May 22, 2013
A stay home mom is a very difficult task to do for the family. It does not just required love and intellect but also good time management skills and the technique to do multiple tasks at the same time. Feeding them, raising them, and protecting them is no easy task ... continue reading...
April 26, 2013
Start With A Compliment
Many housewives don't want to ask help for household chores thinking that they can do it alone, but we all know how tough it is to run a family and keep the house tidy. To ask your husband to help around, start by telling him... continue reading...
April 25, 2013
The division in "household labor" is quite non-existent in most busy homes nowadays, it is an undeniable fact that most often than not, it is the wife that gets the most tasks in social outings, house works, and taking care of the kids. After some time, many ... continue reading...
October 8, 2012
Tragedy doesn’t have a time frame or a schedule. It can happen at any time – an accident, a sudden illness or a natural disaster.
Is your family prepared for that to happen? Would your children be taken care of if you sudden couldn’t?
Financial planner Greg Blake g... continue reading...
September 19, 2012
As vacation season comes to an end and we move back inside for Fall, it’s time to think about home improvement.
Home improvement expert and contributor to the Today Show, Lou Manfredini gives some great home improvement tips including:
H... continue reading...
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Today Show September 17, 2012
Sometimes, I feel like a rookie even though we have 5 kids in our family. Chores are one of the subjects that brings me to my knees at times but I think maybe I’ve finally gotten a bead on them.
A couple years ago, I tried just paying the kids to do stuff – big mistake. That... continue reading...
August 29, 2012
It’s sport season again for many families – football, soccer, lacrosse. That means grass stains, sweaty armpit stains and mud. What to do?
Here are 3 of the most common “dirty laundry” secrets from a national survey conducted by laundry detergent maker Wisk... continue reading...
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With money tight for many, Do It Yourself projects are a great way to give your home a refreshing facelift while minimizing the cost.
In this video, HGTV's star of HammerHeads Carmen de la Paz gives Family First readers some super easy ways to create drama ... continue reading...
May 3, 2012
If you’ve bought a home in the last 10 years, you’ll know that one of the requirements for the sale is a radon test (at least it is here in Colorado).
Radon has become known to be a dangerous silent, scentless gas. Debra Holtzman J.D, M.A, "The Safety Expert", an inter... continue reading...
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The Safety Expert March 12, 2012
Now that Daylight Savings Time has begun for most of the country, it’s a good remind to check your smoke alarms and other home safety systems.
Fire Alarms
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) your chanc... continue reading...
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