Sprucing up for Spring

By Kendra Miller | March 25, 2024 | Happy Home
Spring is here. The days will be getting longer and the temperatures milder, even though they never get too cold here in Florida. It's going to be tempting to spend more time outside. But what if your outdoor space has gotten a little dingy since you last used it? Not to worry! We’ve got some quick

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Swap It: Alternatives to Ammonia

By Leah Antovel | October 10, 2023 | Health
Whether it be the cleanliness of our door handles, our cell phones or even ourselves, it is something that we all are constantly thinking about now. The cleanliness of your house if no exception. And, it is important to know what is in your cleaning products when you are using them around your family. Here

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The Honey–Don’t List

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 28, 2023 | Happy Home
We either have one at home, or know of one. You know, that partner who thinks he/she is Mr/Mrs. Fix Everything. And, while we do appreciate their skills and their go-get-’em attitude, we all know that there are certain things that they should leave to the professionals … so behold, the Honey-Don’t list. Anything that has to do with

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Bonding Over Bath Time

By Rebecca Vitkus | October 22, 2022 | Conception 2 College , infant
It’s commonly known that physical touch between a baby and his parents provides many benefits, but did you know that bath time can be rewarding, too? Set aside the stress of a bath time ritual by organizing and planning in advance to make this a special bonding opportunity. Bath time for babies can be both

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Toddler Toys

How to Get Toddler Toys Squeaky Clean

By Amanda Roland | September 1, 2021 | Articles , Toddler
Most toddlers have no trouble collecting a mountain of toys thanks to generous family members and friends. As a parent, it’s your job to make sure their toys stay clean after your kiddo is finished playing with them and (probably) putting them in their mouth. But what do you clean them with? Many cleaners on the market

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Backpack

Ewww! The Gross Germs that Follow Your Kids Home in Their Backpacks

By Tracy Wright | August 20, 2021 | Happy Home
It is time to go back to school and for most children this means suiting up with a school backpack. The American Occupational Therapy Association reports that more than 79 million students nationally carry backpacks. We know that backpacks are meant to carry books, lunchboxes and other school supplies, but often some unwelcome friends may attach

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How Do You Properly Wash a Face Mask?

By Isabella Sorresso | September 30, 2020 | Blog , Health
We're all trying to do our part in flattening the curve of COVID-19, and part of that has included excessive cleaning. Wiping down countertops, disinfecting cars and carrying hand sanitizer at all times are just a few ways to keep clean. But, ever since the CDC recommended we all wear face masks while in public,

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Germs of Backpacks, Lunchboxes and Water Bottles

By Jessica Franklin | August 9, 2018 | Health
Every person with a school-aged child knows that the back to school season is often shortly followed by the start of a new cold and flu season. Children are once again going to be in close quarters with 20–30 of their peers and all the germs they bring with them! But have you considered that

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