Strategies for Stress-free Travel with your Children

Travelling with children can be very rewarding, and very fun – you can help them to experience the world, and see it yourself in entirely new ways! But it can also be quite stressful. Travelling is bad enough for an adult; you can see why it would be terrible for a child. While some people resign themselves to limited travel until their children are older, and others resign themselves to even more stress while travelling, some people choose a third path. They try and find ways in which they can travel without the associated extra stress levels. It can be done. Many people have done it before, and many people will do it in the future.

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Travel Early

          While traveling can be done at any time of day (or, increasingly, night), parents are advised to travel either as early as possible, or as late as possible. Travelling at these times means there is less chance of a delay or a mix-up, because they are less sought-after, and so there are less problems with passengers getting lost, and held up.

          Less risk of delays means a less stressful environment, both for the children (who don’t get bored, hungry, tired, or some combination of the above), and the parents (who otherwise have to deal with a bored, hungry, tired child on top of their own frustration and boredom). It means that everybody will make it through the travelling period with less risk of being stressed by the end of it.

Read Reviews

          The internet has given us a great opportunity to share our experiences with others in the form of review sites, and social media. Parents who want to travel should check out review sites and other site such as AllWorld.com for ideas on what methods of travel work best with children, who can give the necessary accommodations, when it is best to travel, and so on. These reviews can also give them good ideas on how to avoid methods of travel which aren’t any good, for one reason or another.

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Don’t Seat Children Near the Aisle

          This is especially dangerous in travel which offers hot food and drinks, such as an aeroplane. Seating children in an aisle, particularly if they are young, can be dangerous because it puts them within reach of potentially dangerous items. This is a risk which is doubled if the children are at the age to try and grab things, without understanding the consequences of their actions.

          Seating children at an aisle seat is also dangerous because it is easy for them to wander off. It only take a second for a child to disappear, leaving their parents unable to reach them. Children are at risk because they are so small, that people can often trip over them without realising, particularly if they are carrying things. Granted, children won’t be able to get far, especially on a plane, but it is something that most parents would prefer not to need to deal with.

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Cleaning tips for timber floors

Keeping your hardwood floors in tip-top condition will make them look better for longer.

You can cut your over-all floor cleaning time by starting with some preventative maintenance. If you place mats both inside and outside exterior doors, it will help lessen the amount of tracked in dirt. Prevent marks to your floor from furniture by using floor protectors under legs – especially chairs, and use a rug for children to play on so toys don’t scratch the floor.

Speed up the whole cleaning process by dusting over your floor first with a static mop, or one that has been treated to pick up dirt and dust and pet hairs that may scratch the surface of the floor. For weekly cleaning use a vacuum with a floor-brush attachment, don’t use a vacuum with a carpet brush attachment as it can scratch the surface of your hardwood floor. For a quick dusting use a disposable electrostatic cloth and be sure to use both sides.

Unfortunately, over time dirt, grime and oil will build up on the floor which isn’t removed weekly when you dust mop the floor. For an occasional *deep clean* use a wood cleaning product that has been diluted, using a sponge mop that is rung well, so it just feels slightly damp to the touch and then damp-mop the floor, be careful NOT to stand the bucket of water on your floor, rinse over with a clean damp mop, but only if the cleaning product requires it. If you find any excess liquid on the floor wipe it up straight away. Standing water can damage wood surfaces. If it’s humid use a ceiling fan, air conditioner or open your windows to help speed up the drying.

When it comes to removing a mark, first look at the finish on your floor. If the stain is sitting on the surface your floor probably has a *hard* finish. If the stain has penetrated the wood, the floor probably has a soft oiled finish. This is common in older homes where the wood hasn’t been finished and resealed. Wipe any surface stains from a hard finish with a soft, clean cloth. Never use steel wool or any harsh chemicals on such a surface as they can permanently damage the finish.

Timber floors are stunning to look at, and, for those suffering from allergies timber is an increasingly popular flooring choice. Unfortunately, timber does come with its own set of cleaning *quirks* and it will require some special care, to keep your floors looking better for longer.

Remember hot water is a no-no! Too much can ruin your floors. Excessive wet patches can not only stain timber flooring, it can also result in warped or expanded boards! The correct mop and mopping techniques will go a long way in protecting and preserving your flooring investment.

Remember:

Wring!

The mop will need to be as dry as it can possibly be, so make sure you keep wringing out as much of the moisture as you can, use only a slightly damp mop. Using a mop and bucket combination that has been designed to help with wringing/drying the mop will make this a lot easier for you. Your floors will also dry a lot faster!

Follow the grain

Mopping in the same direction as the wood grain, makes mopping easier, more effective and ensures imbedded dirt is easily picked up.

Use a good *solution*

Find the right cleaning product for your floor. A lot of people use a water/vinegar mix, if you care about your floors, never add harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia. Instead using a little soap, or a proper wood floor solution will ensure dirt is being lifted from the floor and that beautiful timber shine comes through.

Use the right mop

There are a lot of mops out there and choosing the right one for you can be difficult. The good news is, there are a range of mops on sale, that have been designed especially for cleaning timber floors with all the right features to ensure your floorboards are being looked after. Just look for a mop that has been designed for timber floors, you can always try a few different mops and cleaning combinations until you find the one that’s perfect for your floor.

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Do You Hate Drinking Coffee? Try These Natural Energy Boosters Instead!

For centuries, coffee has been one of the most popular and commonly consumed products in the world. Millions depend on coffee to help them get up and going in the morning –– and many swear by its power to provide an alertness before they head out the door and go to work.

Though it is the seeming lifeblood for many early risers, coffee simply isn’t for everyone. The excessive caffeine can cause heart problems for those at risk, and create unpleasant side effects such as clamminess, greasy skin, and even panic attacks in those that are predisposed. Caffeine just doesn’t do the trick in all cases, so what’s a person with morning fatigue to do?

For starters, check out these natural energy boosters that can get you going when coffee just isn’t your speed.

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Bali Red Vein Kratom

Though it’s been in and out of controversy lately, it would seem that the powers that be finally came to their senses and realized that Kratom consumption is no more harmless than drinking coffee itself. Kratom is a Thai plant extract with many effects that vary from strain to strain, some of which have been instrumental in curing depression and even opioid addiction. Bali Red Vein Kratom, however, acts as a natural stimulant quite similar to caffeine. If you simply can’t stand coffee but still require that little boost in the morning, you’d be remiss to not give Bali Red Vein Kratom a try.

Rigorous Exercise

Lacing up your shoes to go for a run at the beginning of the day may be the last thing you want to do when you’re comfortable beneath the covers. However, immediate exercise at the beginning of the day has been shown to raise endorphin and energy levels. Much like the journey from your bed to the coffee pot, the walk from your room to the sidewalk or track will be the most arduous part of your morning. Once you get going, you’ll find yourself full of energy.

Cold Water

Yes, it will be unpleasant at first. However, you’ll get used to it as a force of habit in due time. A cold shower straight out of bed will give you a quick boost of adrenaline as well as increasing the flow of blood to your brain. If a cold shower is simply too much, you could try a glass of very cold water immediately after waking up.

It’s not simply the psychological effects of cold water that have an impact, but a physiological one as well: exposing your body to cold water improves lymphatic circulation and cardiovascular circulation which can have both immediate and long term benefits.

Ginseng

While it’s important to remember moderation here, ginseng is a good way to get morning energy without consuming caffeine. Ginseng has the unique ability to increase your physical and mental performance without increasing oxygen consumption and compromising your health in that fashion.

If coffee isn’t your cup of tea, so to speak, give these natural energy boosters a try instead!

Author Bio:

Kurt Darrell is a Colorado resident and an active medical and recreational cannabis contributor in various blogs and online publications. He works with several cannabis companies to help them understand consumer insights regarding marijuana products and consumption. He also engages in volunteer work whenever he’s free.

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