Teenagers have a lot to deal with: expectations of parents, school work and social lives, both real and virtual. These pressures can affect both their body and mind and cause mood swings that parents may [read more]
Did you ever wish that you could keep your kids under the age of 8 for like, EVER, just so you could avoid having “the talk” with them? It wasn’t so bad with my daughter, [read more]
For those of you who are members of The Ultimate Blogger List (and those who are not), I have a sponsored post campaign blogger opp available for those of you who are interested. We are [read more]
The difference between a house and a home is simple: a “home” is a place where you feel familiar, safe and secure, right? Although safety is a top priority for just about any homeowner with [read more]
Are you like me and love a good cup of coffee on this crisp, fall mornings? International Coffee Day is today, Thursday, September 29. To kick off this most delicious, aromatic day of days, we’re [read more]
If you’re hesitant about redecorating, don’t worry: you’re not alone. In fact, there are a number of factors holding back everyday families looking to redecorate, such as: Fear of the price tag, as redecorating projects [read more]
As they say, hindsight is 20/20. There’s no one better to tell you what you should and shouldn’t do during a divorce than people who have been there themselves. Whatever the course of the relationship [read more]
Life in a House of Testosterone is hosting a giveaway in which 5 winners will receive the First Check® Family 12-Drug Home Test Kit. I need YOUR help promoting the giveaway as I can never [read more]
Relocating to a new home is exciting. It’s also scary. In fact, there are a lot of adjectives you could use to name the emotions that come with moving home. But of all of them, there’s [read more]
Life in a House of Testosterone is pleased to bring our readers a back to school featured guest post from Nikki Sacks, Co-Founder of PodKeeper and full-time working mom of 2 energetic boys. Back to school [read more]
It’s no big secret that Teen #1 and I have a mutual love of all things London and the United Kingdom. We’ve been planning a trip to visit London for ages, and every time we [read more]
In honor of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, I’d like to share my own personal story with you about how AIDS has impacted my life and that of my family. More than 1.2 million [read more]
Buying presents for children might seem relatively easy to begin with. But then suddenly everyone else seems to have the same idea as you. Or each time a birthday, or Christmas, or another special occasion [read more]
People generally don’t react well to changes. This is especially true when it comes to divorce and disruption of the settled daily life, not to mention the possible heartbreak involved. Still, any kind of divorce [read more]
For many young people, college is a perfect time to become responsible and independent from their parents. That’s precisely what I’ve had on my mind when my freshman year just started. From the very beginning, [read more]
Teenagers’ rooms can get incredibly messy. To prevent allergens like dust, pollen, and even mold from building up in your teen’s room, force your teen to clean thoroughly at least once per week. This process [read more]
Plumbing as we currently know it has continued to evolve since it first became popular at the time of the Roman Empire. It is a fascinating feat of engineering that is still used in most [read more]
It is so easy to treat our children as if they are born with a fixed mental ability, and that there is nothing we can do about it. Easy—and wrong! Our genetic inheritance only partly [read more]
Shopping online is super fun and super addictive. If you like to spend a lot of time shopping online, make sure you are taking advantage of all the ways online shopping can actually save you [read more]
Nearly four out of five Americans say they consider themselves to be bargain hunters, according to a LendingTree report released last year. Saving a couple of bucks here and there is great, but nothing beats [read more]
So you have decided it’s time to move. Not just an ordinary move across town or across state, but you’ve decided it’s time to move to another country – Australia specifically. As a fellow Aussie [read more]
If you’re like me, a woman of a certain age, and you have begun noticing the appearance of jowls, fine lines, and crow’s feet that you want to cure, you have several skin tightening options. For [read more]
Expecting your first child? Knowing what you will need and what you won’t can be daunting to figure out. Here are 4 things every nursery should have. [read more]
Games consoles and gaming, in general, is a hobby typically associated with boys and men. There must be some reason that so many men are drawn to gaming. An entire industry thrives on their interest. [read more]
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