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Avoid These 3 Bathroom Design Trends Buyers Hate

If you’re selling your home in Tampa Bay, your REALTOR® will talk to you about home staging and what you need to do before you list your home – when they do be sure to take a closer look at your bathroom. Does your bathroom have any of these characteristics that buyers hate? Most real estate agents will encourage buyers to look past cosmetic issues and focus on the structure of the house while encouraging them to update the home to match their own style once they move in when they’re trying … Continue reading...

4 Ways to Keep Yourself Occupied during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Being stuck at home isn't necessarily a bad thing. Maybe you can relax, binging a couple of seasons of your favorite show, catch up on housework, or spend time with your kids. After a few days, however, and along with the reverse psychological effect of being told you can't leave your house, you'll probably start to become a little stir-crazy. If you're looking for a break from constant television or surfing your phone, here are some ideas to get you inspired during the coronavirus pandemic to … Continue reading...

Keys to Setting Up a Home Workspace That Works for You

As technological advances allow for more remote work opportunities, it is becoming increasingly important to make home offices into productive settings for professional accomplishments. While every home is different - from sweeping McMansions to tiny city apartments - there are a few key elements everyone should consider when setting up their home workspace. Isolation One of the most important things to consider when setting up a home workspace is how to isolate yourself from distractions. The … Continue reading...

How Laughter Changes Your Day

When you smile, the world smiles with you, and when you laugh, the laughter of others will resonate through the land. There is a reason laughter is called the best medicine, and if you are not laughing every day, you are really missing out. Laughter may not have the power to cure disease, but it is good for your body and your soul. The benefits of laughter are well documented and well understood, so why not head to the local comedy club or share a great romcom with someone you love? Here are … Continue reading...

5 Tips for Helping Your Family Embrace Online Learning During the Covid-19 Outbreak

The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the work lives of people everywhere. Those with essential jobs are working around the clock, others are adjusting to working from home, and many are facing unemployment. Amidst all of this change and uncertainty, many people are facing an additional challenge: helping their children adjust to online learning. For parents, especially those without a background in education, homeschooling can be a confusing and overwhelming feat. If you are navigating this new … Continue reading...

5 Delicious, Low Carb Alternatives to Junk Food

If you want healthy alternatives to junk food, then this article will help you. You can actually enjoy delicious food that is great for you, without the extra carbs, fat, and calories. Here are five recipes to whip up whenever you feel a craving coming on: 1. Mediterranean Dream This recipe is a delicious duo of natural hummus and roasted veggies. First, take a can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and pour them into a bowl. Then add in chopped garlic, red pepper, salt, black pepper, and a … Continue reading...

4 Courses to Knock Out the COVID-19 Blues

Trying to keep your sanity during the COVID-19 pandemic? No wonder! With the number of cases rising daily and families now stuck at home trying to figure out this new normal together in sometimes stressful or completely boring ways, people tend to gravitate towards the internet for that little bit of relaxation between the shouts of the kids complaining about who stole whose toy. Let's be honest here, though. The usual endless swiping through social media can get repetitive and downright … Continue reading...

10 Easy Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms

If you've recently become a new mom, you might be wondering if it's possible to earn income while staying home to care for your children. Unfortunately, balancing childcare with a full-time job has never been simple for most women. If you decide to stay home, however, there are still ways to earn income to support your family. Here are 10 easy and accessible jobs for stay-at-home moms. 1. Freelance Writer Do you have experience as a writer? Or just really good writing chops? Then you can make … Continue reading...

5 Easy Cleaning Tips Before the Guests Arrive

You've got guests coming and it's starting to stress you out. How does your home look? How does it SMELL? Are you comfortable letting people stay in your rooms and use your bathrooms? First - remember to relax. You live in your home and guests know that. They aren't expecting the Plaza Hotel. Second, follow these five easy cleaning tips, and your house will look great when your guests arrive! De-clutter the High-Traffic Areas Guests probably aren't going to see every room in your house. Why … Continue reading...

3 Strange Items Movers Won’t Move

When you are hiring movers, you are concerned about your items, the moving company's reputation, and the cost of professional movers. You're making sure that they are licensed and that you are only taking the items with you that you want in your new home - you want to be sure to sell or donate unwanted items before you move, not after. It makes no sense to pay for space for unwanted items to be moved. However, there are many things that movers refuse to move! Some make sense, but others have … Continue reading...