Category: Lifestyle

Save Money and Look Fabulous!

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I remember being a little girl and getting into my mom’s makeup. It was so fun to pretend and dress up. As a girl mom, I also love (well, usually lol) seeing my sweet girls play in my makeup. The excitement on their faces when they do their makeovers is priceless.

As an adult, I still love playing in makeup. I also love saving money, so when I can do both of those things, I’m one happy Momma!

One of my favorite places to buy cosmetics (and everything else) is Walgreens. It has a similar magnetic field that Target has. I walk in and end up wandering around looking at everything.

Favorite Milani Products

It’s hard to pick only a couple products, but I wanted to showcase a few that you can find at your local Walgreens store.

I love oils. I was hesitant to try them in the past because I just assumed they would make my face, well, oily. Boy, was I wrong. I started finding great oils and have never looked back.

Milani has a fantastic prep + brighten rose facial oil. Fast absorbing and weightless, this oil is a great addition to your skin routine. Bonus: it can also be used on your hair and skin. I love multi-functional products!

Another awesome product is mascara! As a woman with lighter eyelashes, I love a great black mascara that makes my eyes pop! Check out this Milani mascara.

save money and look fabolous at Walgreens

Save Money Today!

You can save money today on your next Milani cosmetics purchase. Print off this coupon and Save $1 when you buy any one (1) Milani product at Walgreens! (coupon expires 5/30/19)

I want to know! What are your must have beauty products?

3 Self-care Ideas for Women to Live a Better Life

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“Self-care is a priority and necessity, not a luxury, in the work that we do.”

In today’s fast-paced world, self-care is an important and essential factor to deal with your everyday stress. So, ladies, self-care doesn’t necessarily mean self-indulgence but somewhere it’s an opportunity to think of yourself and care for yourself.

Let’s divide the self-care into three parts to derive an easy and thorough perception of it. These three parts are personal self-care, professional self-care, and financial self-care.

Let us discuss how you can implement self-care ideas in your daily life to bring a change.

1.   Personal self-care

It may sound quite absurd as self-care itself implies personal. Still, there’s something beyond it and you should think of it from a different perspective. Personal care includes caring for your body, mind, and spirit.

  • Physical self-care
    Whether you are a working lady or a homemaker, it is a primal fact to take care of your physical health. It includes consuming healthy food and drinking ample water. If you think that preparing healthy food is difficult, you’re wrong. There are ways to consume simple and healthier food in your everyday life. Along with it, do exercise, maintain basic hygiene, follow the proper medication, and get enough sleep.
    Keep in mind that there always works a strong connection between your body and mind. So, if you take care of your body well, your mind will also stay fresh.
  • Mental self-care
    Life can lead you to a hectic schedule sometimes without leaving you enough time for yourself. And for this reason, you may have higher chances to feel low, depressed, stressed out, tired, and anxious. And, the only thing that your mind permits you to do is lying on a bed. This is not the ultimate solution that you know very well.
    So, stop escaping from yourself and binding yourself in such beliefs that limit your mind with stagnant thoughts. Rather, know how to overcome your limiting beliefs to achieve goal in your life. Just open up yourself and fill your mind with self-compassion and acceptance.
  • Emotional self-care
    Emotions are complex things as we all know. Still, you should have control over them so that things don’t get out of your control. For this, you need some self-care practices. Such practices can include keeping a diary to write down your feelings, reading a good book to divert your mind, walking amidst nature to take fresh air, listening to the songs that lift your mood, having a conversation with your dear one to relieve your anxiety, and the list goes on.
  • Spiritual self-care
    Don’t confuse spirituality with religion because they bear two different concepts. Where religion welcomes diversity, spirituality forms a unity. So, tend yourself with the beliefs that depend on qualities like cooperation, kindness, and respect for all. Nurturing positive things in mind is a kind of self-care too.

Professional self-care


Professional self-care is about taking care of your mental and physical health just to retain and improve your performance at your workplace. Especially, for women, it becomes quite difficult to balance work life and personal life. And, this difficulty leads them to sacrifice self-care.
Below are ways that all you ladies can follow to take care of yourself while being at your professional place.

  • Know your company’s policies
    Ask your employer about work policies on flexible hours and working from home facility while not being able to come to the office. If you are a strong performer, you’ll have an opportunity to negotiate an arrangement that’ll work for both you and your employer.
  • Stop feeling guilty
    It is not always possible to give 100% to everything you do. A real human being can’t do what a Superwoman or Superman can do. Be realistic, think realistic when you approach doing a work. If you make mistakes, learn from it instead of feeling guilty.
  • Stop being a people pleaser
    Sometimes it’s ok to say ‘NO’ to people rather than being a people pleaser. Keep in mind, you can’t please everybody and you are not committed to do so. You are liable to your job responsibility and perform it as per your ability. Be true, be real while you are dealing with people.
  • Make your own work environment
    It can be quite difficult for you to make your own work environment when you are already a part of a team. Still, it’s up to you like how you look at the things! Sometimes, a positive outlook of a situation can help you to handle the things swiftly and smoothly. So, stay positive, feel positive!
  • Be confident and be passionate        
    To linger on a work, it is quite necessary to be passionate about the work you are assigned to do. Being passionate about work can help you a lot to manage responsibility and stress at the same time. So, follow your passion and be confident while you are choosing your job role.

3. Financial self-care


Cash in the bank works as a tonic for our mind. Well-built finance doesn’t only secure our future but also soothes our mind. When there is mental peace, you can handle everything with ease.

Apparently, it may seem that the finance has nothing to do with self-care but somewhere deep down there’s a correlation.

  • Make you involved in your family finances
    If you’re a stay-at-home mom and your husband manages your finances, you should get involved in it. It’s not about your right but it’s about the responsibility that you can’t ignore. Getting involved in family finances will let you know about your bank accounts, savings, insurance policies, wills, and so on. Educating yourself about your family’s finances is a kind of self-care as it imparts you with financial knowledge and mental peace at the same time.
  • Help you to lead a debt-free life    
    If you’re well aware of your financial state and know how to manage your financial life, you might not have to fall into the debt trap. But, by any chance, if circumstances make you debt-ridden, then what will you do? Yes, there are ways that can help you to be debt-free.


You can take the help of several debt consolidation options but at first, you should gather knowledge about them. Credit card balance transfer is one of them and you can handle it on your own. In this process, you’ll have a new card at a low or 0% interest rate, with which you’ll be able to pay off your unsecured debts. Make sure, you’ve paid your transferred balance within the low introductory period.

Self Care Ideas for Women

These self-care ideas for women are sure to increase your quality of life! You are the heart of your family so it’s vital that you fill your cup. It’s important for you to stay happy and healthy for yourself and your family. And, for your wellness, self-care is a must which you should think about.

Remember, “Self-care” is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”

Contribution: Valentina

Healthy Ways to Socialize and Have Fun

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When you think about going out to have fun with friends, it probably involves some sort of alcohol and high-fat and salty food. This isn’t a bad thing if you only do it occasionally but it is quite a limiting way to enjoy time with your friends.

Reducing your alcohol consumption, in particular, can be quite tough when your friends encourage you to drink all the time. If you have real concerns and you are worried that you can’t stop drinking there are Treatment Centres for Alcoholism in Canada that can help.

It doesn’t matter whether you are on a health kick, looking for a new lifestyle or worried about drinking too much, finding fun and healthy ways to socialize will build your friendships in a positive way. When you get out and do different things together, you will learn more about each other and find new ways to bond.

Go for Coffee

Having a drink together is a nice way to chat casually and relax. But you don’t need alcohol to do that! Swapping out a glass for a mug is a small change to make but it will make a big difference to your lifestyle.

If you are worried about swapping alcohol for caffeine, please don’t. No-one is going to judge you for going decaf! Coffee comes with all kinds of benefits from making you feel happier to possibly helping your liver. For a start, you can go for a coffee at any time, evening or day, and you won’t suffer the consequences in the morning.

Of course, you don’t have to go out for coffee. With a few gadgets, you can make some awesome coffee at home. A handheld milk frother is all you need to make a wide variety of coffee shop coffees and investing in a couple of syrups is a good idea too – just be aware of the amount of sugar they contain.   

Take a Walk

Going for a walk might not sound that exciting but actually, it’s a lovely way to connect with friends. Taking a walk removes all the usual distractions giving you proper time together. Plus, if you take a picnic, you can make a full day out work for everyone.

Of course, there are a few other reasons to go for a walk. You will get some fresh air, clear your head and all of this comes for free! All walking counts so whether you are planning a hike up a mountain, a wander around the shops or something in between, the main point is that you are out and moving.  

Walking is also a nice way to make new friends and network. Walking clubs can be found almost everywhere and the people are usually welcoming and friendly. You don’t need to be super-fit to manage and if you need to go slow, that’s fine too.

Try Cultural Pursuits

Taking in some culture is a great way to spend a weekend and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Going to the cinema or the theatre are more obvious routes for fun outings with friends but don’t exclude museums and art galleries.

If you are willing to open your mind, the humble museum can spark plenty of interesting conversations and could even be a good location for a date! Lots of exhibitions are free for you to enjoy but do buy a ticket if you have a particular interest you want to pursue.  

Going around museums is a good way to chat casually, another way to get a walk in and an ideal location for conversation starters. Try going to some of the more unusual museums in your area and don’t worry about taking it all too seriously! Museums are designed to make you think and hopefully enjoy yourself – and you don’t need to be a professor to do that.

Cook Together

It might sound weird to cook together but if you think about how barbecues work, it’s not so mad after all. Indeed, barbecues are the ideal way to enjoy an afternoon together with a large group and you can all get involved with the cooking and fire-making.

The danger with cooking together is that you might slip into old bad habits. However, there’s nothing to worry about as long as you provide some alternatives. There are all sorts of delicious mocktail recipes you can try and if your friends fancy a tipple, they can always add their own alcohol to the mocktail base.

And there’s no reason for barbecued food to be less healthy than your regular grilled dishes either. There are lots of great homemade burger recipes and as well as all the side dishes you could want for a healthy barbecue. Putting out a big bowl of salad and fruit on the table is a good way to encourage healthier eating too.  

Play Sports Together

Sport is a great bonding exercise as well as a way to get out of breath building your strength and stamina. Just make sure you drink plenty of water! You might decide to form a team together if there are a few of you but you could join an existing team with one other friend. Alternatively, going to exercise classes as a pair can be really fun and you can support each other. Even a casual kick-about can be a lot of fun.

The real bonus that comes with doing sports activities together is that you can develop your skills together and have another activity to bond over. You don’t have to be good at sport – in fact, being terrible at sport can be just as fun! The most important thing is that you have a good time.

You don’t have to drink alcohol or eat badly in order to have a good time. In fact, there are lots of activities that can get you moving and don’t require anything but good company. The more you branch out and do different things, the more fun you will have with your friends. What other plans could you come up with?

North Face Deals at Macy’s

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It’s been a minute since I’ve blogged about my love for Macy’s and clothes, so it only seems appropriate that I get back to it and tell you about this incredible North Face sale that’s going on!

Do You Love a Good Sale?

Obviously, that’s a rhetorical question! I love snagging great deals and it wouldn’t be fair to keep them to myself. Right now, you can get 25% off select The North Face styles.

I had to share a few of my favorite items that are on sale now!

So, we all know that fanny packs are back and I haven’t seen one that’s this cute before. Check out this North Face fanny pack here. And you can get it in either this pretty pink or a shady blue.

I am obsessed with this waterproof rain jacket. Obvi, pink is my favorite color but it comes in several different colors. It’s also super lightweight so it’s perfect for rain and wind.

And while it’s technically Spring here in Indiana, we’re having a rainy and cold weekend. This means pulling out my favorite hoodie. This one will be a staple in my closet for sure!

Head Over to Macy’s for These North Face Deals!

Don’t wait to take advantage of these great North Face deals. They are good through 4/22/19. But Macy’s is also having other great deals throughout April, so you’re sure to find something perfect for you!

What are your favorite things to get at Macy’s?

Goal Setting To Get Where You Want To Be In Business

Goal Setting To Get Where You Want To Be In Business

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Goal Setting To Get Where You Want To Be In Business

Many of life’s most important goals revolve around money. So if you run a business, it’s essential to make sure that it’s working for you by setting measurable goals that are both achievable and relevant.

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Getting to where you want to be as a person and as a business owner can be a challenge. So in this post, we’re going to take a look at the business of goal setting so that you can grow your company and achieve lasting success.

Be Prepared To Change Course

There’s a famous motivational diagram that entrepreneurs like to refer to when they find themselves in difficult circumstances. It’s an image of a person trying to make a journey from point A to B. When an entrepreneur sets up a business, whether it’s a home office-based company or something more extravagant, they have an idea in their heads about where they are and where they want to end up. It’s a straight line from where they are now to where they want to be. That’s what’s depicted in the first image. The second image shows what happens in reality: a person traveling from A to B usually has to climb over a bunch of obstacles and go through several trials to get to where they want to go. It’s never a straight line, but one that is continually changing, based on circumstance and market conditions.

The moral of the story is this: you need to be prepared to change your goals at a moment’s notice, depending on the opportunities that come your way. Sticking rigidly to a particular set of ideas will lead you to financial trouble.

Stick With Your Principles

Many companies aspire to go paperless, but according to https://www.templafy.com/blog/solving-document-management-once-and-for-all-going-paperless/ more than 20% of firms are increasing the amount of paper they use for their day to day operations. While all companies say that they are trying to cut down on the amount of paper that they use, many don’t live up to their ideals.

The problem with this is twofold: firstly, you undermine your mission, which can be a demotivating – something that you don’t want if you work for yourself. And secondly, customers may view you as hypocritical, and it could hurt your brand – again, that’s not something that you want. Sticking with your principles gives your firm an air of authenticity and helps to build trust.

Set A Timeline For Task Completion

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If you’re trying to start something from scratch, it can be a challenge to motivate yourself to get everything done. One of the best strategies is to set a timeline for task completion. Set regular milestones to ensure that you have both short-term and long-term goals to work toward.

Setting allotted times for each task ensures that you’re not spending too much time on one particular project. It frees you up for the other essential work that you need to do. According to https://www.thebalancesmb.com/powerful-goal-setting-steps-2951854 people setting up companies need to track the progress of their goals through time. That way, they know where to focus more of their attention.

Goal Setting for Business

Goal setting is vital for both life and business. If you don’t set these measurable goals, how will you ever know when you’ve reached them?

Want more tips on goal setting? Check out this post!

3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Time

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Time is seriously valuable. In fact, it’s one of the most valuable of all “resources” that exist in the entire world. If you don’t have much money today, you may be able to earn and save up a significant amount tomorrow. But you only ever have 24 hours in a day, and who knows how much time over the course of your entire life.

People don’t usually like to think of their own mortality – but the harsh reality is that none of us is on this earth forever, and so it’s a really good idea to use our time as wisely as possible, rather than allowing any of it to go to waste.

Easier said than done, right? Well, here are a few tips for getting the most out of your time.

Do Your Research & Planning in Advance

Whatever it is you’re doing in life – whether you’re trying to run your own business, or are trying to get fit, or get your house in order – it’s a really good idea to do your research and planning in advance.

A lot of time often gets wasted, because we don’t do our due diligence before involving ourselves in different pastimes, or making certain commitments.

This applies even in terms of buying consumer goods. By looking up reviews on a site such as TriStar products review, for example, you are less likely to find yourself shopping around endlessly for the one product that does what you want it to, and having to return goods every couple of days.

Likewise, if you’re going on vacation, planning out your itinerary in advance allows you to spend all your time at the destination actually having adventures, instead of sitting around and racking your brains trying to figure out what to do.

Listen to Your Own Conscience

Our consciences need to be developed with a bit of practice, but all of us have some kind of innate sense of when we are acting “well” or “badly.”
When you’re trying to figure out if you’re using your time as well as you possibly can, it often pays to listen to your own conscience. How do you “feel” deep down, while you’re doing what you’re doing?

If a significant part of yourself feels like you’re wasting your time – you probably are. Try doing things that make you feel proud, instead.

Reduce Distraction

We all tend to follow the path of least resistance, over the course of our day-to-day lives. At least, to a pretty significant degree.

If you make distraction and procrastination extremely easy, like keeping your phone nearby so you can constantly scroll Instagram, expect to spend more of your time procrastinating.

Instead, try to make it significantly harder to actually engage in distracting activities, and significantly easier to engage in positive and productive activity. In the Internet age, using web blockers is often a good way of starting to reduce distraction.

If you’re struggling to manage your time so you can accomplish your goals, life coaching may be for you. Check out the ways we can work together.

Is Your Workplace Making You Sick?

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If you would like to become healthier and make the most out of your life, you have to start paying attention to the environment you are working in. No matter if you work in a home office or at a physical office space, it’s crucial that you protect yourself from harm. Below you will find a few areas to focus on when completing your workplace assessment.

Stress

We all face stress every now and then. If change is not managed well at the workplace, this can cause professional burnout and affect your mental health. You will develop mental health conditions and anxiety that will affect your productivity. Sometimes we need to take time off work to reduce stress and reflect on our situation. Try meditation and mindfulness exercises to look after your mental health better.

Lower Back Injury

If you sit in front of the computer most of the time, it is important that you prevent lower back strain and pain. You will need to ask for workplace adjustments if you are working for a company, or take responsibility for your own health if you are managing your own business from home. You can get foot rests and back cushions that will reduce the pressure on your lower back and feet.

Vision

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Staring at the screen all day might put a lot of strain on your vision. You might not notice the changes until one of your friends points out that you squint when reading from the screen, you will also have to make the most out of the natural light and avoid reflection that can stress out your nerves and cause you migraine coming from eye strain.

Hearing

If you work in a noisy environment, or wear headphones when calling clients or answering the phone, you should get regular hearing assessments. If your employer is not providing this, you can still go out on your own; your health insurance is likely to cover the preventive test. Not to mention that the sooner you find out about the problem the better your chances of solving it will be. You can learn more about different interventions and hearing aids.  

Respiratory Conditions

The air quality in the office can also impact your respiratory health. Do you work with hazardous or toxic materials, irritants or cleaning agents? It’s important that you get an air filtration system or an air purifier installed. Opening doors and windows regularly will help; but you have to monitor your health, especially if you have asthma or respiratory illnesses and allergies. Make sure that your air vents and ducts are regularly cleaned, too.

Is Your Work Making You Sick?

Is work making you sick? There are plenty of health risks that are invisible in your office space. You can make the most of your productivity and protect yourself. Focus on the environment you spend long hours every weekday. Make improvements and you can avoid long term harm and conditions that are hard to reverse.

Last Minute Gift Ideas with Macy’s

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Last Minute Gift Ideas with Macy's

Christmas is 6 days away! I’m not sure how that’s even possible, but here we are. Per usual, I’m not finished with my Christmas shopping. I’m a rebel like that. Lucky for me (and for you other rebels), there are still plenty of incredible deals for last minute gift ideas. Enter: Macy’s last minute gift ideas.

Macy’s One Day Sale

So here’s the deal. This is Macy’s LAST one day sale of 2018! And just like all the other sales they do throughout the year, it does not disappoint! 

Some of the deets on the sale:

  • You can save up to 70% during Macy’s Last One Day Sale of the Year
  • Free Shipping on Orders Over $25+.
  • Valid through 12/19/18.

Want even more savings? (Obvi, that was a trick question!) You can get $10 back on orders of $50+ or $25 back on orders of $100+. This stackable rebate is valid on purchases made through 12/31/18. Find the form here!

My Macy’s Must Haves!

I love browsing great deals and I have to share the incredible mark-downs that I’ve found on Macy’s.

I’ve always wanted a KitchenAid Stand Mixer and at $189.99, this is a steal! This is a perfect gift for the baker in your life! 

Do you have someone on your gift list who loves to travel? Get them some great new luggage. From laptop bags to suitcases, there is something for everyone.

If you want to snag some gorgeous ornaments or other Christmas decor, check out Macy’s selection for some great last minute gift ideas or just something for yourself. 

Who Loves a Giveaway?

If you love a giveaway like I do, you’re in luck! In honor of this #LastMinuteMacys sale, you are eligible to win one of 20 $50 Macy’s gift cards to support their last One Day Sale of the year!

Enter here!

Last Minute Gift Ideas

I have to know. Are you a last minute shopper or do you check off your Christmas gift list by Cyber Monday?

This post is sponsored by Savings.com.

How to Help Your Aging Parents Live Comfortably

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How to Help Your Aging Parents Live Comfortably

Growing up has many fantastic benefits. It’s a chance for you to become completely independent and stand on your own two feet. Not only that, though, but you will be able to start a family of your own and experience the joy of having children. Of course, you still need to know how to help your aging parents. As they get older and enter their senior years, you might need to start looking after them or thinking about any additional treatment and care that they might require.

Many families struggle when parents start to age and they need constant care and attention. But it shouldn’t put too much strain on your family as a whole, though. In fact, if you use these next few tips, then making sure your elderly parents enjoy a comfortable life shouldn’t be too difficult for you.

Be Open With The Whole Family

First of all, it’s necessary to talk to your whole family about this. In fact, you might want to hold a family meeting so that you can discuss this as one big group. Make sure all your siblings are there so that they each get their say and you can all split up responsibilities. Your parents should also be present at these meetings so that they can have their say as well. After all, it’s their health and well-being that you will be discussing and I’m sure they will have a few opinions and ideas!

Consider Exactly How Much Care They Need

You need to think carefully about how much care your parents need now that they are older. It could be worth discussing this with their doctor, especially if they have any long-term health conditions or other specific healthcare needs. Some people require around-the-clock care when they get older, and might need to move into an assisted care home, for instance. If this sounds like something your parents might benefit from, you should start finding a care facility for them before it’s too late. Their needs might be too big for you to care for them at home.

Be Honest When It Comes To Budget

Your family will have to carefully calculate how much you can afford to spend on your parents’ care and treatment. Unfortunately, some care options can be very expensive and you might be unable to afford them without any financial help. It’s a good idea to check with your local government to see if your parents are eligible for financial relief or benefits if you think you will struggle to keep up with care costs.

Start Planning Early On

Make sure that you don’t leave it too late to start planning any care for your parents. It’s best to set some plans in place early on so that you aren’t rushing about when it is too late. This will also give you the chance to save up if need be.

Help Your Aging Parents

It’s not something you want to think about, but it’s important to know how to help your aging parents. You want to be prepared when the time comes to provide them with the best care possible. They helped you, so it’s time to return the favor.

How to Make Your Home Feel Way More Secure

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How to Make your Home Feel Way More Secure

If you want to feel like you’re living in a secure home then you are certainly not alone. So many people are worried about criminals breaking into their property and this can make it hard to feel safe. If you want to get around this or if you want to make your home feel much more secure then there are a few things that you can do about this.

Secure the Doors

Did you know that 34% of burglars stroll right in through the front door? For this reason, you have to make sure that you really secure your doors as much as possible. You need to inspect your exterior doors and you also need to make sure that your door frames are strong as well. The hinges should be protected, and if your door has a mail slot, you have to make sure that someone can’t reach through it in order to unlock the door. You might also want to install a deadbolt and look into a strike plate.

Glass Doors

If you have glass doors then you may want to take some extra steps for a secure home. Reinforcing your glass doors is very easy to do. You can go old-school and use a window bar, or you can even use a dowel in the track to try and stop the door from being forced open. If you want to get a high-tech solution, then consider adding a door sensor or even a glass break sensor. This will alert you if the glass door has been tampered with and it will also scare off any thieves at the same time. It doesn’t take long to do this, but it could help to stop your home from being broken into.

How to Make your Home Feel Way More Secure

Windows

Windows are also a very popular entry point for burglars. Standard latches are usually not effective at all. Sometimes they can even be flimsy, and this is the last thing you need when you are trying to secure your home. If you want to get around this then you need to try and improve them by having some key-operated levers or even some upgraded locks in general. You don’t have to stop there either because you can also have some window security film installed or even window bars. A lot of people also like to have prickly bushes outside their first-floor windows as well, as this will help to deter anyone from looking in for the near future.

Landscape

Vandals, burglars, and various other criminals really don’t like to be in the spotlight. For a more secure home, you need to try and keep intruders at bay by having some high-quality lights outside your front door. If you want to make the most out of your lights then it helps to get ones that are motion activated. You can even get solar powered lights as well if you don’t want to spend too much money on their operation. This will really help you to make the most out of your security and it will also help you to deter criminals as well.

Garage

This entry point is becoming even more popular with criminals as time goes on. If they can’t access your home then they may think that they can find whatever they need in the garage. If you want to try and protect yourself then you may want to keep your garage door opener in the house. This way a burglar can’t use it to break in. You might also want to look into a smart garage door opener as well. if you have windows then these need to be covered up and you may also want to get some high-quality garage door locks too. Home automation means that you will never have to worry about leaving the garage door open again, so this is a very important point that you need to keep in consideration.

Security System

Your home should have some form of security system. It doesn’t even matter whether it is a basic DIY system either, as long as you have something. In this day and age, there really are so many security options for you to choose from. They will suit every budget and they will also suit every level of protection as well. If you want to choose a system that you are comfortable with then you may want to chat with a security expert, as they will be able to help you with absolutely anything you need.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide

Believe it or not, keeping your home secure is not just about preventing burglars. You also have to think about how you are going to keep your family safe from the items within your home as well. Sometimes a boiler can go wrong, gas can leak into your home and various other hazards. If you want to stop all of this from becoming a problem then it is so important that you have a fire alarm installed. You also need to make sure that you have a carbon monoxide detector as well. When you have one of these, you can then feel confident knowing that everything is in order and that you and your family are completely protected. Learn more about that here.

Be Discreet

If you know that you are going away, then it is so important that you are discreet about this so you can keep a secure home. You have to make sure that you don’t tell anyone and that you also don’t make it obvious. If you have a lot of mail coming while you are away, then it may be worth getting it redirected. This is especially the case if you are going away for a long period of time.

If you have flyers continually posted through the door then you may want to ask your neighbor to get rid of them for you. When you do this, you can then feel confident knowing that you are not making it obvious that you are away. If you want to step things up to that next level then you might want to invest in a home automation solution as well. This can really help you to deter any criminals and keep a secure home.

A Secure Home for Your Family

You want a secure home for your family. Following these steps can help you feel more confident that you and your family are protected.