How can we teach children that they can be good stewards of the Earth? From the earliest age, they marvel at creation and as parents it's important to foster this wonder and curiosity. Here are some practical ways that you can help instill an appreciation of nature and the outdoors in your family. Sowing and Reaping Planting trees, flowers and vegetables is an ideal family activity that gets everyone together for a useful purpose. Children love to help pick out plant varieties and can help Continue Reading
15 Memorable Valentine Date Night Ideas
What makes a date night more memorable? Sharing a new experience and being able to relax and put everyday cares behind you! Here are 15 fresh ideas to help you and your sweetheart with Valentine plans. Themed Date Immerse yourself in a culture or theme for your date, and don't overlook the fact that dressing the part is half the fun! Some ideas: enjoy Chinese cuisine, visit your local Asian market, and listen to a playlist of traditional Chinese music en route. Or go formal and dress up in Continue Reading
How to Check the Hardness of Your Water in 15 Seconds
Are you curious about what type of water you have? It's definitely worth finding out and can make a big difference when it comes to your laundry routine, appliances and household fixtures.. Let me share a story with you to illustrate. The water was so hard at the last house we lived in that it broke down our water heater in just 2 years. The plumber told us he routinely replaces water heaters every 3 years or so in our area. Knowing our water was extremely hard helped alert us to problems Continue Reading
Is a Heat Pump the Right Choice For Your Home?
For years, I was confused by the term "heat pump" because I thought it was simply another way to keep your house warm. Interestingly, a heat pump is really an air conditioner that can work in reverse! I'll explain more about how it works, and also touch on the subject of whether or not it's a good financial investment. Standard A/C pumps air in one direction - from the inside to the outside - and that's how your home stays cool. But a heat pump moves heat in both directions—from the inside to Continue Reading
11 Ways That Automation Can Save Time and Lower Your Bills
With our family member now numbering at eleven, and a new bedroom just added on this summer, my husband and I have been looking into energy savings and efficiency. We were curious to see if there were ways to harness "smart" technologies to not only streamline home maintenance, but maybe even lower our utility bills in the long run. We found a lot of interesting options out there when it comes to something called home automation. This basically refers to a system that controls functions like Continue Reading
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