5 Things to do in Paris with kids for free

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Paris is the city for lovers but it is also a great destination if you are traveling with kids. The city has a lot of sights for the family whether you love good food, arts, culture, and history. Here are some kid-friendly Paris destinations:

Bois de Boulogne

Bois de Boulogne

The Bolougne Woods used to be a forest where the royalties of France used to hunt for wild boars, deer, and wolves. It is not wise to go to the woods still but families can enjoy the fresh air and the open spaces. You can go the the lake in the park and rent bikes or paddle boats. When the kids get hungry, there is the Le Chalet des Iles, a fancy, magical restaurant.

Vincennes Woods

Chateau de Vincennes
Chateau de Vincennes

This is another royal ground in the olden times but is now a great family destination. Kids and parents alike will enjoy the medieval Chateau de Vincennes and the Parc Floral de Paris. There are also puppet shows, cotton candy stalls, bike rides, and paddle boats around the park.

The Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou

Locals call it the Beauborg. It has a wacky architecture and has been known as a culture supermarket in Paris. For its colorful exterior pipes, the Parisians called it Our Lady of the Pipes. The yard in front of the building is also buzzing with activities that kids might find interesting. We are talking about fire-eaters, mimes, musicians, and sword-swallowers. Continue reading %s →

5 Super Foods You Should Get Your Kid To Eat

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Super foods are important not only for the health of adults, but also for kids. Super foods are vital for the physical condition of all children, because they are nutritional, energizing, and healthy. Here are 5 Super Foods that you should give to your kid to eat.

Oatmeal – The Ultimate Super Food Breakfast for Kids

Oatmeal for kids

It is a super food rich in fiber; the level of fats is low. In addition, oatmeal contains iron and protein. It’s an extraordinary affordable alternative to cereal for a good breakfast. Nourishing and simple to prepare, oatmeal is a breakfast favorite since a long time. In the contemporary years, though, it has also been extensively hailed as a part of a nutrition that can lessen cholesterol. Each cup of oatmeal has soluble fiber (around 6 grams) that can assist in decreasing your LDL and overall cholesterol levels.

Berries – Some Health Benefits and Preparation Advices

Blueberries

Having high vitamin and antioxidant levels, berries are one of the greatest super foods for kids. Blueberries particularly are considered good for kids – they enhance immunity and brain functionality, and improve eye health. If your kids aren’t keen on fresh blueberries, you can try to freeze the fruits. Here are a number of other ideas:

Mix blueberries with some water or apple juice and then freeze them into ice dice trays.

Mix blueberries and yogurt.

Make a combined – berry smoothie that contains blueberries. Frozen blueberries are great for smoothies. Adding yogurt, milk, or anything else you would like to the mixture works perfectly and kids enjoy it.

Leafy Greens

Leafy Greens

These include spinach, broccoli, kale, and some others. If your kids flip up their nose on these vegetables, you can try raw broccoli with dip. For other greens like kale and spinach, here are a number of things to try:

You can mince the greens and use them as topping for pizza, or in meatballs and meatloaves.

You can make a smoothie with chunked apple, leafy greens, and apple juice.

You can also make green popsicles out of this mix.

Use blenders to pulverize the raw greens into pasta, pizza sauces, or spaghetti. Continue reading %s →

5 Common Roof Problems

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We’ve been talking about roofing repairs and problems before. Since you’re watching your finances a bit more closely, it’s important that you stop problems before they continue to build. It might not seem like much, but before you know it, you could be looking at tens of thousands of pounds worth of damages. Minor leaks can destroy a ceiling, ultimately weakening the structure of your home.

Not sure what common roofing problems may be lurking? Since we can’t see your home, we couldn’t begin to tell you how to take care of your roof specifically. But we can tell that you need to start looking at certain problems that are extremely common.

Roof Problems

The first common problem is a roof that’s falling apart due to the sun’s rays. UV exposure has a tendency to weaken roofs over time, with asphalt-based roofs being hit the hardest. When a roof is at its breaking point, the shingles will start to dry out and then crack open, getting super loose instead of being close to the surface. In bad conditions, the roof shingles can start falling down to the ground. Underneath your roof is sheathing that is extremely sensitive to the elements. Once that sheathing starts breaking apart, and then you’re really in trouble.

Think the sun’s exposure is bad? Wait till you take a look at what ice and snow can do to the roof. When the ice melts, it gets under the shingles. In its liquid form, it’s destructive…but when it turns back into ice, it pushes the shingles as well as the roof’s flashing. More water enters, and the process repeats itself. This is why checking your roof regularly is extremely important. If you can’t fit up there or you’re too scared to do the task, you can hire this out to a professional like Style by Carden Exteriors Inc as well. Continue reading %s →