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…
The benefits of exposing kids to cooking, food and kitchen skills at an early age.
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…
Use these kitchen tools to help tidy up the messes of usual family life.
The decision doesn't have to be an overwhelming one.
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…
How a first-world problem provided a solution for a real-world problem.
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,…
Playtime is a very important aspect of every child's day.
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…
Yield unnecessary stress by learning to say "no."
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…
Tips to get you and your family on your way to less mess and a more organized life.
Tips to teach all ages organizational skills.
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…
