you expect? Over time, even a hot water system can start to perform poorly. Take a look at yours and hopefully there is something you can do to fix it. Some…
Divorce And Money Sometimes Makes Me Feel Stupid
You read that correctly! Since my divorce there are times when that on top of money that I feel down right stupid. I didn’t realize that a divorce can wreak havoc on your finances as much as it did. What I discovered when I divorced a couple of years ago was that I was not only starting…
Feeding a Family of Seven on a Budget
One thing you learn right away when you suddenly have a cut in funds is how to feed your family. When my ex first left me I wasn’t too worried about things because he still made sure we had money and what we needed. Then the first time the money wasn’t there I had a…
Growing Up Military
When you grow up in a military family, life is very different for you. You’re always the new kid in school, you move more than most people move in their entire lives, and are not always seen as welcome in some places. You are an outsider many times. I grew up in a military family…
Celebrating the 4th of July
I am taking the entire weekend off in order to celebrate the 4th of July with my family and friends. It is sincere hope that each and every one of you will be doing something similar. We actually have a really busy weekend with lots of things going on. We have homeschool lessons this morning…
Be Prepared: It isn’t Just a Song from the Lion King
More and more parents are choosing to educate their children at home. They are making this choice for a number of reasons including but not limited to religion, location, and public school quality. It is easier than ever for parents to make this choice for their kids because homeschooling has finally entered the new millennium…
How to Clean a Memory Foam Mattress Topper
If you are cleaning around your home then you should not forget to take care of your memory foam mattress topper. A mattress topper can be an excellent addition to a bed; it can make a mattress firmer, more comfortable or more supporting. There are also many different types of mattress topper for different circumstances…
How to Decide What You Want in Your New Home
Most people have fantasized about building a dream home. But perhaps you never imagined how stressful the decision making would be. There are a lot of things to consider, from kitchen cabinet styles to flooring, and window sizes to landscaping. Some builders estimate that you’ll need to make as many as a thousand small decisions…
Lingerie for a Special Night
Romantic feelings can be elicited by the way you look and your style of dressing. Romance is not about being dull; it is about creating a feeling of fascination that will keep your man on his toes, put him in the mood and bring him to action. Beautiful hair, a touch a make up, and…
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