Don’t Ignore These Common Family Health Issues

Being a mom, you often have a lot on your plate. It can be pretty easy to let some of the little things slide, especially if the kids don't shout loud enough about them! They can just get lost in the din. But sometimes common and everyday health problems can signify a more worrisome underlying issue. Read on to find out what these are and how you can deal with them.

Tooth Ache

So toothaches are fairly common, especially in families where the kids are teething. It could even be you or your husband that are still having problems with your wisdom teeth! But it is worth getting any kind of toothaches checked out if they haven't gone away in a few days.

This is because sometimes toothache is a sign of tooth decay. This can not only be very painful but also runs the risk of becoming infected or causing a nasty abscess in the mouth. This is turn can be dangerous to the sufferer's overall health. That is why it is important to get to the dentist as soon as possible.

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Small areas of tooth decay can be dealt with, with a filling. This should stop any further damage and can save the tooth. Instead, of leaving it and having to go through the nasty procedures of removals.

Headaches

Everyone gets headaches now and again. They can be from stress, tiredness or even from not drinking enough water to stay hydrated.  But if you notice that you or your kids are getting regular headaches it should be a sign that something else is going on.

One reason for headaches can be eye strain. This is where you are struggling to read or look at the TV, but your eyes are having trouble making out the images. If you suspect this, then speak to a professional at your local eye center. They will be able to give the kids a check up and see if they need a prescription for glasses.

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There are also specific conditions that cause headaches such as migraines. These are a very extreme form of headaches that are disabling and can cause sickness and changes in vision. They can take a long while to recover from too. If you suspect migraines ask you doctor for advice on the next step to take.

Nausea

Feeling or being sick is something that we have all been through and will likely go through again. It is not uncommon, and there are many reasons for it. But some cases we should be look at more closely.  

For example, if you are vomiting a lot it can signify that there is something else wrong like an internal problem or food poisoning. It can also leave you dehydrated. In extreme cases, patients that cannot stop vomiting may need to be admitted to hospital.

If a person is feeling or being sick, a lot is can also be linked to depression and anxiety. If you suspect this, then getting them some help, either in the form of medication or counseling, can help them deal with this it a constructive way.

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Make Family Life Easier By Getting Insurance As a Senior Citizen!

Throughout your life, there will be many instances when you need insurance. You’ll take out policies when you buy a car or purchase your first house. As you get older, there comes a time when you need more insurance too.

In this piece, I will talk about two essential insurance policies that you should take out when you’re a senior citizen. After this, I will explain why it’s so important that you have this insurance. Without further ado, let’s get into the article:

Life Insurance

Naturally, speaking about death is never a fun thing to do. No one likes to sit down and think about the moment in which they die. Having said that, it’s something that needs to be discussed and thought through at some length. It’s no secret that you move closer to death's door as a senior citizen. And, you have to remember that you leave a family behind you when you pass away. So, it’s your duty to leave them in the best financial position possible.

Most people will write a will that splits up their assets to their living relatives and family. However, you should also get life insurance. Life insurance helps you give something extra to your family when you die. It’s a policy that you can take out when you pass a certain age - people normally do it after retirement. You make contributions to this policy throughout the years, and the sum of the insurance grows and grows. Then, when you die, your family can make a claim on this policy. They’ll then get the money and can use it to live a better life with fewer financial burdens.

Burial Insurance

Again, this is not the most enjoyable of topics to talk about. However, much like death, it’s something you need to plan for. If you don’t plan for your funeral, then you’ll leave your family in a bit of a pickle. Did you know that funerals can cost thousands of dollars? It’s true, you have burial costs and the cost of a tombstone - it’s ridiculous. But, there are some ways you can prepare for this and reduce the financial burden on your family.

The most obvious of which is to get burial insurance to help your family deal with the funeral costs. As seen here seniorlifeinsuranceplans.com/burial-insurance/ there are a couple of types of burial insurance. Figure out which one is best for you and your family before applying. This is something all senior citizens should try and do. Burial insurance is slightly different to generic life insurance as the sums that get paid tend to come in smaller amounts. However, it’s still just as essential for providing your family with a foundation to cover funeral costs.

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Benefits Of Having Insurance

These two insurance types are essential as you get older. The unique thing about them is that you aren’t insuring physical objects. With things like home/car insurance, you’re insuring the two items. You’re protecting them in case something goes wrong. With life/burial insurance you’re protecting your family when things take a turn for the worse, and you pass away.

That’s the main benefit of having some type of life insurance like these two options. You can provide some extra money for your family, which they may need. Paying for a funeral can set a family back thousands of dollars. This is money they may require to pay for your grandchildren’s college or help them get through the month. With burial insurance, you give them the funds to pay for your funeral without having to worry about their finances. With life insurance, you can supply them with extra money to make them more financially stable.

Getting insurance can also give you peace of mind when you’re older. You will feel more at ease knowing that you’re providing for your family in the event of your passing. A lot of seniors worry about the financial implications their death will have on their family. Insurance banishes these worries and makes you feel at ease with yourself.

I will round of this article by saying that life is full of financial decisions that impact family life. As the article here shows http://www.thekerrieshow.com/, financial worries start when you have kids. They can cost a lot of money to raise, putting your family in tough positions. It’s always important to plan ahead and prepare for the big moments in life. It doesn’t matter if they’re the happiest moments or the saddest, you need to prepare and keep your family in a good financial position.

Moshi Monster Perler Bead Fun (Iron Beads)

Originally published July 30, 2012 but I felt like this post needed some love! Be careful when you gripe about how many of these you have to iron because the day will come when you have no more Perler Bead creations to iron at all, my friend, and you might be sad about that.

The kids got the bright idea to make Moshi Monster moshlings out of Perler Beads, those beads you arrange on a plastic plate with spikes and then iron using a piece of parchment paper on top. Believe me, it's the only time you will catch me ironing. So I ran Joel to Michael's Arts and Crafts store to buy a ton of Perler Beads. The vacuum says CRUNCH CRUNCH when it picks them up, but it's better than ME on my hands and knees picking up those suckers! Enjoy the non-musical stylings of Perler Bead Moshlings ...

Become The Hostess With The Mostess By Creating An Amazing Guest Room

For some, having guests to stay at our homes is a labor of love. Whether it's family, friends or complete strangers (for example, if you run a Bed & Breakfast business), it can be incredibly satisfying to see other people enjoying your home. Or, you could be completely at the other end of the spectrum, and find that hosting guests is very stressful! But however you feel about it, most of us have to do it at least a couple of times in our lives - and there are some very important things to get right. If you are expecting guests any time in the near future, you need to be prepared. Even if it's just family staying with you, it can be useful to have everything in place for your guests so that they feel welcome, and so that you're not spending all your time running after them. Here are some guest room essentials that you will need to make sure you don't overlook in order to be the perfect host.

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Access to their own bathroom

Having a long line of people all queuing for the bathroom in a morning is every guest's worst nightmare. Plus, chances are, it won't be entirely practical for you either! If you have a spare bathroom, offer this to your guests for their use only. They won't feel as much like a spare part that way, and it shows that you trust them with your home too. In order to make the bathroom truly guest-proof, however, you'll need to check a few things off your list. Even if the bathroom is really small, it's worth getting a guest bathroom vanity. This way your guests can put all of their toiletries in one place and it can mean less cleaning up for you too. Also don't forget to have a selection of towels they can use, and pop a brand new body wash in the shower for them as well.

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A tray (with tea and coffee)

Having a tray in the guest room shows that you haven't just shoved your guest into a room you're not currently using. It shows that the room is intended to house them and that you've thought carefully about what might make them feel more at home. You can buy instant coffee sachets to put in a pot on said try and always present a couple of clean mugs with various flavors of tea. If you really want to push the boat out, add on some candy for them to help themselves to.

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Tech-ready

Everyone relies on technology these days, so having a room that doesn't cater for that means your guests might come into difficulties during their stay. Make sure that the furniture in the room is arranged so that all plug sockets are easy to access. If this isn't possible, invest in a long extension cord - they are a little unsightly but they will make everyone's lives a whole lot easier. Also, have a little sign made up that tells them the WiFi password. It's simple touches like this that will make you guests remember their stay with you.