Guestroom
How to Host A Guest When You Don’t Have a Guest Room
In my college days and early 20’s, “hosting a guest” basically meant having someone crash on my couch. Now that we are all “adulting” (that word still cracks me up),
Category: Seasonal
Holidays
Not Entertaining for Thanksgiving? Do This Instead!
Thanksgiving is almost here, and this year that day on your calendar is…totally blank. Whoa! If by some happenstance you are not entertaining for Thanksgiving—and you’re not going to someone
Fall
Your Step-by-Step Thanksgiving Guide
When November rolls in, it means the Thanksgiving countdown is on. You’ve got three weeks or so to plan and execute a fabulous Thanksgiving feast. If the mere thought of your
ADHD
Ho Ho Oh No! Holiday Time Management and ADHD
“I’m so confused!” was my first thought as I walked into Home Depot and saw frightening Halloween decorations for sale positioned right next to dazzling Hanukkah and Christmas delights. My
Cleaning
De-Summer and Clean Out Your Car
School is now in full swing, and the long, lazy days of summer have given way to the regularity of school, work, after-school activities, and early bedtimes. You’ve transitioned your
College
When Your College Kid Is Home for the Summer
The stacks of boxes and bins, bags of clothes and bedding, and random loose items like lamps and rolled-up posters can mean only one thing: your college kid just got
Parenting
15 Summer Essentials to Keep in Your Car
Summer is the best season for spontaneous good times in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The greater Seattle area has a wealth of unique and amazing places to discover, whether you’ve
DIY
Summer Home Maintenance Projects
Summer is THE season for grilling, outdoor activities, icy cold drinks, and…home maintenance. Wait, what? You read that correctly! Take advantage of the long, warm days to do home projects
Well-Being
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
Holidays
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