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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…

There was a time when boys and girls were placed in very constricting roles. Blue was for boys, pink was for girls, trucks were for boys and dolls were for girls.  Today roles are much more fluid and I'd like…

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…

A lot of people resolve to be more organized when a new year begins. Why not try and get your kids into organizing, too? If this habit is instilled at an early age it will help them to be more…

Kids and beautiful interior design don't always go together. But with the right type of space and some good planning you can really make design magic happen! Here is a special bonus room to give you some inspiration. If you…

We live in a time and place where so many of us are blessed beyond measure, yet there are still too many people who are suffering and feeling loss. Why not take this last week before Christmas and instill in…

Christmas is such a fun time for children of all ages. I loved decorating trees so much that when I was married and living in a big house with my husband and kids we had 8! There was one in…

Don't you love this time of year? The beautiful decorations bring a festive look to homes and businesses. Making treasured family memories is also another special part of the holiday season. Why not combine the two and make memories by…

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I hate that so many stores are opening on Thanksgiving Day and hope that not enough people shop that day to make it worthwhile next year. But for those of us staying home and creating…

We fill our homes with beautiful furniture that looks great, but with kids at home we have to look a little deeper and make sure we keep safety in mind. For example, these tall cabinets are absolutely gorgeous, but as…

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.…