Are you considering moving to a new city with no money or job lined up? If you want to pick up and move without a plan, you’re not alone… For many young people, the idea of starting a new life in a different place is a romantic and exciting one. In fact, my desire to move to a new city is what sparked the financial epiphany that motivated me to get my own personal finances in order and eventually start this blog. I posted a question on the Personal Finance subreddit that was something along the lines of: Is $2,000
If you're trying to veer away from more commonly used names, these are some beautiful, but rare, baby names that you will absolutely love.
To celebrate the launch of our new book we've picked great rooms from the archive
A look at the houses in London and Napa Valley featured in the 1998 remake of "The Parent Trap" starring Lindsay Lohan as twins Hallie and Annie.
Your kids only need one or two house rules. Use this the first house rule and your house will run much more smoothly whether you have toddlers or teenagers. There are different philosophies on setting up house rules for kids. Family rules for teenagers can be especially tricky. Teenagers need both boundaries and freedom. I
Just because your mom says she's your BFF doesn't mean she's the best mom ever. Experts reveal 19 things toxic moms love to say.
Gavin Houghton’s latest creative endeavour – organising sketching holidays in Morocco – allows the multi-talented interior designer to introduce others to the bohemian pleasures of the city that he fell in love with over 20 years ago
Your kids only need one or two house rules. Use this the first house rule and your house will run much more smoothly whether you have toddlers or teenagers. There are different philosophies on setting up house rules for kids. Family rules for teenagers can be especially tricky. Teenagers need both boundaries and freedom. I
Making sense of life as a transracial, adoptive family while relishing in the sweet, sugary moments of mommyhood
I’m good with saying no to certain movies, no problem, but sleepovers is a hard one. And it's not because I lack conviction.
Are you tired of the backtalk in your home? Do you feel like your kids are constantly disrespectful? Use these 5 battle-tested strategies to minimize the backtalk in your home. Parenting expert Amy McCready has helped thousands of families solve this problem and she can help yours too.
The psychologically damaging things parents say to their kids, undermine their kids' confidence and negatively affect their emotional and mental well-being.
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Have you wondered if your child's video game or screen time is beneficial or harmful? Check out these steps to make video games beneficial.
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Learn how to play Help Your Neighbor! This is a fun family card game that works well for all ages. Perfect for game night!
Dear Shaunti, You’re the researcher, so please tell me the real answer: How often do guys need to have sex? I just don’t think about sex much; I guess it isn’t a need for me. But my husband says he thinks about it all the time, and he gets crabby that I’m often too tired. Even though I can go weeks or months and not miss it, since he can’t, I try to do the right thing. But oddly, even though he says he’s “deprived”, when I tell him “okay” that just makes him mad. He says he wants me to want it like he does. I feel like I can’t win. But if I knew how often a man needs sex I could plan on that, and hopefully that would help.
It can be frustrating when you feel like you are raising a lazy teen. Here are some ways to respond to lazy teen behavior.
Are you thinking of hiring a maid, or house cleaners or a cleaning service? This post is going tell you why I DON'T have a cleaning lady. The perks SEEM so great -- but are they, and what do you LOSE in return?
ADHDers need better strategies for conquering clutter. Most advice is a complicated strategy with "then keep it that way." That doesn't work for ADHD, THIS does!
Scared to talk to your kids about sex? Yeah, every parent feels that way. How do we bring up the topic? How do we make sure we’re not sharing “too much, too soon”? This post shares about a wonderful new step-by-step method for parents to—easily!—share with their kids about God’s plan for sex. So much wisdom here for all Christian parents!
No idea how to even start cleaning when you're overwhelmed by your messy house? Feeling paralyzed? Put on your hazmat suit and let's get down to business.
Don't let your teen go out to live on his own without being prepared! Make sure you have taught these 25 life skills for teens BEFORE your child leaves the house.
Step by step guide that shows you how to clean a messy house when you're overwhelmed by the mess. Tips for getting started and motivated to clean up!
If you have a pre-teen or teen daughter, you know how much pressure there is for young women to have sex. As a parent, it's hard to find the balance between lecturing and ignoring the topic. Some days we may lean one way, other days the other. Mom, believe it or not your daughter will listen to y
A big or small tree house bring lots of fun into backyard designs and create playful and youthful atmosphere
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It’s a myth that teenagers don’t want to ever hang out with their grandparents. Even though you may mourn the loss of your adorable little grandchild, don’t give up. Being their grandparent doesn’t stop when they become teens. Here’s how to stay close to teenage grandchildren.
How to plan a downsize for your home or your aging parents' house. Assess the amount of stuff. Includes a free printable room-by-room checklist.
“No!” my five-year-old declared, “Cleaning up toys is boring.” He’s usually pretty helpful cleaning up his room and enjoys helping around the house, but sometimes he gets in a mood. When that happens, it can be tempting to turn his defiance into a power struggle. Should I force him into cleaning his room, using my … Continue reading "How to Respond to Defiant Behavior the Montessori Way"
George Carlin is a Grammy-winning American stand-up comedian, actor, and author. Being considered as one of the top comedians of all time, George is well known for his black humor, political views, observations on language, psychology, and religion along with many other…
In this video, I share Professional Organizing secrets for downsizing and decluttering a home fast. Downsizing experts help when you, a parent, or friend are moving quickly and have a home filled with a lifetime of possessions.
Is it better to buy or rent? Buying a home seems smarter than forking over money to a landlord, right? If you're considering buying vs renting, read on.
Check out the things narcissistic mothers say when you’ve made a choice they don’t agree with or when you question their authority...
Have you recently had a parent die and need to go through their belongings? I recently did the same and would like to share my tips.
Watch how these photo recreations perfectly recaptured the spirit of the years that have gone by.
Stay connected to family and friends by sharing the LittleThings that spark joy.
Want to save more money fast, but have tried all the standard things? Check out these 25 clever tips to save money fast in 2021.
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It's time to clear the clutter! 99 things to get rid of right now without ever missing! An easy to plan to declutter your home and love the home you have.
I believe everyone can live better with less. Do you want a clutter-free home but don't know where to start? ... how to clean and declutter a messy house.
Our world has gone digital, but there are so many analog life skills that our kids still NEED! It’s no secret that life has changed in the past 25 years. When I was in high school, we didn’t have internet either at home or at school. No one owned a cell phone, except for wealthy […]
This guest post is taken from advice of over 800 readers- with 18 kitchen tips to have your kitchen looking great and working for you: If you're ready, sit back, put the kettle on, put your feet up and take a few minutes to see if there is anything that you can do to improve your experiences in the kitchen. Our best tips: WD-40 is a fantastic tiled floor cleaner, amongst many other things. As its main ingredient is fish oil, it's not as harmful as people might think. ~Do you know why the 40 is in WD-40? It's because it took them 40 attempts to create it! Did you know that 90% of all the things in your kitchen are hardly ever used or are just simply not needed? A bit like wearing 20% of your wardrobe 80% of the time…