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Wow, I can't even believe that this year will be our 9th holiday gift guide! I cannot believe that we have been blogging that long and I can't believe how much our life has changed in that short period of time! But, believe it or not, it's time to start accepting submissions for our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!! If you have a product, service, website, etc that you would like for us to feature for the 2019 Holiday season, this is your chance! Please email me at burton40444@gmail.com and let me know what you have in mind, and I would love to chat with you about how we can partner to make this holiday season the best one yet!

Photo by Jonathan J. Castellon on Unsplash When you’re new to parenthood, and you and your partner are thinking about how you’re going to fit date nights into this new family life, your expectations may be a little high at first. You may see your friends dropping the children at the babysitters and rushing off for a nice meal together. But this isn’t always the case when it comes to date nights as a new parent. So what is different about date nights after you’ve had children? You may be reading this as an impending parent, I’m thinking “it can’t be that difficult?”, but depending on your child, it may not be as simple as looking for babysitters and going out for the evening. And here is why. Energy levels Children tend to come with unlimited amounts of energy, is often joked that they drain it directly from their parents, and this is funny because it’s true. Parents do everything they can to make sure that the precious children are loved, educated, clean, tidy...

How to Make Money Going Minimalist Everyone likes living in an organized and clean space — with cleaning gurus like Marie Kondo rising in popularity, minimalism has become especially trendy. The idea is simple: only keep in your home what gives you distinct pleasure.  You don’t need to be a fanatic about it, but sometimes purging your home of things you don’t use anymore can be beneficial in itself, and it can also net you some extra money on the side. Here are a few tips to help you make some money reducing the clutter from your home. Sell Old Valuables There are reputable stores willing to give you a very good price for valuables such as gold or silver jewelry, diamonds, high-end watches, and even designer purses. If you have any such things lying around that aren’t used, and don’t carry important sentimental value for you, consider selling it. Make sure that the store you sell to is transparent about market rates. They should be discreet and totally ...

Have you got a bun in the oven? How much is it going to cost when it comes out? And are you always going to be able to cover the costs to make sure your little bun is fed, clothed, and kept warm? Don’t worry, it’s something every single new parent out there gets worried about, so you’re definitely not alone!  But if you’re about to be a first-time mama, and you’re getting worried about the cost of a baby, this post is here to soothe you a little! Budgeting can be hard to do as a parent, even when there’s two of you, but it’s definitely possible when you know what you’re doing.  And so, here’s just a couple of things you’ll need to think about when crafting your very own budget - it’s something that’s highly personalized, so make sure you only use these points as a general guide!  Pexels Image - CC0 Licence First, Think in the Long Term You’re going to be providing for your baby for at least the next 18 years of their life, and that means...

Below, we take a look at two popular medical training solutions… https://pixabay.com/photos/chemist-laboratory-periodic-system-3014142/ Flu Training With flu vaccinations far more visible than ever, it is hoped that more people will take up such jabs. For this reason, it's essential your staff receive flu vaccination training that has satisfied the mandatory levels set out by the government. With flu circulation generally at its peak during December, it's important to make sure your staff are prepared for this, the busiest period of the year for vaccinations. You may want into look into numbing products, like Emla cream , to make it more comfortable for patients. While mandatory rules state that staff performing flu vaccinations need only be trained in the relevant procedures every two years, it is good practice to offer a refresher course to keep staff up-to-date – this can usually be done via an online medical training website.  This is best done bef...

As our brood grow older, they can become bored more easily. On those Saturdays when we have very little planned, it can be difficult to keep them occupied. Many outings are expensive and it is nigh on impossible to plan a jam packed weekend at the end of every week. Often we need to relax a little bit ourselves. So, how do we keep the kids out of mischief without having to spend a small fortune? Image by Pixabay - CC0 Licence Educate Often we want to keep any outings that we do partake in a little more educational than usual. While trips to a water park are fun, we can’t head to the same place every week. Sometimes, more cultural excursions can be a perfect way to keep the kids occupied and have them learn something useful at the same time. Consider checking out the local events that are on. Many of these are free and plenty are exclusive. Some galleries run children’s workshops, a pop up museum might specialize in interactive and hands on exhibits for kids, ...