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We spend roughly one third of our lives sleeping in our bed. And it's gross to think just how much dirt it builds up over time. Not only dust mites and other critters lurk in our bed, but also foul stains such as sweat, urine, blood and more. Hence, regular check and cleaning is necessary. Although this process might be time consuming and hard for some, you don't need to call for a professional cleaning service all the time.    It's always handy to have some knowledge on  how we can clean our mattresses . The basic and the simplest methods can make a huge difference. There are surprisingly very easy steps you can do on your own to maintain your mattresses clean. General Cleaning Routine Always make mattress cleaning a routine. Do it every quarter of the year, basically whenever season change. Here's a simple 5 step guide you can follow. 1. Before you start, remove the entire bedding first and launder them. Wash and dry thoroughly your mattress pa

PixaBay As we get older, it's not uncommon to look back and wish we had our time again. It's kind of ironic, really, because we spend so much time as children wishing we were older, taller and had more freedom. Once we are older, with the wealth of knowledge and experience we have now, we wish we could communicate a little of that to our child self. In truth, kids have a lot of reasons to want to get older . The fact is that as children, we lack the ability to see that with age comes responsibility. If we had to run a home or find a job at that age, we'd be horrified. But as adults, we seem to forget a lot of what wasn't fun about being a child. And even with our own kids, we can be guilty of lying to them and to ourselves about our own childhood. We will tell them things like "At your age I would have been grateful to have..." or "When I was your age, I respected my elders!". And maybe sometimes this is true, but it is also a very distille

LOOKING FOR ONE LUCKY FAN WHO IS “THE LIFE OF THE PARTY” TO STAR IN A KIDZ BOP MUSIC VIDEO The Talent Search Kicks Off Crazy 8’s Official Sponsorship of KIDZ BOP’s “Life of the Party” Tour To Celebrate The Partnership, Crazy 8 Will Also Unveil First-Ever Fashion Line Inspired By KIDZ BOP This November The #1 music brand for kids,  KIDZ BOP , and children’s fashion brand,  Crazy 8 , are teaming up to celebrate that anything is possible when you rock your own style. Crazy 8 is joining  The KIDZ BOP Kids on their “Life Of The Party” concert tour as an official sponsor. To kick off the partnership, KIDZ BOP and Crazy 8 announced  today that they are launching a Talent Search where one lucky kid will win the opportunity to fly to Los Angeles to star in a KIDZ BOP music video and receive a $250 Crazy 8 shopping spree. Parents can visit  KIDZBOP.com/talentsearch  to see rules and enter their child.  The popular children’s apparel retailer—known for its cool styles for a s

Summer is a busy and fun time for the whole family, but it's important not to let this stop you from living a healthy lifestyle. there are various steps and tips to keep healthy and happy during the warmer months, but here are eight to start you off: Image Source Start Off With A Good Breakfast We're always told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes that can be forgotten when there are so many other things to do. Some recipes can be made in advance, whereas others are good for those lazier mornings, but all will keep you and your family energised and ready for the day. Here are a few suggestions: Home made Granola This can be made in advance and kept in an air-tight container. It's pretty easy to make as well, simply mix the following ingredients together, spread on a baking tray and leave in a pre-heated oven for 10 minutes: Rolled oats, maple syrup, honey, vanilla extract, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaked almonds, drie

Hi there, you gorgeous Organic Moms! I believe we’ve got something in common (or are about to have)! J Before I had my family, I was all business and no play; a corner-glass office, always on the wheels to here and there, fast food and an occasional salad serving followed by very little exercising (because I never made the time). After I’ve met my husband, things have started to change gradually for me. Not sure if it was love or me reaching the age when it was about time I started re-thinking my life, but a shift has happened - and for the better. I’ve started taking better care of myself and the choices I make, and suddenly – the life I had been living prior seemed very wrong and opaque. Hold the phone, okay? Before you start judging me, no – I am not one of those women who drop their careers for the sake of their husband’s; I am still working and am as successful as I was, it’s just that I’ve set my (health) priorities straight. Anyhow, we’re now blessed with thre

Moms lack time. They have to perform a variety of roles and duties on a regular basis. They have to prepare the breakfast, send the kids to schools and pack the lunch box of the hubby to the office. They have to do other household chores. All this leaves them with very little time to devote to fitness. So, moms can’t afford joining the gym as their schedule is punishing at most times. So, what options are they left with? They should try the much-publicized 7-minute workout which will suit their schedules and fitness needs perfectly. They needn’t spend hours in the gym now as only a seven-minute time at the home will do the trick. What is 7-minute workout? It’s basically a high-intensity circuit training (HICT) workout in which moms need to do a series of exercises on a continuous basis without no rest in between. They are not new and for years, have been helping people burn fat and boost the metabolism. In this workout, each exercise has to perform for 30 seconds, followed

Smart Kegel exerciser awarded highest honor at International CES 2016, the world’s largest electronics show Adult pleasure product manufacturer  OhMiBod  has released the much-anticipated Lovelife krush, a Bluetooth® Kegel exerciser that uses haptic (vibratory) and visual feedback along with voice-guided training programs to aid women in toning and strengthening pelvic floor (PC) muscles through regular Kegel exercise. In January,  Engadget  named Lovelife krush the winner of the "Digital Health and Fitness Product" category at the International CES® 2016 "Best of CES Awards." Michael Gorman, editor-in-chief of  Engadget  noted, "We were impressed by OhMiBod's vision and execution, and it had the buzz of the show as one of the best innovations to come out of CES this year… we've evaluated thousands of devices and products to find the technologies that will change the industry and our lives. OhMiBod clearly was the best in show in '

Social worker hopes to empower girls around the globe to find their voices While young children, girls in particular, are often warned of the dangers of strangers, sometimes it is family members or trusted individuals who harm them. When entangled in a web of abuse, having an advocate and a path forward are extremely important. Lorraine Sherman Mason, whose career has been in social work, understands the global need for young girls to be encouraged to speak up for help and educated on the steps to take when they find themselves in harmful situations, such as sexual abuse.  “Based on my experience in the field, I know it’s hard to know what to do in certain situations, which is why I want these young girls to be aware and educated,” Mason said. “A recent trip to Africa and Hong Kong further drove home the point that girls all over the world were subjected to similar abuse at the hands of many – strangers and family alike.” Mason works with foster homes, nonprofits,

(4 prize packages = total value $2,000) All TTPM Best of Baby 2016 Winners Enter to win  here .  Or share the link   https://ttpm.com/contests/best-of-baby-2016-giveaway/ Just in case you missed it, here are the exciting details from the TTPM Best of Baby Awards. New parents can spend up to  $12,000  during baby's first year, and many end up buying products they never use.   The comprehensive review site, TTPM ( www.ttpm.com ), has taken the guess work out of selecting baby products and has just released the results of the Best of Baby 2016 Awards based on hands-on reviews by top experts in the juvenile industry.   Over 500 products were tested in 11 categories to help parents choose (and spend) wisely.  The reviewers looked at design, ease of use and durability among other criteria, and all products included on their site feature a video review so you can actually see the product in action.   Which is the best stroller?  Best bottle?  Best bath

From the author of the #1 best-sellers, Tape It & Make It, Tape It & Make More and Tape It & Wear It comes the fourth book in this revolutionary “duct tape craft series:” Duct Tape Bags: 40 Projects for Totes, Clutches, Messenger Bags, and Bowlers(Clarkson Potter, July 2016). With the upcoming release of her new book, Richela Fabian Morgan is continuing to take the crafting and fashion world by storm, turning the humble roll of duct tape into the trendiest craft item since glitter glue.   Everyone from trendy teens to famous fashionistas can begin exploring the infinite uses this easy-to-follow guide provides to making handbags so fashionable, you won’t actually believe they’re made of duct-tape. Part art-piece, part usable accessory, Fabian Morgan shows how each of these gorgeous handbags can be recreated one manageable section at a time.   “About eight years ago, my kids and I were in our local hardware store when we spotted duct tape with patterns and colors,” says Fa