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Your second pregnancy is an intriguing time.  You are no longer new to the process. You have a decent idea of how your body is going to feel, what’s going to change, and how you go about getting through the next few months as you wait impatiently for the baby...

Being burgled is awful, I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. It can leave you feeling vulnerable and afraid in your home, not to mention the financial cost of replacing everything that is taken. We all think that it will never happen to us, but burglaries are a lot more common...

There are few things more wonderful and exciting that the birth of your baby. The only problem is that it can often feel like the time flies by far too quickly. There's so much going on that you end up in a whirl of excitement and exhaustion that can often...

With summer comes barbecues. The two go together hand in hand. We all love the smell of barbecue in the air of a summer evening, and we all love to get our own grills going. But, for those without a garden, grilling becomes a lot more difficult. The good news...

When life, work, and kids are eating up all your free time, you just want to get away for a while and recharge your batteries. But it’s not always as simple as packing a bag and booking yourself on a spa retreat for a weekend. Who has the time and...

So, it’s been on your mind lately that you want to cook certain recipes or improve your family’s diet. But, who has time for that? Everyone has a to-do list but making the time to get it all done is usually what stops us. If you’re looking for tips on...

You think that you might have the kitchen all figured out. But the thing is, there are always lots of new little tricks or hacks that we can learn in the kitchen. When we cook after day after day, a couple of hacks here or there to make things simpler,...

Anyone who embarks on a new, healthy eating program tends to go into it with excitement and anticipation of the changes that are ahead. It’s a big decision to make, taking control of your health, and one of the biggest things you will hear from people around you – other...

Lots of people wonder if they should purchase the latest gizmos and gadgets for their kitchen. Many of them certainly do have a place in our homes, but some are just fad items or double up on the capability of something else we already have. Some of your favorite dishes...

If you’re planning a garden that is designed for use rather than just the look and pleasure usage, then you have to make sure you use all the space available as efficiently as possible. Working gardens can be a joy at any time of year, giving you plenty to work...

Do you ever wake up in the morning with virtually no energy for the day? The alarm goes off, and for a five wonderful seconds, you dream of skipping work and staying in bed instead. You might even form the perfect excuse to tell your boss. But no, begrudgingly you...

PIXNIO (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It wouldn’t be fair or accurate to describe your average kitchen as a deathtrap. In fact, if you’re a particularly fervent cookin’ momma, then the very suggestion may even offend you! But let’s face it: the kitchen is probably the most hazardous room in...

Healthy living seems to be getting harder to do. Just as you think you’re doing a good job, an article pops up in the press saying we need to do more. Eat less fat, exercise more often, cut out sugar, reduce your portion size - the list goes on and...

3 Easy Ways to Make Patterned Easter Eggs 1. Floral Print: Use cheesecloth to wrap small leaves and other foliage around the egg before dipping it in a dye bath. Unwrap the egg after coloring and you’ll find fun floral prints. 2. Sticker Print: Place stickers on the egg before...

Today, we'll be speaking about a wide range of unwanted house guests - namely pests. There are many varieties of pest, and while some can in truth be ignored, there are plenty out there that are truly harmful and in some cases deadly. Pests can come about for many reasons,...

Finding the time to make your garden bloom in time for the summer isn’t easy. Life gets busy and the maintenance of a garden that has a large grassy lawn, plus flower borders, vegetables and patio furniture is hard! Keeping your garden looking beautiful all year round takes some work...

Juicing has been somewhat of a fad in recent years. You’ve probably heard of it from many popular magazines claiming that celebrities do this diet. Juicing can be tricky. If you do it right, it can be a great way to up your fruit and veg intake, and lose/maintain weight....

Cooking from scratch often feels like one of the only battles left to be won in the eternal quest to finally be an adult. You’re living on your own, you have a job, you have a husband, you have kids - so why is it so difficult to throw together...

When the weather gets chilly, we do what we can to avoid cranking up the thermostat unless it is absolutely necessary. Chunky sweaters, knitted blankets and extra comforters are all on the menu for you when you get too chilly and don’t want to switch the heat on, but what...

Image credit There are a collection of men and women who we used to call gardeners that will now seeth at the word.  They are not a gardener, they are the landscape designers.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gone are the days where it was simply our neighbours who...