Summer is here and you might be thinking back to some of your fond memories of summer camps in your youth. Unfortunately, many of those summer camps that we loved so much are no longer around, and a lot of the ones that remain are a bit too expensive to send your kids off to. So how do you give your kids some of the same joy that you had as a child enjoying summer camp? The answer is simple create your own summer camp experience in your backyard! Do backyard experiments One of the things that every summer camp tried to do is to... Read More

Owning a pet comes with a lot of responsibility and encourages you to think more about their well being. One aspect of well beingis comfort. Sure, you can get the nice beds, soft collars, sweaters, if you must, and all that jazz. But, have you thought about the type of flooring you have? The right flooring can make a big difference in terms of your pets comfort, as well as your own. But which one is best? There are many options when it comes to flooring, and each has its own benefits and negatives. Lets take a look at a few to get a... Read More

Ask yourself if this sounds familiar: You sit down to a family dinner and ask your children how their day went. The unison response? Fine. You follow this up by asking what happened at school only to get a sigh and an exasperated, Nothing. Getting your kids to open up to you is a Herculean task. But it is definitely one that you should work on, especially at an early age. Heres how to get your kids to talk more with you: Look for the opportunities Your children oftentimes will come to you with opportunities to start an... Read More

The saying Cleanliness is next to Godliness wasnt just something that your mom or grandma said to get you to take a bath. The benefits of being clean both personally and in an office setting are more than just its clean. However, some of these benefits arent recognized because they are hard to measure. If you are a manager, it is up to you to ensure that your employees have positive morale when coming in to work. Having a clean workplace is a simple thing that can have a huge increase in company morale. The Hidden Benefits of a... Read More

When spring rolls around and our cars start taking on a yellowish tint from all the pollen, its easy to remember that allergy season has arrived. Unfortunately, many of us have allergens that are building up right in our own homes, making our families sick and feeling run-down. If your family is suffering from allergy problems, here are a few things you can do to protect them in your home: Cleanliness Probably the biggest gripe when it comes to housecleaning is the hatred people feel for dusting. However, this isnt just an issue... Read More

Taking care of your carpet is a surefire way to increase the longevity of its use. What some people dont take into account, however, is the texture of their carpet. Depending on the texture, different methods of care may be needed in order to not damage the carpet. In general, a carpet is created by looping yarn through a backing material. This is repeated until the desired size of the carpet is reached, creating what is known as a pile. Depending on the size of the pile and whether they are cut or not, each carpet can take on... Read More

When your kids are growing up in a household, the adults around provide them with role models for future behavior. Oftentimes, when you look at an adults failed relationships, the failure can be traced back to their role models and how they were brought up. The relationships we develop as adults are often a mirror of the relationships we saw when we were growing up. If a child sees that you and your spouse dont respect each other, then they are more likely to grow up not respecting their spouse. Heres how you can model healthy... Read More

With high foot traffic and increased chances of a spill or tear, a business is the one place where a carpet truly gets tested. To ensure that you are not having to replace your carpet every six months to a year, you need a quality carpet cleaning company. With the number of businesses offering commercial carpet cleaning, its hard to know which to choose. To help you out, weve put together a checklist of what to look for when searching: Do they ask questions? While most of the questions will be coming from your side, they should... Read More

Its the dream of all of us Moms that well raise our children to be healthy, happy, and independent, so we can watch them head off to be responsible adults. But just like every mom wants to think that her child is smart and good-looking (arent they all?) we also tend to over-exaggerate just how independent they are. Heres a quick run-down of some major areas to determine how independent your kids really are: Basic Life Skills First off, lets talk about basic life skills. These should start as soon as possible. You dont want to go... Read More

Most people who get new carpeting are adamant about preventing spills and keeping it clean. Here are some easy-to-do tips to help you keep that new carpet looking new for as long as you have it. Vacuuming: Its good practice to vacuum your carpet once a week; however that may not be enough. To ensure that ALL of your carpet stays clean, vacuum high traffic areas daily. Doing so keeps the dirt or dust from collecting and soaking into the carpet. Speaking of vacuuming, make sure to spend extra on a quality vacuum cleaner. The... Read More