Entry #1974, December 31, 2012 Setting aside some space in your backyard to create a play area for the kids is a great way to make use of your outdoor areas. When you can’t find the time in your busy days to make trips to the parks and playgrounds in town with your kids, they…
Guest Blogger #823, Entry #1940, December 17, 2012 The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is the one room in the house where the family can gather to have fun cooking and baking together, but it’s important to bear in mind that it can be a hazardous place too. If you have little…
Entry #1843, November 19, 2012 When I was young I remember visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida with my sister and parents and we couldn’t wait to visit Epcot’s – Journey into Imagination with Michael Jackson as Captain EO in his 3D movie. It was exciting to see the 3D movie come to life as…
Guest Blogger #697, Entry #1639, September 25, 2012 Do you always feel anxious every time your kids go to the pool to swim? Most parents do! Swimming accidents happen very fast, and according to experts, death from drowning can occur 2 minutes after a child’s head goes under water. But there’s really no need to…
Guest Blogger #689, Entry #1631, September 24, 2012 Working from home can be a very enjoyable experience. Home offices are financially beneficial, they don’t require traveling and they save you from working a nine to five. However, when you introduce a small child or baby into the environment, there are suddenly a lot of hazards…
Guest Blogger #640, Entry #1518, August 27, 2012 Ever walked out of your house and locked the door, only to realize that you left your keys inside? Hiding a spare key comes in handy in such cases, and can save you the cost of having to call a locksmith. But where are good hiding places…
Guest Blogger #633, Entry #1508, August 23, 2012 When you’ve got toddlers in the house there’s plenty to worry about. Now that they’re up and moving they can get at a whole new level of objects, and the fact that they’re using every stick of furniture to pull themselves up (and starting to climb) has…
Entry #1501, August 22, 2012 Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Perhaps, these words inspire modern furniture designers to create innovative DIY furniture for kids. Yes, even kids can do it themselves in a matter of time – safely and while having fun. // <![CDATA[ document.write('(function () {try{VCM.media.render({sid:66678,media_id:12,media_type:14,version:”1.2″});} catch(e){document.write(”);}}());’); // ]]>…
Entry #1405, July 24, 2012 With the summer winding down your house is probably ready for another “spring cleaning”. Regardless of where you live, back to school madness is just weeks away and you may need a Maid Service Fairfax, VA or your own local cleaning service to ensure your home is ready! Here are…
Entry #1401, July 22, 2012 Older furniture that has been in your family for years, or that you bought from a vintage furniture store may look beautiful but how safe and eco-friendly is it? The veneer of any furniture has certain duration. This is not only a concern on how it looks but rather the…
Entry #1400, July 21, 2012 It’s normal for kids to feel a certain level of anxiety when going back to school especially after a long summer break. Coupled with their discomforts are possibly a new environment, social groups, new teacher, and new expectations can make kids more nervous than excited to go back to school….
Guest Blogger #589, Entry #1366, July 6, 2012 Children with an artistic talent soon discover that artistic inspiration often comes from their surroundings – a reason why it is so important for parents to create an environment within which kids can create great art. This art studio could be the child’s bedroom or it could…