The current economic climate can feel like a tempestuous sea, tossing even the most prudent individuals with unexpected financial waves. While stress and uncertainty abound, many turn to loans as potential lifeboats, seeking to avoid long-term fiscal shipwreck. But should loans be embraced with open arms, or approached with cautious navigation? Loans certainly offer a … Read more
As a stay-at-home mom, it can be difficult to find the time and energy for exercise. After all, between the kids, the household chores, and all the other many tasks on your to-do list, it can feel overwhelming to try and fit in your own needs. So what is the best stay at home mom … Read more
The sad reality for parents is that as our kids get older, they need us less. And for a mom who has stayed home to raise them, she may eventually want to get a job. So, when should a stay-at-home mom transition to being a working mom? As a general rule, a stay-at-mom should wait … Read more
In some ways, there’s nothing nobler than a mom who stays home with the kids during their formative years. But that’s not without sacrifice. So what are the pros and cons of being a stay-at-home mom? Children will learn better and faster Children will have less anxiety and aggression The ability to be more present … Read more
Postpartum depression is a serious mental health condition that affects many new moms, but does postpartum depression affect a lot of stay-at-home moms? According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women who recently gave birth experience symptoms of postpartum depression, and stay-at-home moms are 11% more likely to experience postpartum depression than those who work … Read more
Gender roles have changed a lot over the decades. And many families now see both parents working outside the home. But for those mothers who stay at home, is a stay-at-home mom solely responsible for the care of the kids? No, a stay-at-home mom is not solely responsible for the care of the children. At … 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
I was a husband and am a father of three daughters. I’ve worked pretty much 40 hours+ a week since I graduated high school. My (now ex) wife has worked on and off but hasn’t worked outside the house much since our now 5-year-old was born. So, I’m in a great position to offer advice … 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
My family and I love to visit Costa Rica. While I know it’s pretty temperate all year, I’ve wondered should I avoid Costa Rica during the rainy season? No, Costa Rica is a great place to visit during the rainy season from May-November or any time of year. Most parts of the country do get … Read more
I love to cuddle and I love animals. But of course, not every animal loves to cuddle, and some animals require a lot of upkeep. So I wondered what are the best low maintenance pets that like to cuddle? The animals that are the lowest maintenance and the most likely to snuggle are: Bombay cats … Read more
As my daughters go deeper into their teen years, before I know it, they’ll be driving cars. So I wondered about the cheapest cars to insure for a teenager. Here are the cheapest cars to insure for teenage drivers: Fiat 500 – MSRP $26,565 – New Chevy Equinox – MSRP $26,300 – New Honda Civic … Read more