As I reported last week, I made my semi-annual trip to the International Home Furnishings Market and came back with some interesting new looks in kids' furniture. My last post reported on the boys, this week it's the girls' turn.…
Twice a year, designers from all over the world make a pilgrimmage to High Point, North Carolina to visit the International Home Furnishing's Market. We walk miles and miles through showroom after showroom in search of the latest and greatest…
The greatest gift you can give your child is the love of reading. Start early by reading to them, and then encourage them to continue reading as they grow. Both of my children (now 22 and 28 yrs old!) are…
Do you have rooms at home that you walk by and think "What a waste!"? Perhaps you have a living room that never gets lived in? If you switched out this storage ottoman coffee table for your ordinary coffee table…
Everywhere you go this time of year you see pumpkin. Whether it is Pumpkin Spice Latte, or pumpkin scented candles, or piles of pumpkins decorating doorsteps, you simply can't escape the pumpkin. But if you are one of those people…
Do you love a home improvement bargain? Are you handy with a power screwdriver? How about a saw? If so, you are going to love these pallet projects for families. Since you can get used pallets for little to no…
We're all familiar with the saying "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy," but there should be another equally important quote "If kids don't sleep, parents don't sleep, either." It is so important for children to sleep well in their…
One thing every parent complains about is the amount of papers that float around after the kids go back to school. It can be hard to keep track of everything unless you have an easy to use system. My friend,…
Now that the kids are back to school I thought you might like to learn something new, too. So many people are puzzled by colors, here is a quick lesson on the Psychology of Color. Maybe it will inspire you…
Apps you can use to easily track and update your kids' accounts.
Back to school is such a bittersweet time. On the one hand, your nerves are probably shot and you can't wait for the kids to go back to school. On the other hand, once school starts, you've got homework, sports…
Whether you're a trendy mama or a crafty mama, there's a monthly box just for you.
Living with kids can be expensive, so it is always helpful to find ways to save. One way is to shop second hand stores like the Habitat for Humanity Restore which allows you to turn someone else's trash into your…
Just as DIckens wrote in A tale of Two Cities, living with kids can be described as "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Of course the best times are the smiles, the hugs, the…
Kids will love hanging around in these comfy seats.
Are your kids creative masters this summer? Do you love all the artwok but struggle with what to do with it all? Pretty soon they'll be back in school and bringing lots of papers home that they'll want to show…
Ideas that will save space and jumpstart your own creativity.
Do you struggle with keeping your home in order? Do your kids have too many things and not enough space to store them? Don't feel alone, lots of parents struggle with the same issues but I've got 5 Keys to…
Tips to help reunite you with your furry friend as quickly as possible.
Have you ever rushed your kid to the emergency room after he/she fell into the sharp corner of a coffee table? The shape of a coffee table may seem like a benign decision, but accidents do happen. This round table…
Are you looking for new ways to entertain your kids at home this summer? Do you struggle to keep them active on rainy days? I've got some innovative ideas that you and your kids will both enjoy. Ping Pong is…
Dust mites and bed bugs may hit the news regularly, but the dangers of your bedding go much deeper than creepy crawlers. Standard mattresses are made from petroleum products and are full of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can cause a…
While the real estate market is picking up for grownups there is an entirely new market for kids. Luxury playhouses are here to cater to your child's fantasies and quest for adventure. The Little Tykes plastic playhouses just don't cut…
Sometimes writing this column makes me feel so old!! While I love sharing ideas for living a beautiful life with kids, it serves as a weekly reminder that mine are grown and gone. It also reminds me of how much…
