Feb
07
2011
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, our kids will be making paper heart cards, eating candies, and listening to stories about love pretty everywhere the go. It doesn’t matter where you turn, their little eyes and ears will be exposed to romance and flattery from billboards, commercials, even their older siblings! With all this [...]
Jan
28
2011
The bathroom is another problem area in our homes that many people don’t realize are a cause of stress. How many times did you run out of toilet paper last year, only to have your child waiting in the bathroom while you ran to the store? While your situation may not be that dramatic, every [...]
Jan
21
2011
It is very important to keep our important documents neat and organized, so it is easy to find what we need, when we need it. If the stacks of paper and magazines are taking over you space, kiss that stress goodbye by following this simple step-by-step guide to getting your files organized (and a plan [...]
Jan
13
2011
Wouldn’t it be nice to reach into your closet and quickly find what you’re looking for? Most people tend to spend all of their time “keeping-up” the parts of their house that will be seen by visitors and forget to make their personal space a priority. While it is helpful to have a clean home, [...]
Jan
07
2011
As we take inventory of what we’ve accomplished in the past year, many of us are left with a mess to clean up. It may be a physical pile of clutter in your living room from holiday parties, a mountain of unfolded laundry, or a stack of bills from over-spending on Christmas presents. Messes induce [...]
Dec
30
2010
New Year’s Eve Parties are a fun and exciting time with food, laughter, activities, music and fireworks, but these events can quickly turn dangerous if reasonable safety precautions aren’t taken care of before the big night. Whether you’re hosting or attending a party this year, take a moment to check out these important tips to [...]
Dec
23
2010
Believe it or not there are still people out there who haven’t finished their Christmas shopping. Is that you? Instead of forgetting someone on that long list, check out some of these quick and easy ideas for getting some great last minute gifts great for anyone! ~Get online and find a favorite picture of you [...]
Dec
17
2010
Some of the most memorable times from you childhood are probably around the holidays, Christmas to be more exact. Children always remember Christmas, so having fun traditions is super important to your family bonds. One of the fastest ways to remember Christmas in the past is to have a physical reminder look back at and [...]
Dec
09
2010
Every family as their own way of acquiring and decorating their Christmas tree. Artificial or real, traditional colors or exotic colors, lights or popcorn. Regardless of your specific family traditions, it’s important to follow these basic rules of thumb for picking and decorating your family tree. 1. Picking Your Tree For Real Christmas Trees ~Always [...]
Nov
19
2010
With Thanksgiving only 7 days away, many parents are thinking about their child’s attitude toward the holiday. With all the talk of Turkeys, Pilgrims and Indians, do your children really understand what their celebrating? The opportunity is here, why not take advantage of this holiday by spending some time with your child this week and [...]