Category Archives: Home Life
Beat Rainy Day Boredom This Spring – Involve Your Kids in Spring Cleaning
Uh-oh…it’s a rainy day and your kids are stuck in the house. Maybe you had planned to get the cleaning done this weekend, or while the kids were at school and you forgot it was a holiday. Or maybe you have kids who are too young to be in school. Whatever the reason – you have a rainy day, kids in the house, and cleaning that needs to be done. Can you actually get anything done, or will you have to clean another day?
Here’s an idea: why not get the kids involved in spring cleaning? You can bust boredom and get cleaning done at the same time! Here are some ideas.
Easter Egg Hunts – Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt Starter Kit
Easter egg hunts are a popular activity for children during the springtime holiday. Quite often, however, families, churches or civic groups don’t have a clue about what it takes to have a
successful event. Christian Book Distributors has a great kit that will help any group have an Easter egg hunt that the children will enjoy and remember.
Easy Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
The traditional Easter egg hunt is fun, but sometimes it needs a fresh approach! Organizing a hunt well is also key. Here are some Easter egg hunt ideas and tips.
Choose the Right Spot
There are some things to consider as you choose the spot for your egg hunt. First, consider the proximity of the place to the road – excited kids often forget where they are and what they’re doing. So make sure the hunt area is far enough away from traffic or separated from the road by a fence.
Early Spring Gardening 101
Many of my friends have been talking about what they are planting in their gardens this year and when they are starting, I know many parts of the country are still getting snow and freezing weather so I wanted to share this with you.
Few times of the year are more exhilarating than early spring. When you garden, it’s especially exciting. For those who are just getting started, it’s helpful to know some of the basic steps toward preparing your garden for the summer’s growth. Here are some ideas and suggestions on early spring gardening.
How to Prevent Cramping During Exercise
You’ve decided it’s time to do something about the extra weight you’re carrying. Perhaps you’ve joined a gym and have begun seeing results. Before long, however, you’re doubled over in pain you have a muscle cramp. Learn how to prevent cramping during exercise using the following advice.
Cramps are painful. They are involuntary contractions which occur while exercising or very shortly thereafter. If you’ve ever had one, you know you want to do everything you can to avoid them.
Ever Think About Payday Loans?
I am sure we have all been there, several times in the past I was where payday was a few days away and I needed to get some food or diapers for the kids. So I ran down to the little store that does payday loans and wrote out a check. This is not something I suggest doing very often since there are the fees that you have to budget in the next payday. However in a pinch they are a huge life savor. I rarely am in the situation but it is good to know that there is that option when needed.
How to Burn Off Post-Holiday Weight Gain
One of the difficulties with post-holiday weight gain is that it happens to come about in the middle of winter. This is not an inspiring time to get out and move. The weather is often cold and wet, and the mornings and evenings are dark. It’s tempting just to hibernate and wait until spring to get in shape.
The trouble is that excess weight may get harder to lose the longer it’s on, and you might get used to it. So take advantage of the timing – it may be the middle of winter, but it’s a new year, and that’s a good time for a healthy weight loss program. Here are some tips for burning off that holiday weight.
Helping Another Great Organization
Here in the Spokane area people know about Inland NWbaby They are an organization that helps moms and children with things that they need. I just found out they made finals in the STCU contest. This contest Ends Friday so we need some help to help the families in Spokane.
About the Contest from STCU
Contest Instructions
Nominate your favorite non-profit organization between February 13-17, 2012 by completing the entry form. Only one nomination per person will be accepted. Then, vote for one of the top ten organizations (that received the most nominations) from February 20-24, 2012.
