September 2016 • Page 2 of 3 • Life in a House

Join Us To #StopHIVTogether During National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day to #StopHIVStigma

09/18/2016 Kimberly Miller

In honor of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, I’d like to share my own personal story with you about how AIDS has impacted my life and that of my family. More than 1.2 million people in the United States alone are living with HIV, and approximately 45,000 Americans become

Score Some Brownie Points with these Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

Win Extra Brownie Points with These Unique Gift Ideas for Kids

09/14/2016 Kimberly Miller

Buying presents for children might seem relatively easy to begin with. But then suddenly everyone else seems to have the same idea as you. Or each time a birthday, or Christmas, or another special occasion comes around, your choices get more and more limited. Children only need so many teddy

How to Survive a Divorce 101

09/14/2016 Roxana Oliver

People generally don’t react well to changes. This is especially true when it comes to divorce and disruption of the settled daily life, not to mention the possible heartbreak involved. Still, any kind of divorce is always better than a bad marriage, which can actually reflect much worse in the

Tips for College Freshman to Become Financially Independent

09/13/2016 Kimberly Miller

For many young people, college is a perfect time to become responsible and independent from their parents. That’s precisely what I’ve had on my mind when my freshman year just started. From the very beginning, I had some difficulties with humanities and with all the essays that professors assigned within

5 Steps to Remove Allergies From Your Teenager’s Room

09/11/2016 Kimberly Miller

Teenagers’ rooms can get incredibly messy. To prevent allergens like dust, pollen, and even mold from building up in your teen’s room, force your teen to clean thoroughly at least once per week. This process should include dusting, vacuuming, changing sheets, and doing laundry. Take a closer look at the

4 Tips on Choosing the Right Pipe Fitting for Your Plumbing Needs

09/11/2016 Kimberly Miller

Plumbing as we currently know it has continued to evolve since it first became popular at the time of the Roman Empire. It is a fascinating feat of engineering that is still used in most homes in the modern world on a daily basis. Aside from its wide ranging popularity,

The Science of Smart: Ways Parents Can Raise Children with Brighter Minds

09/09/2016 Kimberly Miller

It is so easy to treat our children as if they are born with a fixed mental ability, and that there is nothing we can do about it. Easy—and wrong! Our genetic inheritance only partly determines our level of achievement. At least as much is the product of our experience,

Top 3 Ways to Save More While Shopping Online

09/09/2016 Kimberly Miller

Shopping online is super fun and super addictive. If you like to spend a lot of time shopping online, make sure you are taking advantage of all the ways online shopping can actually save you money. We have all heard of Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day but you can

5 Best Places to Look for Super Deals

09/09/2016 Kimberly Miller

Nearly four out of five Americans say they consider themselves to be bargain hunters, according to a LendingTree report released last year. Saving a couple of bucks here and there is great, but nothing beats the feeling when you get truly super deals. These are some of the best places

Let’s Move to Australia: Tips on Making an International Move Go Smoothly

09/08/2016 Kimberly Miller

So you have decided it’s time to move. Not just an ordinary move across town or across state, but you’ve decided it’s time to move to another country – Australia specifically. As a fellow Aussie lover, I totally understand the attraction of this beautiful country and the want – the