Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time, but have you ever thought about trying essential oils for sleep? They can be a great addition to your nightly routine and help add some new scents to your home as well. The following infographic by SleePare covers 15 of these essential oils. Each claim is backed by science, meaning they really work to help get rid of sleepless nights without having to resort to harsher chemical assistant that can be hard to wake up from the next morning. These different essential oils to help you sleep have their own unique benefits which are as follows. Read more

For about a decade now, scientists have been conducting studies on a group of chemicals that are collectively called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This class of chemicals is used in aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF), which are water-based fire-fighting foam used to douse fuel fires. Though PFAS-containing fire-fighting foams pose a serious and immediate threat to the military personnel, their families living in the surroundings of military bases are also exposed to AFFF and could have serious health consequences. Read more

L-R: Keegan-Michael Key, Finley Rose Slater, and John Cena in PLAYING WITH FIRE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Doane Gregory.

A few weeks ago, I arrived home and discovered a huge package sitting on my front porch. I couldn’t remember ordering anything (shocker!), so I carried it in the house with a question mark looming over my head. Inside, much to my family’s excitement, was the Playing With Fire Family Fun Kit.

To celebrate the digital release of Playing With Fire on January 21st and on Blu-Ray on February 4th, Paramount Pictures put together this amazing entertainment ensemble. The kit includes a Blu-Ray copy of Playing With Fire, three varieties of popcorn, a water bottle shaped like a fire extinguisher, and a giant Jenga game (like the game featured in the film, just scaled down a bit). Read more

Your pet needs love, care, and attention – much like any human, including children. In fact, many people feel like their pets are adopted kids in and of themselves. Your pet depends on you, but more than that, your pet loves you. You owe it to them to do your best to make them truly feel like one of the family, and never like some additional mouth to feed.

A pet such as a dog can bring so much happiness to a household, and the steps outlined in this guide can ensure success. Whether you have a pet already, or are looking to get your very first one, these tips will help change your lifestyle for the better: Read more

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There are so many benefits that come from designing your new home. You get control over factors such as the size and the layout and whether there’s a walk-in closet or a mudroom. You also have the pleasure of creating a home that fits your family, rather than feeling like your family needs to adjust to an existing home. You can choose a layout that lets you watch the kids while you’re cooking, storage solutions that accommodate the size of your household, and dedicated living areas specifically for conversation or work. Read more