Home Week in Review: September 15th Through September 28th

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29 Sep 2008 07:12 AM

Here is the Home Blog two weeks in review for September 15th through September 28th.

September 15th

Home Week in Review: September 8th Through September 14th

Have you been more conscious about going green? From sheets to rainwater, there are so many ways to help the planet. Take a look at some of the articles that were posted last week.

September 17th

The Mommy Sense of Hearing

As I help my preschool daughter put on her dress, I hear a loud crash in the dining room where my toddler is coloring. Instantly, I can identify the most probable source of the noise. After a few years of mom-hood, you learn to distinguish various noises to figure out what is going on. I swear that I can even hear it when someone drops a single moist macaroni on the floor.

September 22nd

Having the Hang Out Home

The other day, a parent of one of the neighborhood kids came by looking for his four-year-old son. They had an errand to run and he needed to collect the little boy. "It looks like you have the hang out house!" he said.

September 23rd

Are You Taking Advantage of Your Neighborhood?

I was born and raised in New York City. Despite that fact, I didn't visit the Empire State Building until I was well into adulthood. Some friends from out of town visited and wanted to see it. To this day, I still have not gone to the Statue of Liberty.

September 25th

Fall Planting

Now that the temperatures are bringing crisp mornings and gentle breezes, it is time to start thinking about incorporating fall colors into your home landscaping through flowers.

September 28th

Swapping Out Seasonal Clothing

We are spending the entire weekend indoors. Partially this is because it has been raining nonstop since Friday, but mostly it is because we are all sick.

Swapping Out Seasonal Clothing 2

It is that time of year again. I've been talking about swapping out the seasonal clothing for my family. When do you do your swap? If you missed the first part of this series, click here: Swapping Out Seasonal Clothing. Now, let's continue.

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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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