The relaxing days of summer are waning and we are all preparing for our schedules to gear up into overdrive. With a little pre-planning and preparation, our homes and our lives could run much more effificiently. Here are 3 Easy…
Did you know that indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air? That's pretty scary considering the precious loved ones we share our homes with! One reason air quality indoors is so poor is because…
Do you know this story: straw goes into juice box, juice squirts out on rug? Or maybe this one, Mini-Michaelangelo colors with markers, but the rug gets in on the coloring action? Or the worst one of all, the stomach…
It is really tough raising kids these days, but you parents of young children have way cooler stuff than I did when my kids were little. Here are three things that I WISH I had:1. Branch Bookcase - It is…
Do you want to do something interesting on the walls of your child's room but don't have an artistic bone in your body? Wall murals are a great way to add a special look to a room and no creativity…
Is keeping your kids' playroom organized a never-ending battle? If you are hungry for some storage solutions, simply head over to your kitchen. I've got 5 easy organizers that you've already got in your home (or recycling bin). Aluminum cans…
Did you know that we are in the midst of the biggest baby boom in 40 years? Do you know that Christian Grey is credited with creating it? Now that the book has produced an onslaught of surprise pregnancies there…
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Does this sound familiar: You want to create a collage of pictures on the wall, but by the time everything is hanging and lined up properly the wall resembles swiss cheese? If you want to hang pictures with abandon, and…
Try these tips for finding the perfect caregiver so you can enjoy some time to yourself, to run errands or to have a date night with Dad.
Regular readers of my blog might remember a post I did last February about the battle of the bumper pads that erupted since the American Academy of Pediatrics' announcement that they were dangerous and should not be used in baby's…
My family lived in the same house for my first 21 years, and there was a closet door marked with the height of each child through the years. Today's families are much more transient and leave behind the precious memories…
Would you like your kids to sleep later in the morning? Sometimes something as simple as changing the window treatments can help. Here are some things to consider.1. Is the room too light? Daylight could be responsible for waking your…
Does this photo strike fear in the depths of your soul? Would the light-colored sofa and chair keep you awake at night with visions of juice boxes, dirty paws, and wine spills dancing in your head? You don't have to…
Interior Design does not have to be expensive. Shocking to hear that coming from an interior designer, right? You may recall my post from March 14, 2013 "Is Your Child Worth $47,000?" It showed extravagant children's beds that cost more…
Children spend a lot of time in their bedroom. Did you know that studies show some health problems such as allergies and autism can be attributed to dangerous compounds that are found in some home products? If you want to…
What to pack to ensure you have a tent full of happy campers.
Mom — print this out and put it in a place where Dad and the kids will see it — then, snuggle in and be prepared for a fabulous Sunday breakfast in bed on your special day.
The months leading up to becoming a parent are like cramming for finals in college. You try to learn everything you can to do the best job with the knowledge available at the time. There is no baby needing feeding and…
Studies show kids who dine with their families at home four to five times a week do better in school and have a lower incidence of smoking, drinking, and drug use. The meals can be simple, the important part is…
Go for whole grains for health, and leave the "refined" behind.
Newsflash! Children are a lot more grown up today than when I was a kid. If your child's discerning taste has progressed beyond the bean bag chair, you're in luck! You now have a wide selection of sophisticated furniture sized…
Spring picks for the eco-minded mom.
Our top picks for building blocks for kids.
Paint is the easiest and most affordable way to change the look of a room. You can add even more interest to the space with a little painter's tape and some imagination. The favorite nursery on my "AskTheDesignDiva.com" blog has…
