Lying on the floor of your toddler's bedroom and reading nursery rhymes to her before bed is a sweet way to end the day. At least it would be until you realize that you are lying in a pool of pet dander, germs, bug feces, and so many other nasty things that you cannot even believe you own a carpet. Your carpet, no matter how clean you think it is, is downright nasty. Consider … [Read more...] about 6 Gross Things That Are in Your Carpet Right Now
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Scam Alert – An overview of different scam techniques
You've probably, at one point in your life or another, received an email from an exiled prince from a little-known South African country who needs your help to move his gazillions of dollars from one bank to another - and he is happy to give you a big chunk of his money as a reward (or payment) once the deal has been finalized. Sounds familiar eh? This kind of scam is called … [Read more...] about Scam Alert – An overview of different scam techniques
Research Says It’s Okay to Let a Baby Cry
When your baby cries in the middle of the night, it is a natural instinct to run to your new baby and comfort her. After a few rounds, this can leave you exhausted, and that causes stress. Being stressed can foster symptoms of depression, and that can cause issues in your marriage. New research suggests that pursuing sleep training with your infant will give everyone more … [Read more...] about Research Says It’s Okay to Let a Baby Cry
5 Common Wedding Traditions – How These Started
We're all familiar with wedding traditions - you know, brides having to wear white; giving toasts at the reception and carrying the bride across the threshold. We've seen these numerous times on films and television shows, as well as being done on actual weddings and receptions. However, have you ever what were the meanings or reasons behind these practices? Here are a few … [Read more...] about 5 Common Wedding Traditions – How These Started
How to Remove New and Old Pet Stains From Your Carpet
Keeping your house clean and tidy when you live by yourself is hard enough to do but, keeping it spic and span when you've got children and pets running around 24/7 is definitely a challenge. While most dirt and grime can be wiped or scrubbed off walls and other flat surfaces, mess on carpets - especially the mess made by your pet's "accidents" are not that easy to tidy up. … [Read more...] about How to Remove New and Old Pet Stains From Your Carpet