Posts Tagged“family”

Are You Looking to Connect with Missing Family?

When one or more family members have been out of your life for any length of time, odds are you may want to see where they are. With that in mind, how best to go about tracking someone down in your family when you’ve not heard or seen them in a while? Reconnecting with Someone in Your Life In looking to reconnect with someone missing in your family life, here are a few ways to narrow the search: Turn to Internet – One of the more common means of finding family outside of your home is the Internet. Given most…

3 Keys on Getaways with Young Children

Traveling with one or more young children can prove both fun and stressful. That said are there things you should be doing to make such getaways a little less anxious? While you want the children to have fun, you do not want to be pulling your hair out in the process. So, how can you make these times together with the little one or ones more enjoyable for all involved? Good Planning is Oftentimes the Key When you are going to be traveling with a young one or ones, here are three keys to better ensure success: Make plans now…

Festive Activities That Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit

The holiday season is a time to be merry; however, due to the events that have taken place over the past several months, you may be having a hard time getting into the swing of things. But you can’t let world events ruin your holidays! If you’re feeling like a scrooge, then you should try some of the festive activities listed below. These activities are bound to put you in a good mood and remind you what the holidays are all about. Watch Your Favorite Holiday Movie There are so many classic holiday movies that it’s hard to pick a favorite. Watching…

Does Your Family Need More Bonding?

If it feels as if your family could use some more bonding, any thoughts on how to go about it? Spending quality time with loved ones can be one of the blessings in life. From time together traveling to having hobbies in common, find what works for your crew. So, is it time you bonded more with your loved ones? What Brings You and Loved Ones Together? In coming up with more ways to bond as a family, here are a few ideas: 1. Travel – When was the last time your family got away for some fun and relaxation?…

5 Top Tips For Balancing Raising Kids With Your Career

Whether you’re a mother or a father, a high-flying career type or just prefer to work enough to get by, getting the balance between your job and your family can be a constant struggle. And whilst we don’t pretend to have all the answers, there are a few things we can do to make life a little bit easier. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at our five top tips for making your work-family balance a little steadier. Ignore the nonsense People have been debating for decades whether parents can have it all, with ‘all’. But the…

Married life after the big day — what are the costs that lie ahead?

There’s a lot of hype in the run-up to a wedding day, it takes years and years of planning! But what’s next when the vows are said and the day is done? Married life — and it can be costly! Together with Angelic Diamonds, retailers of diamond engagement rings, we take a look at the costs that you’ll face after the wedding day, from starting a family to moving to a bigger home. Starting a family For many couples, having children is the next big step after marriage. In the US, the average time a couple waits between getting married…

3 Ways to Make a Child’s Day at a Theme Park

If you have one or more children, there’s a good chance you’ve taken them to a theme park or two over the years. While it may seem to some parents like quite a challenge to descend on a theme park, millions do it on a regular basis. With that in mind, how can you make a child’s day at a theme park if you have not done so to date? Be Prepared to Save Money and Have Fun Too If going to a theme park sounds like too much work and not much play, you would be wrong. Millions of…

Best Rides In Disney’s Magic Kingdom

I have loved Disney movies for as long as I can remember and even when I entered my adulthood, I still enjoyed them just as much as I did when I was a kid. For that reason, it had always been my dream to head down to Florida and go to the Magic Kingdom theme park in Kissimmee. For one reason or another, it just never happened, that was until last year when I was hooked up with friend Charles Bishop Pompano Beach Florida native who took me in to the park and showed me just how amazing it really…

Infographic: Swim safe this summer

May is National Water Safety Month! Swimming pools may seem like innocent fun, but they can be dangerous for little ones. Parents are often shocked to learn that drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children under age five. Thankfully drowning is preventable with a water safety plan that includes layers of protection such as adult supervision and pool fencing. As the industry leader in glass pool fencing, Aquaview merges safety with style. Check out their infographic below to learn the facts on child drowning and simple tips to keep your family safe this summer in their…

Choosing Between a City or Suburb: What’s Best for Starting a Family?

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Choosing whether to start a family in the city or suburbs is a major decision that most newlyweds or parents will face in life. You’ll be tempted to move closer to work to cut your commuting time, or to the peace of the suburbs when raising kids. In this article, we’ll help you choose the best option for you. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city or suburbs. Living in the city The main advantage of living in the city is that you’ll be close to everything. This includes supermarkets, your favourite malls, good schools, supermarkets,…