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4 Car Upgrades To Make If You Have Kids

Having kids changes practically everything about your life. It changes the way you set up your home, how you spend your free time and what you spend your money on. Another overlooked area that it changes is how and what you drive. When you have kids, you need to take other things into consideration in regards to your vehicle. You need to ensure that you’re not only driving a safe vehicle for your kids but that you’re prepared for any situation while you’re on the road. Below, we’ll outline 4 upgrades you should consider making to your vehicle if you have kids.

4 Car Upgrades To Make If You Have Kids

Rubber Floor Mats

One of the first things you should look at getting if you don’t have them already is rubber floor mats. Rubber floor mats are mats you can place over your existing carpeted floors. They’re a great addition to any car, as they can protect your carpet against all the grime that comes from shoes and any accidental spills. However, they become much more valuable when you regularly have kids in the car. Kids aren’t known for being particularly neat.  [Read more…]

5 Summer Vacations To Consider This Year

2020 wasn’t a great year for vacationing. By the end of spring 2020, weekly travel volume dropped by 36% compared to February earlier that year. With lockdowns in full swing, people were confined to the walls of their homes. Since then, travel has opened up slowly, and more families are looking to take summer vacations this year.

5 Summer Vacations To Consider This Year

If you’re not sure where to go to make this vacation unique to your family, you can find places right in the United States that make perfect summertime getaways for families like yours.

1. Orlando, Florida

For the family that wants a warm vacation above all else, you can’t go wrong with Florida. Orlando is located almost in the middle of the state, meaning you will be within reach of plenty of extraordinary destinations like theme parks, restaurants, lakes and more.  [Read more…]

How To Really Clean Out Your Closet

Spring cleaning isn’t the only time that you should go through the things in your home and clean out the stuff that you no longer need or want to have around. Even if there are things that you want to keep around, that doesn’t mean that you should keep them around. Take a look at this list to help you through the cleaning process so you can have your closet space back.

How To Really Clean Out Your Closet

Get a better closet door 

If your closet door allows you to close and lock it, then you are never going to stop shoving everything into that space and forgetting about the mess. Even if you tell yourself that you are not going to stuff things into your closet if they don’t belong, you can’t help it when you order something new and have nowhere to put the old item. If you get a barn door for your closet, you will no longer be able to pile items to the roof of your closet and shut the door behind you. This will also bring a more rustic and cottage aesthetic to your bedroom. So it is a win-win situation.  [Read more…]

7 Simple Upgrades For Your Home This Summer

During the summer, your house receives a lot of attention from guests. Also, with your kids on break, they’re home more often. So, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your space. To get you started, here are seven simple ways to upgrade your home this summer. 

7 Simple Upgrades For Your Home This Summer

1.  Update Your Drapes 

With warmer weather, it may be time to replace your heavier curtains. Consider going for sheer blinds allowing air circulation while providing you with privacy. Also, bamboo shades give your home a more natural look while still blocking out the sunlight. To further beat the heat, look into thermal curtains.  [Read more…]