Guest Blogger #275, Entry #802, November 30, 2011 If you are like most people, you might have a difficult time getting into the holiday spirit before you see snow falling, or hear the sleigh bells in the sky. However, that only increases the chance of a very chaotic season for you, and your family. Even…
Guest Blogger #273, Entry #787, November 28, 2011 Christmas is rapidly approaching. Have you got your decorations up yet? If you’re still trying to figure out how to spruce up your house in time for the festive season, then try these quick home makeover ideas. Image via: InfoBarrel Speedy storage: Invest in some bright, cheerful…
Entry #783, November 25, 2011 After Thanksgiving, the official holiday season is here and thoughts turn towards home entertaining, holiday parties, and cooking delicious dishes. After yesterday’s delicious Thanksgiving meal, I realized I needed to hit the gym this morning, to get back on track and not let my healthy living plan go out the…
Entry #771, November 20, 2011 We are officially into the home stretch for Thanksgiving, and every year cook my food days ahead of time to save time, energy, and food tastes so much better once it has been “marinating” all together! 🙂 Here’s one from the archives… Original Entry #331, November 14, 2010 Aren’t we…
Entry #769, November 19, 2011 Thanksgiving is this week, and there is one room in the house that will get used more than any other, yes the kitchen! The kitchen is where all the magic happens for Thanksgiving, and it is also one of the rooms where most mishaps, accidents, and emergency room visits to…
Guest Blogger #259, Entry #766, November 16, 2011 Is it that time of the year already? To be honest, it feels like I was just saying that for last year’s holiday season. For a couple years it seemed to rush right by, with me missing out on the fun and beauty of it all. There’s…
Guest Blogger #254, Entry #758, November 13, 2011 We spend a lot more time indoors once winter hits, so it’s important that you take advantage of the space you have. Here are some tips to organize the areas of your house that get hit the hardest in the winter months. Image via: BHG The Garage…
Entry #757, November 12, 2011 Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and the dinner table is on all of our minds! Should you use a floral centerpiece, can you mix and match dinnerware, what type of table linen will you use? Today’s DIY Saturday is all about setting an inviting Thanksgiving table. I compiled…
Guest Blogger #249, Entry #752, November 9, 2011 If you’re like most adults, cleaning is just an arduous chore that takes up a big chunk of your minimal free time. Many people put off cleaning tasks or moan and groan about them because they are so time consuming, but all of us like a nice…
Guest Blogger #247, Entry #750, November 9, 2011 You’ll likely pay a pretty penny for many of the kitchen appliances on this list, but don’t let that stop you from creating the kitchen of your dreams. If you are willing to spend the money on remodeling your kitchen cabinets or countertops, you’d almost be foolish…
Entry #747, November 7, 2011 Before you know it – your home will look like a bed and breakfast due to all of the relatives, friends and family that come to visit at the holidays. Whether you have a designated guest room but more people than space, or you don’t have a guest room at…
Guest Blog #236, Entry #736, November 1, 2011 Whether you’re planning a personal party, a charity gala, or a corporate event, you may find yourself facing a large, empty space with no idea of how to stage it to accommodate and entertain the many guests on your list. After all, you’re not an event planner. …