How to Conserve Water when Living in a Drought

CalTrout.orgAs drought conditions continue in California and other western states, here are some helpful tips that can help you conserve water.

Take Shorter or Fewer Showers

Did you know that on average 2.5 gallons of water are used every minute when taking a shower. If you take a 10 minute shower that is 12.5 gallons of water.  Add that up with all the family members and were are talking gallons of water being used on showers.  In order to conserve some of this water, try taking a 5-7 minute shower reducing gallons of water being used daily.  Another option Read More

What Every Mom Needs a Great Organized Command Center

Command Center

Being a mom can be one of the most challenging career choices. Keeping track of where your children are, what activities are happening for every family member, scheduling meals and keeping up with school work. Wow, we’re tired already!  Not to mention, volunteer programs, piano lessons, math tutors, doctors appointments, and having some precious vacation time. Having multiple children that have different activities and schedules can also add to the logistics. Managing the family activities can be a full time job; then you add in grocery shopping, taking care of the home, scheduling service providers to help with tasks, and the list goes on an on. Life brings us so much joy, but most moms need time to manage life’s necessities. As well as, tips and tools be be organized so they can ensure all the activities get done.

As a parent, having a command Read More

33 Reasons to Track a Home Inventory

33 Reasons to Track a Home InventoryMany people ask what value is there in creating a home inventory?  This question comes to mind often because most people feel they do not have the time, nor do they have the documents of what they own. However, documenting your items can be very simple. And it can be done in simple steps to minimize time. The reasons someone would consider compiling a home inventory are many. Read More

Cleaning can Help your Waistline, Let’s Get Moving

With all the lovely food and drink available to us, staying healthy is sometimes challenging. However, did you know cleaning your home can help burn between 144 – 170 calories per hour. Cleaning your home does not replace exercising and eating healthy, however being active when vacuuming or dusting your home can actually help your waistline. Read More

How Does the Internet of Things Impact Homeowners?

Tech-For-the-HomeAlthough the concept was developed in 1999, it hasn’t gained much attention until early 2014. The idea behind the Internet of Things (IoT) is that objects would have network connectivity and could send and receive data. From your home appliances to your electrical and plumbing system, companies would be able to gather information about the use of these things. You could also use the connection to control them from anywhere in the world. As a homeowner, you should stay informed about the issue. Here are 4 ways that the IoT will impact you and your home: Read More