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5 Climbing Wall Games for Busy Weeknights

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by Emma Radebaugh

A blue climbing wall and a wooden ladder line an attic playroom with a hanging swing, a table, and blue chairs.

Weeknights can feel too packed for one more planned activity. By the time everyone is home, your child may still have energy to burn, but you may not have time to plan a workout or rearrange equipment. These five climbing wall games for busy weeknights turn an existing home climbing wall into quick family fun. Each game takes only a few ...

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Filed Under: Family Time

What To Prioritize When Wedding Plans Fall Behind

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by Emma Radebaugh

Wedding planning has a funny way of competing with everything already on your calendar. Work deadlines don’t disappear because you’re engaged, and family routines still need your attention. Missing a few planning milestones doesn’t mean the whole wedding has gone off course. Figuring out what to prioritize when your wedding plans fall behind can ...

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Filed Under: Marriage

Ways to Make Washing and Maintaining Your Car Easier

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by Emma Radebaugh

A man and his son are using a spray hose to clean the exterior of a car. They are in a driveway.

Keeping a vehicle clean can sometimes feel like a bigger job than it really is. Dirt accumulates quickly, water spots appear after a wash, and seemingly minor areas such as wheels and door jambs can require more attention than expected. When vehicle care becomes too complicated or time-consuming, it is also much easier to put it ...

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Filed Under: Travel

Keeping Pets Safe Without Giving Up Your Backyard

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by Emma Radebaugh

A woman crouches on grass while playing with a light-colored dog lying on its back in a fenced backyard.

Your backyard should feel like part of your home, not a place you constantly patrol because your pet found another way to escape. You should be able to sit down for a few minutes without watching the fence line every second! Keeping your pets safe without giving up your backyard starts with designing around how your household already uses the ...

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Filed Under: Family

Ways To Improve Your UTV for Long Days on the Trail

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by Emma Radebaugh

A dark green UTV carrying multiple passengers along a dusty dirt trail surrounded by tall trees in a forest.

A full day on the trail is a great way to get outdoors, explore new places, and spend uninterrupted time with family or friends. But several hours in a UTV can also make small inconveniences—an uncomfortable seat, nowhere to put your gear, or too much dust—feel much bigger. A few thoughtful ways to improve your UTV for long days on the trail can ...

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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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