What Mom doesn’t want a fresh-smelling house? If you’ve been down the air freshener aisle at the grocery store lately, you’ve seen that air fresheners have come a long way in the past few years - but some are definitely better choices than others if you have small children or busy kids.
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Summertime Strategies for Working Parents: Make it Fun and Productive with a Little Creative Planning
Managing busy summertime work and play schedules can be hectic -- sometimes downright stressful -- for even the most organized among us. How will you – successful, busy work-at-home Mom or Dad – get your work done and still be a great parent?
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Flat, Semi-Gloss, Eggshell… Oh, My! Which Paints are Best for Busy Family Spaces?
When painting interiors in a busy family home, paint formulation and finish have as much impact on long-term satisfaction as color choice. Selecting paints and finishes that can stand up to busy kids is not difficult, as long as you're armed with a few facts about interior paint types and decorative faux finish options...
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A Personal Challenge: Organized Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning for the Free-Spirited
Believe me, if I can create a manageable method for grocery shopping, and stick to it, there's hope for all freestyle grocery shoppers out there! If all goes well, I'll add my finalized Grocery Shopping Staples-to-Specialty Checklist to this Blog in May.
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Safe, Stylish Shelving Options for Busy Family Homes
Shelves of every variety are a decorating and organizing staple that fulfill numerous roles throughout the home, but when a child is introduced to the scene they suddenly become a safety problem! Here are several ways parents can address the safety issues posed by certain types of shelves, plus a few tips for adding...
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‘Twas the Weekend Before Thanksgiving and All Through the House… How are You Preparing for the Big Day?
I love hosting Thanksgiving, I think even more than hosting Christmas, and I have managed to sidestep house prep woes this year - but that has not always been the case! Here's how I've managed to host Thanksgivings for more than 15 people on a working mom's schedule and in a house that...
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Checklist: Seven Top Tips for Creating Family & Child-Friendly Homes
Simple changes, from the arrangement of items in a room to choices in homewares, can make a big difference in a home's safety, ease of care, and even parental sanity! The following tips can help you create a home that's safe for small children... yet still welcoming to grown-ups.
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Here’s a TV Show with it All… Great Homes, Green Living Ideas, and Yes — Ed Begley Jr.!
Would you like to feel better about a slightly dysfunctional part of your home or relationship? Are you curious about the latest eco-friendly home and living solutions? If you'd like to satisfy both of these desires in just 30 minutes, I recommend tuning into an episode of "Living with Ed" on HGTV.
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