Every year, about 43 million Americans move to a new home. To help you navigate the current real estate market, here are a few tips you can use to help you find the right home for your family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home water damage is almost impossible for homeowners to avoid if they own a property for an extended period of time. There is a great deal of risk that comes with certain areas, but much of it is dependent on the weather and certain natural disasters or weather. This makes it difficult for people to predict exactly what might happen…
It’s no secret that being a single mom involves a lot of hard, thankless work. Of course, moms also need hard, thankless work that pays. According to a recent survey, up to 50% of women said their biggest fear about getting a divorce was living on one income. And that fear only increases when you’re the custodial parent of your…
At the end of a long day it is nice to come together as a family to enjoy a good meal. Meals shared with family provide more than just nutrients for kids, they also provide brain food. Researchers have found that dinnertime conversations help young children learn approximately 1,000 additional rare words compared to only 143 from parents reading books aloud. Studies also…
Moving to a city as big as Detroit is always challenging. Many new to Detroit are overwhelmed at first; different parts of the city can actually be quite opposite from one another. If you are new to the city, you may be wondering if you’ve settled into the city that is right for you if you’re investing in good property,…
Whether unexpectedly forced upon you or pre-planned, losing a source of income can be very scary. However, there are a few steps that you can take while you’re getting back on your feet to ease the blow. Using these 6 tips, you can save money without sacrificing your comfort and joy in the process.
With so many Americans staying inside during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s more important than ever to review fire safety with your kids. There’s one house fire in the U.S. every 86 seconds, and officials say there’s an increased risk of fires with families in lockdown. “What we are considering with COVID-19 is, because there’s an increase of population being at…
As you’re well aware, a state of emergency has been declared in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order on March 23 ordering all Michigan residents to stay home, limiting gatherings and travel, and requiring all “non-essential” workers to refrain from going to their workplaces. Undoubtedly, this “shelter-in-place” mandate has been tough on everyone, emotionally and financially. To help…
As we age and start thinking about retirement, many of us can say we’d prefer to stay out of retirement communities and assisted living facilities for as long as possible. Ideally, we’d never have to move into one at all. This is just one reason why aging in place, the custom of staying in your home as you age, is…
Temporarily CLOSED Huron Valley Schools hosts two indoor waterparks as well as fitness centers at both Milford and Lakeland High Schools. This week we ventured out to the Lakeland High School waterpark so we could share what they have to offer with you. This amazing community resource is located in the Lakeland High School in White Lake, Michigan.…
Think heart-healthy recipes can’t taste good? You need to try this yummy breakfast dish. The recipe is courtesy of Graceland Fruit, one of the largest single providers of infused dried fruits in the world, with operations located in northern Michigan. Here’s what they had to say about what makes this recipe tasty and good for you: “Graceland dried cherries boast more…
Oral health care is a critical part of a child’s development. Without it, they’re susceptible to conditions that can be both painful and embarrassing. Each year during National Children’s Dental Health Month, health providers and educators promote the importance of oral hygiene and pediatric care. In support of this initiative, here are the most common dental problems found among children:…
Divorce, nowadays, is surprisingly common; approximately 827,000 divorces happen every year. As healthcare costs climb across the United States, many happily married couples have to make a seemingly impossible decision: stay married and lose major healthcare benefits, or divorce to keep disability payments. Insurance is a universally complicated matter to begin with. Now, complications between private health insurance and government…
An interview with the director of Black and Brown Theater’s “Blessed: A Christmas Carol Adaptation”, Kennikki Jones-Jones. Artistic Director Emilio Rodriguez sat down with Kennikki to talk about directing this timely, family-friendly script and her experience bringing her son, Phoenix, (who plays the part of Tim in the play) to work with her.
So you say you want to homeschool? Without question, homeschooling is a viable way to educate your children. And you’re not alone in choosing this educational option as the number of parents choosing to homeschool grows each day. But what can you really expect as a homeschooler? What are you really in for? Here are 10 things that top the…
