One thing is for certain: Living costs money. If you have never thought about life that way, think again. Living is expensive! We have to pay for food, transportation, clothing, electricity, running water and more! It only gets more expensive as the weather changes. With weather changes come sickness, a change in air quality, an increase in energy bills and fluctuating temperatures. There are many ways to save money and reduce the balance on most of your bills. For example, you really should get your HVAC system checked out by the professionals! They will be able to tell you if any repairs are needed, if you just need a simple tune-up or a quick cleaning. If your HVAC system is in good working order, it will not have to work as hard to keep your home warm during the winter. Also, by keeping your heating system maintained, it will last longer, which will definitely save you money in the long run. When the air quality changes (for example, the cold weather will cause the air to be ...
2015 Holiday Gift Guide
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In Stitches: Tips for Designing and Printing Your Own Sewing Patterns
Printers are useful for many things besides churning out documents and one of its many attributes is the ability to print out sewing patterns, provided you know how to do it. Not only can you print out ready-made sewing pattern templates but for those that are more adventurous and have their own design ideas, you can even create your own bespoke patterns. Using PDF sewing patterns There are numerous tutorials available to help you see how to print PDF sewing patterns and although these printing instructions can definitely be helpful in getting you started, you might still encounter a few issues that need resolving. Regular sewing hobbyists know that there are a few do’s and don’ts that can help you to print out your sewing patterns without too many problems. The most helpful suggestion would appear to be use Adobe Reader to view and print rather than Mac Preview if you are working with an Apple computer and it seems that avoiding the version of Adobe Reader that was pre-loaded ...
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The Value of Learning Toys in the Early Years
Recently I was having a discussion with some parents that are part of a photography meetup group I joined. We were discussing the value of learning toys. Do they add value and help babies and toddlers hit their learning milestones. One of the parents’ related a story about what a challenge it had been to potty train her son. She mentioned having listened to friends tell her how easy it was for them or how kids learn when their ready. Frustrated, she turned to the DVD “Him Once Upon a Potty,” available at Babies “R” Us She said the repetition of watching the video along with the catchy tune helped her son get potty trained quickly. Another parent raved about the Baby Einstein Activity Gym. She said her five month old is captivated by the lights, sounds, and bright colors. The baby smiles with joy every time he gets to play with it. These parent’s certainly see the value in toys that help ease a child into their next growing stage or that visibly bring them joy. I took some time and ...
Product Review – Magnetic Snap Lock Closure Kids Water Sandals
A few weeks back, I was asked to test our and review a pair of Easy Magnetic Snap Lock Closure Kids Water Sandals from Gold Pigeon Shoes. The sandals are for kids, and feature non-skid outsole, adjustable padded straps, a magnetic snap lock closure, and are waterproof. They are available in a variety of sizes and designs. I ordered a size 11.5/12 for my daughter in Pink Travel Fun. They arrived quickly and she was very excited to try them out. They are very well made & sturdy. They are a little large on her since they are about one size too big on her. I ordered them that way so that she would be able to wear them this summer. It didn’t seem to bother her too much, and she mentioned that they weren’t heavy on her feet. However, the horrible weather and reoccurring sinus infections/colds have really conspired against us as far as getting a chance to really try them out. It’s either been cold & flooding due to heavy rain, or she’s really sick. I haven’t been fairing much ...