Guest Blog #216, Entry #710, October 18, 2011 Celebrate Halloween at your children’s day nursery with these fun ideas for pre-school kids and toddlers. Image via: The Party Dress Crazy costumes Young children love dressing up, so ask them to come in Halloween costumes for the day. For busy parents, there are a range of…
Do pumpkin ideas ever get old? This school year, my 5 year old is a Girl Scout.. and lucky me, I volunteered to be a Girl Scout Leader of the lucky 12-girl Daisy troop. 🙂 Fortunately I have a great leader that works alongside me, and we are going to our first field trip this…
Guest Blog #204, Entry #693, October 7, 2011 In a few weeks for Halloween little ghosts and possibly big goblins will be knocking on your door for trick or treating, and you want to make sure your walkways are safe right? From well lit walkways to pruning back shrubs and hedges that can block stairs,…
Guest Blog #202, Entry #691, October 6, 2011 Now that the holidays are around the corner, family road trips are inevitable. I remember making the long 3 day car ride from Colorado to Philadelphia, PA every holiday season, and my parents had activities galore in the car! My Guest Blogger recalls their most recent family…
Entry #690, October 5, 2011 Halloween and October is a great time to let kids show their imagination. Whether you enjoy decorating and carving pumpkins or making a pumpkin talk, your kids should try one of these fun and easy Halloween kids crafts from Martha Stewart. Pumpkin Project – Candy Character Set an intact pumpkin…
Guest Blog #192, Entry #676, September 26, 2011 You can make your home your own and have a different theme or feel in every room in the home using wall stickers. Children in particular seem to love the wall stickers, but there are now some very grown up and ultra-stylish stickers that will please people…
Guest Blog #174, Entry #653, September 12, 2011 For many households, the television is considered part of the family! Well, maybe not exactly, but for as much as it is used and homeowners design around it, the television is an important asset to many homes. The challenge for many parents is the safety that surround…
Entry #648, September 8, 2011 Whether you are ready or not, Fall is coming around the corner in a few weeks. I’ve always loved Fall, it’s the perfect balance of temperatures, changing colors in foliage and the kids are back in school! Fall is especially exciting when football season is ramping up and so is…
Entry #647, September 7, 2011 Stagetecture has always been a place for finding organization tips to help your home, office, lifestyle and more. From the physical to the emotional, organization encompasses getting your family, your environment, and yourself into a functional space that works. Image courtesy of Apartment Therapy I’m excited about the ‘Organize Yourself…
Guest Blog #168, Entry #644, September 5, 2011 There’s a stubborn mindset out there that thinks if children are living in your home, your style has to suffer. The truth is this: kid-friendly furniture doesn’t mean you have to consider ‘safe’ and boring furniture as opposed to the style, brands, and decor you really love….
Entry #638, September 1, 2011 Happy September! I feel like the summer is finally winding down and fall is fast approaching. For my United States readers we are coming up to the Labor Day weekend. The “unofficial end to summer”, when we celebrate those who work everyday. If you’re trying to think of how to…
Guest Blog #147, Entry #618, August 14, 2011 The countdown has begun for my 2 teenagers and Kindergartner to start school next week and school lunches are always a challenge. When making school lunches how do you ensure they are nutritious and your child will eat them! Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips to ensure…