Why Selling A Childhood Home Is Emotional For All The Family

There will come a time where you sell a property that was a childhood for either yourself or for your children and that for everyone, it can be very emotional. With so many memories and moving to somewhere new and unfamiliar, it can be a move that is very painful. So here’s why selling a childhood home is emotional for all the family.

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There’s So Many Memories

With a family home, there tends to be a lot of memories attached to it. From them growing up to leaving and then coming back. It gets more meaningful the more years you spend in that property. And these memories are with every member of the household, and they might be different for each person. None are more significant than the other, and each will be hard to let go for fear of losing that attachment of the memory. Some rooms or furniture can spark that memory from way back, and to think you might not have that can be upsetting.

Fear Of The Next Home Not Meeting Expectations

When selling your home, even though it’s something you might be sad to lose, you want it to sell as quickly as possible. If you’re looking for help with selling it, then you can always look at Sell My House Fast. There can often be a fear that the new home might not meet the same and often have high expectations that you come to have in relation to your old home. It’s hard to compare another home to a childhood one because it’s never really going to be the same until you spend more time in that new property and create more memories from it. Your expectations might not get met with this new place, but it’s important to know that a property can still become your home and that you won’t stop creating more memories. Your home, after all, is your family and those you love and who you want to share it with. 

The Thought Of Someone Living There

When you’ve spent so long in a family home, the thought of anyone being there instead of you can feel very weird. It’s interesting how we can become so attached to bricks and mortar, but to think anyone could be in your old home and making their own memories can feel strange. As long as you don’t go knocking on the door and asking to come in, there’s nothing wrong than driving down the street to see the home that you used to live in. Sometimes it’s interesting to see what they did with the property, and often, you can see those changes just by glancing in. 

Things Might Need To Be Thrown Away

You may find that things will need to be thrown away before moving to the next property, and that can be painful for you. So go through the process with your household and to reflect on the memories that came with it.

Take your time and have your own grieving for the property that you’ll soon say goodbye to. 

How To Take Control Of Your Health

There are plenty of important things in life, such as our happiness, the security of our family, and our jobs. And we take a lot of steps to ensure that everything is as it should be on those fronts. But there’s one area of our lives, arguably the most important, that many of us don’t give pay as much attention to as we should: our health. While it’s reasonable to assume that everything is fine when we’re younger, and thus don’t have to focus on it too much, that all changes once we’re older. Below, we take a look at a few ways in which you can take control of your health.

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Know Your Body 

Your body will tell or show you whether it’s in good shape, but you’ll need to listen to what it says in order for their words to be effective. Perhaps the simplest way to look after your health is to know your body and be aware of any changes. This can apply to the big things, such as your moles (check once a month for changes), to general health matters, such as your weight. You don’t necessarily need to have scales at home; you’ll have a sense whether you’re in good shape just by looking in the mirror. 

The Risk Factors

As we grow older, we’re at increased chance of developing serious conditions which, if left untreated, can reduce our quality of life and even be life-threatening. As such, it’s important that you’re aware of the illnesses and diseases that you’re at risk of developing, and taking steps to keep them under control. The best way to do this is to go for annual checks with your doctor. They'll have the information and tools to ensure that everything is as it should be. If you’re at risk of developing breast cancer, for instance, then they’ll order a diagnostic mammogram. If you’re a risk for diabetes, then they’ll advise lifestyle changes. Part of staying in control is understanding what someone with your genetic makeup may develop, and then avoiding the triggers.

Socially Accepted Vices

Many of us harm our health, and don’t even realize it. If you’re drinking too much alcohol or smoking cigarettes, then you’re harming your health. We’ve known about cigarettes for a long time, of course, but alcohol is relatively new; they’ve recently discovered that any amount of alcohol is detrimental to health (they used to think that several drinks a week was fine). If you’re going to take control of your health, then you need to make your own mind about substances that are otherwise socially acceptable. You can’t just go along with the crowd.

Mental Space

If you just go along with the world, then it’ll be no wonder if you end up anxious or stressed. It’s that type of world! As such, a crucial part of taking control of your health is taking the time to clear your mind and get a little headspace. Meditation, exercise, and walks in nature are all tried and tested methods for giving your mind a boost when it’s needed. 

7 Good Reasons To Consider Moving Home

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Moving home can be stressful and costly. However, it could be just what is needed to improve your quality of life in the long run. Here are seven good reasons to consider moving home.

You’ve ran out of space

It’s possible that you may be running out of space in your home. Perhaps your family are growing – you may have had kids or an elderly relative may have moved in with you. Or perhaps you’ve got too many possessions to fit into your home and you don’t want to part with any of them.

Upsizing to a bigger home could be the solution giving you the extra space you need. You do however need to understand that a bigger home could be more expensive (unless you’re able to move to a cheaper area).

Moving home may not always be the answer if you are running out of space. Other solutions that can allow you to stay put include:

·         Building an extension

·         Converting an unused loft, garage or basement into an extra bedroom

·         Decluttering

Your home is too big

On the opposite end of the spectrum, a home that is too big could also be a valid reason to move. If the kids have moved out, you may have lots of empty rooms that could leave your home lacking the cosiness it once had. If you’re getting older and have mobility issues, you may even find that a big home results in too much physical work to get around and maintain.

Downsizing could mean having to part with a lot of possessions. However, a smaller home could feel cosier and be less work to maintain and get around. It could also have the joint benefit of being cheaper to run and if you are currently a homeowner, downsizing could even potentially offer you some leftover equity to spend on other things such as retirement or travelling or business plans.

You can’t afford the bills

Moving could also be necessary if you can’t afford the bills. If you’re renting, the rent possibly be too high causing you struggle from month to month. Alternatively, energy bills could be too high if the property isn’t insulated enough. You could even be struggling to pay for repairs if you own an old property that is seemingly falling apart.

You may be able to move somewhere with cheaper rent simply by downsizing or moving somewhere less popular and urban. Moving to a modern home from an older home meanwhile could cut energy costs and repair bills. Of course, you need to be certain that you can afford the move itself.

There could be ways to stay put and reduce your bills, so look into these first if you otherwise have no reason for moving. For example, if you’re paying high energy bills, you may be able to invest in insulation rather than having to move to a more energy-efficient home.

You can afford somewhere bigger and better

If your income has increased while living at your current property, it’s possible that you may be able to afford somewhere bigger and better. This could allow you to buy a home with more luxury features or a home in a better location.

Many people are attracted to this idea of climbing the property ladder. Just make sure that you’ve considered other ways to spend this extra disposable income first. You may be able to pay to renovate you home and make it grander or you may be able to focus on paying off your mortgage faster so that you have even more disposable income in the future to put towards an even bigger and better house.

You don’t like the location

Another reason to move could be that you don’t like the location of your current home. You may not like your neighbours or you may not like the area in general.

For instance, where you currently live could have bad weather. Maybe it’s too hot and you’d prefer to live somewhere cooler. This is a good reason to move, however you should be certain that you won’t find any new location too cold. Moving in the winter could give you an idea of just how cold your new location can get. You may then be able to make a better judgement of whether it’s worth moving for the weather.

Other reasons you may not like a location could include a high crime rate, a lack of job opportunities, a lack of decent schools, threat of natural disasters, noisy neighbours, too much pollution, lack of scenery or perhaps a lack of family/friendship ties (or possibly a bad ex or toxic family members that you want to get away from).

You need somewhere more family/pet friendly

If you’re thinking of having kids or a pet, you may decide to move in order to find somewhere more child-friendly or pet-friendly. A city apartment may not offer the outdoor space that you need or it may have hazardous balconies.

It’s possible that you may be able to renovate a current home to make it more family-friendly/pet-friendly. Stair-gates and cupboard locks for instance are small improvements that you can make to any home without the need to relocate.

Your home has issues with pests/mold/ghosts that you cannot solve

There could be other ongoing issues that you’ve tried to solve but can’t seem to fully eradicate. Recurring problems with pests like mice or cockroaches could be irritating – especially if you’re scared of them. Mold meanwhile could be dangerous if it keeps appearing and you can’t seem to keep it at bay. You could even be convinced that your home is haunted – perhaps you’ve ever called up paranormal investigators and found no end to the bumps in the night.

Whatever the case, these recurring issues are certainly valid enough for you to consider moving. Just make sure that you have definitely tried solutions and aren’t moving away from an issue that is in fact an easy fix.

Psychological Tricks That Help You Escape Bad Health Habits

Ask any modern lifestyle physician, and they’ll tell you that most of the health issues that people experience in the modern world are a direct consequence of how they live their lives.

When you think about it, this is a dramatic about-turn from the situation that prevailed for thousands of years. For most of human history, the world did damage to us. It bombarded us with storms, famines, plagues, and violence. The Earth was a dangerous place to live, and the average person was lucky to make it to their thirtieth birthday. 

Today, though, the lion's share of harm is self-inflicted. It lies in our habits: what we eat, drink, take, and do. 

Overcoming so-called “bad habits,” therefore, is a health panacea, allowing us to avoid many of the common diseases that afflict many people today. 

But how do you overcome a bad habit, exactly? What do you need to do? Take a look at some of these ideas. 

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Always Take Baby Steps

Habits are ingrained: that’s what makes them so powerful. We get used to living our lives in a particular way and are always tempted to return to type. That’s what’s easy; that’s what we know!

Worse still, making significant changes is often too much for any of us to cope with. It takes time and effort to overhaul your lifestyle - it’s not something that we can do in an afternoon.

There’s a psychological problem here too. Telling yourself that you have to do a considerable amount to change actually makes it less likely that you’ll start doing the things you need to do. Very few people give up processed food and sugar overnight. It takes time. 

Take baby steps and don't punish yourself for backsliding. It’s a normal part of the process. 

Be Clear On Your Triggers

Our environment is stuffed full of things that trigger us to engage in unhealthy behaviors. It’s a big problem. For instance, one of the first things that addiction therapy programs will do is remove people from their triggers. Sometimes this can mean confining them to a room where they’re free from anything that could encourage further abuse. 

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You need to be clear on your triggers. If TV advertising affects you in the evening, watch YouTube instead. If you find yourself raiding the fridge, go for a walk. Do something that lets you avoid triggers and mold your environment to be more health-promoting. 

Try It For Three Weeks Only

Making lifestyle changes, like cutting unhealthy foods out of your diet, is a challenge, especially when you think that you have to maintain changes forever. 

The trick is to avoid having this conversation with yourself. Just tell yourself that you’re going to try eating well and exercising for three weeks - a short amount of time, but long enough to start experiencing the benefits. Often people who try a new diet or lifestyle for a short period feel so much better that they’re unwilling to go back to their old ways, making the new approach sustainable. 

#MyLittle Pony 3DLightFX Deco Lights Night Light Makes a Great Christmas Gift!

UPDATE: we have had this product almost 2 years now, and my daughter still uses it every night!

You may remember I posted a couple of weeks ago here about the 3DLightFX  Deco Lights and was so excited to try out the product. When it came, Eva was SO EXCITED and had her dad put it on her wall by her bed immediately!

Eva loves Rainbow Dash!

We enjoy so many things about this product and think it'll make a great gift for anyone we know, especially since they have so many different characters!

We love that it's Rainbow Dash.

We love that it's 3D and comes out of the wall like it's alive!

We love the bright colors.

We love the decals that come with it to jazz it up!

We love that it's the perfect brightness for falling asleep.

We love that it shuts off automatically in the night so it doesn't waste the batteries, but it's next to her bed so if she wakes in the middle of the night and wants it back on she can easily take care of that!

Her 3DLightFX next to her Funko Pop Rainbow Dash

This could not be any cooler and I wish they had these when I was a kid!

Here's how to purchase or head to your local Target to check it out!

Update one year later: this product holds up very well, even through being dragged all over the house to different locations where my daughter likes to sleep. It survived a move across states. It survived being taken from Kansas to Florida by car and back and survived two weeks on vacation. It survived being dropped multiple times. I highly recommend this product a year later!