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Get Your RV Ready for Spring Travel | Checklist and Tips
Family LifeWith warmer weather ahead, it’s time to get your RV ready for Spring travel. Whether you’re a snowbird, have a young family, or are somewhere in between on the journey of life, adventure is calling. The Basic Preparation ChecklistInspect the RV batteries and make sure they have a full chargeInspect RV tiresInspect the interior and [...]
Read Full Article9 Notable Chicago Women to Celebrate in Women’s History Month
Family LifeThe month of March is Women’s History Month. Back in 1978, in my hometown of Santa Rosa, California a group of educators chose a local celebration centered around International Women’s Day. The movement quickly spread across the country and in 1980 President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring a the week of March [...]
Read Full ArticleSimplify Your Winter Move with These Tried and True TipsÂ
Family LifeSeveral reasons make a winter move seem not so bad. Hiring professionals in their off-season can save you money, as can buying a house during winter. Wintry weather makes it easier to stay indoors and spend time preparing to move too. Sunny days won’t tempt you away from taking the extra time needed to declutter [...]
Read Full ArticleChristmas Gift Ideas for Your Dog: Presents Your Pet Will Love
Family LifeWhile dogs don’t understand the holidays, they do love attention. Pets also notice when everyone else is getting attention like when their people are opening gifts on Christmas morning. Make sure your furry friend joins in the fun with these gift ideas your pet will love all year long.According to a Pet Age survey, 95% [...]
Read Full ArticlePandemic Moving Tips: What You Need to Know
Family LifeBecoming financially independent from our parents has always been an essential milestone in growing up in America. But for young people moving home during the pandemic, that right of passage has been strangely interrupted. In some circles, living at home with mom and dad when you’re over the age of 25 carries a stigma. Not [...]
Read Full ArticleBudget-Friendly Remodeling Tips for Aging in Place
Family LifeThere is little doubt, the pandemic has changed all of our lives in unexpected ways. As an alternative to moving, seniors are considering budget-minded remodeling projects to continue to live comfortably and safely in their homes. In some states, skilled nursing and assisted-living facilities have put new occupancies on hold until the pandemic is over. That [...]
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