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Sales at Barnes & Noble, Bath and Body Works, Sears, and More!

Going shopping this weekend? Here is a quick roundup of sales and deals that are going on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Read over this blog before you head out the door, and you could end up saving some money! Barnes & Noble is doing a special deal that lasts for four days, only. Get a free $20.00 Barnes & Noble Gift Card when you buy Nook HD or HD+ with your MasterCard card. Here’s how this deal works: Go to an actual Barnes & Noble store to make your purchase of the Nook HD or Nook HD+. At the … Continue reading →

It’s Mud (Puddle) Season

With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of a very popular outdoor attraction for toddlers – mud puddles. Much to the dismay of many parents, toddlers seem to have a knack for finding mud puddles and an uncontrollable desire to splash in very single one that they can find. Parents have many different opinions about whether to permit their little ones to play in the puddles, and my opinion is just that – my own. Dylan loves to play outside and I can see and feel the effect that it has on him. When he is able to spend … Continue reading →

Spring Cleaning: Slate

Slate is all the rage with homeowners looking to update their kitchen, master bathrooms or entryways. The natural stone features a fine texture that comes from mixing small silt and clay particles under high heat and pressure. The bonding of these particles makes the material resilient and highly resistant to stains. These features make slate an ideal choice for flooring, especially in high traffic areas. Another reason slate has become a popular choice in flooring is that it looks as good as it is practical. Slate comes in a variety of textures and colors, including black, red, green, gray, and … Continue reading →

Do You Have a Spring Baby?

I do, but not intentionally. I got married in the spring, got pregnant in early summer, and gave birth the following spring. The wedding ceremony was planned; the baby was a gift. I wasn’t one of those uber anal women, who mapped out everything, in hopes of having a baby in the spring in order to avoid suffering through her third trimester during the dog days of summer. Nor did I care that my baby was born in the spring, so he or she could make the cut-off for kindergarten. Baby books make a big deal about kids born during … Continue reading →

Home Blog Month in Review: August

Did you have a good month? We seem to have packed an entire summer’s worth of activities in this past month. Now, it seems, it is back to school and time to get ready for autumn. Still, it is nice to look back toward warm sands and wearing shorts even as we will soon be crunching leaves and taking out the sweaters. August 1st Getting Out Grass Stains With summer in full swing, chances are that your family has been playing outdoors quite a bit. And with all of that outdoor play comes the grass stains, especially if you are … Continue reading →

Sea Tones for Spring

You may remember a blog I posted a few months ago about creating a room decor that was inspired by the beach. Well, it seems that home decor has finally caught up with me. Sea tones are definitely coming around as a popular decor for spring. You’ll find colors, fabrics and accessories that are all inspired by the sea. Obviously, I appreciate this look. It is calming, relaxing and restorative. The natural elements that are incorporated into the look lend a bit of authenticity. It brings me back to my days living in a Connecticut shoreline town, were sea breezes … Continue reading →

Seasonal Decorating: The Backdrop

We have begun discussing strategies for seasonal decorating. We have to start somewhere, right? The best place to begin is with the overall design plan of a space you’d like to redecorate, and one you’d like to be able to freshen up with each season and special occasion. By using basic colors and furnishings to create a neutral backdrop, you can make a space interesting through the use of accessories and art. You’ll be able to change the entire look and feel of a space instantly by altering these items, instead of having to redecorate the entire space. But, don’t … Continue reading →

Celebrity Parents Share Family Milestones

He may play a doctor on TV, but actor Omar Epps says, don’t look for him to pull any medical moves on his pregnant wife. Epps, better known as Dr. Eric Foreman on TV’s “House,” recently announced that his wife Keisha Spivey is pregnant with their second child. The couple is already proud parents of 3-year-old daughter K’mari Mae. A new inductee into the celebrity dad’s club is NASCAR driver Jason Leffler. According to news reports, the 31-year-old racecar driver and his wife Alison welcomed a baby boy last week. The couple named their new son Charlie Dean Leffler in … Continue reading →

Changing Seasons

Have you ever had a feeling like something in your life was about to change; like a new chapter or season in your life is about to begin? That’s kind of where I’ve been for while now. In the past, prior to knowledge of a move, promotion or placement of a child in our home, I’ve had this feeling too. Maybe it’s just becoming familiar with the first tastes of a new season; like the crispness in the morning as autumn has approached, or the fragrant air of spring. Since I’m not sure exactly what God’s plans are for my … Continue reading →

Seasonal Decorating—Getting Your Home Ready For Fall—Part 1

Technically, autumn began a couple of weeks ago, but I don’t think Mother Nature got the memo because I live near the Canadian border and we’ve been experiencing temperatures in the 80s for the past couple of days. Of course, this has not stopped me from transforming my home into an autumn wonderland. Gone are my watermelon colored placemats and sunny yellow dishtowels. I have packed away my cobalt blue flowered tablecloths and stored my lime green pillow shams. Brisk temperatures or not I am ready for autumn. Seasonal transformation is a relatively new concept to me. I grew up … Continue reading →