10 tips for your kids when they move out on their own

At last, your “child” is moving out of your house, into his own place, and you can’t wait to be enveloped in peace and quiet. Not so fast! Unless you arm him with some practical advice before he’s out the door, chances are he’ll be back at your door sooner than you think.

1. Leave an extra set of keys with us (because we know how forgetful you can be).

2. Don’t use a stepladder unless someone is there to spot you.

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10 signs you need to simplify your life

No one ever told us that life would get more complicated, just when we thought it would become a breeze! FabOverFifty offers 10 clues that will reveal it’s time to simplify your life:

1. You live in a 2,500-square-foot house, but spend 90% of your time in about 450 square feet.

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5 ways to befriend the environment

A cruel winter that still won’t quit has repeatedly reminded us how important it is to become more eco-friendly by making changes in our lives. Here are five simple ways to have a positive impact.

1. Walk, don’t drive

If you can, ditch the car for shorter journeys and walk—or even cycle—instead. In high-traffic areas, you could actually get to your destination faster than in the car, plus you’ll save fuel and reduce the amount of pollutants you put into the air. So take out your waterproof jacket, get on your trainers and leave your car keys behind. If you don’t own a proper all-weather jacket, check out the great range available at Cotton Traders.

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How to celebrate spring and summer traditions

Spring is finally here, we think! Bright yellow daffodils are abloom, birds are singing and there’s no mistaking the smell of fresh-cut grass. Now that one of the worst winters on record is behind us, and warmer weather is around the corner, we can retire our heavy jackets and coats, and the men can take their trusty polo shirts out of storage.

Crazy for Camping

 

What better time to hit the trails than when nature is at it’s finest and we’re literally surrounded by new life at every turn. At day’s end, as a chill hits the air, who doesn’t love sitting around a campfire, telling stories and roasting marshmallows, of course!

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