Author: Barbara Green

Learn five ways to make your child's small room look and live a lot bigger! Perfect for grandkids, as well...

This flexible furniture can't be outgrown.

5 tips for improving their bedrooms for better sleep

Keep nosy neighbors at bay.

Five ways to repurpose your leftover wine corks.

Five clever ways to reuse your empty wine bottles (and avoid neighbor judgment on recycling day).

Did you know that 54% of all respondents to a Marketwatch.com study report that they have a man cave? Real estate agents also report that having a man cave in the home has become a strong selling point. If you…

There are sneaky little things lurking in your home that have slipped in below the radar.

Want to create summer fun for kids on the cheap? Get to the dollar store and stock up on pool noodles. The first idea calls for 4 noodles and 6 bean bags (or anything else you want to use as…

Do you dread the cries of "Mom, I'm bored!" before school has even ended? Plan ahead with these five tips to keep your kids occupied and happy at home this summer. The first idea is to outfit a shelving unit…

So many families look forward to Memorial Day because it gives them a three day weekend to kick back and relax and enjoy the start of summer fun. We are doing an injustice to our kids if we don't educate…

One thing that is as guaranteed in life as much as death and taxes is that kids have a lot of stuff! In order to have them be able to find what they need and for you to maintain a…

Spoiler alert: Elegance is in.

Over and over this week I heard parents talking about sending their children to Grandma and Grandpa's house for spring break. This past weekend I got away myself and went to the mountains for a couple of days. While there…

According to the Center for Disease control, allergies among children are climbing. Food allergies are up 5%, skin allergies are up 7%, while respiratory allergies are up a whopping 17%. Modern manufacturing is rife with chemicals which are contributing to…

Every parent wants their child to be an original thinker and a success in school. New research suggests that one of the keys to developing these traits in a child is encouraging creative and imaginative play. Especially since schools are…

Fabrics and finishes no longer have to sacrifice good looks for durability.

Piggy-backing on last week's column about keeping kid's rooms clean, I thought I would give some quick and easy cleaning tips to use at your home. After all, spring is only 14 days away. Now you can get an early…

Parents have such good intentions when decorating their child's room. They find the perfect paint color, the best bedding, and all the special finishing touches. But that same bedroom often becomes a battleground. In a recent online poll of 1000…

One would have to have been living under a rock to not hear the lamenting from parents with kids home all week due to ice and snow. So this week's column is fodder for fantasy. Spring is only 28 days…

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Why not spread the love in your home with these cute Valentine's Day decorations that can be crafted with your kids? The first one is so easy! All you need is a tall,…

Did you know that the State of Maryland has banned bumper pads? The City of Chicago has, too, while the legislature of Illinois is considering making the ban statewide. The National Institute of Health has advised against the use of…