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Christmas Tree Allergies
To many families, the holiday season is not complete without a decorated tree twinkling in the window. Each year, U.S. tree farmers sell an estimated 25 to 30 million pine and fir trees, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. For people with Christmas tree allergies, this abundance of pine and fir needles can make allergy symptoms difficult to control during holiday festivities.
2017 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is coming up. Maybe it’s the one day a year you really feel appreciated. Maybe it’s the one day a year you indulge and buy yourself something special. Or, maybe you’re ready to print out a list or two and hide it in your partner’s work bag! Gifts are nice, of course, but…
Dinner Time Debates: How to Take the Stress out of Supper
People often ask what it is like to feed half dozen kids. Feeding families can be a thing and many parents report that dinner time can be the most stressful time of the day. I decided early on that I didnt want meal time to create anxiety for me or my kids, so here are my few tips for relaxing and enjoyingfun family meals. – I dont let myself get upset if the …
Eight Ways to Keep the Sizzle in Your Relationship
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow. – Swedish Proverb Love, sex and housework. How do these three things fit together? Apparently pretty well. Several recent studies show that couples who share household and child-rearing chores have more sex. In fact, the more shared housework the more sexual frequency. Its not a matter of bribery or reward, but of how much energy each partner has at the end of the …
IKEA Expands Recall Of Popular Kid’s Room Product After Baby’s Death
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is recallingmillions of children’s SMILA lamps following the death of a toddler who choked on the lamp’s cord. Another toddler was injured. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 23 million SMILA lamps were sold worldwide, in eight different models.The bright and colorful light fixtures were popular in children’s rooms and nurseries because they can be easily wall-mounted while still plugging into a regular outlet.Description …