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Strategies for preserving your life legacy

Life can be unpredictable. We never know when our time will come to an end. Consider this blog post a planning guide for those moments that may seem daunting but with the right life strategies you'll always have something special left behind after your journey on earth is complete. Uncover ways of making sure cherished memories survive by cherishing relationships or preserving belongings through travel and protecting what matters most - whether it's family heirlooms, photographs, businesses...your legacy lives on! […]

todayApril 12, 2023 971

home move

Business & Lifestyle

Four tips to making a home move hassle-free

Are you planning to move from your current home? This is going to be a big decision and one that you need to think about carefully. It’s also often listed as one of the most stressful experiences that you can go through in your adult life. That’s why it’s worth exploring steps that you can take to make things easier. These are our suggestions. Find a new home One of the first things you need to do to make the […]

todayApril 5, 2023 831

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Five tips for creating powerful affirmations

Since we have started a new year, and that usually involves resolutions on changes and how we will improve ourselves, I thought this would be a good time to share this article written by Extension Educator Michele Crawford. Michele says: Often when I talk to adults about self-care the conversation leads to changes people want to make in their life. These changes may be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. This seems natural as taking the time to recognize where we […]

todayJanuary 30, 2023 691

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Seven ways to be a great grandparent

How exciting to learn that you are going to be grandparents! Your child and their partner is ready to have a baby and is now pregnant. This means you are put in a very important position as a grandparent. Grandparents are very important to children, and they helped to shape them and teach them and help them to grow. It's not just about snacks and treats and being spoiled, there is an important role for grandparents to play. There was […]

todayJanuary 3, 2023 64

children screen time

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The effects of excessive screen time

I would like to share this article written by Illinois Extension intern Sharon Kim. Sharon says: Screens seem to be everywhere in the form of phones, laptops, tablets, and even watches. We have to think about how we function in an environment with screens constantly being utilized in our lives. According to the CDC, children ages 8-10 have a screen usage time of around six hours. Pre-teens and early teenagers spend around nine hours a day in front of a […]

todayNovember 14, 2022 65

winter wonderland

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A winter wonderland isn’t always wonderful

Winter is a beautiful time of year. The snow creates a scene of wonderland that we can all enjoy. But as lovely as it may be, winter also poses some dangers that we need to be aware of. Here are five winter hazards you need to keep an eye on this winter. The winter hazards of snow and ice One of the most obvious hazards of winter is snow and ice. It's important to be careful when walking on snow […]

todayNovember 8, 2022 36

water heater boiler

Home Improvement

Signs you need a new boiler

The kitchen is always considered to be the heart of the home, as it's where people socialize, cook, and clean. It's just where you sit where you want to have some peace. If you want to know where the true warp to the home is though, it's your boiler. Whether you keep your boiler upstairs in a cupboard for linen, or it's in a corner of your kitchen, you need to make sure that you understand how your boiler works.  […]

todayNovember 8, 2022 75

home property

Home Improvement

Important steps to building a new home

Building your own home can no doubt be such an enjoyable and rewarding opportunity to pursue. However, it’s fair to say that there is a huge amount of time and money at stake whenever you choose to build your own property from scratch. Moreover, you need to make sure that you follow all of the necessary steps to ensure your build can be a complete success. Forgetting key features when you are attempting to build your dream home could leave […]

todayAugust 15, 2022 87

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Technology time for young children

We use technology in many ways during everyday routines, and young children don’t want to be left out. The Illinois Early Learning Project has a great tip sheet that shares some ways families and caregivers can find a healthy balance with tech and electronic media in their daily lives. Use technology together Talk and interact while using technology. Conversations help your child understand what she sees and how it works. Talk about what you see to help your child understand […]

todayAugust 1, 2022 57

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