Cleaning the Cleaning Appliances
What’s not to love about your cleaning appliances? They don’t need payment, they don’t need to be fed, they don’t complain, and they do their job when it’s convenient for you. The least we can do is give them a bit of love. Besides, keeping these guys clean helps them run better and last longer, […]
Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year
We’ve all done the New Year’s Resolutions thing umpteen times. We’ve made lists with ambitious goals, hopeful ideas, and grand declarations. Everything from getting fit to managing finances better to organizing your home to hiking more with your kids. Raise your hand if you’ve gotten to March, with that list long forgotten, or with very […]
Keep Your Home Safe When Leaving for the Holidays
If you are heading out of town for the holidays, for a long weekend or for a week, it’s a prudent idea to have a checklist of To-Do’s to ensure your home’s safety. Unfortunately this most wonderful time of year also brings about a rise in theft and burglaries. According to CNN Money burglaries peak […]
Winter Driving: Preparing Yourself for the Cold Weather
Winter is a difficult time of year in a number of northern areas in the world, as freezing temperatures cause a variety of problems in occupants’ daily lives. Weather conditions such as freezing rain, sleet, and snow can be especially dangerous and threaten your safety when driving. Roughly 76,000 people experience a car accident in […]
Hosting A Safe Holiday Gathering for Senior Guests
Having guests visit for the holidays is an exciting time for the whole family, although some needs may vary from guest to guest. Senior citizens are especially unique in their needs. If you’re expecting a few elderly family members in for the holidays, you’ll need to prepare accordingly. Whether they’re spry or a bit mobility-impaired, […]
I am a mom with two young kids. What tips do you have for getting out the door in the summer?
Keeping a summer readiness bag ready for day trips or even a quick outing to the park can save time when trying to get out the door. Backpack or beach bag should include an extra bottle of sunscreen, hats, mini first aid kit (Neosporin, band-aids, wet wipes etc…) and extra diapers. Buy a case of […]
My college student just returned home for the summer. How am I supposed to fit all of their dorm room belongings back into our home?
Before you bring everything back into your home, now is a good time to go through and assess what is really necessary and needed. Encourage your child to sort through their clothing. Was it worn during the year away? If not, now is a good time to let it go. Freshly launder all dorm bedding […]
What do I do with the art that I don’t have space for on my walls yet want to keep?
Consider a painting rack to store framed artwork on, wrap paintings in plastic to keep moisture out. For unframed art you can lay them in an archival box with acid free tissue paper between pieces. The basement and attic can be easy and tempting places to store art, but with temperature changes and moisture potential […]