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A Mom And Her Tools—Not So Strange After All

This is a follow up to my previous blog about the perceived stereotype of women and tools. I believe I may have put the cart before the horse in listing my top 5 favorite tools and neglecting to mention the many, many women who consider their power tools their favorite accessories. These are women who not only welcome tools as gifts, but also go out and buy them for themselves. A growing segment of the female population takes their tools very seriously. In fact, a recent report stated that last Mother’s Day Amazon Books’ hardware site sold nearly as many … Continue reading →

Top 5 Tools For Women (Or Men) To Have Around The House

Whether people like to admit it or not, there is a stereotype when it comes to women and tools. Just look at the ads in today’s newspaper. On page after page of “Holiday Gift Items For Him” tools, tools, tools galore. And, unless you consider a curling iron a power tool, I don’t see a single screwdriver, hammer, or wrench featured on the pages dedicated to “Holiday Gift Ideas For Her.” Perhaps, it could be that many women would send their significant others packing if they unwrapped a voltage tester on Christmas morning. Or perhaps, it’s because stores have gotten … Continue reading →

Include Mulit-Purpose Tools in Your Emergency Kit

As you review your emergency kit and look around your home, you should consider the different types of tools that you have included. It is important to have a good set of tools on hand so that you can make basic repairs at home. It is also nice to have a set of tools in your trunk, so that you can make simple car repairs as well. An important all purpose tool to have on hand is a multi-tool, such as a Leatherman. These are great because they are compact, but come with a wide variety of tools on them. … Continue reading →

Garden Tips–Tools and Weeds

Recently, I provided tips for the beginner gardener in hopes it would motivate self-described “brown-thumbers” to give planting a try. If you think that you don’t have time to cultivate a garden, think again. You could enlist help from your spouse or children and make it a family affair. Or, you can participate in some rigorous weeding and consider it part of your daily exercise routine—spend less time on the cardio machines in the gym and more time in the garden. Convinced yet? If so, I have a few more gardening tips to share with you. Hopefully, they will come … Continue reading →

Basic Tools for Every Home

You may not be big on making home repairs or engaging in do it yourself projects, or maybe you are just beginning to take an interest in such things. In either event, you may not have a tool box filled with tools. You don’t have to buy an expensive box, or fill it with every top of the line tool available, but you can pick up a simple box and add some of the most commonly used tools. There are some basic tools that every homeowner should keep handy. A good claw hammer is one. The claw can pull nails … Continue reading →

Home Improvement: Family Projects

When it comes to home improvement, many people tend to think of such projects as “grown up” work. I do it myself at times. I take the kids somewhere for a special activity or find something to keep them busy elsewhere in the house or outside while I work on a project. There’s nothing wrong with that, and it is sometimes necessary, but it’s also good to find projects that the entire family can get involved in. Even if there is only a small task that each child can assist in completing, getting kids involved is important. It not only … Continue reading →

Tools You Need in an Emergency

When you are preparing for an emergency you should take into consideration the tools that you and your family may need. Tools will allow you to cope with different situations. They can allow you to make repairs or build things that your family may need at time that you may not be able to get them. Basic tools that you will want to have at home include a chainsaw, a screwdriver, a shovel, a hammer, and a set of wrenches. You will also want to plan on tools that you can use when the power goes out. For example if … Continue reading →

The Learning Curve

When it comes to spending time with your spouse, what can we learn from the various relationships portrayed on primetime television? My viewpoint is going to be rather limited because despite the fact that I enjoy television – there’s only a limited number of shows that I actually watch. However, as evening television shows goes – there are two shows that give a positive, if quirky, viewpoint on marriage that I have enjoyed watching in the last few years. Gilmore Girls The premise of Gilmore is that Lorelei Gilmore got pregnant at 16 years old, her parents pressed her to … Continue reading →

Do I Need a Home Survival Kit?

Every family should have a survival kit in case of disaster or emergency. We don’t like to think about such events, but it is important to be prepared should the unthinkable occur. Putting together a home survival kit is not difficult to do, and you can purchase ready-made survival kits as well. If you’d like to put your own survival kit together, here is a list of basic necessities that should be included: First Aid Gauze, bandages, elastic bandages Medical tape Scissors Topical disinfectant (like peroxide) Antibiotic cream Hydrocortisone cream Antihistamine Ibuprofen or other pain reliever Topical pain reliever Prescribed … Continue reading →

Baby Carriers 101

This new trend is hard to miss- babies worldwide are being “worn” by their parents like accessories! The baby sling is the new handbag! But baby-wearing isn’t about fashion; it’s about better bonding, happier babies, easier feedings and parenting convenience. It may be a new trend in the Western World, but baby-wearing is as old as mankind; it crosses all cultural and economic divides. Baby-wearing frees up parental hands to take care of other duties, even while breastfeeding. Babies tend to sleep easier and stay content longer while being carried and this benefits everyone! As baby-wearing has increased in popularity … Continue reading →