As nightly newscasts update Americans on the status of the COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, one has to wonder what the vaccine means for the state of life in 2021. Millions of Americans will be called back from remote work – or made permanently remote employees – and the pandemic’s impact on the economy will become more evident. So, what does a vaccine mean for the real estate market? Let’s take a look. Real estate during the pandemic Against all odds, the real estate market rebounded after months-long shutdowns and skyrocketed as low-interest rates continued to fuel buyers in 2020. HomeLight, a leading real estate referral agency, surveyed more than 1,000 top…
Mask Up your Kids, Mommies & Enlighten them about its Importance
With the ongoing global pandemic, it has been hard for you to make your child wear a mask. And, influencing them to wear the same is even harder, especially for children with sensory differences, anxiety, and autism. It’s heart-wrenching to watch how the mask feels on their head, face, and ears. But, masking up has become the need of an hour. What’s even worse is how children panic while you put a mask on them. In addition to health reasons, some kids don’t like how the mask looks on them or others. Chances are great; it scares them. Other children don’t like it because it’s the new normal and getting…
8 Ways Being Burned Out Affects You and Your Body
It has been around 14 months ever since the pandemic took over the world. During that time, many people have had the chance to work from home. The economy suffered and many people were laid off of work. My job was considered essential and it has felt like I’ve worked harder. With no downtime and even working some weekends, I’ve been feeling burned out. I’m sure many people can relate to what I’m saying and also have felt burned out also. When feeling burned out, this will affect your body in so many ways. Check out 8 ways being burned out affects you and your body. Very Exhausted The first…
4 Clever Ways to Remain Productive When Working From Home
For anyone working from home, it can be hard to stay productive while at the same time juggling the needs of their daily lives, family, and other responsibilities. More companies are implementing remote working policies as time goes by. Working from home is now the new normal since 70 percent of Americans operated from home for at least a day in a week, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The key to working for home is to establish an environment that enables you to concentrate on the tasks at hand. And regardless of whether it is your first time working from home or you are accustomed to it, you will…
6 Rising Sports Stars To Watch In 2021
Despite the disruption of the last couple of years, the world of sport continues to chug along nicely. And it’s still generating stars – people with seemingly superhuman performance. In this post, we look at some of the emerging personalities you’ll want to keep on your radar in 2021. Mick Schumacher Mick Schumacher has a lot to live up to in F1. His father was one of the true legends of the sport, dominating it for years. Schumacher Jr. hasn’t had the same kind of impact on the sport as his father yet. But it is his first F1 season, so it is still early days for the young whipper-snapper.…
How to Inspire Positive Thinking in Your Family
Family life is brilliant most of the time. But it would be remiss to say it is perfect all the time. Sometimes it is hard and a struggle. This negativity you might be feeling is valid, but if you let it infect your family life, it can cause damage. For your children, growing up with positive thinking is essential. If you want them to grow up into pro-active adults who don’t let the world get them down, you need to instill positive thinking in them early. But how can you inspire positive thinking in your family? Random acts of kindness. A positive attitude can be built in anyone – from…
Inside and Outside Spring Cleaning Tips for 2021
I received product to review and was compensated for my honest review. My opinions are 100% mine. We are still waiting for the springtime to become full-time in the state of Georgia. We have had a few days of beautiful weather, but we have some cooler days coming. Either way, with more beautiful and warm days now it’s time to get to cleaning. One of the things we look forward to the most if doing some spring cleaning. For the kids, this is something they are not too fond of. With the ongoing pandemic and staying in the house for almost a year, it will be more in depth…
Check Out This Great Site to Play Games Online for Free
With the pandemic still going, we all have had a lot of time on our hands. Unfortunately, I’ve been viewed as an essential worker and never had time off. During my time off, we never really left the house unless we went grocery shopping. During that time, I caught up on some reading and played games. The games that were played weren’t courtesy of the PS5 or the new Xbox. First of all, I’m too conservative to spend that much money on anything especially a gaming system. The games that were being played were free courtesy of Plays.org. Yes, you heard me correctly; you can play a plethora of online…
4 Ways You Can Shake Things Up When You’re Stuck in A Rut
We all know that feeling of being stuck in a rut. You might wake up in the morning questioning your life and where it’s heading or realize that you’ve lost sight of all your passions and things you used to enjoy. The COVID pandemic definitely hasn’t helped, since there hasn’t been much to do or many places we can go. Feeling stuck can leave you feeling outright miserable- but luckily, there are some things you can do to reconnect with yourself and with life again. Here are 4 ways you can shake things up when you’re stuck in a rut: 1. Identify the Cause When you’re stuck in a rut,…
5 Ways on How to Maintain Your Car & Keep it in Good Shape
It is important that motorists know how to look after their automobile and keep it in the best possible condition, especially during the pandemic when many people have drastically reduced their mileage. Automobiles should not be left unused for too long, so it is important to take it out for a spin as well as to take a few steps to keep it in good condition. Read on to find out more. Check & Top Up Fluids First, it is a good idea to check the various fluids that the car needs to run properly and to top these up if required. The main fluids that need to be checked…
Virtual Brand the Burger Experience Revamps Menu
Smokey Bones’ delivery-only burger brand, The Burger Experience, has revamped its menu with new burgers and a secret umami XTC sauce. The curated menu features five quality burgers and new crinkle cut fries, all at a competitive price. The five burgers include a Classic, Classic with Cheese, a Bacon Cheeseburger, Mushroom Swiss Burger, and a Green Chile Burger – all served on a grilled brioche bun. Bringing an extra zip to the burgers is the restaurant’s XTC sauce, a combination that includes umami notes of mustard, soy, and hoisin sauce for a savory and complementary taste that harkens back to the days of the original burger joints. The simplified menu…
4 Quintessential Vehicle Maintenance Tips in the Times of COVID!
Covid has propelled everyone to coop inside their homes. Restrictions and limitations are still imposed. Obviously, the use of vehicles in such circumstances has gone to a bare minimum. And since they are not in proper use, the chances are that they might start creating issues. Hence, whether or not you are using the vehicle, you need to take care of your automobiles to leave you hanging when in need. But what is it that you are required to do? So, without further delay, let us delve into the maintenance tips of your car during COVID-19! Keep the interiors and exteriors of the car clean– What will happen if…
How to Work from Home and Raise Your Kids as a Single Dad
Working full time and raising kids is hard for both parents let alone a single one. Taking care of kids, managing a household, and working full time demands time, patience, organization, and challenging work. The question is: how to raise your kids and work from home as a single dad? The key is in great organization and determination. Apart from that, a few other tricks can help you balance professional and private life. Take a look. Establish Some Ground Rules for Kids Generally, kids react well to house rules. They put them in their place and help them know their boundaries. Similarly, some ground rules could help you work without…
5 Simple Ways to Get Your Body in Shape for Spring
Now that the holiday and the winter seasons are retreating, you might be hiding some holiday weight under those oversized hoodies. And now that the spring season is approaching, you might be waiting eagerly for those fun and boozy pool parties, but is your body ready for it? Well, since all the stores are all set with the latest bikinis and swimsuits, for those beachy and exotic vacations, the body needs to be in good shape to complement those trending swimsuits. But the only problem is how can you prepare the body to feel more confident, happier, healthier, and picture-perfect this summer. Don’t worry! You don’t have to starve yourself…
How to Make Funeral Planning a Stress-Free Experience
When someone passes away, this can be an extremely emotional time and it could take time for those that were close to the person to get their head straight. Taking time out and bereaving is nothing to be ashamed and can help the mental wellbeing. The wishes of the person who has passed away is extremely important to make sure that these are executed correctly. The details of this could be well known to friends or family or it could be something that is written in the Will. There are a number of things that can be done in order to try and minimize the stress. You may want to…
8 Helpful Tips to Buying New Home in 2021
Our family moved to the Gwinnett County area almost 9 years ago. The move was made because we wanted to move somewhere with more opportunities for our kids. We grew up in Gainesville and were just tired of the area so we found a great house in Buford. The area was nice, the schools were highly rated and people were flocking to this region. Mill Creek was looked at as one of the better schools in the Georgia and after visiting the schools we decided to move. My two oldest kids graduated from high school and my youngest is finishing up her sophomore year. We are hoping to move before…
Several Reasons Why You Need the Okaysou Air Purifier More Than Ever
With the Covid-19 pandemic hitting the one-year mark my family has remained confined in our home. Between me, my wife, 3 kids and a couple of dogs’ things can pile up pretty quickly. The living room and our bedroom is the spot where we spend the most time throughout the day. My two oldest kids, wife and I are all essential workers. We were looking for ways to clean the air and purify it. We checked out the Okaysou AirMic4S Medical Grade Air Purifier for Allergies and Pets, White, Air Purifiers Cleaner. With the Okaysou Air Purifier, there are four different filters you can use. They have one for pets,…
How Tech Is Transforming Sports Venues
Sports venues have come a long way in the last few decades. In the next few years, we could start to see even more changes as smart technology, automation and 5G become more established. Below are some of the big tech transformations currently happening right now in sports venues across the world. Smart ticketing While many sports venues have abandoned paper tickets, some are still yet to fully embrace the possibilities of mobile tickets. Many stadiums are now developing apps that not only allow users to easily scan their ticket, but also allows users to easily locate their seat and even order food and drink. As sports ticket prices…
