If you are trying to reduce the amount of energy used in your home, consider starting off by cutting back on how much lighting you use. Of all the electricity used in homes across America, 15 percent of it is for residential lighting consumption, according to a 2008 report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Switch BulbsSwitching to energy-saving compact fluorescent … [Read more...] about Energy-Saving Lighting Tips
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10 Easy Tips to Encourage your Toddler’s Language Growth
Listed below are tips to easily encourage your little one to talk. Read on to learn how to help them expand their vocabulary and use language variety consistently. STOP talking I know this is probably the most difficult thing to do—but, you will be surprised once you stop talking how much more your toddler will talk. As a speech-language pathologist, I have to continuously … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Tips to Encourage your Toddler’s Language Growth
11 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Before you know it, winter vacation will be here. If you're planning a family adventure, the following tips and tricks will help you pull it off like a pro — even with a tiny traveler in tow! 1. Choose flight times wisely. Don't kick off the holidays with a fussy flyer in your lap. The best way to keep your journey peaceful is to pick a time when your child is most likely … [Read more...] about 11 Tips for Traveling with Kids
8 Tips For Getting Your Kids Packed for Summer Camp
The first year I sent my children to camp, I began preparations several months in advance. I ordered the camp logo items, purchased horseback riding boots, and soccer cleats (for a child who hates soccer and thinks horses are smelly), and had labels ironed or sewn into every last sock. Now, five years later, I pack two days before the trunks leave, and it couldn’t be … [Read more...] about 8 Tips For Getting Your Kids Packed for Summer Camp
Bedtime Tips for Sleep-Deprived Mommies
Keeping our bodies strong, flexible and toned is key to great physical health, but not to be underestimated is the importance of quality sleep. We spend approximately a third of our life sleeping, during which our bodies repair, rejuvenate and reset mental and physical functionality. As a yoga instructor and practitioner, people assume uninterrupted deep sleep comes … [Read more...] about Bedtime Tips for Sleep-Deprived Mommies