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Options for baby-proofing your home

By Holly Riddle February 10, 2022

Whether you’re expecting a child or just hosting a friend or family member’s little one, it’s important to make sure your space will be safe for everyone. Items that you may think are harmless can actually be pretty hazardous once in the hands of a curious toddler. Those beauty products under the bathroom sink? Hazard. The dishwasher detergent in the kitchen? Hazard. Even that semi-wobbly entertainment stand that you put together yourself could be a potential danger.

To help keep everyone safe and happy, consider baby-proofing your home with one of these five options.

For first-time parents or those who just aren’t around kids all that much, having a baby in the house — no matter how frequently or infrequently — can be a big change, in a lot of ways. Prepping your home with a little baby-proofing ahead of time is just one thing you can do to make that change a little easier, so you can babysit, parent or host with peace of mind. The above five products can help, whether you’re securing a heavy bookcase, hiding away your cleaning supplies or just keeping wandering fingers out of the fridge.

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Holly Riddle is a freelance food, travel and lifestyle journalist, who also dabbles in copywriting, ghostwriting and fiction…

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Check out these gifts for the woman in your life

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Let’s face it, sometimes shopping for the perfect gift for the woman in your life can be challenging. Some gifts might depend on a specific occasion such as a baby shower or wedding. Others might depend on the nature of the relationship. For example, you might consider a pair of pajamas too intimate to purchase for a boss or client. And a gift card might too feel impersonal when gifted to a family member or close friend. No matter the case, there is a lot to consider when purchasing gifts. Fortunately, we’ve taken the guesswork out of it. Here is our list of some of our favorite gifts that you can give to the special woman in your life:

When shopping for gifts, it’s always a good idea to consider the occasion. Fortunately, these five products are great for any reason so you don’t have to wait for a special occasion such as a birthday or holiday to give them away. They’re both practical to use and also stylish so you don’t have to worry about keeping the receipt. They’re great for the notoriously picky as well as the woman who has everything. Whether you’re gifting a straightening brush to your teenage sister or a pair of comfortable house slippers to your favorite co-worker, these useful products are sure to brighten someone’s day.

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Great gift ideas for your tween

Two boys looking at a tablet with their mom in the background.

The tween years are a time when your child isn’t a little kid anymore but hasn’t quite reached the maturity level of a teenager. They are starting to spread their wings, but still need a safe place to land, snug at home with you. Whether they are interested in music, like to hit the slopes, or enjoy building things, these gifts are sure to put a smile on their face, give them something to be excited about, and provide an opportunity for you to spend time together!

Watching kids grow up is one of the most exciting things you’ll ever experience, but also a bit heart-wrenching too. They very often would rather spend time with their friends or in their room, and that is all a normal part of maturing. Finding the perfect gift can be challenging, and that is where this list can help. Would they prefer a gift to use on the slopes, a charger for their phone, or something more interactive you can enjoy together? No matter what gift you decide upon, one thing is for sure: Your tween is sure to absolutely love it!

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Here are useful tools if you work out of your home

Woman working from home in a blazer

Working from home is a great way to increase productivity. When you spend less time commuting, you can instead focus that time on motivating yourself to be ready for the workday ahead of you. Get in a quick morning workout, grab that extra cup of coffee or just get a little extra sleep. Having a dedicated workspace in the home is also a great way to keep yourself motivated — when you separate your workspace from your living space, your brain will switch into work mode whenever you are in your designated office. Whether you are working remotely for the first time, starting your own business, or taking on new tasks for work, check out these items to improve your productivity while working from home.

Working from home can be a great way to keep yourself motivated — we feel most comfortable in our own homes, so working at home can alleviate some stress that we may otherwise experience if we worked in the office. Using barcode scanners to keep track of inventory and a cash counter to track balances are great ways to make working from home just a little bit easier with the help of technology.