Entry #520, May 11, 2011 The countdown is on to Memorial Day weekend and the non-official start of summer begins for the vacation planning! Schools ending for the kids, and vacation planning should start... now! By planning out your ideas now, booking travel accommodations, and stocking up on ... continue reading...
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DIY Saturday #49 – How to Maintain your Lawn this Spring (Video)
Guest Blog #72, Entry #515, May 7, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Whether you are getting ready for a Mother's Day picnic outside tomorrow, or you are hosting the neighborhood barbecue party, everyone wants a perfect looking lawn! The harsh winter may have wreaked havoc on your lawn, or you many be ... continue reading...
How to Enjoy Family Road Trips this Year
Guest Blog #57, Entry #490, April 11, 2011 Whether you are getting ready for Spring Break or you are already thinking about Summer vacation, more and more families will hit the road to take their family vacations. i remember when I was young and the 1,800 mile, 3 day trip from Colorado to ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger – Best Places to Travel this Spring 2011
Guest Blog #55, Entry #470, April 6, 2011 Whether you are getting ready to go on Spring Break or you are wanting to get away from your home during the spring months, traveling at anytime of year is rewarding. If you decide to stay in your own geographic area, or you decide to venture to new ... continue reading...
How to Enjoy Amusement Parks with your Family
Entry #460, March 27, 2011 So... I'm officially in Orlando, Florida and I realized that everyone and their mother visit amusement parks. Regardless of your nationality, age, race, religion, every country seems to be represented at Walt Disney world. So I'm also realizing that surviving ... continue reading...
Creating Outdoor Spaces for Special Needs to Enjoy
Guest Blog #48, Entry #447, March 14, 2011 When we create outdoor spaces, from our porches and decks, to the stepping stone garden that meanders around our house, do we ever think about is this area accessible for all? Outdoor spaces especially have the characteristics of being uneven, narrow, and ... continue reading...
Interview: Extraordinary Landscaping through Smart Design
Guest Blog #45, Entry #435, March 2, 2011 As we get March underway and we continue the theme of "Home Renewal" I think it's important to focus on your exterior home. While the interiors are where you spend your most time, the exterior of your home is where the harsh winter has taken a beating, and ... continue reading...
Pottery Barn: Lighting Inspired by Everyday Items
Entry #427, February 23, 2011 I'm always inspired by manufacturer's and brands creating household items that are inspired by everyday items. Yesterday, I featured Martha Stewart's - DIY Wine rack made from everyday PVC pipe from your local hardware store. Today, I came across these gorgeous ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger – Keeping your Organization New Year’s Resolution
Guest Blog Entry #39, Entry #378, January 7, 2011 We are into our first official week of the New Year! How are you doing with your organization resolution? If you still are trying to figure out where to start, what to do, or just how to wrap your mind around it, today's Guest Blogger will ... continue reading...
How Getting Started is Like a Christmas Tree….
Entry #352, December 9, 2010 Lately, I have been grabbing inspiration from many sources. Books, tweets, fellow designers and bloggers, and today, John Maxwell - a leadership guru that I just discovered. He had an interesting post on getting started. While most people think, getting started doing ... continue reading...
13 Ways to Make your Workday Easier & Simplified
Entry #307, October 21, 2010 In my past month of working officially as a solopreneur I am baffled at how much discipline is needed to work from home. Most would think I'm speaking of discipline to help you not go park your bottom on the couch and watch 4 hours of soap operas! No - I actually mean ... continue reading...
6 Tips to Boost your Creativity at the Office
Entry #283, September 22, 2010 Have you ever felt that you are more creative and productive at home than when you are working at the office? If you struggle with trying to bring creativity to your day job, this post is for you! Mike Brown from Stepcase Lifehack outlines how your ability to ... continue reading...