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Backyard Shade Ideas To Keep Pets Cool Outside

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by Emma Radebaugh

Several coniferous trees provide shade in a residential backyard. The yard is fenced in with a wooden fence.

Pets love backyard time, especially when the family heads outside for grilling, gardening, or play. Still, sunny yards can heat up fast, and dogs and cats need cool spots where they can relax without overheating. A good shade plan helps your pets enjoy fresh air safely. You don’t need a full backyard renovation, either. A few smart ...

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5 Fun Family Memory Projects Using Photos

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by Emma Radebaugh

A top view of a person looking through printed photographs spread across a table, holding and examining them.

Many parents want meaningful ways to preserve memories, but complicated crafts rarely fit into busy routines. These 5 fun memory projects using photos give families simple ways to celebrate milestones and everyday moments without creating extra stress. Create a Year-in-Review Memory Wall A memory wall gives your favorite family moments a ...

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A Gentler Pumping Routine for Busy, Tired Moms

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by RAKI WRIGHT

The Real Challenge of a Breast Pump For many moms, pumping is not only another task on the feeding checklist; it is a moment that requires time, patience, privacy, and emotional energy, often on days when all of those feel limited. A mother may be trying to between video meetings, or after finally getting the baby to sleep, only to realize her ...

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Filed Under: Parenting

Wheel Upgrades That Change a Car’s Personality

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by Emma Radebaugh

An orange SUV is parked on a grassy area overlooking a city with twinkling lights and a body of water.

The wheels on a car can change how it looks in the driveway, how it carries itself on the road, and how personal it feels during everyday drives. For women balancing busy routines and their own sense of style, wheel upgrades that change a car's personality can make a familiar vehicle feel more like something chosen with care. Choose a Style ...

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Filed Under: Travel

Small Technological Gift Ideas and Gadgets for Men

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by Emma Radebaugh

a woman handing a wrapped gift to a man in a gray shirt while standing together in a living room at home.

Buying tech gifts does not require a big budget or a large-ticket item. Many of the greatest small tech gifts help solve everyday problems or add convenience to work and home routines. Small gadgets also work well for men who already own all the obvious items. Here are some small tech gadget gift ideas for men that feel practical, easy to use, ...

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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