Packing and moving kitchen appliances are one of the most difficult tasks in your moving process. No matter whether you are one of the most organized persons present in the world still, moving appliances is not an easy task if you do not have the right knowledge. It is recommended for you to hire iMoving.com local movers who can help you in moving appliances as it is important to professionally disconnect and safely pack all the appliances before the move. Make sure you start planning for the relocation weeks before the moving date to avoid any last-minute disasters.  

Cleaning 

To move your appliances, first of all, you should thoroughly clean each one of them. This will help in stopping staining and damaging blankets or cloth which you will be using to cover the appliances before loading them onto a moving truck.

Tips to move kitchen appliances!!!

The refrigerator and oven are the two main kitchen appliances that are present in almost all the home kitchens. Apart from these two large items, there are also several small appliances to move such as dishwashers, ice makers, and so on. This guide will help you to move all these items safely and without any damage.  

Procedure to follow to move a refrigerator!!! 

1. First of all, clean all the contents present in the refrigerator. 
2. Unplug the refrigerator 7 to 8 hours before shipping and let the freezer defrost.
3. Remove the moisture by wiping the entire refrigerator using a cloth or tissue papers
4. Remove all the shelves including the glass shelve of the refrigerator to pack them separately. 
5. Don’t forget to empty the water reservoir and disconnect the water pipeline. 
6. If there are any removable parts present in the refrigerator then remove those and pack separately. 
7. Use tape to secure all the door corners of the refrigerator. 
8. While shipping, secure the refrigerator using tie-downs in the truck and finally you can move your refrigerator securely. 

Procedure to move an oven!!!

Some people end up damaging the floor or the oven itself while moving an oven. If your oven is mounted on a wall, don’t try to move its own. Make sure you hire an electrician to do the task. First of all, don’t forget to turn off the switch of the oven and if you have a gas oven then switch off the main valve. The main valve is present at a point where the gas pipeline meets the wall. So, you can easily find the valve to switch off it.

 If there are any removable parts present in the oven, then please detach all these removable parts. Pack these removable parts carefully, cover those using towels so that they can be shipped securely. Make sure you use a dolly or a slide to load the oven in the truck else it might scratch the floor. 

Procedure to move a dishwasher!!!

The very first thing you have to do to move a dishwasher is to remove the dishes and crockery from inside of the dishwasher. If you are thinking that it is a waste of time to remove the dishes crockery from the dishwasher then you might end up by breaking them and this can also be a reason behind serious damage of the dishwasher. So, make sure you empty your dishwasher before moving. After removing all the dishes from it, clean it thoroughly from inside and outside. 

The next step you have to do is remove all the shelves and other baskets present in the dishwasher and pack them separately. A screw or bolts might be needed to remove these shelves from the dishwasher. Then detach the washing machine from it. Also, remove the water hose from it. Finally, you have disconnected the entire dishwasher. Now, secure the entire dishwasher using protective packaging and finally, the dishwasher is ready to ship. 

Procedure to move an ice maker!!! 

There are some ice makers which are portable and easier to ship while some others need special requirements to ship. Unplug the unit of the ice maker and drain the water from it. Let it sit idle for some time so it dries. Then pack it in a box and do padding all around with the foam. Wrap the entire ice maker in bubble wraps to avoid any kind of damage during the shipment. The pack-ice maker in a separate box if possible and if not, then don’t pack heavier items above it. 

Procedure to move a wine cooler!!!

To start with, empty the wine cooler. You can enjoy the remaining wine with your friends and family members during the move to have some crazy moments or you can also pack the remaining bottles separately with great care. Make sure you keep the wine at the right temperature so it would not damage. 

While making sure the movers you choose to allow you to move alcohol else you have to take it in your vehicle. Then pack the wine cooler in a separate box using bubble wraps and padding and finally your wine cooler is ready to move. 

When it comes on move, one of the most difficult tasks is to move kitchen appliances. Use the above-written guide to move the kitchen appliances.   

Use this guide and several moving apps to make your relocation planning successful. We wish you all the good luck for the big change in life and may you reach your new home safely and without any damage to your inventory.

It was probably easier to shop for your children when they were, well, children.

Your 6-year-old daughter loved that huge box of pens and paper you gave her, and your 9-year-old son was thrilled with his gift of a new soccer ball.

Now they are full-grown adults with families of their own. You still enjoy giving your grown kids gifts, but it’s a bit more challenging to come up with things they may want or need.

With this in mind, let’s look at gifts senior parents should consider giving to their adult children—some are practical and some are more of a splurge, but all of them are sure to be appreciated:

1. Family Photos

Chances are good you have piles of family photos sitting in boxes or in albums. Unlike the younger generation, who keeps most of their photos on their phones, you have actual tangible pictures that you can hold in your hand. For a nice keepsake for your adult kids, take some time to organize these pictures and place them in albums, with each photo well-labeled. That way, your kids won’t have to wonder “Is that Great Aunt Bernice or Great Aunt Sally and who is she standing with?”

Use a stable, archival pen like the Pigma Pen to write on the backs of any photos—jot down names and other info on the edges so if the ink does bleed through at all, it won’t mar the photo. You can also use a #2B pencil—or better yet, write down who is who on the album page next to each picture. To make sure each adult child gets the same albums, use a service like FrameBridge to have copies made of each picture and mix and match the originals and copies throughout the albums.

2. Peace of Mind

It is natural for older adults to think about how their eventual passing might impact their children’s finances. To help alleviate any concerns you might have, as well as gift your adult children with peace of mind, consider taking out a life insurance policy from a company like USAA. This way, you will know that your kids will be taken care of financially and will not have to pay for any funeral expenses, medical bills or other estate-related costs when the time comes.

3. A Memory Instead of a Material Item

If your adult kids have pretty much everything they need, consider treating them to a memory of some sort. For instance, if your son still loves soccer and there is a professional team in or near his hometown, check out StubHub.com and get him and his family tickets to an upcoming game. If your daughter is still crazy for artwork, spring for tickets to the latest art exhibit at her local museum, and throw in a gift card to a nice restaurant so she can make a day of it.

4. Pay a Bill or Buy a Service

Depending on your finances and your adult kids’ situations, you could cover a car payment or two, pay for a professional housekeeping service to clean their home top to bottom, or offer to cover their cable bill for a few months. For busy adult kids who are struggling to make ends meet and/or are swamped with work and their own children and other responsibilities, this can be a huge relief.

Gift Giving Has Changed, But it Can Still Be Meaningful and Fun

As you can see, you don’t have to spend your hard-earned money on more “stuff” to fill your children’s homes. Family history-related items, memory-making activities and peace of mind are all meaningful gifts your adult children will truly appreciate.

While the tourism industry may have taken a hit during COVID-19, there’s sometimes no avoiding travel for work or family.

While this is in no way a full featured list, we’ve included the first 5 items that should find their way into your backpack when travelling during 2020.

• Face Masks or Bandanas

It’s certainly a sign of the times when a face mask is top of our 5 things to pack in your travel backpack, but it is what it is.  

In the midst of a global pandemic, having an assortment of useful and stylish bandanas to choose from is imperative.

Not only do face masks and bandanas look great, they help keep both you and the people around you safe.

PRO TIP: 

When you’re travelling, remember that you’re nothing more than a guest.  Don’t be that obnoxious traveller who thinks they’re above the locals and puts their health at risk.

• Clothes with more socks and underwear than you need

While packing clothes are a given, we recommend always packing more pairs of socks and underwear than you think you need.  Trust us, you can never have too many pairs of either!

As a rule, you should pack enough underwear and shirts to wear daily, enough pants to wear every second day and a single jacket depending on climate.

Bring warm clothes to sleep in or at least layer.  Keep in mind, it’s easier to put light jumpers you’d wear during the day on when you go to bed.

PRO TIP: 

Some hotels offer washing facilities that you can use while traveling, so take advantage and halve your packing if you can.

•  Footwear matched to your plans

Footwear is an often overlooked category that should be planned carefully.  

Always pack your most comfortable walking shoes or joggers.  Never underestimate the amount of walking required when you’re travelling.

Alongside your joggers, pack a single pair of dress shoes that will match your outfit, a pair of flip-flops or sandals and finally shoes for any special activities you may be doing, such as hiking.

PRO TIP: 

Wear your bulkiest pair of shoes on travel days.  This will save luggage space and money on flights with carry-on weight limits.

• A Collapsible Water Bottle

Any traveller has faced the dilemma of how to pack a water bottle at one time or another.

They’re often big, heavy and in shapes that waste precious space in backpack pockets that you really would rather be using for something else.

This is where collapsible water bottles come in handy.  They simply fold (or kind of roll up), allowing you to pack a water bottle and not worry about wasted space when you underfill.

PRO TIP: 

It’s the water inside your bottle that’s heavy, not the bottle itself.  Remember, you can always half fill a large water bottle, but you can’t overfill a small bottle if you ever need to.

•  Entertainment devices you can double up

One often overlooked travel-hack, is to take electronic devices that double up. 

For example, your smartphone can double up as a kindle with the right app, or your laptop can double as both a tv screen and journal.

Also, try to download eBook versions of the book you’re reading to save space.  While most of us would still prefer a physical book, if there was a time for an eBook then it’s when travelling.

PRO TIP: 

If you prefer the feeling you get when reading physical books, consider taking copies that you won’t mind leaving behind or passing onto someone else.

Whether you’re still changing diapers on your firstborn or you’re shuttling several kids between appointments, practices, and playdates, motherhood can be overwhelming. In fact, there are many days when your child’s voice is the first thing you hear in the morning, and their soft breathing is the last thing you hear before it’s light’s out yourself!

With responsibilities like these, you can’t exactly run away to Monaco at the drop of a hat. However, making time for self-care each day can help you find a little freedom and relaxation in your daily life.

How? Follow our top 6 self-care tips. As the effect adds up, you’ll have more energy for your kids—and for your own self-care game.

#1: Stock Up

First things first: set the conditions for self-care. That means a week where you don’t have to run to the grocery store a hundred times for a bunch of parsley here and a roll of toilet paper there.

If you’re not already in the habit of buying in bulk, stock up with a two-week (or more) supply of:

• Diapers
• Paper products (paper towels, TP, etc.)
• Soap, laundry detergent, and multi-purpose cleaner
• Dried grains and beans
• Oils, vinegars, and spices
• Fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables

Another life hack? Buy a grocery subscription or invest in a CSA box. Then, invest in reusable Tupperware and plastic bags so you can cross those things off your to-do list forever.

As well as groceries and household products, think about investing in additional products including supplements that can help to keep you in optimal health and mean you have as much energy as possible. Take a look at Gold Bee Nutrition for example for a range of natural products based on raw honey, which could be a great addition to a healthy diet.

Now that you’ve freed up some precious minutes and hours, start enjoying them!

#2: Make the Most of Your Evening Routine

After your kids are all tucked in, you have a few precious moments to yourself.

It’s tempting to plop down on the couch and turn on the TV—and we don’t even discourage you. Just take a few steps to take care of your hair, skin, and nails first.

You don’t have to invest in spa-quality products to pamper yourself. Common household ingredients can help you save money and nourish your skin at the same time.

For example, you can use coconut oil as:

• A hair mask
• A body oil
• A cuticle softener

Integrate it into your routine by rubbing warm coconut oil in your hair before you watch an episode of your favorite show. Let it sit for 25 minutes. Then, hop in the shower, wash and condition your hair, and give your body a quick rub-down with more coconut oil. Push back your cuticles if you have a minute to spare.

See? That wasn’t so hard. You may even have time for another episode.

#3: Hack Your Sleep

When you’re parenting, getting shut-eye can be a struggle. Find more by upgrading your sleep routine. Consider the following:

• Take CBD oil before bed
• Switch up your bedroom design to create a more calming ambiance
• Snuggle with a relaxing aromatherapy pillow
• Turn out the lights an hour before bed

#4: Spend Time in Your Garden

Entertain yourself and the kids alike in your soothing garden environment. Growing plants from seed to sprout can help connect you with nature and serve as a biology lesson all at once!

Try out family projects like bringing color into the garden, planting a new herb, or creating mosaic tiles.

Don’t have the space for a full-blown garden? Create a corner of green on your windowsill or patio to appreciate plants’ soothing powers.

#5: Get Moving

We know—it may feel like you’re already in constant motion. However, adding the following kinds of movements can help you feel more comfortable in your body every day:

• Spine lengthening to get rid of the crunch in your lower back
• Gentle stretching to soothe tired shoulders and arms
• Joint circumduction to keep your joints healthy
• Core stabilization to make every movement more fluid

Online fitness videos make it easier than ever to find a routine that works for you.

#6: Call a Friend

If you haven’t talked to an old friend in a while, you may feel guilty calling them while on a last-minute pharmacy chore. We assure you that they’ll be happy to hear from you, no matter how scattered your mind and limited your time!

Reconnecting with old friends reminds you that there’s a life outside your kids. As lovely as they are, they can’t help you manage the challenges that come up in adult life. For that, you need support from your peers. Give them a ring!

Baby Steps

At first, you may feel selfish for taking time to yourself.

But your family needs you energetic, relaxed, and loving yourself. And as much as we hope you get to take that trip to Monaco, for now, the little moments you can spend on yourself are precious.

Take advantage of each one so that you have more bandwidth for everyone else!

As of writing, it’s been over half a year since the entire world was swept with a pandemic, leading to major changes in everyone’s daily life. Businesses, individuals, academic institutions, almost everyone had to adjust to a brand-new way of life. When the pandemic struck the world, governments had to do what they thought of as the best way to contain its spread: impose a quarantine.

With that, businesses shifted to online platforms, children are now educated at home, and non-essential workers have to work from home as well. So many countries are still on quarantine, which means having certain restrictions in place when it comes to moving from one place to another.

In the beginning, staying at home may have seemed like a welcomed idea. After all that stress of being on the go every day, working and staying at home comes as a relief. But, after a while, it may have gotten boring for some. It’s challenging to work and go to school at home, on top of all the chores that have to be done. More so, the lack of any outdoor exposure can leave parents at a loss on how to entertain their kids, without too much dependency on gadgets and devices.

If you are one of those that are going stir-crazy at home, then you’ve come to the right place. This article gives you ideas for fun and relaxing activities you can do by yourself, with children or with the entire family while on quarantine.

1. Paint It Out

You don’t have to be Picasso to enjoy a good painting activity. The right motivation and drive to create a masterpiece is all you’ll need.

Painting can be an enjoyable activity for the entire family. Plus, it’ll keep children occupied too, for quite a long time. Kids will finally get an avenue to mess around, rather than paint and color your walls. It’s a good bonding activity for the entire family, seeing each other’s work of art. You can even have these framed up as your souvenir from the year 2020 when staying at home was the only way to bond with family.

Children aren’t the only ones who’ll be benefiting from this activity either as painting is also a perfect way to de-stress and relax for adults.

2. Knit Up

If you’re interested to learn a new hobby, knitting is a good one to try. It makes the time fly by, and it also helps to relax your mind and body.

If you already know how to knit but stopped doing it, now’s a good time for you to get back. Technology has made knitting even more fun with the use of knitting machines.

Let your creativity take you anywhere. You can make small coasters, jumpers for your kids, and even throw covers for your pillows.

3. Play some games online

We’re all sick of boxsets right? You’ve been back through and watched The Office in its entirety, US and UK versions, but you still want a little bit of relaxing screentime. Gaming can be a great solution to this and can allow you a bit of much needed escapism – I’m sure we all know someone who got really into Animal Crossing in the first lockdown!

An alternative from traditional gaming could be to have a go at online bingo or a little bit of responsible gambling. Also remember, there are sites like gamblizard.com where everyone can get their offers and bonuses for the first game.

4. Exercise

Family exercise can always be a fun time! Being on quarantine means that you’re more sedentary than usual, eating and lounging around more than you used to. Remember that this can be very harmful to your health.

After homeschool and your work-from-home-time, give the entire family a healthy break by engaging in exercise. Even giving just half an hour every day will have a significant impact on your life.

Here are some fun exercises to try out with kids:

• Hoola-hooping
• Jump rope
• Jumping jacks

5. Write A Journal

This activity works for those of you that used to love writing but may have lost the time for it. Now that you’re at home more than usual, perhaps you can also spare some time to write in your journal.

Writing is a good stress-relief, as you’ve got an outlet to express your thoughts without lashing it out on everyone at home. While the pandemic isn’t necessarily a great memory to remember, it’s worth keeping and writing down about for your journal to have stories to tell in the future.

Writing in your journal is also a good way for you to take note of memories and any discoveries that you may have about your children, now that you’re all spending more time with each other.

6. Blow Bubbles

If you’ve got toddlers at home, a fun afternoon activity would be to run around your house and blow bubbles. As simple as this may sound, kids love chasing around bubbles, trying to catch them, or break them.

Let your inner child break free and take turns blowing bubbles with your kids! That way, you can also be the one to run around and pop them. Imagine all the laughter that’ll emerge from your children with a simple activity like that. These happy memories are what turns a house into a home. At the very least, you’ll burn some calories from running around.

7. Have A Karaoke Night

If you’ve got a karaoke machine at home, bring it out one night. Why not have a family karaoke night. If your quarantine restrictions allow other family members and friends to gather in houses, invite a few over.  Just because you all can’t go out yet for your karaoke night, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy it! You can bring it to your home instead.

8. Take A Hot Bath

After putting down the kids to bed, go ahead and pamper yourself. Even when you can’t go to the spa yet, you can try to imitate the same experience in your home.

Light some scented candles around your bathroom and take time to enjoy a hot bath. If you’ve got skincare products such as masks that you haven’t applied in a long time, use them too. It’s like having a staycation right inside your home.

You can still pamper yourself even when you’ve got nowhere to go. When you feel good about yourself, you also tend to be happier. This is very important for parents who need to keep everything under control at home.

Takeaway

With these activities, you no longer have to complain about the idea of being at home for too long. You should never feel like you’re stuck at home. Consider the quarantine as a vacation right at the comforts of home. Now that you’ve got new ideas to try out, take turns with applying these. You can finally bid your kids’ screen time adieu and make the most of this time with family to bond and enjoy simple but meaningful and fun activities in your home.

More and more people are working from home. Telecommuting allows them to strike a better balance between their work and personal life, providing more flexible hours and greater autonomy to organise their day. It avoids unnecessary commuting that saves precious time and it can increase productivity, reduce distractions and increase the level of job satisfaction.

There are lots of different options work wise too, from mystery shopping to online tutoring. You could even try a remote position of a live chat agent.

However, it can also become a great challenge for those who have never done remote work, since it involves taking on new responsibilities and demands being able to efficiently self-manage. However, it can also become a great challenge for those who have never done remote work, since it involves taking on new responsibilities and demands being able to efficiently self-manage. There are also potentially technical issues to overcome, like having a good office set up, a phone line and something like one of the various centurylink internet plans out there to provide you with a reliable internet connection.

Here are Liberty Insurance’s top tips to be productive while working from home!

–        Set office hours

Although it may be tempting not to set the alarm clock, if you want to be productive you need to stick to a schedule. Since you will be working with other people and you will have to respond to emails, be present in the corporate chat or answer video calls, it is important that you adjust your workday to your company’s working hours. Setting office hours will also help protect your personal life and prevent teleworking from ending up consuming every minute of your day.

–        Set up a work-only space

To work productively from home, the best thing to do is to separate work and leisure spaces. If you have an office, it will be easier for you to adapt and focus. It is important that you set up this space so that you feel comfortable. Remember that working in a pleasant and orderly environment will increase your productivity. If you can’t turn a room in your home into an office, at least make sure to use a desk. Avoid lying on the sofa and working because your productivity will plummet as your brain will immediately associate this space with leisure and rest, disconnecting from your work.

–        Establish a work routine

Even if you have a home office, you should follow a routine similar to that which you’d follow if you were going to work. Don’t stay in your pyjamas all day. Getting ready and dressed as if you were going into the office will help your brain prepare to enter “work mode”. Organise a routine like the one you followed in the office: plan short breaks and don’t eat while sitting in front of the computer. These little breaks are very important because they will allow you to get back to work with even more energy and fresh ideas. Avoid doing housework during the office hours that you have set because you will lose your concentration and work rhythm.

–        Plan priority tasks

Working from home is not the same as being in the office, where project managers usually have tighter control over daily tasks to ensure that nothing important has been left undone. To be productive, you must become your own boss, which means learning to manage your time and self-regulating. Before starting to work, spend at least 10 minutes organising your day. Check what tasks you have pending and organise them according to their priority. Try to be objective and don’t plan out more tasks than you can do, because you will end becoming overwhelmed and frustrated.

–        Take advantage of your peaks in productivity

Your energy level, motivation and concentration will change throughout the day. When working remotely, it’s essential to know when these spikes in productivity occur, so that you can plan your schedule based on them. Most people are more productive in the morning, so it’s best to spend those hours on more complex projects that require more focus and energy. You can spend your less productive hours on tasks that are more repetitive or that require less mental effort, such as checking work emails or planning tomorrow’s tasks.

–        Avoid technological distractions

When you work at home, no one controls what you do, so you can end up developing unproductive habits. To meet deadlines, you will have to impose strict discipline: avoid checking personal messages, browsing social networks or reading the news during work hours. Little tricks, like logging out of your accounts, can act as a deterrent and prevent you from logging in automatically. You can also use applications to block access to social networks while you’re working. And if you want to go one step further, there are applications like Strict Workflow that allow you to create a blacklist of websites that you won’t be able to access from Chrome during the period of time that you specify.

–        Use time management tools

If you’ve never worked from home, the first few days you may have a hard time staying focused on a task, or you may find yourself being less productive than you thought. In that case, time management applications can become your allies. Productivity applications, such as RescueTime or Harverst, will help you monitor the amount of time you dedicate to each task, so you can detect the black holes where the minutes seem to disappear into. You can also use timers like TomatoTimer to schedule blocks of time of maximum concentration with rest breaks.

–        Stay in touch with your coworkers

To work from home effectively, you must keep yourself informed about all the changes occurring in the company that may affect your projects. This means that you must keep in constant communication not only with your boss or the project coordinators, but with your closest coworkers as well. This systematic contact will help you to better perform your duties, as well as to alleviate the loneliness and feeling of disconnection that you could end up experiencing when working from home.

How can you stay productive with kids at home?

If you have kids, working from home can be twice as challenging, as children are noisy and easily bored. Accordingly, you should rely on your partner to share the burden of childcare-related tasks. Consider a daily schedule, realistic and adjusted to your needs. Remember that it’s better to work fewer hours, but without interruptions to get the most out of them, rather than getting frustrated because you need to stop what you’re doing to continuously look after your children.

A good option is to wake up earlier to take advantage of those hours when your children may still be sleeping. If your kids are already in school, they will likely have online classes and will need to do their homework. You can take advantage of those hours to complete your job’s most complex tasks. Technology and video games can also become your allies. Don’t feel guilty for allowing your children to use them while you work.

If you live with other people, including siblings, parents or flatmates, it’s important that they respect your work schedule and don’t constantly interrupt you. Keep in mind that your brain takes an average of 23 minutes to re-focus and work at peak capacity after a distraction. So just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you’re available at home.

Remember that working from home can be an excellent opportunity to develop new professional skills that could be very useful in the future, as well as demonstrating your commitment, worth and dedication to your company.

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Are you one of those fashionistas who’d like to match dresses with your favorite pair of boots? Or are you one of those people who wear boots to feel more empowered? Then this post is for you! You will love this post since this will give you inspiration on what boots to pair with your dresses.

There are various types of boots – classic boots, trendy ankle boots, mid-calf boots, knee boots, over the knee and thigh-high boots. And these boots are dynamic in the fashion world; your ankle boots may be matched with your form-fitting or loose dresses. Even your sweater dress or chambray dress can be paired with your mid-calf boots.

However, there is a general rule in putting together these two: remember balance and style coordination. The goal is to coordinate your boots with the dress and achieve the style that you want to pull off at the end of the day.

ANKLE BOOTS WITH FORM-FITTING DRESS

If you pair your form-fitting dress with ankle boots, it will look daring and too bare legged. Spice it up with a long sleeve dress or a leather jacket to add more dimension to your outfit. A black leather jacket looks good with the black leather boots.

The color scheme of this outfit is pretty dark and will add more personality to the ankle boots. Even some of the best Cruiser motorcycle boots will look fashionable with an all-leather outfit.

ANKLE BOOTS WITH CASUAL FALL DRESS

Flat embellished ankle boots look perfect with your loose casual fall dresses. This way, it will look more trendy and so fashionable! You can even pair a black dress with a long sweater and a scarf. To add more spice, put on some stylish hats to complete the style.

SUEDE BOOTS WITH SWEATER DRESS

You can never go wrong with this combination! Knee-high suede boots with tights can go irresistibly fashionable with your sweater dress. A neutral-colored dress is perfect with dark-colored tights and boots. To add more layers, you can put on a long cardigan over your sweater dress. It’s an ideal fashionable fall outfit.

MID-HEIGHT LEATHER BOOTS WITH PRAIRIE DRESSES

Prairie dresses are the one with sheer, chiffon, and flowery prints that are best worn during cold seasons. This dress looks admirable when worn in your office or even in a party, but putting on mid-height leather boots with it are god-tier! Go try it on to achieve a goddess-like style.

ANY BOOTS WITH SLIP DRESSES

Slip dresses never go out of style, so it is just practical to buy one and pair it with any boots! It can even be worn with winter jackets. One loose rule about this style is never to be afraid of playing with prints.

RAIN BOOTS WITH OVERSIZED WHITE DRESSES

Who said you could not pull off these two? Get your oversized white dress from the closet and make it look more fashionable with your rain boots. This combination is pure sartorial perfection!

There are many more fashionable ideas in combining your favorite pair of boots with your dresses. Never be afraid of going out of your comfort zone, as long as it looks good on you and the form seems coordinated and fab, then go with it! You do you.

If the coronavirus pandemic got your mom brain working overtime you should probably cover all your bases when it comes to health insurance. There is no need to panic as institutions such as the NHS offer free health coverage, however, there are many ways in which having private health insurance can provide you that extra layer of protection that will help you sleep more peacefully.

Pros and Cons of a Private Health Insurance

There are many health benefits when it comes to private health care insurance that are more than convenient in the time of need. Those benefits include bypassing long waiting lists that are not uncommon when you’re covered only by the NHS, so you can get your treatment faster. You also have more options to choose from when provided with several treatment options, as well as an opportunity to choose from a treatment or a drug that is not available under the NHS coverage. You may need offshore medics is you want to get a really comprehensive range of services.

You can opt for being treated in a private hospital of your own choosing with your own bathroom, or choose a doctor. The drawback of these benefits is that none of the convenient options described above are guaranteed. Sometimes, hospital capacities can be filled up even in private hospitals. The price of private health insurance should also be an important factor in anyone’s pros and cons list. Depending on the insurance provider, you can pay for private insurance monthly or annually. Many factors may affect the price of the insurance policy.

The Cost of a Private Health Insurance

The cost of private health care depends on several factors such as age. Usually, the younger you are, the cheaper it will be. If you live in the capital, it will cost more. If you have any pre-existing conditions, it can also cost more. Before deciding on injuries and illnesses that you want to cover with insurance, you should know that every item is important to determine the cost. When it comes to cost, there are two types you have to pay attention to, the cost of your policy and your excess. Excess is usually charged when you’re making a claim. You should choose your policy in accordance with your budget. There are many options to choose from when deciding to buy private health care insurance. You should take into account your needs when comparing different policies. Compare Health Insurance gives you a chance to check out different possibilities and see which of the insurance plans works the best for you. You can do it online, without any additional paperwork, by answering a few simple questions about yourself and what type of insurance you need.

What’s Covered under Private Health Insurance and What Isn’t

When deciding on which private health care insurance is right for you, you should think about what you want to be covered. If you have pre-existing conditions, for instance asthma or physiotherapy that you would like to cover under your policy, that could drive up the initial cost of the insurance.

In addition to pre-existing conditions, serious diseases such as cancer can be another factor in adding to the initial cost of the insurance. The more diseases you want to cover, the more it’s going to cost. Private health care insurance can be beneficial in a variety of different scenarios, for instance, if you need surgery and have to stay in hospital overnight, if you need consultations that do not require staying overnight and any other appointments.

In most instances private health care insurance does not cover emergencies, or the treatment you undergo but don’t need, such as cosmetic surgery, organ transplant, drug or alcohol abuse, injuries sustained in high-risk sports, pregnancy care, and self-inflicted injuries.

Private insurance is generally used for curable, short-term conditions. Investing in private health care insurance is investing in our mental health. Moms worry about a million things a day. Having to worry about one less thing means that that investment pays off. What type of insurance do you have and would you recommend it? Tell us all about your experience in the comment section below.

We’re all a lot more health-conscious these days, which is why we’re aiming to pass this knowledge onto our children too. As parents, we want them to live the best, most healthy life possible, and what they put into their body will help determine that.

It isn’t easy, though. We’ve all been there when a young child kicks off because they don’t fancy eating their greens, but as parents, we have to hold firm, safe in the knowledge that it’ll help them both physically and mentally in the long run. Child obesity is on the rise around the world, too, so keeping on top of your child’s weight and, ultimately, their health is vitally important. It is easy to lose sight of it, though. We’ve all been too busy to cook up a healthy meal before heading off to a girls night or lost track of time while trying online roulette in the UK, so opting for the easier (and usually unhealthier option) appeals. But, in most cases, it’s actually no trouble at all cooking up a healthy, balanced meal.

So, to help provide you with some inspiration and to remind us all of some of the healthy foods out there for our kids, we thought we’d go through some of them. Get these foods into your child’s diet, and they’ll thank you for it in later life.

Beans

Regarded as a humble superfood and a favourite for so many people, beans are not only incredibly healthy, but they’re also damn tasty. Black beans, chickpeas or kidney beans are full of fibre and protein, and will go a long way in terms of making your child feel fuller for longer and providing them with the bundles of energy they tend to use up. A quesadilla or pasta dish usually goes down a treat.

Eggs

Eggs help aid a kid’s development in various different ways. Not only do they deliver vital vitamins such as D, B12 and other nutrients such as iron, but eggs also aid a child’s brain development thanks to their omega-3 fatty acids. Skip the likes of bacon and sausages for breakfast, and serve up a tasty plate of scrambled eggs on toast to give your child the best start to the day. Egg salads or egg casseroles also tend to be well-received, too.

Yoghurt

An ideal option for breakfast, lunch or dessert, yoghurt is incredibly healthy for our children, although make sure it doesn’t contain too much sugar. Yoghurt contains protein, vitamin D and good bacteria to help aid digestion and maintain a healthy gut. As mentioned, with so many commercial yoghurts containing shedloads of sugar, be sure to try plain Greek yoghurt and add any berries or nuts to spruce it up a bit. Alternatively, frozen yoghurt pops usually get kids excited.

Sweet potato

Sweet potato is adored by so many, but little do they know that it’s actually pretty good for you too. Not only are they sweet and delicious, but they’re easy to prepare too, be it in wedges form or mashed. Sweet potato is packed with vitamin A, fibre and potassium, which all helps towards keeping a child’s heart and bloody pressure healthy.

Berries

Berries offer antioxidants and a high dose of vitamin C and fibre, which will go a long way towards aiding your child’s overall health. Blueberries, blackberries and strawberries are also lower in sugar than many other fruits and usually go down a storm, especially in a smoothie or yoghurt.

Other healthy foods for kids are vegetables, milk, avocado, whole grains, and nuts and seeds.

Decorating your garden can be a hugely rewarding experience. There are so many different looks and finishes which can be achieved. From a minimalist modern vibe to cottage core, to Japanese and even tropical. There are so many delicious choices to make regarding landscaping, sculptures, flowerbeds, water features and play and sports equipment.

Once you’ve spent lots of time, money, and care to get it just right you want to get as much use out of it as possible. Well, the last cherry on top is picking out the perfect shade. Come rain or shine, having an option for shade is always a good idea and will increase the use of your garden year-round. Here are some fashionable and practical ideas for creating that perfected shaded area in your garden.

Shade Sail

This option is a good idea for larger gardens in particular. It is essentially a canopy with a twist, as it is a suspended piece of fabric floating over the top of the garden. It looks rather like a sail from a boat, with angular edges and crisp lines, thus gaining its name.

A shade sail needs strong anchor points from walls or poles. One benefit is that they can create coverage without taking up any ground space and are great at creating modern styles. They can be taken up and down when required and are visually very impressive. Shade sails are usually for those who want to have a shaded area without having to worry about any bulky bases or ground points taking up room.

Gazebo

The lovely gazebo! These can be a grand feature piece, a simple affair, or the focal point of a garden gathering. Gazebos are very good for creating structure and order in the garden. They can create the illusion of separate areas, and so are great for BBQs, parties, fitness areas, and or even a spot for afternoon tea. These can vary greatly on expense and function, depending on need. If you want your gazebo to have a longer lifespan and to be a statement piece, then it may be worth taking your time to invest in a high-quality model and have it built professionally. For events or seasonal needs, there are cheaper pop-up gazebos available in all sorts of different sizes and styles.

Parasol

You can’t go wrong with a good parasol. A tried and tested favourite over the years, parasols come in many varieties of forms and sizes, so you are guaranteed to always find one that fits your garden perfectly. They are easy to put up and take down, move around and simple to store. If you invest in a sturdy base, then you can move them around the garden wherever shade is required no matter the time of day or season. This is especially good for those with children, as when the paddling pool comes out in the summer the parasol can keep the area shaded as they splash and play!

Pergola

For those who are looking for a little bit of shade while also making the most of natural sunlight and the sight of the big blue sky, then a pergola may be a good choice. Pergolas can be built either freestanding or attached to the side of a building. And like a gazebo, they have a large coverage area underneath. However, instead of a solid roof, they are slatted. This allows for a medium zone between sunlight and shade. For those with green fingers, you can also create some fairy-tale magic by growing vines up the sides, or hanging decorations and bunting along the slats.

Awning

One of the most popular choices for a shaded area in the garden is the beloved awning. These are attached along the back of buildings, usually above the back door or conservatory, to create a shaded area underneath. There is a great range of choices with these, as they come in varieties of size, shape, design and can be either electric or manual powered. Awnings are often waterproof, provide great UV protection and are typically installed by professionals. A classic favourite for garden design, these have strong favourites for both personal use and commercial businesses alike.

With a little thought and imagination, there are many different ways to create beautiful and practical shaded areas in your garden. From whimsical pergolas to cute parasols, or great shade sails to buzzing gazebos, there is no lack of choice. Creating the optimal shaded area can extend the use of your garden in all weather conditions and all seasons. Which one do you like best?