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Home2016May

Month: May 2016

Health

Accidents and Aftermaths: Dealing with the Emotional Side of an Unexpected Injury

05/31/2016 Kimberly Miller 1

Life happens. What is your plan for making it through an unexpected injury? Oh, you don’t have a plan? That’s a problem isn’t it? Here’s how to deal with the emotional side of an unexpected [read more]

Home Advice

Unique Ideas For Lighting In Your Lounge

05/31/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

After you have decorated the lounge, it’s time to think about adding some lights to the room. After all, you and your family won’t want to sit in the dark while you are in there! [read more]

Health

Why Your Kids Must Brush Their Teeth Every Day

05/26/2016 Kimberly Miller 7

One of the last things you need to do before putting your little ones to bed is to get them to brush their teeth. After all, their dental health is just as important. But they [read more]

Home Advice

How to Handle The Greatest Home Disasters

05/26/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

Lots of things can go wrong with our homes. You might think that the worst that can happen to your home is a little mess and clutter. Oh, how wrong you are. You must have [read more]

Seniors

In the Market for a Mobility Scooter? We’ve Got Just Where to Buy Them for the Best Deal!

05/26/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

Mobility scooters for adults are a less expensive alternative to power-assisted wheelchairs, making them popular among the elderly and disabled. [read more]

Health

When Should My Child First See a Dentist?

05/26/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

A typical question many parents have is when the best time is for their children to visit the dentist for the first time. Figuring out when it is best to introduce your child to the [read more]

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Faith

Bearing Witness Book Review and Giveaway Ends 5/31/2016

05/25/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

From the stoning of Stephen in the first-century Jerusalem to Nigerian Christians persecuted by Boko Haram in 2015, these stirring accounts will inspire greater faithfulness to the way of Jesus, reminding believers what costly discipleship [read more]

Eats and Drinks

Top Ways to Prevent the Spread of Bacteria in the Kitchen

05/25/2016 Kimberly Miller 3

There’s a lot in the news recently about the spread of bacteria, infections and viruses, with many transmissions occurring through food and food preparation. The kitchen is where we go to nourish ourselves, but it [read more]

Pets

Wet Whiskers and Long Tails: Understanding Rat Health and Illnesses

05/25/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

Owning a pet rat can be a lot of fun and very rewarding, as they are intelligent and sociable creatures who often enjoy human company, but it also helps enhance the experience if you get [read more]

Home Advice

5 Ways to Easily Manage Household Pests

05/25/2016 Kimberly Miller 2

Out of the many, many household problems we can incur, having pests is one of the worst. Busy household life is already hard enough to manage, thank you very much! Ultimately, it makes living in [read more]

Home Advice

5 Ideas to Make a Busy Life Easier to Manage at Home

05/24/2016 Kimberly Miller 3

Life seems to get so hectic and busy around this time of year. Families, careers, and an active social life can keep you occupied around the clock. This means it can be quite tough to [read more]

Tech

How Our Family Trip to Bali Was Saved from Ruin by Spying on My Kids iPhones

05/20/2016 Kimberly Miller 1

The following is a guest post from one of our contributors. Living in the cold weather of Minnesota is monotonous and without a lot of activities. Persistent dry and cold spells can make anyone queasy. [read more]

Parenting

Daycare Staffers Placement Agency – Your One-Stop Source for Childcare in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

05/19/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

28 years ago this November, my first child was born. At the time, being a stay-at-home mom was not an option financially and just the thought of having to turn over my beautiful baby girl [read more]

Income and Expenses

Groupon Coupons – Here to Save Your Family Money!

05/18/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

Raising two teenagers, dealing with the little Princess Dog, and my finicky husband, I need to be able to make a dollar stretch as much as possible to keep them all fed, clothed, and happy. [read more]

Giveaways Ended

ESV Family Devotional Bible Review and Giveaway

05/17/2016 Kimberly Miller 1

I have loved reading since I was a young girl, so I have gotten pretty good at building images from what I’m reading to accompany the story line in my mind. My boys, on the [read more]

Giveaways Ended

Plackers Flosser Friend Review and Giveaway

05/17/2016 Kimberly Miller 1

Life in a House of Testosterone is thrilled to partner with Java John Z once again to bring our readers a giveaway from our friends at Plackers! Up for grabs is this adorable Plackers Flosser [read more]

Travel

Pass the Keys Please: Practical Car Rental Tips for First Timers

05/14/2016 Kimberly Miller 3

I remember the first time I needed to rent a car, I had no idea what I needed to do and didn’t know exactly how to go about getting the best deal. You don’t want to end up [read more]

Education

Emergency Contraception Explained

05/12/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

As the mom of teenagers, this is a topic I’ve had to deal with already even though I wasn’t all that keen on it to be honest. Much as they hated it, I sat down [read more]

Raising a Family

How To Make The Most Of That Rare Day Off

05/11/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

Once you are a mom, days off are incredibly rare. Between balancing all of the other commitments in your life, there is little time for just you. However, every now and again, like a gift [read more]

Health

Parenting Pointers: Helping Your Child Handle Their Hospital Stay Like a Pro

05/10/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

Having to take your child to the hospital for even just one night or longer, can be traumatic and worrying for someone so young. As someone like personal injury lawyer rosenthallevy.com can confirm, there are numerous [read more]

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Travel

Virginia Beach: Perfect Family Friendly Vacation Destination

05/10/2016 Rachel Jones 2

Virginia Beach makes an amazing family trip destination for many thousands of families in the country. Just this year, Virginia Beach has been named the “Best Metro Area for Families” on the East Coast! There [read more]

Prom Promise

Prom Season – Are You Going to Be a Statistic?

05/10/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

We are heading full speed ahead into prom season – and some of you may have already had your senior prom. Here at Life in a House, we’re big on educating, informing, and keeping our [read more]

Blog

For Our Moms and No Newsletter This Week

05/08/2016 Kimberly Miller 0

First, I’d like to wish all of our moms out there a very Happy Mother’s Day! My heart is heavy this year, knowing of at least three women who no longer have their children with [read more]

Education

The Role of Sports in the Development of Healthy Children

05/05/2016 Kimberly Miller 1

Apart from parental care, attention, and education, your child’s growth is often dependent on a few factors. One of these is sporting or physical activities. Sporting activities are healthy for child development, not just for [read more]

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