How I Finally Found a Diet that I Could Stick With

How I Finally Found a Diet that I Could Stick With

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. The Struggle with Dieting So many people view dieting as some sort of cosmic punishment for not having the perfect body. They believe that enjoying food is somehow bad for them, which couldn’t be further from the truth. If you want to be completely honest with yourself, when it comes to dieting, it isn’t about giving up food or flavor; it’s about discovering new foods and flavors. At least that is what it is for those who truly love food as well as adventure. Dieting is far too often approached from the mindset of impending failure. Too many people have tried and failed so…

7 Steps To a Low Maintenance Home

7 Steps To a Low Maintenance Home

Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay  Unless you really enjoy it, nobody wants to spend all their free time cleaning and sorting out their house, but unfortunately, many people do, or they spend their time hating their house and being surrounded by mess and feeling like the housework is never-ending. Well, there are some ways you can create a low maintenance home which means you’ll have more time to sit back and relax and enjoy your surroundings.  Choose your flooring wisely. Choose flooring materials that don’t have gaps or joint lines such as vinyl flooring. Not only will this leave no room for dirt to settle, but you’ll only need a broom and damp mop to keep it clean.    Keep Walls Bare and Simple Detailed moldings…

Upgrades 101: 10 Simple Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

Upgrades 101: 10 Simple Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

As a homeowner, there are many things you can do to improve your home to maintain or even increase the value of your home. If you want to work your way up the property ladder, knowing how to increase your home value to guarantee the best return when you sell up or move on is significant. Some specific projects are guaranteed to improve not only the curb appeal of your home but also its value. The location and the size of your house will have an impact on your property value; however, the following are things you can do to increase its value. Image via Adobe Stock, by bnenin Improve the Outdoor Area If you want a different perspective of your home’s value, consider the…

Bathroom Routine Visual Schedule for Autism

Bathroom Routine Visual Schedule for Autism

We have a routine and visual schedule for practically everything. And I do mean just about everything. That includes all sorts of activities, meals, the general day, specific times of the day and yes- you guessed it, we have a bathroom routine visual schedule. When my daughter was younger, these visual schedules helped us out so much. And it’s still become such a part of her routine, that we continue to utilize them.  What to Include in a Bathroom Routine Visual Schedule Well this really depends on your goals! Since this isn’t a general personal hygiene schedule or personal hygiene routine, we broke it down into steps. And yes, I mean we really broke it down into steps. If you want to go more detailed…

Keeping Your Home Clean When You Have a Family Pet

A family pet can be a fantastic addition to the family. They can become like another family member that everyone loves. However, pets can also be messy. They can shed their fur, and they can bring mud and debris from inside. And that’s before you take into account the ones that drool or track litter around the house. If you have a family pet or you’re thinking of getting one, you need to know how you can keep your home clean. Let’s take a look at some tips that you might find useful to help you keep your home tidy. Pay Attention to the Floors The floors of your home are often the first thing that you will notice if you have pets. Fur can…

Not Happy In Your Home? Try This

Not Happy In Your Home? Try This

As a mom, you can eventually get to the point where you’re not happy in your home. No matter what you do, you just can’t enjoy the time you spend inside your four walls and want to escape.  Usually, though, there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with your house. It’s just the environment – and that’s something that you can change.  If you’re a mom and you’re not feeling happy in your home, take a look at these fixes.  Bring More Plants Into Your Interiors Pixabay – CC0 License Sometimes interiors can look stark and unwelcoming. The combination of paint and cheap furniture can leave you feeling a little unloved.  Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way. Just adding a few plants here and there can…