Your passports are valid, your bags are packed, and your pets have a sitter. But for all the planning you do before your family travels, unknown factors may occur during your travels. Whether you are traveling by air, ground, or sea, you and your family should follow a few safety measures before you leave home. Take a [...]
Let there be light! Did you know that many homes are actually very poorly lit? From the wrong types of bulbs to inadequate lighting, many peoples homes could do with a little lighting upgrade. Getting the balance right between a home that is too dimly lit and one that is overly blinding is sometimes a difficult [...]
There are many things a husband and wife do not agree on, and interior design is generally one of them. However, one thing that is generally agreeable is a sense of overall concept design and uniformity. So if a central design idea can be agreed on, then sticking to that when making decorating choices will keep [...]
Finding the kind of day trips that move your family from simply vegging at home on the couch or hanging out at the beach is possible. Australia offers a huge variety of activities for the whole family, especially those who love day tripping. Families can find awesome active pursuits in the city, the suburbs, the outback, [...]
Accessible bathrooms are becoming increasingly popular as more people are trying to accommodate those who are a little older as well as those with a disability. The good news is that you can make your bathroom more accessible and it won’t take too much effort. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how you [...]
When it comes to dyeing hair, a lot of women start having doubts. Even if a professional stylist tells you that you should change your hair color because it will highlight the attractive features of your appearance, you can't initiate this change! Well, perhaps a scientific explanation will push you to choose a different color for [...]
Santa Cruz, California, is a magnificent place which can provide endless hours of family fun. Here are four reasons why Santa Cruz is the perfect spot to bring the whole family for vacation. Foodie Paradise Foodies in the family will have a blast as they follow their taste buds throughout downtown [...]
Natural dyes and pigments have been used since prehistoric times by artists from many different cultures. Even with the advent of oil paints in the 19th century, many artists continued to work with natural dyes because they’re environmentally-friendly and free from toxic chemicals. In fact, you can make your own DIY natural pigments right at home [...]
It happens every day and always at an inconvenient moment. Someone runs a stop sign, a red light, fails to yield, pulls out in front of you, or simply fails to stop behind you and you are in a car accident. What do you do? Who do you call? At the moment of an accident, our [...]
One cannot ignore the amount of impact created by a rightly pulled off smart-casual look. However, it is undoubtedly a tricky business for the average man. With so many endless possibilities or varieties of what to look like, and what to wear, one can easily feel daunted. Looking ‘Smart Casual’ is not just any dress code, [...]
Greece is a diverse and beautiful country that’s literally packed with tourism destinations. As such, millions of tourists flock here every year to experience a taste of the world-famous Mediterranean lifestyle. From wine tasting to full five-star cuisine, there’s no shortage of entertainment for your taste buds, and the natural scenery is the perfect aesthetic complement [...]
If you love adventuring in nature, you'll want to go to Savannah. Don't miss out on the diverse, breathtaking scenery of this Georgia town and its nearby islands. Here are five of the best outdoor attractions in Savannah and what you can do at each one. Image via Flickr by jeffgun [...]
Global warming and climate change are rapidly altering the earth and life on it -- and not in a good way too. Sea levels are rising, islands are disappearing, and many animals are losing their habitats. These phenomena have left -- and continue to leave -- a painful mark on human lives. Rising temperatures are drying [...]
Like good coffee, when people are looking to buy a property they want a good spot and a decent price. You can have the best coffee in the world, but if you’re selling it out of a van for 25% more than the expected price, nobody’s going to want to buy it. 2017 was clearly a [...]
Managing a modern household is no easy task. Often, the most difficult thing to do is to reset your family members’ priorities, especially if it means changing up their daily habits. Understandably, this applies to the idea of becoming more eco-friendly inside the home. Having a “greener” home constitutes several different choices, from teaching your kids [...]
Seemingly everybody loves animals. Whether they're dogs, cats, birds, or fish, most people have a sweet spot in their hearts for animals. However, far too many pets live in underserved communities right here in the United States. According to The Humane Society of the United States, some 23 million pets take home in underserved communities. Doesn't [...]
If there’s a greater gift than that of knowledge, we’re yet to hear about it. Indeed, once a child has developed a thirst for learning and a love of knowledge, they’re likely to carry those traits with them for the rest of their life. Of course, if a child embraces schoolwork –– or simply cultivates their [...]
As scientists continue to study the effects of climate change and how humans are impacting the planet, it can be easy for us to assume there is nothing more we can do. But that’s where we are going wrong, while the most dramatic changes take place on governmental scales, there are so many ways we can [...]
The increase in both travel volume and frequency proves that there is a need to think green and plan our vacations in a more earth-friendly way. A few decades ago we would spend just a week or two away, either road tripping or camping. Now, it’s all about weekend get-always, city-breaks, long-haul flights to exotic places. [...]
The world of business has shifted to utilize everything that technology has to offer. From having computers at every desk to using specialized apps for business, it’s a very tech-based world now. While the adoption of technology requires us to think about our tech-based everyday activities with more consideration for the environment, it has also created [...]
The idea that you can visit display homes that you want to build, walk through it, really get a sense of it, is actually really impressive. Building your home is a massive step for any family unit, and it's easy to lose sight of the essentials when faced with shiny facades, fresh paint-jobs and picturesque lawns. [...]
As we all know that Windows 10 is used as a processing system in many industries and companies. It is also used in homes and phones. People with a good knowledge of Windows 10 can have a lot of job opportunities in the ever-changing IT industry. The candidates who want to secure high-level jobs at the [...]
When it comes to moving into a new house or simply buying furniture if you’re in dire need of a new bed, sofa, table or anything else, the greenest option is always to buy second-hand. Yet sometimes it can take ages or be impossible to find what you really want and you end up browsing new [...]
So, you tried to make a living as a full-time bass player in Kenosha, Wisconsin. How did you do? If the answer is “poorly,” then it’s time to hear some harsh news. You’re just not in the right location for musicians. As the old saying goes, sometimes you have to go where the work is. Scattered [...]
