Tired of trying to make your kids eat fruits and vegetables? You feel you have tried every single trick under the sun so that your kids eat their greens and fruits without throwing a tantrum and still nothing works? Well, here are 7 smart ways which are sure to turn the tables in your favor! Take a look: 1. Make…
Brought to you by:Kensington Church “Mom, do we have to go?” As moms, we’ve heard it plenty of times. Dragging your kids to the store, the doctor, or anywhere that doesn’t sound appetizing to them at the moment can be a frustrating experience. When it comes to getting your kids ready for church—especially leading up to the excitement of Christmas—the…
A pet can be a great addition to a home. It’s sort of like having another child on board there’s more feeding, bathing, and cleaning. Even with just children in the house, cleaning can be a challenge and things don’t get easier once a pet is added to the family. You may or may not be amazed by the mess…
Fall is the season for apples, visiting farms and cider mills, making all kinds of apple goodies like Apple Butterscotch Brownies. Caramel Apples, Apple Sandwiches, and more. So when I was asked to create a recipe, featuring DairyPure Sour Cream my first thought was to include apples! These sour cream bars turned out perfectly, I’m sure you will love them too! DairyPure…
Weighing Your Options Detroit has been on an economic roller-coaster which currently has a downward trend with no end in sight—though the degree of plummet seems to have mellowed out slightly. It’s possible Detroit has a big peak ahead in a few years, but it’s hard to see how. Right now property values have plummeted in Detroit, and so there…
Nobody ever said planning a wedding was going to be easy. As you look at your best friend, you see just how stressed out, overworked, and tired she is because of all the planning needed to make her wedding absolutely amazing. As her friend, it’s your job to help alleviate some of this burden so that it doesn’t completely wear…
Selecting a new doctor, or primary care physician isn’t as easy as it sounds. While you can ask around for recommendations much like you would for a barber or plumber, there are more factors involved that might limit your overall options. Insurance plans create limitations, the number of practices in the area might be limited, and the doctor needs to…
As a mom, it makes sense to understand the ups and downs of property management. You are, in a sense, the ruling regent of your home—whether you’re single, or you’re part of a married household. One of the most important aspects of this understanding pertains to properly upkeeping the premises. You want to regularly clean and renovate, as well as…
https://pixabay.com/en/home-ladder-roofing-house-2861604/ So, you’ve moved into your dream home. While you celebrate the move with the new neighbors, unexpected repairs may suddenly turn your happiness into home maintenance blues. To avoid getting into common catastrophes such as a swamped basement and a drenched roof, it’s wise to stay away from expensive repairs. Not sure how to make this a reality? The…
Keeping kids safe is no longer as easy as telling them to look both ways when they cross the road. The majority of children have cell phones starting around the age of ten, and accidents caused by distracted walking are increasing at an alarming rate. Videos that show people walking into trees or falling into fountains because they are focused…
There’s no disputing that lead is bad for the human body. Unfortunately this was not known when the original water delivery systems were put into place. The result was that lead pipes were everywhere. Lead leached from these pipes into the water supply and then caused a variety of health issues in unsuspecting consumers. Lead piping is now banned but…
I had the opportunity to ask Forensic Meteorologist Mark McGinnis some questions about severe weather and how to be prepared. He has some great tips, and while some may seem like common sense, they are all great reminders of how to be prepared for when severe weather hits: 1. Get a NOAA weather radio with a battery backup. 2. Get a…
Before visiting Cranbrook Science Museum last weekend, the girls and I put on our brand new complimentary Tee See Tee Shirts. I figured the scenic gardens in the atrium would provide a great backdrop for these shirts and I was already there to share the Bat Zone… so why not. First, I want to thank Tee See Tee for sending…
Image Credit: Pixabay If you are expecting a baby, this is the perfect time to start saving money for all the things you’ll need for your bundle of joy. But if you don’t know what you are looking for, your experience might be an overwhelming and scary one. From buying the best cheap baby rocker to finding the right size of a…
On Friday, June 22nd we were able to interview Jorge Parada, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist and medical advisor for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) about mosquito and tick-borne diseases . In this interview we discussed: Why are mosquito and tick-borne diseases on the rise? What are the risks of mosquito and tick bites? What are some proactive steps to…
