Life With 4 Boys

4 Items That Will Make Keeping Your House Clean Easier

12:54 PM

There is no denying that keeping your house up to a decent standard when it comes to cleanliness is a challenge. When you have a kid or two running around, the task seems nearly impossible. Try as you might keep up with all of the toys, clothes, dust, and dirt that seem to find their way all-around your home, you are most likely left spending days on end cleaning and tidying things up only to feel as though you have made no progress at all. Giving your kids age- appropriate cleaning tasks will help, but there are a lot of things that they might not be able to do.

The fact of the matter is that life is messy sometimes. Simply going about your daily routine means that there will be dishes, messes, and laundry about the place. Thankfully, though, there are certain things you can get that will help make your task of keeping the house clean just a bit easier.

Many of these items help take some of the work off your shoulders when it comes to routine cleaning. Some might even be able to take entire jobs off your plate when used properly. While nothing will be able to completely solve how the same toys get left out no matter how many times you ask for them to be put away, alleviating a bit of the workload with these handy products can save you a great deal of time throughout your week.

Why You Should Consider Studying to Become a Family Nurse Practitioner

12:21 PM

For many registered nurses who are looking to broaden their job prospects, becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is a natural and desirable progression in their career. If you're looking to enjoy a higher salary and better job security, plus have more autonomy and responsibility at work – all while continuing to care for patients on a personal level – then studying to be an FNP could be the perfect next step for you. It is a position that enables you to make an even greater impact on your patients' lives and the community that you serve.

Here's everything you need to know about the role and the course to help you make your decision.

Beneficial Activities for Children

12:04 PM

Are you ready to dip into hawaiian style chicken? This teriyaki chicken speaks for itself. I’ve never tasted anything like it in my life! It’s insanely delicious! Check it out.

INGREDIENTS

3 pounds chicken thigh

( boneless, skinless )

1 cup soy sauce

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

5 clove(s) garlic ( 3-5 cloves, crushed )

1 ginger root ( 2-3 slices, cut thin and lengthwise )

DIRECTIONS

This is the basic ratio for the sauce, you will just increase it depending on how much meat you are soaking.

You want there to be enough marinade that you can stir the meat freely.

If it’s hard to stir, you need to add more sauce.

Combine the water and soy sauce and then dissolve the sugar in the liquid.

Add the desired amounts of ginger and garlic.

Add the chicken.

You can soak the meat in the marinade for up to 3 days but you want to soak it for at least 24 hours.

You can also boil the chicken in the sauce right after you make it if you want to eat it sooner than later.

After you have marinated the meat for a few days, you are ready to grill.

Just cook the meat on the grill like you would any other meat.

If you are cooking a lot, grill it on hot heat and then stick it in a put on the grill.

Add a little fresh teriyaki sauce to the pot and it will steam the grilled chicken assuring the chicken ends up very tender and juicy.

In order for children to have the best start in life, it is crucial to get them started in fun and worthwhile activities when they are small. many, such as music lessons or playing in a sports league, will teach them the fundamental basics of following a set of rules or guidelines. Keep reading for eight of the best activities in which your child can be involved. These will have a beneficial effect throughout their lives.

What Parents Can Do to Make Some "Me" Time

3:51 AM

INGREDIENTS

4cups thinly sliced potatoes
3tablespoons butter
3tablespoons flour
1 1⁄2cups milk
1teaspoon salt
1dash cayenne pepper
1cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1⁄2cup grated cheese, to sprinkle on top

DIRECTIONS

In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
Let sit for a minute.
Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
Season with salt and cayenne.
Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
Place a half of the sliced potatoes in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
Pour half of cheese sauce over potatoes.
Repeat with second layer of potatoes and cheese sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Top with some paprika for color.
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.
Smartpoints : 10

You want to be there for your family. As a parent, it's important to set aside time for yourself. As children get older, this sometimes gets easier than it was during their infant years, but finding time for yourself is still a considerably difficult task. Whether you are wanting to just take time to relax, or you are wanting to compare stocks while learning more about investing, you need to find ways to take the time to take care of yourself. Here are some things that you can do to ensure that you are able to find some time for you.

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