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It seems like everyone—from friends to the media—are touting the benefits of weighted blankets these days. These specialized blankets weigh between 7 and 25 pounds and are usually filled with beads or pellets. Here’s what you should know about this trendy home accessory—and why experts say you should consider putting one on your bed.
They Could Help You Sleep BetterA new study from one Swedish blanket manufacturer found that people moved less when they were under a weighted blanket, bringing m...
Home safety is an important, even life-saving topic that you should teach your children about at an early age. If you educate your children on basic home safety principles when they’re young, the lessons will stick with them for a lifetime.
Learn to lock a deadbolt. Let your children know that the door should always be locked to keep them safe—even when they’re home. However, it’s important they also know how to unlock it in case of an emergency.
Arm and disarm the home security system. With th...
The average American spends close to $2,400 per year on unnecessary purchases, and most people regret them after the fact. Clothes are typically the top impulse buy, followed by food and drinks, laptop computers and other big-ticket tech items, shoes and small-ticket tech like chargers or headphones.
On average, a person spends $202 per month on unnecessary purchases, which could easily be cut in half if they stopped making non-essential purchases. .
To drop unnecessary spending, deleting some...
Found money is a gift. And with the internet, it’s easier than ever to find it.
Unclaimed assets may be sitting somewhere in your name, waiting for you to find and claim them. With some simple online searches, you can look for unclaimed money in seconds and possibly find a windfall.
Unclaimed money can come from a family member who has died. They may have a life insurance policy, retirement benefit and other policies you may not know about that are legally yours as an heir. Here are some resour...
Cutting down on energy use is great for the environment. It can also save you big bucks. Alternative energy proponent IGS Energy suggests four green and easy ways to do both:
Minimize ‘phantom loads.’ The term ‘phantom load’ refers to the energy that an appliance or electronic device consumes when it is not actually turned on. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), some 75 percent of the electricity in an average home is used to power electronics while the products are off. A report...
Are you having trouble communicating with your partner, friends or colleagues? Do you forget what your friend just told you only minutes after the conversation ended? In a world geared toward multitasking, it can be hard to drop fully into a conversation and just listen. Below are three tips to help you be more present in your conversations.
Ask questions. Don’t just smile and nod. Make your conversation partner feel more heard by asking questions that are relative to what they’re saying. Ask f...
No one likes a crumby car seat or a dashboard covered in dust. But as our lives get busier, it seems our cars get dirtier. Below are tips for keeping your car cleaner.
Install a “no-eat” policy. This may be hard for those of us who practically live out of our cars, but by not eating in your vehicle, you will naturally reduce the level of mess inside.
Add a trash bag. Hang a small bag in your car to place receipts and paper trash in. Empty the bag once a week.
Carry a cleaning kit. Keep a rag an...
