Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Not many homeowners look forward to household chores, but there are few chores that feel quite as endless as laundry. If you dread this seemingly infinite task, there are a few tools that could make your laundry days a little easier. These inexpensive must-haves should be at the top of your shopping list if you want to make your next laundry day a breeze.
Dryer BallsIf you’re tired of dealing with messy fabric softener and loathe picking up the dozens of disposable dryer sheets that find their...
Children gain confidence by exploring the world around them, trying new things, and learning how to process both successes and failures. The way you interact with your kids on a daily basis can have a profound effect on how confident they feel as they grow up.
Provide Love and SupportThe most important ingredient that helps children build confidence is unconditional love from parents. That doesn’t mean that you should agree with everything your children say and let them do whatever they want, b...
Do you have a drawer in your kitchen that’s full of old electronics, broken pens, and forgotten paperwork? Or maybe a corner of your basement that’s overrun with discarded furniture and boxes of old antiques? There are plenty of spaces in the home that can easily become “catchall” areas. It can be hard to keep these places organized, but, if you do, they can actually be some of the most valuable rooms in terms of free space.
This guide looks at the office and pantry, attic and basement, and gar...
Learning doesn’t stop after high school, especially when it comes to financial lessons that will set the stage for financial freedom for years to come.
If you’re getting ready to send your child off to college, the military or straight into a job, set them up for success by ensuring that they know the following money skills:
How to Use Credit WiselyGetting your first credit card after high school isn’t impossible, but it can be difficult. Parents can help by adding their child as an “authorized...
Teaching your children about caring for the environment and creating eco-friendly habits can start at any age. The following activities provide simple ways for parents to teach kids about eco-friendly living while keeping them engaged and having fun.
Go Plogging Together. Plogging, the act of picking up litter while jogging, originated in Sweden and quickly gained popularity in countries all around the world. A simple and effective way to keep your area beautiful while staying active, it’s an...
Whether you’ve been working remotely for years or are new to a work-from-home scenario, there are important strategies for doing it successfully.
Many have the misconception that working from home is easy and will automatically lead to increased productivity. In reality, the opposite is usually true. There are often more distractions at home, and not having the office resources you rely on readily available can hamper your ability to do your job.
If you want to improve your chances of being pro...
Stress. We all have it. Whether it’s work, your health, raising a family or sifting through bills, stress and anxiety will almost always follow you. But just as important as it is to deal with the things in life that cause the stress, it is also vital that you help yourself by finding ways to promote relaxation for your mind and your body. Here are four simple ways you can reduce the daily stressors in your life.
Get PhysicalDoing something active, whether it be a morning workout or a walk at...
