12 Creative Ideas To Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Family

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about ways to make this year's holiday memorable. If you're struggling to find ideas, don't worry. Here are 12 creative ideas you can use, whether you're celebrating with your spouse, children, or parents. Celebrating With Your Spouse If you plan on celebrating Valentine's Day with your spouse this year, try doing one (or more!) of these thoughtful activities. And for those who aren’t coupled up, a fuck buddy site offers a fun way to enjoy the day with someone who shares your vibe. Write Letters To One Another A great way to keep the romance alive this Valentine's Day is for you and your spouse to write romantic letters to one another. You can decide on a topic as a couple before Valentine's Day. Topics … [Read more...]

Dating After Divorce: What You Should Do Before You Swipe Right

Smoother pavements can extend pavement life by 10% to 25%, but even the course of true love never did run smooth. And when the road gets rocky, some married couples find that separation -- and eventual divorce -- is actually the best option for everyone involved. If you do decide to dissolve your union, you might want to stay single for a while. After all, you've probably got enough on your plate (and enough emotional issues to work through) without adding someone else into the mix. But when you're finally ready to get back out there, what's the protocol to dating post-divorce? A great place to start is by exploring dating after divorce tips that can help you ease into the process with confidence and clarity. For those needing family advice, make sure to contact a family law professional … [Read more...]

Costly Maintenance Mistakes Homeowners are Making this Winter

There are many things to consider when owning a home. The commute to work, changing up the layout, and maintaining the home are just some of the top things you might need to consider. Some of these things will make your home last longer, some will help your home look more like home, and others will save you money and frustration. Saving money when owning a home is always a plus, but saving money while extending the life of important components of your home is a win-win. The longer you live in your home the better you get to know it, so if after many years your HVAC unit or hot water heater start making weird noises that could be your signal to inspect them and have a professional thoroughly check them to make sure there are no malfunctions and provide ac repair or water heater repair … [Read more...]

How To Navigate The Holidays As A Divorced Parent

The holiday season can be stressful for everyone, but it's an especially complicated time for children of divorce. On average, kids will spend 277 days out of the year with their custodial parent and 88 with their non-custodial parent. However, because the holidays are a time when families come together, winter festivities can quickly turn this holly jolly time into a season of stress. If you're navigating the holidays as a divorced parent this year, here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep your stress levels and your children's under control. Have a mediator if necessary If you've gone through a recent divorce, you're not alone. Approximately 2.4 million weddings are performed every year, which is roughly 44,230 weddings every weekend. Up to 50% of those marriages will end in … [Read more...]

Skulls, Pearls and Crystals: The Best Halloween Decoration Ideas

*Disclaimer: This is a sponsored guest post.  All opinions are 100% those of the guest post writer and endorsed by TMC.   When the month of October finally arrives, if you are like most people, you want to put away beach towels and bathing suits and embrace pumpkin spice, sweaters, and bonfires. However, it’s also the perfect time of year to break out the festive decorations and show off your style inside and outside of your home. This Halloween do you want to abandon the typical gore and gothic décor for something vintage and boho glam? If so, you can set a glamorous stage with crystal skulls from FossilEra, unique sparkling crystals, and pearls. However, getting the right effect with these items is often more challenging than it may seem. To ensure you create the amazing … [Read more...]

How to Help Your Kids Combat Seasonal Sniffles

Did you know that almost 50% of all instances of the common cold occur during autumn and spring? As a parent, it might feel like every season is cold season, but rest assured those schoolyard sniffles are lurking especially close as the weather starts to cool. So how can you help protect your kids from that nasty autumn head cold? Here are a few tips to help you get started. Maintain a Clean Home Environment Keeping your children healthy starts with the environment they're exposed to at home. For instance, air pollutants like dander and dust are pulled into HVAC systems and can be circulated up to seven times a day. For this, you should hire ac services or a professional that has undergone hvac training to clean your HVAC systems. Neglecting to clean your HVAC filters or ducts could … [Read more...]

Hello, It’s Been A While

Remember me?  I think it's time to introduce myself again. I'm Vicky. Mother to three girls, writer, dog mom to one Doberman, two-time Post-Partum Depression survivor, chronically ill with Lyme Disease and co-infections (#lymewarrior), domestic violence survivor, and fitness coach.  Whew! What sets me apart from all the other blogs out there?  Nothing, but my own unique story, my take on life and the fact that I live by a ton of quotes (mostly film and TV-related) but this one in particular, "It ain't about how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward." * In my former life, before Lyme tried to take me down, I reviewed cars, wrote about fashion trends and picks. I talked about my early days of parenting back when Mommy blogs were all the rage.  I … [Read more...]

Dog Days Of Summer: Why You Should Exercise With Your Pup This Season

We all know that exercise is important. From the benefits of calisthenics (which include a 31% decrease in the risk of death from any cause) and cardio workouts to the basics of walking, getting up and about is a valuable part of staying healthy. Since dogs are man's best friend -- and love running more than just about anything else in the world --, incorporating your pooch into your workout is an easy and fun way to make sure you both get the exercise you need. Canine Cardio Many of us are always looking for ways we can spend more time with our precious pups; since we're often forced to leave our pets at home while we head to work or run errands, exercising with Fido at your side can offer a number of benefits. Boost mood: Human beings are social creatures, whether we like to admit … [Read more...]

Everything Your Car Needs Before Your Summer Family Road Trip

It's summer! With constant sunshine and a few weeks of vacation, there's no better time to pack up the car and head out on a sightseeing adventure with the family. Once you've planned your route, packed your bags, and selected a suitable mixtape for the journey, there's one last thing you need to take care of: your vehicle. It may be a hassle, but it's definitely worth it; a recent survey discovered that an estimated 77% of cars are in need of maintenance repairs, and you really don't want to be stuck in a broken down car on what was supposed to be a fantastic summer family vacation. Adventure comes in the form of the open road and exotic destinations, not in a sweaty, overweight mechanic named Bud. Start with the basics. Your car generally needs an oil change every 5,000 to 7,500 … [Read more...]

World Health Organization Study Reveals Drug Could Save New Mothers’ Lives

Although many of us don't consider the dangers of childbirth in the modern age, the reality is that pregnancy can prove fatal -- even here in the United States. The U.S. actually has the highest rate of maternal deaths among developed countries, with around 700 female fatalities related to complications during pregnancy or delivery, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of course, worldwide statistics are even more harrowing; as the World Health Organization (WHO) reports, 70,000 women die every year as a result of post-partum hemorrhages alone. But according to a recent WHO study, childbirth could soon become a whole lot safer -- thanks to a new formulation of a drug that's already in use. After a new mother delivers a baby, her work isn't totally done. She still … [Read more...]