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Get a personal glimpse into the life of Brandy Ellen, a NH Mom Blogger, who is raising three kids the best she can while juggling work at home among other things. Brandy thrives best when surrounded by optimistic, positive lifestyle friends. Learn more about what she’s up to today by reading a bit of Brandy’s Life.

The Obvious and Not So Obvious Steps to Buying a Home

The Obvious and Not So Obvious Steps to Buying a Home

Think you know what is required of you to buy a home? At first glance, it can seem like you’re more than prepared. You’ve improved your credit score, saved up for a down payment, and determined your list of needs and must-haves so you can find the perfect property. All that should be left to do is find a real estate agent, choose a home, and move in…right? Buying a Home Well, not exactly. There are a lot of in-between steps that must be followed before you actually receive the keys to your house. Oversight on your part could derail the whole process and put you back at square one which is why you want to make sure you’ve done every step accordingly. Here are some things you may have …

A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Family’s Finances Better

A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Family’s Finances Better

Manage Family’s Finances Before 2017 ended, the US saw a $193 billion increase in its consumer debt, bringing the total amount to a whopping $13.15 trillion. To make matters worse, a lot of Americans seem to be struggling to make the necessary payments. But don’t lose hope just yet. With a little planning and some careful goal-setting, you should still be able to achieve true financial security even in these trying times. 1:  Reduce Unnecessary Spending The first step to getting back on track financially is to cut back on pointless expenses. Take coffee, for example. Imagine how much money you could save per month if you just made it at home instead of paying for an overpriced cup at a fancy cafe. The same goes for bottled water. If …

Using Dance To Grow Your Child’s Confidence

Using Dance To Grow Your Child’s Confidence

Child’s Confidence Children are incredible little people. While all children have their own personality, how they are parented will determine their confidence level. Shyness in Young Children This is a common thing. Some children will be more clingy to a parent and be reluctant to go to an adult they are unfamiliar with. Parents who force the child to go to the arms of another adult frighten the child and sends the message that there is something wrong with them. Image Source: Pxhere Instead, tell the person that your child needs a little time to warm up to them. Encourage the person to play with a toy near the child. This tells the child that they are okay and safe. The same applies to play groups. Tell the children, that …

Creating Your Own Coffee Station And Saving Money On Expensive Morning Beverages

Creating Your Own Coffee Station And Saving Money On Expensive Morning Beverages

Coffee Station If you have a true love for coffee, you probably realize that going out for a hot cup of your favorite Java is a welcoming treat. Whether it’s a matter of taste or convenience or both, one thing’s for certain, the costs can really begin to add up day after day. Being able to prepare and serve a tasty cup of Joe at home is what many people search for. Creating a coffee station that matches the décor of your home will give you a good platform to start making your favorite coffee drinks, and save you some money too. Begin By Adding The Right Ingredients Make sure that as you set up your coffee station, you have access to everything that makes your trademark cup of coffee …

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