If bedtime means long, restless hours of watching the clock and very little sleep, stop taking that laying down. Plus, you’re far from alone. About 33% of Americans have at least mild insomnia, and many of them struggle to find the magic wand that will break the spell. Here are several natural cures for insomnia … Read more
Cooking vs. buying prepared meals or ordering take-out is one of life’s healthier alternatives. Less salt, more control over what’s fresh and what isn’t, and greater variety to suit your family’s personal favorite foods. But, as science has revealed, there are also very tangible mental health benefits to cooking, too. So, whether you’re a culinary … Read more
Life with kids is exciting, joy-filled, and rewarding. It can also be a bit hectic, especially as parents juggle work, school, extra-curricular activities, and all the other responsibilities of domestic life. And yet, with a few simple steps, you can relieve some of the mayhem for added family fun. Here’s how: Play Table – Add … Read more
The longer you’ve lived in your home, the more “stuff” you’ve amassed. Most of the time you don’t notice it because it’s become your new norm. But then that fateful day arrives when you’re looking for something you haven’t used in months and no matter how hard you try it’s nowhere to be found. In … Read more
Tune into just about any home improvement show and you’re bound to hear the terms “open concept” or “open floor plan” at least half a dozen times. And although this design trend, which first appeared in the 1950s, continues to dominate the remodeling and new construction scene, more and more homeowners are starting to rethink … Read more
It’s hard to throw away a gift, right? Even if you know it’s something you’ll never use. And even if you know the gift-giver would be none the wiser were the gift were to join the rest of this week’s trash. Still, you keep it anyway. But now, what to do with it? You have … Read more
Thoughts about home safety quickly turn to things we shouldn’t leave in plain sight – like valuables in the car, delivered packages on the doorstep, a week’s worth of mail in the mailbox, and bikes in the driveway. Doing so can make your home and possessions easy targets for the bad guys. And yet, did … Read more
As the weather grows colder and the leaves begin to fall, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a cozy gathering with family and friends. But between fall sports, holidays, and everything in between, planning the perfect fall get-together can seem a bit stressful. The entertaining ideas is that it doesn’t have to be. Here are 10 … Read more
Do you ever feel like clutter magically and quietly multiplies every time you close your eyes? You’re not alone. After all, it takes almost no effort to accumulate “stuff” that sooner or later no longer serves a purpose. But the thought of declutter?Even the thought of it can prove exhausting. So, take baby steps and … Read more
Between food, pets, and stinky shoes, your home might smell less like a daisy and more like…well, it might be better to use your imagination on that one. The good news is you can do much more than choose between odor tolerance or dousing the space with chemical-packed sprays. Here are 9 items you probably … Read more
