• 5 Tips to Save Money for the Holidays by Doing It Yourself
    Money Matters

    5 Tips to Save Money for the Holidays by Doing It Yourself

    The holidays can be a wonderful yet expensive time of the year, especially Christmas. But you can have extra money for the holidays with some DIY projects rather than paying out. Repair Rather than Replace If you fix something over the holidays, you can save a lot of money. Things like computers, TVs, and tools for the garden are good examples. Generally, you should fix a piece of equipment if the cost of fixing it is less than what it’s worth. When it costs more to fix than to replace, you should replace it. You can find great services online these days. But you can always take your things to…

  • Stay Safe on the Roads
    Family,  Traveling

    Stay Safe On the Roads with Kids During the Holidays

    We all expect roads to be busier than usual during the holidays. Everyone is busy getting their shopping done, and visiting family or friends. However, if you plan your travel ahead, and are aware of the risks of busy roads and inexperienced drivers hitting the highway, you can keep yourself and your family safe as well. Below you will find some tips on how to make sure you can deal with unexpected situations on the road. Plan Your Route Carefully If you are planning a road trip to one of your relatives’ home this winter, and you don’t know the route, you will need to start planning. There are different…

  • Family,  Traveling

    5 Trips to Plan for the Family This Holiday Season

    The holidays are quickly approaching and after everything that the last two years have brought on, I think we can agree that we are all deserving of a stress-free vacation. Between the pandemic, vaccinations, and essentially an entirely new way of living, it would be great to go back to the relaxed and care-free lives we once lived and just get away for the holidays. Luckily, no matter what your budget is, you have several great options for travel this year. So, to treat yourself and your family to a much needed getaway, here are some great trips to plan for the holidays this year. 1.  Staycation Staycations have become…

  • Gifting Made Simple: 3 Tips For Busy Dads In The Run-Up To The Holidays
    Daddy Talk,  Shopping

    Gifting Made Simple: 3 Tips For Busy Dads In The Run-Up To The Holidays

    It’s that time of year again when weeks seem to fly by in a flash and anticipation starts to build. It may seem like there’s plenty of time to shop for gifts, but before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. For busy dads, there’s nothing worse than whizzing around malls and standing in giant lines trying to cross off seemingly endless shopping lists. If you’re keen to swerve the stress of Christmas shopping and get started early, here are some top tips. Buy must-have gifts early It won’t be long before this year’s must-have gifts appear in TV adverts and hot-lists in newspapers and magazines. If you’re…

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    Around The House

    Decoration Ideas for the Holidays

    Decorating the home for the holidays is one of the best ways to express holiday cheer and inspire others to embrace the season of giving. However, most people don’t identify the inherent danger of ascending the ladder to hang ornaments and lights around the house. Considering one’s own safety before the decadence of flashy decorum is essential to keep oneself from falling into farcical situations like Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. Christmas Trees When shopping for a Christmas tree, the major consideration for the consumer is whether to purchase an authentic tree or an artificial tree. For Christmas purists who still believe in buying a new tree each year, it’s…