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How to Deal With Those Incoming Summer Storms

Now, we all know that summer should be long days of sunshine, good times, and so on, but while there’s an “ideal image” of summer, it doesn’t always work out that way. While most days can be full of sunshine and blue skies, there will, from time to time, be an incredible thunderstorm that takes place where you’re living. And let’s be honest: these can be fun! But that enjoyment is greatly checked by the damage that they can do to your home. Below, we take a look at a few ways for ensuring those storms don’t do any more damage than they have to. Read more →

Make Sure Your Phone Book Features These Important Numbers

Emergencies always seem to happen when we least expect them. They always take us by surprise and there is hardly anything you can do to prepare for them. After all, they wouldn’t be called “emergencies” if you were expecting them and were well prepared to deal with them! Read more →

3 Ways Arvest Flex Rewards™ Makes Life Worry-Free | #ArvestFlexRewards

Why I worry less with Arvest Credit Cards. With Arvest Flex Rewards™ it’s easier to go at life's hectic pace without worrying about maximizing my dollar's potential. Arvest Bank is offering a rewards program for current and new credit card holders to put an ease on day to day life! The value of the many provided benefits are a hassle free way to live worry-free. Read more →

Healthy Family Eats That Won't Rob You Of Your Favorite Treats

Health and fitness are definitely in right now. People are trying new workouts, changing up their lifestyles, and cooking up new foods like never before. For a family with children, exercising daily and staying away from things like pizza and carbs can be difficult. However, it’s still important to take healthy steps. Read more →

Avoiding Allergies On-the-Go: How to Stay Healthy on Family Vacations

Allergy sufferers are saying that this year is already one of the worst for pollen. And actually, experts back this up. Pollen seasons have become longer and more severe in recent memory -- and they're nearly impossible to avoid. Still, seasoned allergy sufferers may feel like they've gotten their symptoms under control. That is, while they're in a familiar environment. While a well-landscaped and well-maintained lawn at home can help reduce common allergens like ragweed, your go-to allergy prevention tactics may totally go out the window when you're traveling. However, you shouldn't let painful sinuses, runny and itchy eyes, or sneezing attacks derail your family vacation plans. If you have a plan of action, you may be able to outsmart the pollen and enjoy your trip sans stuffy nose. Read more →

3 Tips to Finding the Perfect Car Seat

sponsored post When you become a parent, nothing is more important that the safety of your child. But, the reality is that when determining which car seat to buy for our kiddos, we are overwhelmed with choices. Today's car seat market holds a plethora of options when it comes to size, type, color, and restraint system of car seats. Thankfully,... Read more →

Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program. Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is a topic I think about year-round. My own maternal aunt has battled it several times and I know so many personal friends who are either going through it now, or have a very close family member... Read more →

3 Reasons To Make New Years Aspirations Instead of Resolutions

If you've struggled with setting new years resolutions before, check out this alternative that will allow you to re-frame them into "aspirations", which allows greater control and self-reflection when it comes to goal-setting. Read more →

Coupons for Good: 5 Family Wardrobe Essentials for Winter Travel

Winter vacations can offer cheaper lodging, fewer lines at tourist spots, and excellent travel deals, but what do you pack in your suitcase? Depending on your destination, you'll need a completely different set of family wardrobe essentials for winter travel. Hats and Gloves Image via Flickr by TheChanel Chilly ears and frozen fingers can make winter vacations unbearable. Don't forget... Read more →

The FAFSA Makes College Dreams Come True With Financial Aid

Growing up as the oldest of four kids in my family, going to college was something that my parents always stressed was important, and was a must-do. One of the processes I went through when enrolling for college, was filling out my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so that I could find a way to pay for my college plans. Read more →