How to Home School for Beginners

How to Home School for Beginners

Image credit – Pixabay The chances are, you aren’t home schooling your kids. Although the rate of children in the US being home schooled is growing at an average rate of 2-8% per year, most kids are still in public schooling. However, with the current Coronavirus situation and schools across the country being closed indefinitely, you may have to dust off Math that you haven’t thought about since high school and prepare yourself to home school. Although it might be tempting to just let the kids have this unexpected time off as holiday, there are definitely skills and classes from school that, if left for months without being practiced, will start to get rusty. Languages, Math, English, Art – all the subjects they have on…

The Five Minute Guide to Organizing Your Mind for Less Mental Clutter

In the digital age, we are more than ever being bombarded with information. This includes everything from the notifications and messages on our phones, to the constant stimulation that comes from the television and the web. At work, things are even worse as we’re constantly focusing on one stream of information and then the next and even when we’re on holiday we willingly subject ourselves to more noise and bright lights in the form of computer games and YouTube videos. We’re constantly wired and this leaves us exhausted, stressed and with little energy or motivation to focus on the things that really matter to us. Psychologists call this phenomenon ‘Information Overload’ and it’s closely related to another concept known as ‘Decision Fatigue’. Information overload is…

Improving The Outside Of Your Home

Improving The Outside Of Your Home

When it comes to home improvements, most of your efforts can focus on the inside. From organizing every room to painting and decorating exactly to your taste, it’s those improvements that make your house a home. But what about the outside of your house? It can be easy to forget once you’re through the front door! However, putting some effort into how the front of your home looks will make it more welcoming, and make a great impression on visitors. And if you ever decide to sell your home, the curb appeal will be extremely important. Want some great ideas for improving the outside of your home? Here are some suggestions to get you started. Image Credit: Unsplash under Creative Commons Clean it up! It’s…

A Guide To Achieving The Organic Look At Home

A Guide To Achieving The Organic Look At Home

Organic decor can help to bring the outdoors into your home and give it a beautiful, natural feel. There are lots of ways you can incorporate this look into your own home to enjoy the comfort and beauty it brings. Read on for some advice that anybody can use!  Use Nature As Your Decor See if there’s a way you can use natural items as your decor, such as pieces of driftwood or items foraged and found. You may also be able to display interesting stones, geodes, and crystals. You can still personalize the look by only including what speaks to you.  Invest In High Quality Materials As well as incorporating found materials, you can invest in high quality materials, too. A little marble can…

Sprucing Up Your Outdoor Space for Summer

Sprucing Up Your Outdoor Space for Summer

When you’re a mom working out of your home, you know how important it is to have a designated workspace, an area to feel and be productive, and an organized house that makes it easier for everyone to relax.  But, now that summer is finally upon us, it might be time to start thinking about your outdoor living space in the same way you’ve given attention to the inside of your home.  Spending time outside in the summer has many benefits for your physical and mental health. It can boost your energy and your immune system, reduce stress, and even enhance your creativity – all things we need as moms!  So, why not turn your outdoor space into a place you actually enjoy spending time?…

How To Simply Boost The Look And Functionality Of Your Garden

How To Simply Boost The Look And Functionality Of Your Garden

https://unsplash.com/photos/0ZxdAGG4aWU Your garden supplements your home like nothing else could. It adds a little freshness and color to what might usually be a pretty bland environment. Yes, your home is probably beautiful, but it still needs to have a little extra something on the periphery, and a garden is a perfect attachment. Now, some gardens look absolutely gorgeous because a lot of love and effort has been put into them. They’re also maintained frequently, so they’re not left to rot and go stale. The majority of people, however, will have a kind of plain and bland front and/or back garden. If you’re not really interested in getting green fingers, then obviously this won’t be an issue. But what if you want to create a wonderful…