“School’s out for summer! School’s out forever!” Well, no, not quite forever… as much as kids around the world wish Alice Cooper’s lyrics to be true, school is most certainly not out forever as it returns every fall. So, kids, when you’re on summer break, …
If you’ve ever experienced back problems then you know just how much they can get in the way of living your day-to-day life. A few winters ago, I injured my back while I was shoveling the snow and getting through each day was a struggle. …
Floods are no joke. Some people think that floods can’t be that much of a disaster because “it’s just water.” But, that’s so far from the truth. When we’re talking about floods, we’re talking about a massive amount of water that packs a massive punch. …
You know, when I first heard that people tried to convert school buses into homes, I thought they were crazy. How can you possibly live in such a tight space? But then I thought about it some more… I mean, there are a lot of …
Who doesn’t like enjoying a nice day at the beach? A day to soak up the sun, work on your tan, build sand castles, splash around in the water, and just relax and unwind. But being the paranoid person that I am, something that has …
By now, you’ve probably seen at least one military reunion video. When soldiers come home safe and sound, and they finally come face to face with their loved ones, the raw emotions can be overwhelming. Shock, relief, excitement, and joy, all compressed into a single …
Although most pregnancies do result in healthy babies, the reality is that complications can and do happen and that’s why it’s important that expecting mothers visit their doctors regularly. Many complications can arise if a baby is breech at full term. What does this mean? Normally, …
I remember when I finally graduated high school… it was one of the biggest milestones in my life but, as I’m sure you can relate, it was also a very bittersweet moment. On one hand, I was finally moving on to the next, incredibly exciting stage …
Whether at home, out and about, or traveling, I like to be prepared for nearly any situation or mishap. Most of us have a medicine cabinet full of health related products and cabinets with cleaning items for every conceivable use. Like many women, I carry …
I must admit that I don’t know much about crocheting. I’ve tried it once but it was a total disaster. But I do have a friend that is absolutely obsessed with it and every year, she’ll crochet beautiful scarves and hats for everyone. I’ve asked her …