Types of car seats The car seat you buy will depend on the height, weight and age of your child. Your baby will go through different stages that require different types of car seats. Don’t switch to the next stage too quickly. It is important to keep your child in a rear-facing car seat for…

Bread is too soft to slice – freeze and slice frozen. Stale bread: sprinkle with a small amount of water, put in foil and bake in a moderate oven for about ten minutes. Cake Stuck in Skillet – Let sit until slightly cooler then try again. If it’s already cold, reheat for a minute or…

The Christmas traditions of Elf on the Shelf and the magic of the elves are taking the nation by storm, for good reason. They offer a lovely way to build excitement for the holidays and keep kids on their best behavior. This is how they work. The “official” elf on the shelf, the magical elf…

“Thousands of candles can be lit with a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never diminishes when shared.” The buddha Candles are an ancient traditional part of Buddhist rituals. Along with incense and flowers, they are placed in front of Buddhist shrines or statues and images of the…

Valentine’s Day is all about romance, love, and friendship. It might not be a common photo opportunity, but with or without a photo, there are still plenty of scrapbook ideas for Valentine’s Day. Remember this February 14 and that special someone you asked to be yours with these tips for the Valentine’s Day scrapbook page….

I have been teaching guitar for many years and I always see the same kind of difficulties in my students. – Most have problems with reading tablature. – Most have trouble keeping up. But younger generations are somehow more aurally talented now than decades ago, when not everyone could carry a tune. Most of my…

Remember the friends you had in high school who were given a car with no expectations of responsibility vs. those friends who had to work for their car? I’m sure they noticed the same difference that I did, in the level of care and appreciation they had for their vehicles. When my kids were that…

Let me ask you three simple questions: Do you use the children’s homework chart? Do you always ask your children to do their homework and other chores? Even when you ask them, does it seem like those tasks will never get done? If your answer is a ‘No’ to the first question and a ‘Yes’…

Looking for something different for your kids to play? Are they bored with their usual dolls and other toys? Well here is your chance to make them happy with the Buga Monsters. These silly, crazy and naughty little monsters are sure to make your child’s boring time fun. These 5 Buga monsters can be a…

April 1 is the day that everyone can freely fool their friends, co-workers, and loved ones. It is a day that is meant to be joyous and fun, but it doesn’t always end that way. Personally, I don’t mind being played a funny joke on me, but please keep it lighthearted (and promptly let me…