Sasha McGregor
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Help Your Future High School Graduate’s Post-High School Plans
If your young adult is like many teens, they probably already know what their plans are for their lives. Assuming they are past the idealized plan for their future occupations, high school students have more than likely been planning well before their graduation. Subsequently, they probably have an idea of what they need to do to get their dream job, the road being a bit clearer now that they have a better picture of the world than they did as a child. Generally, the stops along the way to getting hired include attending a college, and pursuing a field of study, employment, or taking some time off to figure out the direction in which they want to go. Offer guidance in their choices. If they feel they have more to learn, then the postsecondary route could be for them.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Education
Summer Dangers for Pets
As the weather begins to warm up, your pets want to spend more and more time outdoors. Just like their human companions, pets love to feel the sun on their skin and the breeze in their fur. But, there are dangers that come with the warmer weather that many owners do not think about. Keep your furry friend safe this summer by following these tips.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Petlife
Choosing What Is Best for Your Kids
Your child doesn’t have to join an Ivy League school to prove that you are a good parent. You are not perfect and neither am I. Life is a learning process, and we learn through experience as parents. You cannot get everything right, but you can try your best to make sure that your child becomes the best version of themselves with these simple parenting tips.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Families
Five Tips for an Amazing Family Vacation
The busy summer travel season is right around the corner. A summer vacation is a rite of passage for many families. As you are satisfying your sense of wanderlust, be sure that you go into the adventure with the right plan. Here are five tips to ensure that your next family vacation will be the best that it can be.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Wander
4 Foods with Surprising Health Benefits
When it comes to eating healthy, there are the main foods that everyone knows about. Eat your leafy greens and cut down on sodas, candy, and processed foods. But there are a number of food items out there that might have more health benefits than you initially realized. While kale is busy claiming the headlines as the next superfood, the following foods have proven themselves to be the ultimate health food contenders. Some of them might even surprise you!
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Feast
Tips to Help Parents Get Out of the House with Children
Times with the family should be memories you and your family will have for a lifetime. But, depending on your lifestyle or plans, it might be easier to make excuses not to go. It has been said that kids steal your heart and your mind. You love them, but they might make it difficult to remember at times. Do not let disorganization and forgetfulness become reasons for skipping family time. Be prepared. Have go-tos ready and waiting to make every potential family outing as effortless as possible.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Families
10 Ways to Beat Dust and Pollen Allergies
Two of the top allergens are dust and pollen. Keeping these two substances from turning your life into an endless cycle of sneezes and itchy eyes is not easy when you're susceptible to them, but it can be done. Management is key to the process of surviving allergies with the least possible misery, so here are ten ways you can stay in front of your dust and pollen allergies.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Longevity
Things Soon-To-Be Married Couples Should Know About Finances
Couples all around the world are anxiously waiting for the day they get to join hands with their loved one and say the words “I do,” sealing a lifelong commitment of companionship. With the copious amounts of planning, stress, and activities that accompany preparation of the wedding ceremony itself, soon-to-be married couples must consider in their planning what is to come after the honeymoon is over. One of the most crucial aspects of a couple’s married life is that of finances.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Trader
Why It's a Good Idea to Plan Your Christmas Vacation Now
Christmas vacations can be some of the most memorable and enjoyable trips of your lifetime. However, they can start to cost a lot of money, and will be very stressful if you wait until the last minute to get them planned. Instead, planning them early on in the year will make your whole Christmas experience much more enjoyable and manageable.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Families
3 Healthy Snack Options For Your Kids
Every parent stresses about what to feed their kids. Are they getting enough of the nutrients they need? How do I find foods that are healthy, and that my kids will love? Snack time can be a chore when all the little ones want to reach for are the processed snacks with added sugar, and little nutritional value. But believe it or not, there are ways to get kids to actually want the healthy choice. Below are some healthy snack options that will be sure to pack a nutritional punch, and that even the pickiest of little eaters will be sure to love.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Feast
3 Ways to Keep Your Home Running When You Don't Have Time to
While much has been made of the concept of work-life balance, the idea itself is something of a misnomer. In theory, the idea would be that you spend 50 percent of your time on your job or career, and the other 50 percent of your time on your personal pursuits. This might include things like exercise, journaling, or meditating, but it also involves literal work like cooking, cleaning, and running errands. The truth is, however, that few people will ever achieve a real 50/50 balance, and even if they do, it won't be for long. Instead, life tends to operate in seasons where at times we have more time to devote to personal pursuits than work, and less at others. When people first buy a home, they may invest all kinds of time in doing upgrades, or tailoring it to their personal style. Over time, however, the other demands of life naturally start to take over, leaving you less time to care for and maintain your home. The need for ongoing home maintenance never ends, however, so here are 3 ways to keep your home running when you don't have time to.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Lifehack
Healthy Hacks for Kids' Health
Raising children can be a rewarding and challenging life endeavor. As parents, you want to keep your children happy and healthy. You have to figure out how to teach your kids how to be healthier, and to make healthy decisions throughout life. Teach them lessons that will stick with them. They need to learn how to take care of their body inside and out. Kids do not always make the best decisions when it comes to taking care of themselves. But, there are things you can do at home that will help you make your kids’ lives healthier; mainly in the bathroom, the kitchen, and the living room.
By Sasha McGregor4 years ago in Families
