In need of positive parenting advice?
Here is a wonderful site full of useful free advice from the Nemours Foundation
Positive Parenting without Suffocating
Here is some good advice to avoid becoming a ‘helicopter parent’ who constantly hovers over your child:
Saving energy this winter in your home
Even though oil prices seem to be dropping at the moment, why pay more than you have to? And, you might also want to consider global warming.
There are a lot of myths about being energy efficient in the home. Here are a few myths versus facts. The more you learn, the more you can save.
So stay warm this winter with these handy hints and tips.
Myth
Furnace filters work no matter how long they’re in use.
Fact
Replacing or cleaning old filters can reduce dust and save 5% in heating costs.
Myth
Keeping drapes and blinds closed keeps in heat.
Fact
Opening up drapes and blinds on windows facing the sun lets the sun in, heating your home for free. Southern exposures will catch the sun pretty much all day.
Myth
Fireplaces are great sources of warmth in the winter.
Fact
Fireplaces pull heated air out of the house, so use it sparingly and be sure the damper is closed when it’s not in use.
Myth
Humidifiers add moisture to the air, making it feel cold.
Fact
Moister air feels warmer, so by adding a humidifier, you can set your thermostat lower, to help you save money.
Myth
Only experts can tell if your outer doors have air leaks.
Fact
Place a piece of paper between the door and frame and shut the door. If you can pull the paper out without tearing it, you should weather-strip around the door to keep the heat in and the cold out this winter.
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Four reasons we cling to clutter, and how we can learn to let go
Here is a good article for any of you getting ready for the holiday season and trying to tidy up and settle in for the long winter ahead.
There is nothing worse than living in a cluttered, crowded environment. So if you want to free yourself from the burden of ‘stuff’, read on here:
Are your money attitudes holding you back?
Everyone is worried about money these days, so now might be a good time to take a look at the psychology of money.
It is actually a very fraught emotional issue, based on attitudes you may have picked up from your family, and might not even know you have.
From hoarding to happy go lucky, we all have a complex relationship with money.
This article helps you examine your money attitudes, so that with a little adjustment, you will be able to ride out this bumpy economic rollercoaster without too much stress, and leave yourself even stronger financially.
Reminder, Daylight Savings Ends in US this weekend
On Saturday night before you head to bed, turn those clocks back for an extra 1 hour of sleep Sunday morning, yay!
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