There are more and more professional women that have now established their own families and have become moms. Being a mom doesn’t stop a woman from working a job. More and more moms have made the decision to work from home so that while they do their jobs, they can be...
In the advent of modern technology, there are many different types of home safety devices available in the market. As homeowners, we also want to be in the loop with all these devices to keep our homes functional and our families safe, which is why we purchase them....
After moving from the farm into our apartment here in Berlin, there are a few areas where we haven't quite found perfect harmony. Like the laundry room. Actually it's just the dryer closet since our washing machine is in the bathroom (where I actually rather like it...
Setting long-term goals is another way of planning for your future. You establish these goals so that you create a plan for your life in the years to come. It's a known fact that if set goals for 5 years, 10 years or even 20 years into the future, we're far more...
Before you turn around twice, wedding season is going to be upon us again. And if you're planning your own wedding right now, you know how difficult it can be to select a gift for your guests that won't be eaten in two seconds or become useless once it's taken home....
Many people use to-do lists on a regular basis, but they don't always end up actually accomplishing on the tasks on the list. Do you end up putting way more on your daily lists than you can actually accomplish? Look back to the time when you yourself came up with your...
For parents there are few things more stressful than trying to persuade your children to tidy up their bedrooms. Despite the inevitable feeling of swimming against the tide, getting in amongst the mess and organizing the kids' room can really make a difference. Be...
We've all been there. You plant some new flowers or delightful little seedlings in the ground, excited that the growing season is starting out and you'll soon have delicious fruits and vegetables ripening on the vine. You water them and make sure they are tucked into...
At this time of the year, most people will take a look around their homes and wonder how they can give it a new lease of life without renovating completely. Everybody gets bored from time to time with the décor of the home and will want to make changes, but it is...
Have you ever lived in a place where there is constantly light pouring in through your windows at all hours of the day? And even though the sun sets at 4:30pm and the world is dark until 8:30am, you wake up every morning, after 8 or more hours of sleep, and STILL feel...
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