Parenting and Lifestyle Blog
Sooner or later, your kid is going to have to use the toilet. However, your will you will need to prepare him for that. There are two options that are available to you, and they are potty chairs or seats. These two kinds of toilet training equipment are different are suited for different circumstances, but …
Parents are the first and most impactful teachers in their children’s life. That is why it is critical for parents to establish and maintain close ties with their children’s education. When parents and families are involved in their child’s education, children tend to excel more and their opinions of education are more positive. Parents and …
When I started Traveling I didn’t have much more in mind than that I wanted to focus on positive and happy travels. The idea developed over time and lately I’ve thought about ways to make a trip blissful. While my take on this is aimed at longer term journeys of weeks, months or even years, …
Through meeting a lot of individuals over the years, I’ve discovered that far more people than anyone could ever think actually ruin their lives with their own negative thoughts. I had no idea the issue was so widespread. People repeat unpleasant thoughts in their heads until they become their normal, habitual way of thinking. If …
Negative feelings are highly addictive for many people. They live in their heads, ruminating over things and feeling awful all day because they lack inspiration in their life. Are you one of these individuals? I know I was, and I still am on some days. I think that for many people, this is how external …
Motivation, like the sand on a beach, ebbs and flows in your life if you’re anything like the rest of us. Most of us are thrilled, full of new ideas, and ready to jump in, sink or swim, when we begin a new enterprise, hobby, or activity. The momentum created by enthusiasm, as well as …
Pop quiz: What’s a common activity among travelers? Answer: Reading. And why not? Not only is reading a great way to learn something new, it also can calm the mind and reduce stress. And Vera Marie Badertscher should know. Vera is the founder of A Traveler’s Library – a website that suggests books, movies, music, and …
I am really looking forward to homeschooling our girls and I see huge benefit to thinking outside of the proverbial K-12 box, so this whole Unschooling approach has really peaked my interest. As type-a and organized as my brain works, the creative free spirit inside of me frolics all around when it comes to different …
South America is a budget backpacker’s paradise. Daily travel can often be accomplished on about the cost of a nice dinner in the U.S. There are, however, cities that can break the bank. Although Ecuador may seem mostly immune to this, Guayaquil can be rather pricey. For those with a keen eye for thrift, a …
I know plenty of people who dread the word “budget.” I mean, budget is just a fancy word for plan, really. And who doesn’t like a well thought out plan??? Anyway, sticking to your holiday budget is tough some people save up for the holidays throughout the year and some people just can’t do that …