Gift Guide
Practical Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Love to Use
Our annual Father’s Day gift guide has so many ideas for almost every kind of dad out there. Have fun shopping! Remember, it’s not the gift itself, it’s the care
Category: Seasonal
Gift Guide
Gift Ideas for the Special Mom In Your Life
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11! We’ve got so many items on this Mother’s Day gift guide at all price points. It gives me great ideas for gift-giving while hoping
Donations, Recycling, Shredding
7 Things You Should Declutter in January
January is such a great time to declutter! We are huge fans of this concept. It’s cold and dreary out, you’re in a “less is more mode” after the holidays,
Gift Guide
Are Black Friday deals worth waiting for? Here’s what to expect this year
November 16, 2024 by Jessica Dickler CNBC.com KEY POINTS: Black Friday to Cyber Monday is one of the busiest shopping periods of the year as consumers try to maximize
Fall
10 Ways to Make Hosting Thanksgiving Less Stressful
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for family, food, and gratitude—so why does it often feel like you’re one burnt turkey away from a meltdown? As the host, it’s
Donations, Recycling, Shredding
Six Easy Things to Declutter in November
It’s cold, it’s wet, it’s grey. Welcome to November in the Pacific Northwest! This month presents the perfect opportunity to declutter your home before the busy December holidays. With Thanksgiving
Home Improvement
Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer: Beat the Heat with Simple Strategies
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and back then we always had a few super hot summer days—otherwise, a couple of electric fans seemed sufficient. No longer! As our
Gift Guide
Dad’s Faves: A Father’s Day Gift Guide for Every Budget and Personality
Our annual Father’s Day gift guide has ideas for almost every kind of dad out there, at every budget level. Have fun shopping. Remember, it’s not the gift itself, it’s
Gift Guide
The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
This year’s Mother’s Day gift guide has so many wonderful things at all price points. It gives me great ideas for gift-giving while hoping to inspire our readers with theirs.
Home Organizing
25 Things to Declutter in February
February in the Pacific Northwest is a cold, wet, and dreary time, and those of us who have lived here long enough have learned how to just push through it!