Home Blog Week in Review: December 1st Through December 7th

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08 Dec 2008 11:29 AM

Today we finally made some real progress with decorating our home for Christmas. The holidays are here! You can expect many more posts about the holidays at home. Meanwhile, check out last week's blog posts.

December 1st

Home Week in Review: November 24th Through November 30th

After last week's running around for the holiday, I am looking forward to a quiet week at home. How was your week? If you missed any posts, check them out here.

December 2nd

Home Month in Review: November 2008

Is your home ready for the holidays and winter? Now that November is over, it is time to gear up for the December ahead. Take a look at last months articles and see if there is anything you missed!

December 2nd

Home Month in Review: November 2008

Is your home ready for the holidays and winter? Now that November is over, it is time to gear up for the December ahead. Take a look at last months articles and see if there is anything you missed!

December 3rd

I Dream of Bookcases

I've always had a special relationship with books, for at least as long as I can remember. My very first books, The Poky Little Puppy and a set of children's encyclopedias were treasured as no other toys were. Through the years, I also dreamed of having my own built-in bookcases.

December 4th

The Pros and Cons of a Large Refrigerator

When we moved to our new home, one of the options we had was whether or not to keep the refrigerator that was already here. We had to leave our old one at our old home for the new owners. The refrigerator that went with our new home was old and small, so the decision wasn't too hard to make on letting it go.

December 5th

What to Do in Awkward Gift Giving Situations

No matter how we prepare for Christmas, sometimes we find ourselves in awkward gift giving situations. Take for example, the time that you neighbor brought over some Christmas cookies and you had nothing to give back. Or, the time that you gave a gift and got greeted with a "Oh, I didn't know we were exchanging gifts this year." Or how about when your child received a gift from a well-meaning friend or relative and blurted out a rude "I don't want this." Well, there are some gracious ways to deal with these situations.

December 6th

Organizing Your Kitchen Counter

Face it, kitchens tend to collect a lot of stuff. This is natural since in most homes, the kitchen is the hub of family life and where most people (or at least one person) spends most of their time.

December 7th

Storing Your Small Kitchen Appliances

Is your kitchen easy to use with a lot of counter space? You might be dreaming of a new kitchen but sometimes just removing clutter from the counter and properly storing your kitchen appliances can give you extra counter space and make your kitchen seem new.

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Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat.

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