Toddlers and Tooth Decay Tips and Advice

As parents, we have an instinctive concern for our children, and if anyone is at risk of tooth decay, a toddler would be at the top of the list. One must be very careful about the amount of sugar a young child consumes, as a sugary diet is the main cause of tooth decay, and with that in mind, here are a few things you can do to prevent the onset of tooth decay. Regular Dental Examinations – This is important for everyone, especially toddlers, and should your dentist notice crooked teeth coming through, a corrective device like Invisalign will help the teeth to straighten. The first few years of a child’s life are critical regarding teeth, and if decay is noticed, the dentist would…

Ways To Keep Your Brain Active When Working From Home

Working from home is great for those who aren’t suited to a 9-5 job. You get to choose your own hours, and because you’re your own boss, you have complete control over how you work. Although sometimes, procrastination can slip in and you may find your brain turning to mush. So here are some ways to keep your brain active when working from home. Image Source Do Something To Distract You From Work There will come a point during the day, where you lose your focus. It happens to all of us, and that’s totally fine! You just need to be able to get back onto the motivational horse, and the best way to do that is by doing something completely different from work to…

Stay On Top Of Allergies In The Home With These Tips

Allergies are one of those things that can not only be incredibly dangerous but can make day to day living very miserable. The source can sometimes be obvious: pets and cleaning chemicals, as well as seasonal triggers such as pollen,  are the most common ones, but sometimes, there is something that you just can’t quite put your finger on. Everyone is sniffling and sneezing, and your supply of tissues is diminishing at an alarming rate. When everyone is feeling miserable and stuffed up, you need to find a way to eliminate, or at the very least minimize the allergens in the home, and in this post, we look at a few ways.  Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash 4 Tips to Stay on Top of…

A “Typical” Day in the Life of a Work at Home Mom

A “Typical” Day in the Life of a Work at Home Mom

Making the transition from being a stay at home mom to being a work at home mom hasn’t always been easy. From time to time, the question still comes up: What does a stay at home mom do? What is her value, what is her worth? When people ask me what I do for a living, my response is usually two-fold. I’m a stay at home mom and I blog. I’m not always great at either of these things but so far, it seems to be panning out well. Sure, I’ve still encountered my fair share of failures as a stay at home mom and I may not be a six figure blogger (yet)… but I make do. And yet, I still get the questions: so…

The Benefits of Umbrella Companies for Freelancers and Contractors

The Benefits of Umbrella Companies for Freelancers and Contractors

If you are a contractor or a freelancer, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is whether to use the services of an umbrella company. This type of company will essentially employ you. As a result, they will handle all of your taxes, paperwork and alike. All you need to do is submit a timesheet and wait for the money to appear in your bank. There are lots of umbrella companies for you to take advantage of. But, is this a route you should go down, or should you handle everything yourself? Read on to discover all of the benefits associated with using an umbrella company for contractors. https://pixabay.com/photos/writing-write-person-paperwork-828911/ Top Benefits of Using an Umbrella Company for Freelancers and Contractors First…

How to Stop and Overcome Emotional Eating

How to Stop and Overcome Emotional Eating

Everyone knows that we need to eat to survive. It’s just a fact of life. Just as we need oxygen and water, we also need food. Some of us may consume more than others for a variety of reasons- and that’s okay. When we’re eating sensibly and being mindful about what we consume, we’re on the right path. But, when we use food as a coping mechanism; that’s where we might run into problems. Eating as a method of dealing with stress can be incredibly unhealthy and may lead to additional health related problems. Today, I want to talk about how to overcome emotional eating because we, as women, do tend to deal with this issue more often than our male counterparts.   What causes…