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Quick Harvest Decorating

Do you need some last minute tips for fabulous harvest decorating around your home? Here are some quick ideas that require very little effort or planning. Sometimes life can be hectic, especially around the holidays. I remember one year when I suddenly found out that I was hosting Thanksgiving for our extended family. I found this out less then two weeks before the big day. Ouch. If this is happening to you this year, you have my sympathy. You also can have these quick ideas to get your home in a festive mood. For a quick harvest centerpiece, gather up … Continue reading →

Quick Trick for Extra Seating

Well, I won’t bore those of you who aren’t into football with the kick off of a new NFL season, especially since my team the Chicago Bears, lost their first game. However, as autumn emerges, there are going to be other get-togethers besides football games, and you may need some extra seating for last minute entertaining. A great way to add some extra seating without a lot of effort or expense is to utilize your existing patio chairs. No, I’m not suggesting that we just throw them into our living rooms or family rooms “as is,” but there are some … Continue reading →

More Ways with Sheets

King size sheets, in fact all sizes, can be used in many ways to make great treatments for your home. Sheets also make simple, attractive shower curtains. Snip the ends of the edge banding from the backside and slide over a tension rod. Press if needed or throw in the dryer for a few minutes then hang. Back with an inexpensive shower curtain liner. You can use a king size sheet which you can close over the shower or draw to one side, or you can use two smaller sheets for curtains that open and close in the middle. It … Continue reading →

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Four Days to Go

It won’t be long now! While the countdown certainly isn’t exhaustive (although it may be exhausting), I hope these tips are helpful. Feeding your Family before Thanksgiving Today is a good day to do a little cooking so you’ll have plenty of everyday food for your family without having to spend a lot of time preparing regular meals while trying to get ready for Thanksgiving. Put on a pot of spaghetti sauce, and all you’ll have to do is boil noodles come Monday or Tuesday. You can always make a nice soup and stock up on sandwich making materials to … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: September 10 – 16

I hope you’re enjoying your weekend. I know I plan on relaxing today. Even if you don’t plan on tackling too many chores today, you should find some of this week’s articles helpful for when you do need to get down to business. This week kicked off with a Quick Trick for Extra Seating. You can bring those outdoor chairs inside and dress them up for instant extra seating. Another tip to go along with this article is to consider buying higher end outdoor furniture the next time you shop for such items, since the styles and quality available today … Continue reading →

Multi-Generational Restaurant Outings

I don’t know if there is anything that strikes fear and trepidation in the hearts of parents of young children more than the restaurant outing. Going out as a family to the local Denny’s is challenging enough, but the multi-generational dining experience–the one at the trendy bistro for grandma’s birthday, or the Easter brunch–can force a parent into experimental relaxation techniques weeks before (and after) the big event. I remember when my own children were young, it seemed no matter how carefully I tried to prepare for these events–and to prepare my children–it was just a recipe for disaster. One … Continue reading →