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When you first buy an Elf on the Shelf, the first thing you notice is the hands are sewn together making certain tasks difficult to mimic when placing your elf doing different activities. So why are Elf on the Shelf hands sewn together? The hands of the Elf on the Shelf are sewn together to … Read more
Everyone knows Elf on the Shelf. And there’s nothing cuter than a couple of scout elves living their lives and making children happy. But can Elf on the Shelf get married? No, according to the official rules of the Elf on the Shelf company, the elves are not permitted to get married. But many parents … Read more
Is Elf on the Shelf just an annoying marketing ploy designed to generate millions in sales at the expense of parents? After all, it leaves many parents exhausted trying to come up with new ideas, and feeling guilty if they forget. So are Elf on the Shelf evil? No, the Elf on the Shelf is … Read more
Elf on the Shelf is a worldwide phenomenon. But for many kids and teens, the lines can blur between innocent holiday traditions and reality. So, are Elf on the Shelf real or fake? Elf on the Shelf is not real and requires parents or other guardians to move it each night. But while they may … Read more
Elf on the Shelf is a holiday tradition centered around an Elf whose magic is brought to life when a child names it. And each night they supposedly fly home to the North Pole. But can Elf on the Shelf move? The Elf on the Shelf does not physically move on its own. Parents typically … Read more
It’s that time of year again, and who doesn’t love to decorate for Christmas? But if you’re in a brick house you may be thinking you’re stuck. I too have wondered how to hang Christmas lights on brick walls. To hang Christmas lights on brick walls, use Gorilla Glue or a hot glue gun to … Read more
Our family loves Elf on the Shelf. But with 3 kids of a wide age range, I wondered what age is Elf on the Shelf good for? Elf on a Shelf is officially created for kids between 36 months and 15 years. However, many kids as young as age 2 enjoy the holiday tradition, and … Read more
Owning a home is a dream for most Americans. However, it also means you can’t rely on a landlord for home repairs. Sometimes the high cost of home repairs or a recent change in income has us screaming “my house is falling apart and I can’t afford to fix it!” When home repair costs are … Read more
I have always used to-do lists, but technology has moved towards app-based ways of using those. GQueues is one of the top task management apps, so here’s my detailed GQueues review. GQueues works extremely well as a desktop or app-based to-do list, allowing users to easily keep track of the day’s priorities. It is easy … Read more
My daughters and I love obstacle courses and to run, jump and climb, so, I wondered how to build a backyard ninja warrior course. A backyard ninja warrior course will include age-appropriate obstacles both homemade and purchased, but ideally items that can be adjusted for height & weight. Salmon ladders, quad steps, slacklines, rope tunnels … Read more
I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors. But between acid stains, water-based concrete stains, and concrete paint, there are a lot of confusing choices. So, I decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors. How to stain an interior concrete floor: Remove baseboards Tape off the room with plastic sheets Sand … Read more
Many of us have stained concrete floors in our homes because they look amazing. But it’s not always clear how to clean them. Here are the steps on cleaning stained concrete floors with vinegar: To clean stained concrete floors with vinegar use a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and warm water. But you can use … Read more
In an older home, it’s not uncommon to see condensation in between the 2 panes of glass on some of the windows. New windows are expensive, so I wondered if it was possible to DIY double pane foggy window repair. Double pane foggy window repair can be done by drilling 2 small holes on the … Read more
I won’t lie. Every time I used to visit Mexico, I would dream of living there. But let’s also be honest, there are a lot of safety concerns about Mexico. So what are the safest places to live in Mexico? San Miguel de Allende Puerto Vallarta Playa del Carmen (and the whole Riviera Maya) Tulum … Read more