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Upcycle Holiday Cards with Two Fun Craft Ideas

Posted 12/18/2011 - 4:36pm

Do you treasure the cards you got during the Holidays..? Or do you tend to toss them..? I sure hope you didn't toss your Holiday cards yet, because they provide great material for various craft... Read More »

Put Your Kids to Work for the Holidays (16 DIY Gifts They Can Make)

Posted 12/15/2011 - 5:31pm

We have an annual tradition where we set up a little Santa's workshop and the kids paint, glue, and bead their hearts out to make homemade Christmas gifts for the family! Here are a few ideas kids... Read More »

Kids' Halloween Costume Ideas by Zodiac Sign

Posted 10/07/2011 - 5:21pm

By Lifetime Astrologers, The AstroTwins Halloween is right around the corner! If you've got a pint-size trick-or-treater at home, the stars can be a great guide for kiddie costumes. Here are a few... Read More »

5 Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas

Posted 10/02/2011 - 9:03pm

Fall is in the air and my kids are dreaming about Halloween costumes. I don't have a stitch of craftiness in me - although I love and appreciate a homemade costume as much as the next person. There... Read More »

Top 3 Decorating Trends That Don't Cost Much

Posted 09/27/2011 - 9:21pm

Fall is here! A new season usually makes us want to mix it up at home too. This fall is a great time to bring a new look to your home with some of these super simple decorating tips that will be a... Read More »

5 Tips to Avoid Running Out of Money While Remodeling

Posted 09/26/2011 - 12:20pm

Have you ever started a remodeling project and then ran out of money before it was finished? Luckily I have never been in that situation, because I have always taken precautions before hand. Proper... Read More »

Decorating Dilemma: Home Office

Posted 09/26/2011 - 11:25am

Lifetime Moms channel leader Stephanie Elie is in the process of moving to a new home and she asked me for some tips on creating a home office. Here are suggestions for multitasking mamas like... Read More »

Lessons Learned from the Picker Sisters

Posted 09/04/2011 - 7:00pm

Move over Housewives. Here come the Picker Sisters. In our time of all things digital, when I really want to “unplug”, I now turn to Tracy and Tanya who teach me that just about everything has... Read More »

Invitation Cards Made from an Old Book

Posted 08/30/2011 - 3:00pm

I never throw anything away, and especially not books!We hosted a Book Swap party in our home this summer for kids to promote reading and recycling! My kids read a lot, and we were running out of... Read More »

How to Prepare An Emergency Kit for Home

Posted 08/29/2011 - 12:09pm

The earthquake on the East Coast and the hurricane Irene have all of us thinking about emergency preparedness. I was home when the earthquake hit New York, and as my table was shaking I didn't even... Read More »