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Uncategorized Why You Should Avoid Comparing Siblings As a parent, you probably compare your children to each other in terms of their appearances, interests, strengths and the ages when they reached important developmental milestones. Sometimes comparing siblings is harmless, but if you’re not careful, you may cause a child to feel as though he or she can’t measure up and spark anxiety […]
Uncategorized 10 Fireplace Safety Tips During the fall and winter months, many homeowners light their fireplaces to help keep their homes warm and cozy. Plus, as countless movies have taught us, fireplaces can provide optimal ambiance for a romantic night in with a significant other. However, unless precautions are taken, improper use of fireplaces could lead to house fires or […]
Uncategorized Joining the Trend Toward Victory Gardens Home gardening is booming these days, both as an outlet for Americans, and, according to sociologists, as a trend for millions turning toward a simpler, gentler lifestyle worldwide. Neighbors are exchanging herbs for oranges and more parents are providing the opportunity for their children to witness first-hand how food is grown from seed.   5  […]
Uncategorized Create a Stylish Home Office in a Limited Space With more people working from home and the trend expected to continue, many who’ve been co-opting the kitchen table are looking for better ideas. From designers focused on meeting this need, here are four simple and workable ideas that won’t break the bank:   5  BEDS 4  BATHS 5520  SQFT FOR SALE $975,000 1232 OLEANDER […]
Uncategorized Learn Anything When the Experts Can Come to You Want to master scallopine? Write a best-seller? Play the violin like a virtuoso? You can learn the basics from world-class connoisseurs without ever having to leave home. Through the online magic of MasterClass.com, you can study screenwriting with Martin Scorsese or acting with Helen Mirren. Learn the art of photography with Annie Leibovitz, or the […]
Uncategorized Are You Getting Enough Calcium? Calcium is essential to keep bones and teeth strong and healthy. It’s also required for muscles, nerves and blood vessels to function normally and for the body to regulate the release of hormones and enzymes. Many people don’t get enough calcium and don’t realize it until their bones have suffered serious damage. What Can Happen […]
Uncategorized Dress Up Your Home’s Decor With a Gallery Wall Are your closets overflowing with pictures and other framed goods that would undoubtedly look much better hung in a prominent location than hardly ever seeing the light of day? Hanging pictures is a great way to tie a room together and add some character and personality to your space. Instead of simply hanging one picture […]
Uncategorized Strategies for Communicating With Your Teen If you’re feeling disconnected from your teenager, don’t give up hope! With a few simple strategies, you can open up the lines of communication–and maybe even do a little bonding in the process. Choose your moment. Don’t start firing questions at teens when they’ve just gotten out of bed, are engrossed in a movie or […]
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Uncategorized Tips for Teaching Children Table Manners When you sit down for family dinner, at home or at a restaurant, it’s comforting to witness your children mind their manners. But these aren’t behaviors that come naturally, rather, they need to be taught. Of course this is no easy task, as children can be easily distracted and sometimes even a little wild. Here […]
Uncategorized Tax Tips For The Self-Employed There are many advantages to being self-employed. Your work schedule is flexible. There’s no boss looking over your shoulder. You can take on the assignments you wish. But your tax situation is more complicated than it might be if you were earning a salary. Before you file your tax return this year, especially if self-employment […]
Uncategorized 3 Indoor Activities to Keep Your Kids Entertained Every parent or caregiver knows the difficulty of navigating stir crazy children when the weather prohibits a fun day outside.These activities can keep kids occupied while engaging their creativity or encouraging them to get moving in an indoor-appropriate manner. Children’s Yoga Videos If you are looking for an easy way to keep the children in […]
Uncategorized Why You Should Automate Your Savings Whether you want to save for retirement, your children’s college education, a house purchase or a dream vacation, you’ll need dedication and time. For many people, the temptation to spend money on things they want or need now, or the belief that saving a large sum of money is too difficult or impossible, keeps them […]
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Uncategorized Debt Consolidation Options to Consider When You’re Juggling Debt If you’re trying to pay off multiple credit card debts, keep track of payment amounts, due dates, interest rates and the money needed to pay them on time each month, it might be worth considering debt consolidation. This is the strategy of rolling many debts into a single payment as a way to save money […]
Uncategorized Where to Safely Store Your Most Important Documents When disaster strikes, or when you’re putting together an emergency plan, finding the right place to store your most valuable documents is an important step every homeowner should take. Paperwork, such as financial documents, medical records, life insurance policies, will and trusts, social security information, house deeds, etc., should be stored in a secure location […]
Uncategorized 10 Tips to Stretch Your Food Budget Food is a major expense in any household, and for those on a tight budget, a few dollars saved can make a big difference. ChooseMyPlate.gov offers 10 tips based on planning and smart shopping to help you feed your family while keeping more money in your wallet. 1. Plan, plan, plan. Before you head to […]
Uncategorized 4 Tips to Masterfully Declutter Your Wardrobe A well-decluttered home can bring a sense of peace and order to even the busiest person’s lifestyle. Unfortunately for self-identifying clutter bugs, the reverse holds true. If you are ready to get to work on your home and declutter your piles of clothes, there are a few tried-and-true tips you should have in your arsenal. […]
Uncategorized Good News: You Can Wash These Items in Your Washing Machine Kathie Aldunate Realtor Century21 New Millennium 1730 West Street, Annapolis.21401 C:443-717-0292 O:410-266-905 .#AnnapolisRealtor #AnnapolisHomes. #AnneArundelCountyLiving #AnnapolisRealEstateMarket., #OdentonHomes, #SeniorDownsizing #AnnapolisRealEstateMarket, #AnneArundelCountyLiving, #CroftonRealEstate, #DreamHome, #GambrillsRealtor, #MarylandRealEstate, #MoveWithKathie.,
Uncategorized 5 Things to Know About Concierge Medicine If time is precious to you, and making time for doctor visits is problematic, you may be considering concierge medicine—sometimes called direct primary care—a service for which patients pay an upfront fee, typically an annual or monthly retainer, in order to have their physician at their beck and call. Some 6,500 physicians in the U.S. currently offer […]
Uncategorized Fruits and Veggies to Avoid “Garden Variety” Healthy Meals Sticking to a diet that supports wellness means including a variety of fruits and vegetables into your daily meal plan. This can sometimes mean finding yourself in a rut when it comes to your food choices. If you are struggling with a “garden variety” diet of fruits and veggies, it may be time to branch […]