The time has come, friends. My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone. Not just any pet though, a gecko. I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores. My […]
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After being stuck in your home country for more than two years during the pandemic, like so many of us, you might be considering a change of scenery and are looking to head to greener pastures. A move to Brisbane might be the perfect fit for your family!With Australian borders finally being open to nationals and tourists alike, Queensland has become a favorite destination for the whole world again, specifically Brisbane. About Brisbane Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, and with over 2 million citizens, the most populated city of Australia’s sunshine state. Here are some reasons why you should consider a move to ...
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Our home is our secure place to rest, relax, and enjoy one-on-one time with our family. However, unfortunately, as much as we may wish they didn't - disasters happen.To keep everybody safe, you want to establish a plan that the entire family is aware of. When everyone is on the same page, you can reduce the risk of hazards immensely.In this article, we will discuss how you can prepare a home emergency plan.Want to learn more? Then let's get started.Invest in the right equipment.Before you start to create an emergency plan, you want to ensure that you have the right ...
Become more organized in four easy steps
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Sea of Tranquility Book Club Discussion
Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month's Sea of Tranquility book club discussion! I am so excited about this book!Usually I can grasp right off the top of my head the topics I’d like to discuss in my book reviews. One can look at the genre, the characters, the place, and come up with a fairly easy jumping-off point--where you want to start and what you want to cover. Of course, a lot of novels are fairly straightforward.But Sea of Tranquility? So, so, so many thoughts. Too many thoughts. And chaotic at that. Let’s just say I finished the ...
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