Organization for a Half Bathroom

Our half bathroom, on the main floor gets a lot of use. It is one of the central hub of our home. The family, the kids’ friends, service people, even casual visitors wind up using it. Because of this, it has to be stocked with various items. from extra rolls of toilet paper and several hand towels, to band-aids and antiseptic, to tissues, combs and lotion. Not wanting to go all the way up or down the stairs, certain dirty clothing items, such as stray socks, hand towels and jackets wound up accumulating in the corner of the bathroom since … Continue reading

Sprucing Up a Small Bathroom

You can have a spa feel in a small bathroom. All it takes is a little careful planning for great success. Little Bits of Luxury Small doesn’t have to mean sparse. Invest in some luxuriously thick towels that will add a touch of luxury in your small space. Store your extras in a hall or bedroom closet, to keep bathroom space from seeming cluttered. Consider mounting a towel warmer. Newer models come with space saving features. Turn the small space into a positive thing. With smaller square footage, you’ll be able to afford higher end materials, such as great floor … Continue reading

A (Furniture) Moving Experience

Recently, we went on vacation. The trip back was exhausting. I woke up the next day and took a look at my furniture and began moving it around. Why? I find that a trip anywhere, even for a weekend, gets me to look at our home with new eyes. Often, when I come back I begin to give things away and reorganize our house. This time it was the living room. For a couple of years I have been overwhelmed by the amount of toys in our living room. Our bedrooms are small and while my daughter keeps stuffed animals … Continue reading

The ABC’s of Frugal Living: 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life

The ABC’s of Frugal Living – 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life The frugal living blog at families.com is chock full of great information to help you live a more frugal lifestyle. We all strive to save money and the bloggers in this category are here to help. A: Amazing Dates Have a date night for less! New Cheap Date Ideas A Cheap And Fun Date Idea It’s Date Night Date Night On a Budget B: Budgeting Make a plan and stick to it. Be sure you watch where your money goes each month and try to do … Continue reading