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Parenting 101: Tips to Make Your Home Safe for Children

03.06.2018 by mumwrites //

children issues, parenting 101, safety at home, children, parenting tips — Josh Applegate

It must be very exciting to finally live in the house of your dreams after many years of saving for the down payment, checking out home loan home page to decide what loan type to avail and of course, picking the house perfect for your family. Now that you finally reached this goal, the next step is to make sure that your home is safe for the children.

In this article, we will share to you some tips to follow to make your home not only beautiful and presentable but also a safe place for the kids. As parents, you want to ensure that your kids are healthy, happy, and safe at all times especially in your home with or without you around.

Consider the tips below:

Keep All Electric Sockets and Plugs in Hidden Places

Children are very playful, and most of the time, they are curious. They are curious about many things and it would be very dangerous if they will play around electric sockets. They might poke it with small stuff like toy or even their own fingers. And it is one scary accident that you surely do not want to happen. Thus, you should make sure that all electric sockets and electric plugs in the house are hidden like in the back of cabinets, way up the shelves and other areas that children cannot reach.

Place Safety Cap on Electric Sockets

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3 Things To Consider When Buying A House

06.07.2017 by mumwrites // Leave a Comment

Owning a house is a significant milestone for any family. Having your own house means having a permanent place to stay where you can raise your children and make wonderful memories with them you hope they will fondly remember when they are much older.

Of course, it is never an easy ordeal to save enough so you can finally buy that dream house for your family, but if you are one of the lucky ones who did manage to save up, then here are a few things to consider when buying a house:

Budget ~ Even when you thought you saved enough, owning a home may entail more expenses, so make sure to choose the one that not only meet your specifications and preferences, but also your budget. The last thing you want is to go bankrupt after you’ve purchased your dream house, or worse, have it repossessed!
Strategic Location ~ The comfort and convenience of being a stone’s throw away from major establishments, like schools and hospitals, as well as the mall or police station, is another determining factor in choosing a house to buy. Home buyers almost always opt for homes that are in premier locations in a community, knowing full well that its strategic location will allow them to live with ease and convenience.
Added amenities ~ Another important factor to bear in mind is the inclusion of amenities in the village where you plan to purchase a house. A Club house and a swimming pool ought to be great additional features in any village or subdivision since would-be home owners will be able to save up on pool fees and event venue rents in the future.

And if you are on the look out for a house in the south, you may want to consider the newest affordable premier development by Ovialand, Sannera. Here are a few details: [Read more…]

Is It A Must To Get A Fully-Automatic Washing Machine?

01.30.2017 by mumwrites // 10 Comments

Laundry was not one of my favorite chores at home as I used to get backaches after doing several hours worth of laundry with my hands. It became an entirely different story when we found the perfect washing machine for our small family. Suddenly, I am looking forward to laundry day and it has become my favorite and now I do laundry as often as I possibly can.

So going back to the question, is it a must to get a fully-automated washing machine? My answer is a resounding “Yes!” It pays to invest on a good washing machine as it really is such a big help around the home. Just imagine all the free time you get when you do not have to do the laundry by hand? I am thankful for my washer, Fuzzy, it was like having an extra pair of hands to work around at home and since she arrived, I have more time for more things that matter like spending more time with my boys.

Here is an exciting news from our friends at Sharp about their new fully-automatic washing machine. Read on to know more, especially if you are on the look out for the perfect automatic washing machine for your home. [Read more…]

5 Interior Design Hacks For Small Spaces

08.11.2016 by mumwrites // 25 Comments

home, tips and tricks, home improvement, home renovation — Maximizing every space you have in your small home is key {image by phaendin from freedigitalphotos.net}

Living in a limited space is a feat in itself. Add a toddler or a child to the mix and you get an even bigger, and dare I say, messier problem. Children can be such huge pack rats, and tend to accumulate stuff faster than we grown ups do. Before you know it, they’ve already taken over the house, with their nappies, clothes, toys, books, and art supplies all over the place. Yes, it is safe to conclude that cramped living quarters do not go well with children.

Decorating your small living space can also be tricky when you have children. As much as you’d like for the bedroom to announce that a child dwells within its walls, you would still want to throw in a few of your elements and not cramp your interior design style by succumbing to your little one’s desires to fill the walls with everything pink or everything Hello Kitty!

I do not claim to be an expert but here are 5 Interior Design Hacks for small spaces that I will apply to our small apartment if given the chance. You might want to consider them, too, if you plan to improve your limited living space and add a little oomph to it: [Read more…]