Month: May 2019

The Amish People in Lancaster County

The Amish People in Lancaster County

Lancaster County is a really unique place to visit. You can be visiting the city and within 10 minutes outside the city limits you’ll run into an Amish farm. You’ll see the “plain people” riding down major roads in their buggies, working in their farm 

Beautiful and Unique Outdoor Throw Pillows from Dianoche Designs

Beautiful and Unique Outdoor Throw Pillows from Dianoche Designs

Last year my mom reviewed a beautiful tempered glass cutting board from Dianoche Designs and to this day, it’s her go-to cutting board for all of her kitchen food prep tasks. You can check out my mom’s original review on that Tempered Glass Cutting Board 

5 Tips for a Kid-Friendly Living Room Design

5 Tips for a Kid-Friendly Living Room Design

5 Tips for a Kid-Friendly Living Room DesignSmall children need plenty of room to play with the family. Modern living room designs, however, may not be as kid-friendly as parents would like. Beyond safety tips like using outlet covers, there are plenty of things new parents can do to make their room better for children to play in and for the family to use to spend more time together. Use the tips here to start making your family room more kid-friendly today.

Choose Fun Décor Kids Will Love

Décor should be chosen with children in mind. While all décor doesn’t need to be kid-related, choosing kid-friendly prints for the walls and some kid-friendly décor to place throughout the room can make it more inviting and fun for the children. Parents can check out ideas from Posterjack to see what they can put in the living room to make it look fantastic but also fun for children.

Avoid Corners Where Possible

Corners can be dangerous, especially when younger kids are starting to walk. Avoid anything that has sharp corners if possible as well as anything with glass. For a coffee table, choose one that’s round or oval-shaped, so there aren’t sharp edges for the child to get hurt on. It may also be a good idea to try a large ottoman instead or forgo the coffee table altogether and choose a couple of smaller side tables that can be tucked away when they aren’t in use.

Make Room for Playing and Fun

Kid-friendly living rooms must have a place set aside for the child to play. Depending on the use of the living room, this space can be hidden away when the adults are entertaining, but it should be available to the child when it’s time to have fun with the family. Try adding the kid’s artwork to the walls or having a few larger toys set up in a spot in the room so the child can enjoy their time in the living room.

Choose the Right Rugs

If there are hardwood or tile floors in the room, create a softer space for children to play on and walk on by adding in an area rug. Choose an area rug that’s easy to clean and that’s going to hide a little bit of dirt between cleanings, so it continues to look great. Area rugs can be professionally cleaned easily if there is a spill and there are plenty of different options available to find one that’s going to look great in any living room and be soft enough for the child to use.

Minimize Clutter

Keep as much clutter as possible out of the room. Too many things in the room can be distracting, but they can also get broken easily or cause injuries depending on what is around the room. Keep clutter minimized to make it easy to walk or play in the room and to make sure no decorative items are going to get broken by a kid playing.

These tips are ones you can start using right away if you’d like to make your living room more kid-friendly, especially if you have a child who’s going to start learning how to walk soon. Take the time to look through your living room to see what else you can do to create a space that’s more inviting for your child so you can all enjoy time together.

Citrusy Spring Spritz Recipe from Tuscan Women Cook

Citrusy Spring Spritz Recipe from Tuscan Women Cook

As the weather heats up, we think about food and travel. Tuscan Women Cook, the week-long culinary immersion vacation, loves to celebrate spring Italian style. This time of year Italy is full of surprises, including a stroll over vibrant carpets of colored blossoms during May 

Award-Winning Baby Products from b.box Baby

Award-Winning Baby Products from b.box Baby

Australia based b.box was founded in 2007 by Dannielle Michaels and Monique Filer. b.box products are fun and functional to make parent’s lives a little bit easier with a touch of cool thrown in. The award-winning b.box collection of innovative designed everyday baby essentials includes 

Does Having a Personal Injury Case Mean You’ll Go to Court?

Does Having a Personal Injury Case Mean You’ll Go to Court?

Does Having a Personal Injury Case Mean You'll Go to Court

Personal injuries can devastate a person and leave them floundering to find answers. When a person’s injuries are caused by someone else, the process of seeking fair compensation can sometimes lead to greater stress. Many people wonder if they will need to go to court and how to hire a Houston personal injury attorney to stand up for and successfully settle their case. While court is certainly an option, it is not the only option available.

What Is a Personal Injury?

A personal injury is one that is done to the body rather than property. Personal injuries can occur due to negligence or direction actions. The one who caused the individual’s injuries can be held accountable for the measurable damages that resulted.

Some injured victims find it necessary to hire injury lawyers to help them in their pursuit. Hiring a Gainesville, GA Personal Injury Attorney, or one in your area, gives the individual legal options for settling their case in a fair and timely manner. The lawyer guides their injured client in making pragmatic decisions that will help them settle in the fairest way possible.

Do All Personal Injury Cases Go to Court?

It is important to note; not all personal injury claims go to court. This is especially true of car accident claims involving insurance companies. Around 5% of all personal injury cases head to court. The rest are settled outside of the confines of the court.

When a personal injury case does go to court, there is a trial process that must take place. Most personal injury claims involving insurance companies are settled outside of court because the insurance companies have the money to pay and do not want to lose control of the claim.

The ability to avoid a court case will depend on both parties and their willingness to come to an agreement. Sometimes, mediation meetings are held between the two parties in an attempt to see if a fair settlement can be reached in a timely manner.

How Can Court Be Avoided?

Many injured victims shy away from hiring a personal injury lawyer because they erroneously believe this will mean they are required to go to court. There are two main criteria that must be met in any personal injury tort. If the injured party has substantial evidence to prove liability and measurable damages, the other party in the case is going to be more likely to want to settle because they know the evidence is not on their side.

Hiring a lawyer ensures an extensive investigation will be launched for the gathering of evidence which is vital in any personal injury claim. Often, the negotiation process is easier when a lawyer is on-board and guiding their client.

Most people do not want to face a long, drawn-out court battle and who can blame them. Avoiding court, in most cases, is beneficial to everyone involved. When court cases are avoided, the costs go down.

Conclusion

Not all personal injury cases end up in court and most are able to be effectively settled without the intervention of a judge and jury. To ensure a fair settlement is reached, it may be beneficial for injured victims to at least seek guidance from a lawyer so they can discover more information on their rights and the legal recourse options they have available to them. In any personal injury claim, time is of the essence due to the constrictions of the statute of limitations.

Mailbox Monday for May 2019

Mailbox Monday for May 2019

Time for our monthly MAILBOX MONDAY for May! The first Monday of every month you’ll see our Mailbox Monday Meme. It will cover the previous month and we invite all of our readers to participate. If you’re a blogger, you can participate too by sharing 

Learn Calligraphic Basics and More with Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy

Learn Calligraphic Basics and More with Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy

In any art form, understanding its essential elements can free you to explore your own creativity, and the art of calligraphy is no exception. To that end, a new book is here to help you learn those important fundamentals in a fun and interactive way,