Family life and more - page 4

If you want your gift to stand out, then read on! Here I've compiled a list of unique and unusual gift ideas for kids. These presents are off the beaten path and are things you may not have heard of before. This list covers a range of budgets from cheap to pricey, and also a range of children's ages. So you're certain to find something that is the right fit for your situation. These are all perfect for a child's birthday gift or at Christmas.

Yes, it is possible to clean your stovetop really well without using harsh chemicals. Maybe you have kids or pets that you want to keep safe, or maybe you want to just be generally healthy and be more environmentally friendly. No matter the reason, here is a step by step illustrated guide for how to clean your cooktop safely.

Beef is so expensive here in the U.S. at the time of writing this article! Even if beef isn't causing issues with your family's budget, you may find as I did that you can get much better cuts of pork, and chicken breast, for half the price or less than beef.

But for many of us, ground beef recipes have been a tried-and-tested part of our family's meal plan, and it's hard to know what to replace these meals with. Don't worry, I have you covered! Here I tested out a bunch of different pork and chicken recipes out on my family over the course of the past several weeks, with pics of the results. These are all great recipes that are cheap, easy, and relatively healthy (not containing cream cheese or lots of pre-made items, etc). Best of all, they are family-friendly.

If you're struggling for gift ideas for a tween or teen boy, don't worry, I've got you covered! Here are some wonderful gift ideas for middle school and high school aged boys that are certain to go over well, even if he already has a lot of things. At this age, the boy has typically grown out of the standard types of toys that you can easily find for younger children.

Rest assured, there are plenty of great gifts out there which the recipient was too young for before, and you may have simply not known that these items existed. Any of the items I've listed below will be a great choice for him.