Six Ways to Save Monarchs With their vibrant orange-and-black wings, the monarch butterfly is one of North America’s most iconic species. But monarch butterflies are in trouble. Over the last few decades, populations have declined by over 90 percent and they have recently been added to the endangered species list. The Problem Like all butterflies, monarchs lay their eggs on select … [Read more...]
AC Filter Sizes: What Size Air Filter Do You Need?
AC Filter Sizes: What Size Air Filter Do You Need? The size of the furnace filter you choose for your house is essential. It will support maintaining the effectiveness of your furnace and clean air in your house. If you're unclear about the filter size you require, there are several sizes of AC filters available, which can be confusing. Knowing which sized furnace filter you need is the most … [Read more...]
Tips to Embrace Your Role as an Anxious Mother with Rxsaver By RetailMeNot
Tips to Embrace Your Role as an Anxious Mother is written in partnership with RxSaver by RetailMeNot This post is sponsored by RxSaver by RetailMeNot and includes tracking links. For more information about tracking links and how to opt out, please visit All About Do Not Track prior to clicking any links found in this post. You know the depiction of Jewish mothers frequently seen in movies? … [Read more...]
Lower Your Energy Costs With These 4 Smart and Sustainable Home Improvement Ideas
Summer is quickly approaching, and with it comes the inevitable sweltering heat and harsh sunlight. You may think that running your air conditioner all summer long is the quick and easy solution to keeping cool, but that's bound to make your energy bills skyrocket. Of course, if you have the budget, there are a number of home improvement projects and renovations intended to improve both … [Read more...]
Honoring my Ultra Strong Mom and her Wisdom
Honoring my Ultra Strong Mom and her Wisdom I miss my mom. I miss her face. I miss her hugs, her encouragement, the little gifts she'd bring me just because she knew they'd put a smile on my face. I miss the way she managed to keep our family solid and thriving, despite the dysfunction that runs oh so deep. I miss her presence, I miss her voice; the way she'd call me on the phone for no … [Read more...]