Choosing to donate clothing is an option for many reasons. When you donate clothing it keeps that clothing out of the landfills, and offers others the chance to use something you are no longer using. Donating to stores allows frugal shoppers to grab great deals, and donating to charity allows those less fortunate to benefit… Read More »
Having bugs crawling around your home is possibly a house wife’s worst nightmare and biggest nemesis. It doesn’t matter if they’re as harmless as gnats, as vengeful as ants or as disgusting as cockroaches; pests need to be gone. That’s just how it is. One time, I was laying on my couch looking out the… Read More »
Being addicted is serious, and it also affects more individuals than one might realize. It has been estimated that 2.6 million people face problems with drugs and/or alcohol. For many, these problems start as young as the age of 12, accounting for 20 million individuals in America. 90% of these folks began having problems before… Read More »
Addiction is a serious problem, and it’s not going away anytime soon. One of the many reasons why addiction is such an issue for Americans is that we don’t fully understand it still — we act as if the only things people can be addicted to are illicit drugs. Slowly, this attitude is starting to… Read More »
They say it is better to give than to receive and it seems as least 70% of Americans think so. That’s the percentage of the population that give to charity every year. In fact, as much as 3% of all U.S income is donated to charities annually. The sector itself contributes over $666 billion to… Read More »
Are you still searching for your dream home, or are you looking to rent an apartment or townhouse instead? An increasing number of young Americans are opting out of the bills associated with home ownership and choosing to rent apartments for years or even for decades. What is the upside of renting an apartment? Millions… Read More »
When most people think of the classic baby shower they probably conjure up ideas of women siting in a circle exchanging gifts and playing cute and cheesy games. However there is a new trend of expecting mothers looking for more nontraditional baby shower venues. Many mommies are finding that baby shower event locations don’t have… Read More »
Are you in need of new living room furniture? A large portion of the American population seems to think they do. In fact, when you compare the $52.34 billion spent on furniture sales in 1992 to the $101.41 billion spent on furniture sales in 2013, you can see that this industry is quickly growing in… Read More »
Are you wondering what couples counseling topics you might encounter if you and your spouse decide to seek marriage advice from a family counselor? When you and your significant other aren’t on the same page in life, marriage counseling — or pre-marriage counseling — might be what it takes to bridge the gap, but the… Read More »
Moving can be a difficult and timely task. A lot goes into moving, in addition to the packing and unpacking of multiple boxes. You must also find your next place of residence. This step alone takes a lot of thought, planning and research. This is especially true if you are moving to a city that… Read More »