EveryMom'sPage: December 2018

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Essential Advice For Travelling with Kids

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When you become a parent, your whole world changes - everything becomes about your kids. For a lot of people, this can mean stopping doing some of the things that you love doing, such as traveling, for instance. However, that doesn’t have to be the case, how you choose to raise your kids is up to you, but there’s no reason to stop doing anything that you love and enjoy, such as traveling.

It’s true that traveling with kids is harder and more stressful, as there is far more that needs to be thought about. However, what it’s important to remember is that doesn’t make traveling with your little ones in tow impossible, it’s just a case of taking the time to plan more carefully, that’s all.

Wondering what steps you need to take to do that? Have a read of the tips, advice and ideas below!

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Think carefully about how you’ll get around
It’s essential that you think carefully about how you’ll get around. If your children are uncomfortable while they travel, it will put them off of traveling, and it will also make the trip far more stressful and unenjoyable for yourself and your partner. That’s why it’s so essential that not only do you focus on how you will get to your destination initially, such as by plane, ferry or train, but also to look at how you’ll get around once you arrive.

Planning on road tripping from place to place? The best thing that you can is opt to rent an RV so that you and your little ones can travel in comfort, with all of the most essential home comforts close by.

Have a plan of action in place
When you’re traveling with kids, you can’t just take each day as it goes and do whatever takes your fancy. You need to plan in advance, to ensure that you are doing things that are suitable for every family member, and won’t make traveling even harder than it needs to be.

Your action plan should show where you plan on visiting and how long for. It should also look at where you plan on staying each night, even if you are staying in your RV you still need to find a campsite to stay in. Children need structure, so having a plan in place is a must.

Research everywhere that you plan on visiting
In addition to researching the best places to stay in each place, it’s also essential to research what each location has on offer. Whether that’s popular sights and attractions or places to drink and dine, it doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you’ve done your research on the places that you will be heading to.

This will also mean that you are aware of where all of the most important amenities are located, such as the nearest walk in urgent care center, for instance, or where the nearest dental center is. By learning as much as you can about somewhere before you arrive, you can ensure that your trip runs far more smoothly, regardless of what life throws at you.

Planning to travel with kids does take a lot of work. However, if you plan an amazing trip that is perfect for you and your family, you can have the most amazing time, it’s just a case of taking the time to plan each aspect of your travel carefully.

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Mulch And Healthy Gardening In 2019

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If your New Year’s Resolution is to create a healthier garden, mulching is definitely going to need to be high up on your list of priorities. Read on to discover more. Whilst mulch can be effective in terms of your garden’s aesthetics, the main purpose and benefit of it is to aid your plant’s growing conditions. This is because it deters the growth of weeds and helps to conserve water. Not only this, but mulch is used in order to protect the soil from the effects of differing weather conditions and the occurrence of erosion. Essentially, it aims to provide the soil and thus the roots of the plants the optimum environment for growth.

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There are lots of different types of mulch. In essence, the term defines an organic structure that is utilised to cover the soil, and as mentioned it helps to achieve the best atmosphere for plant growth. However, not all organic structures are defined as mulch. For instance, gravel is not because it does not do anything to enhance the soil. Nevertheless, the following organic structures are all types of mulch; chipped bark, manure, leaf mold, grass clippings, pine straw, recycled wood pallets, and compost.

The most popular type of mulch tends to be chipped or shredded bark. Not only do these offer a lot to the soil, but people tend to like their aesthetic quality as well. On the other hand, whilst the likes of grass clippings, compost, and manure provide the nutrients necessary, they also decompose at a rapid pace too. Therefore, they require frequent reapplying, and if not done so then the soil will not retain high levels of moisture.

As stated, mulch offers the optimum environment for plant growth, but how exactly does it do so? First and foremost, one of the main benefits is the fact that mulch actually regulates the temperature of the soil and, therefore, works as a method of insulation. This helps to provide a steady soil temperature come rain or shine.

In addition to this, mulch is also advantageous because of the fact that it aids the retention of soil moisture. The way in which it does this is through diminishing evaporation and aiding the soil’s absorption of rainwater. With further regards to rainwater, you should consider that because the mulch acts as a barrier between the soil and water, it limits the potential for erosion.

And if all of this wasn’t enough, mulch helps to get rid of those pesky pests known as weeds. This is because it makes weeds a lot easier to pull out of the ground. It also diminishes the possibility of weeds occurring in your garden space as well.

Mulch is not the only way to go about healthy gardening in 2019. You can also make the most of DIY greenhouse kits. Other tips include planting disease-resistant varieties, making sure your bulbs, vegetables, fruit, and shrubs have enough room for growth when planted, and commit to watering your plants in the morning when it is cooler.

As you can see, mulch is a must in order to create a healthy garden in 2019. Make sure you follow the other tips provided as well.

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Transition to a New Life With the Help of Your Moving Company

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Moving is stressful enough, no matter how organized you are. There are many changes happening, and it can be difficult to adjust. There are a lot of working parts in a move, so it is beneficial to hire a moving company such as North American Van Lines to take care of the heavy lifting. There is such as thing as "culture shock," and many people experience it when they have lived in a city for a long time and then move to the countryside.

Some say that in order to settle into the countryside from a life in the city is to simply spend a little time at the pub. Perhaps that is the place to find out more about the community and the people who live there. Or perhaps it is a good start to slowing it down from the mile-a-minute hustle of the city to a more relaxed and laid-back approach to life in the countryside. Many find the transition a lot harder than they anticipated, and it can take a whole year to feel as if you are settled into your new home and surroundings.

Many people move to the country to get away from it all, but it could also be because of a new job. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of things to see and do, such as a farmer's market and local events. If you have a child or children who are nervous or unsure about the move, you can always point out all of the fun things to see and do where you will be moving. You could even look online at your new town and see what exciting things there are to do there. Look up interesting facts about your new town, such as famous people who are from there or any inventions that have been "born" there. You could even buy a new kite or ball to play with in the backyard of your new home help get your children excited about the move.

Hiring a moving company to get you moved will save a lot of time and hassle. You can make your move in one trip rather than dozens with your car, and you won't have to worry about moving the heavy furniture. They will also have the manpower to get you moved quickly, which is important if you need to be moved by a certain day to start a new job. You will also use less gas, and you won't have to worry about driving a huge truck in the city because they will provide drivers to drive the moving truck. If you have little children, you won't have to worry about getting a sitter to watch them as you pack and haul boxes around. They will also handle the packing and loading and unloading so you can focus on adjusting.

Moving can be very hard, especially on children, so it is important to have a few of your favorite items handy until you get everything unpacked. Keep these items in your car so that you know where they are. Your favorite items could include a comforting blanket or favorite pair of slippers. For your children, it could be a favorite stuffed animal or book. If you are moving far away from family, you should call them as soon as you get to your new home to let them know you arrived safely.

To keep spirits high and to keep your kids excited about the move, you should explore the new town, even if you just buy some groceries at the local supermarket. Check out the school your kids will be going to and find the library and other places that you may frequent once to get more settled.

If you are moving to the country, you will need to get used to the slower pace of life, but it doesn't mean that you won't have any fun. There is still plenty to do in the country, and you will begin to enjoy the peace and quiet over the sound of traffic and honking horns. It may also be a good idea to invest in a noise machine to help you transition to your new life.

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How to Make Detox Drinks for Weight Loss

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Detoxification is the process of eliminating pollutants and harmful bodily toxins from your system. Usually done by eating proper fruit and vegetables, detoxification may come in different forms depending on your preference. Common detox benefits include having a healthier body, immunity from diseases, and a better well-being. Detoxification, however, is generally practiced to achieve an ideal body weight in the quickest way possible.

Detox may be done by preparing nutrient-rich meals, avoiding certain amounts of food, extracting juices from fruits and vegetables, preparing a combination of strategies, and making detox drinks including detox water, which is a water recipe that helps in easily removing toxins out of your system.

Here are some recommended ways to detox by consuming healthy drinks.

Detox Water in General

Detox water helps in boosting metabolism and improving your health. The main ingredient in this process is water. By drinking detox water, your body will receive the necessary vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to increase energy and achieve optimal health.

The general rule in every detox water recipe is to place proper ingredients at the bottom of a water container like a pitcher or bottle. You may cover half of the container with ice and fill the top with water. The container must be placed in a refrigerator before consumption.

Refilling the container twice or thrice is recommended. You may replace the ingredients when they start to lose their flavor. Some ingredients that may be used are apples, cinnamons, blueberries, and oranges.

A good example is the slim-down detox water, which may require a combination of lemons, cucumbers, and grapefruits. Citrus fruits as ingredients are a sound choice as they contain a sufficient amount of vitamin C, which is full of antioxidants and health benefits such as protection from cardiovascular and eye diseases, prenatal health issues, and skin wrinkling.

Apple Cider Vinegar Detox

Another popular detox option is apple cider vinegar detox water. This may be combined with lemon, known for its fat-burning properties, and a soda pop. This recipe requires you to pour at least six tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the mix. Several benefits from using apple cider vinegar include weight loss, reduction of bad cholesterol, lowering of blood sugar levels, and improvement of diabetes symptoms.

Detox Juices

By simply extracting nutritious juices from fruits and vegetables, you may begin the process of detoxification by creating your favorite detox juice. It is best to have an electric juicer, which will squeeze the fruit or vegetable and extract the juice.

Improved nutrient absorption, production of good bacteria, lower cholesterol levels, better athletic performance, and detoxification of the liver are some of the benefits in consuming detox juices, which may be done in intervals.

Other Kinds of Detox Drinks

There are other purposes for detox drinks aside from promoting weight loss. Some people use detox drinks in preparation for drug tests. To pass a drug test, one may try a five-day cleanse or longer, depending on the amount of toxin that needs to be flushed out of the body.

Another kind of detox drink is for achieving a good complexion. For a healthy glow, you may try different fruit infusions in your water. The usual combinations are lemon and other citrus fruits, cucumber, and mint.

Conclusion

Detoxification allows your body to naturally heal in a practical manner. It requires some creativity and discipline to successfully detoxify from harmful substances. You also have to remember to refrain from eating unhealthy food during the process to achieve great results. With various detox options and recipes you choose, you are close to becoming a better version of yourself.

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Beauty: More Than Skin Deep

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In today’s world, we are becoming more and more consumed with how we look. In part, this is due to the selfie culture fueled by the pervasiveness of social media… yet, it’s been a growing trend since beauty companies started marketing lotions and potions to help us attain young looking skin.

Unfortunately, there is so much focus on the outside that less attention is being spent to what really matters, as after all, beauty is more than skin deep. Many people will consider watching a facelift surgery video at some time in their life, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with taking remedial action or preventative action to remain on top of your looks - but it’s equally important to consider the fact beauty is more than skin deep.

In this article, we’re going to look at some of the ways to increase your internal beauty:

1. LAUGH MORE
The benefits of smiling and laughter are significant. Whilst it’s important for you to laugh more, it’s also incredibly attractive if you’re able to make others laugh and feel good about themselves.
Laughter is contagious. It causes a chain-reaction in those around you, and the more you laugh the better you feel. Perhaps you have a friend that isn’t particularly attractive in physical terms, but you adore them, because of how much they make you laugh?
It’s what’s on the inside that counts more than what’s on the outside. The more you can make people laugh and the more smiling and laughter you have in yourself, the more attractive you will be to others and yourself.

2. HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT
If you can leave people, places and things better than you find them it will not only have a positive effect on the outside world; but it will make you feel better on the inside in terms of raising your self-esteem.
You don’t need to do anything enormous to have a positive impact, it could be as simple as compassionately smiling at someone that looks a little lonely or lost in life. It could be simply asking someone how their day is going and taking a genuine interest.

3. FOCUS ON GIVING RATHER THAN RECEIVING
Feeling attractive on the inside has a lot to do with how you treat others as well as how you treat yourself.
When you are kind to people and focus more on what you can give rather than what you can get from a situation - you are instantly more attractive to people. That’s not to say you should be a doormat and let people walk all over you. It’s that so many people live in their own head, consumed by their needs and desires, that they focus too much on themselves rather than others.

There is a saying by Tony Robbins, that the “secret to living is giving” and he has found in his research that the most fulfilled people are those that give the most!

In summary, it’s important to realise that beauty is more than skin deep and focus on ways you can increase your inner beauty and attractiveness by being the best version of yourself on the inside rather than focusing too much on the outside.