Storage Solutions for Homes Without an Attic – Guest Post

Balconies

  The high price of housing and the limited size of homes in major metropolitan areas make it important to get the most use of every available square foot inside the home. The majority of housing in major cities, such as New York City, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco is condos and apartments rather than [...]

Join me at the Neutrogena #NTGDERM Sunscreen 101 Twitter party!

Neutrogena

This Wednesday, May 29th, join The Motherhood and dermatologist-on-call and sun care expert Jeanine Downie (@ImageDerma) and Neutrogena, the number one dermatologist recommended skincare brand, for a Twitter party to discuss how you can be certain that both you and your family’s skin is well protected this summer. Summertime can be so harsh on our [...]

Guest Post: Velcro is going to be one of my favorite crafting supplies

velcro

Recently I have been introduced to the joys of velcro. It all started when was browsing in the fabric department of Wal-Mart when I met a friendly and very chatty lady (Lisa.)  We were both looking at the same fabric – the panel kind that you can use to make pillows and she started up [...]

How to get crafty with Embossing

embosser

Embossing can add a personal decorative touch to objects you use around the house and office. A pocket embosser is a tool that can make your papers, books, and other items state your identity boldly. In the office, an embosser is used by a Notary Public to formalize those necessary seals on notarized documents, and similar seals have [...]

Don’t Let the Termites Eat your House this Spring!

termite wood

Are you noticing disturbing signs that something is eating your house? Are there little piles of sawdust around the edges of your windows or door jambs? Do you see troubling swarms of little flying beasts going in and out of the cracks in your floors? Well, the creature that’s eating your domicile is probably not [...]

“100 Ways to Organize” Sweepstakes

frigidaire- hhgregg sweepstakes

I participated in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of h.h. gregg and received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. There are so many things I would love to do to spruce up our home for spring. I’ve been saving up to buy a new living room set for the longest [...]

How to turn your Bedroom into a 5-Star Hotel Room on a tight budget

bedroom design

It’s no secret that most girls, both adults and teens, love living in an uncluttered environment. While this may hold true, there can often be a challenge in creating a neat look while maintaining the coziness of the rom. It can also be quite the frustrating task for women to give their bedrooms a comfortable [...]

Get Creative with your next DIY Project for Kids’ Rooms

painting a board

One of the best things about kids is that they can be crazy creative — and in a good way!  When you’re looking to start decorating or updating your kids’ rooms, you should make sure that the designs and ideas are just as creative as your kids are.  And don’t forget to get their input, [...]

The First Birthday – How to Make It a Bash to Remember

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So you have made it through one year full of sleepless nights and diaper-changing that has more than likely left you in a haze. You’ve managed to somehow survive more dirty diapers than you care to remember and countless other baby messes that include drool, poop and who knows what else! Now that your precious [...]

Check your medicine storage – It’s Safe Kids Worldwide National Poison Prevention Week!

medicine cabinet

March 20th through March 27th marks Safe Kids Worldwide National Poison Prevention Week. This year, I am glad to partner with Mom Central and Safe Kids Worldwide to bring everyone a reminder about the importance of keeping medicines up and out of reach. While we are very fortunate and have never had any accidents involving our [...]

5 Home Renovations You Really Need to Do Right Now

brick houses

If you’re like many Americans, your home is your most valuable asset. It also is the asset that has the most potential to increase in value over time, that is, if you keep it maintained and in good condition. Some families postpone important home renovations and maintenance tasks which can cause their home to deteriorate [...]

Accident Rates in Pennsylvania and how to avoid them

stop sign

There are many times when I am grateful for the fact that I live in rural Pennsylvania. We may have back roads, potholes and hillbillies, but we also have less traffic and quieter evenings. Accidents of course, are something that can happen no matter what part of the state you live in. For example, imagine [...]

Win Free Gas For A Year In Cooper Tire’s My Every Day Road Trip Contest!

Cooper Tire everyday roadtrip sweep

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tire for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It doesn’t matter if you’re a mom chauffeuring the kids back and forth between basketball practice and drama club, or a ranch owner driving miles a day to keep your business running smoothly, being able [...]

Chase away the sniffles with the White Cloud Ultimate Comfort Sweeps!

White-Cloud-Sweeps

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. In the time between changing season, we are so often fighting off both the beginning of spring allergies and the end of winter flu. It can be an exhausting time of year, especially for moms [...]