It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, but unfortunately for many moms, the kitchen is often the central point for something unwanted – piles of clutter. So, I am always searching for new kitchen organizing tips! My kitchen tends to accumulate a lot of clutter, too. My kids like to do their homework on the kitchen table (even though there’s a desk for them upstairs), so we often have to take the time before dinner to clear off homework, pencils, books, etc. The kitchen table is also where I tend to leave the mail for my spouse to see when he comes home, so junk mail Continue reading...
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Long Birthday and Graduation Celebration Weekend in the Poconos
Recently, my family and I returned from a long weekend stay in the Poconos. We had a great time! We brought our Shih Tzu pup with us and were there to celebrate my twins' birthday and their recent graduations from college—one just graduated from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania (my alma mater) and the other got her degree from Smith College in Massachusetts. It was awesome to enjoy some quality family time together! I can't believe that my kids are now college graduates! Cute and Cozy Cottage in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania I rented a sweet and comfortable home in Tobyhanna, PA, which is Continue reading...
How Busy Moms Can Maintain a Beautiful Yard with Minimal Effort
The demands of work, children and housework don't always allow much time for maintaining a backyard. But a stunning yard needn't be a luxury. Creating an inviting, beautiful garden that won’t take away valuable time out of the day is possible with careful planning. Follow these tips to create a lovely yard with little effort. Plant Hardy, Low-Maintenance Plants The first step in creating a low-effort yard is making smart choices for plants. Be sure to select species that can grow without constant attention and focus on native plants suitable for your climate and soil conditions. Because Continue reading...
8 Ways to Keep Your Home Sparkling Clean All Year Round
The challenge of keeping your home clean often seems like a never-ending job. From the moment you’ve cleaned it, it starts getting dirty again—whether it’s someone taking a shower or putting toast in the toaster and leaving crumbs everywhere. While your home can never be sparkling clean all of the time, you can change your cleaning habits to keep it looking clean and tidy all year round. With that being said, here are eight ways to always keep your home always sparkling. Keep to a Cleaning Schedule A cleaning schedule is something that can help you stay on top of the chaos. In Continue reading...
8 Tips for Designing a Functional and Stylish Family Home
Building a beautiful yet functional family home can be challenging but fulfilling. Your home should be an excellent, welcoming one despite the stress of daily family life. Through wise design choices and adequate planning, you may develop a place that mirrors your own family's daily needs. Here are eight expert-suggested ideas for creating a practical yet elegant family house for daily life and long-term contentment. Give Top Priority to an Open-Concept Floor Plan Better parenting supervision, social bonding promotion, and more natural lighting admittance are all advantages of an Continue reading...
28 Inspiring Eco-Friendly Home Tips for Sustainable Living
Walking into an eco-friendly home feels different—there is a sense of harmony that is immediately noticeable. As a mom of five kids, I've spent years transforming our home into a sustainable sanctuary. When managing the needs of five children, finding eco-friendly home tips becomes not just an environmental choice, but a necessity. The average household produces 8 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, which is why making sustainable changes can have a significant impact—something I have witnessed as our family's carbon footprint has decreased despite our larger household Continue reading...
Breathing Easier at Home When You Live With Pets
Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com Living with pets (like my sweet pup, Mochi) means a lot of great things—companionship, laughter, daily routines filled with tail wags or purring—but it also comes with a few challenges. Chief among them: pet dander and odor. These two issues can sneak up on you. You might not even notice them until your allergies flare up or a guest politely mentions “that pet smell.” Oh no! Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com But that doesn’t mean you have a dirty home. It’s just that pets naturally leave a trace of their presence behind—and those particles can Continue reading...
Little Home Tweaks That Make a Big Difference for Aging Parents
When parents begin to slow down, their house shouldn’t become a hindrance. The majority of older adults prefer to remain in their own homes, surrounded by familiarity, and occasionally, brief modifications to their homes need to be made in order to meet their evolving requirements. Fortunately, you don’t have to gut the bathroom and rebuild the stairs to assist. Several simple adjustments can simplify their life and increase safety and dignity for aging relatives. Rethink About Lighting in All the Right Places As you get older, your eyes have to work a bit harder, particularly at Continue reading...
Which Elements Of A Planned Renovation Could You Be Missing?
It’s hard to take absolutely everything into account when making plans. That’s because our minds generally focus on the biggest priorities first, and then extrapolate from there. So for example, you might set off early to get t the airport because you know a large marathon is taking place across the city, but if you don’t know the exact route that will allow you to arrive on time for your flight, you may find yourself being detoured in ways you didn’t expect. The same principle applies to renovation. Houses can seem simple when you’re planning to improve or change them, but then you realize Continue reading...
How to Enjoy a Coffee Alone
There's something beautifully underrated about sitting down with a coffee alone. No meetings, no multitasking, no small talk. Just you, your cup of choice, and a little slice of calm. If you've ever felt awkward sitting in a cafe and sipping solo, or you weren't sure what to do with yourself while sipping a latte in peace, you're not alone. A lot of people choose not to have coffee by themselves because they feel awkward about it. But maybe you should more often. I've put together a shortlist of how to truly enjoy a coffee alone without feeling out of place or constantly reaching for Continue reading...
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