If you own a pet, you would know how quickly they become a part of family. Like any other member, they accumulate lots of stuff and gear which can quickly overtake your space if you don’t keep it under check. That’s why the organization that you strive to accomplish for your family should be the…
Guest Blogger #922, Entry #2271, April 6, 2013 Hurricane Katrina, 2005. The tsunami (and resultant nuclear meltdown) in Japan, 2011. The earthquake in Haiti, 2012. All of these natural disasters left behind them a wake of destruction so immense that international aid had to be given and the cleanup and rebuilding efforts are still ongoing. The…
Guest Blogger #621, Entry #1472, August 17, 2012 When parents and their children work together on a project, they are able to spend valuable time bonding while learning a new skill. Arts and crafts projects are a great way for parents to help their child to create a new item that they can use every…
Entry #1404, July 23, 2012 A few months ago I posted on my Facebook page that I was looking for clever ways to redo my six-year-old daughter’s room. She loves the ever-so-pink walls that were like this when we moved to our 1986 home two years ago. So I had some great suggestions to use…
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…
Entry #1332, June 23, 2012 A craft room is expected to be messy and cluttered. It is a place where you have space, tools, and equipment you need to do your crafts and enjoy sharing a piece of yourself with the world.. However, your efficiency and effectiveness in demonstrating your expertise may be disrupted with…
Guest Blogger #431, Entry #1047, March 28, 2012 With April just around the corner, it’s time to put away the heavy decorations of winter and switch them out for lighter, airier spring adornments for your home. It’s so much more fun decorating a clean house, so here are ten spring cleaning tips to get you…
Entry #891, January 11, 2012 Organization for us adults is a challenge, and for kids it can be extra challenging, especially for those that have special needs like ADHD. Last year I had a great response from parents wanting more information about organizing their child’s room. Here is a post from the archives to help…
Entry #876, January 3, 2012 In this new year there is a lot of talk about organizing for us humans, but what about your pets that share your home with you? Similarly to small children, they take up a lot of space, and often make the most mess! Use these helpful tips to keep your…
Entry #871, December 31, 2011 Best of 2011 – #1 How to Install Interior Stone Veneer (Video) We made it to #1 of Stagetecture’s Best of 2011! These last 5 days I have showed you the top 5 posts of 2011 that were chosen by you, my readers. Today, we are at #1, and it…
Guest Blogger #297, Entry #836, December 15, 2011 The movement to live a greener, more earth-friendly lifestyle is growing. There are lots of little things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. We can make more of an impact by thinking big and concentrating on our own environment. If we make an effort to…
Guest Blog #203, Entry #692, October 7, 2011 Have you just purchased a home that needs some tender loving care? ‘Fixer-uppers’ are a great investment if you are willing to put in the needed labor, time and expense of fixing it up once you move into it. Today, my Guest Blogger gives DIY tips from…