I know I don't have to tell you that the price of everything is going up. You've noticed, right? Running and maintaining a home has always come with costs, but these days, those costs are getting higher and higher. Unfortunately, most of our salaries are staying the same, so if you're like me, you're looking for ways to cut costs around your home. Let me share a few smart ways you can do ...
Tips for Storm-Proofing Your Home
It's hurricane season, and we live just close enough to the Gulf Coast to get concerned when the tropics get active. After all, while the world watched New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the "landmass" I live in was without power and water for months in some places, including the area where we live. (And, no, we will NEVER forget being called a "landmass.") So, when the weather ...
8 Creative Ways To Use Concrete In Your Home
Concrete isn’t just for parking lots and sidewalks. It can also have a place in your home and in a lot more ways than most people realize. When you think of concrete, you might envision it as gray and dull, but it can actually be a very beautiful and versatile material. You can stain it and print it to mimic various types of natural stone at a fraction of the price. It can also be easily formed ...
Parenting Hacks to Help Simplify Your Daily Routine
Parenting is challenging. Every single day. Whether it's helping kids with homework or meal prepping for dinners at home and lunches on the go, there is always something that needs doing or planning and thinking about. It can be overwhelming, but there are a few helpful parenting hacks that will simplify your daily routine and hopefully keep you sane at the same time. #1 - Plan your week ...