Are you preparing for your first baby? If so, then there’s obviously going to be a lot to think about. You’re probably already considering baby names and perhaps what you need to buy. You might think that you have quite a solid understanding of what to expect when you’re expecting. But there could still be some surprises down the road. So, let’s explore some of the weirdest and peculiar possibilities.  Pexels Source CCO License   Sympathetic Pregnancy   One of the weirdest impacts of pregnancy that you will likely not be expecting is the sympathetic pregnancy. This is something that your husband or partner will go through and it can be quite dramatic. For instance, you might find that they develop pain in their back or even pain in their stomach. They can have headaches, hot flushes, and basically, every physical symptom that is typically associated with pregnancy. This can be quite frustrating and annoying if you are the one who is actually pregnant. You … [Read more...]

Hey Everyone! Things here just still haven't really calmed down - I swear I need a vacation - even if it is just a day trip to Boone to eat at Capones and get some app state goodies at walmart or something like that! Last week was the weirdest girl time ever- It was NOT exceptionally BAD but it was just super oddball. Don't worry- I won't get into specifics.. it was just ackward and almost like it came at me BACKWARDS or something. David actually got Saturday off of work for the first time in FOREVER, and he even got the Holiday on Monday as well so that was super fun. We ended up going into town on Sunday and trying a new place to eat and then on Monday we went over to my mom and dads for a cookout- that was after we made a visit to ALDI , Food LIon & Walmart (I did some Ibotta deals there for the first time in FOREVER) I am piecing together the gift guide, and it is actually coming together fairly well- I hope to be able to add some things to it later today if I get … [Read more...]

Maintaining a clean workspace is key to being productive within the office. This means having a healthy environment not only for you but for those around it. There are easy ways for germs to build up over time and dirty spaces to get overused, however there are also easy and simple tips to keeping your office space clean for you and for others. Below are a few tips to help keep your own personal office space clean as well as some other ideas on helping your employees and colleagues too. Avoid Food Messes - As your work begins to pile up throughout the day, it can be extremely tempting to stay at your desk and work. Eating lunch and typing might be second nature to you but did you know that it also can put you in a sticky situation, literally. Crumbs and liquids could fall into your keyboard or also stick to various places throughout your desk area. Over time, these stains can become more difficult to remove as well as form bacteria that accumulate. This is something you do not … [Read more...]

A long rainy walk in the park can be a euphoric experience for a dog, with meadows and rivers, big sticks and other furry friends along the way. However, dealing with the mess associated with such an occurrence can take a lot of pooch pamper equipment, most of which pet owners don’t have! Figuring out how to provide proper care for your pup is so essential, as they need to feel comfortable and clean to stay calm and happy. Luckily it needn’t be difficult to uncover some of the best tried and tested top tips that can aid you in providing your dog with a little bit of TLC - simply read on to find out more!  Image Source - Pexels    Beautiful Bath Time    Giving your dog a bath can be a bit of a tricky task, as many pups do not like the experience of being washed. Finding a good shampoo is half of the battle, as the effect that the shampoo has on your dog's skin and fur can have a massive influence on whether they enjoy their bath time or not. If your pup has … [Read more...]

  Hey Everyone So I managed to get up my gift guide post finally :) I actually did make the graphic the same day that I last wrote, so there is that at least! I wasn't super sure if I should attempt to do one, but I already got 2 yes' so I guess we can just take things slow and see how things go and all of that. I just don't want to get too much at one time - I think I would be easily overwhelmed for some reason - I guess taking some time off will do that to you. In general though I am pretty excited! David was off the week before last , and apparently we both had some kind of cold that totally wiped us both out- I am pretty sure it wasn't covid because of our symptoms- we were just super tired and a sore throat that kind of came and went - I know some of mine was allergies because I had several really bad sneezing fits in the evenings!  I was just happy that he was off work and we both could just cuddle up and be together though the whole thing! We had planned to go to … [Read more...]