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Tips to Get Your Home (and Life) Organized

June 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  My wish list includes having my house organized from top to bottom.  One of my best girlfriends is super organized and I swear you could open up any drawer, cabinet, door in her house and it would be organized!  I think there are people who are like that - super organized - but I am not one of them.  However,  I do appreciate it when the house is cleaned up and semi-organized with things in their places.  This summer I have a goal to clear out all the things we don't need, use or want.  Now, if you saw my garage you would … [Read more...]

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Dwell :: Décor and Home Safety

May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    We’ve all been at the front door of our locked house franticly searching for the key and after a few minutes you realize you don't have it. The kids are complaining in the background and the ice-cream is melting on the sidewalk.  You’re locked out again and your spouse won’t be home for another five hours. You can only do this so many times before you break down and decide that something must be done. Here are a few décor options that can be used to decorate and hide your keys. Purchasing a Trendy Door … [Read more...]

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Tips to Help Make Moving Simplier

May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Moving Tips: Moving can be so stressful that many of us wish that moving was as simple as packing the kids in the car and hitting the road to their new home. However, as we all know, moving is a complicated process, and adding kids to the mix can mean more boxes, more stress and more to-dos.  If you take some steps to organize pre-move it will help to make the move that much less stressful.  A few years back I came across The Flylady who has some great tips on keeping the house up as well as tips on how to have a stress-free (well … [Read more...]

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Dwell: 5 Tips to Make Your Home Greener

April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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   Eco-Friendly Housing: Green Month (and Earth Day) is this month, and realtor.com conducted a survey to discover how eco-friendly housing is catching on with consumers. Turns out, more than 80% of respondents would like to own a residence that is eco-friendly, and nearly 70% would pay more money for it!  I found it interesting that 61% of women felt that adding eco-friendly features added value to the home whereas 55% of men did not think they added value to the home!  What do you think?  We recently purchased an energy-efficient … [Read more...]

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Inspirational Mom: Susanna Lee of Peachy Company

March 22, 2013 by 9 Comments
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    It is always interesting to hear from creative moms how they came up with their ideas to start a business.  Susanna Lee was inspired to create the Aqueduck Faucet Extender after a trip to Disneyland where she was constantly having her boys wash their hands.  I love to hear about moms who have an idea for a product or service and just make it happen! Susanna's product has gone on to win several awards and last year she was one of the HuggiesMom Inspired Grant recipients.  We had a chance to talk about her product idea and how her … [Read more...]

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Gifts That Makes Cents For Kids

January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  The newest toy fad will keep the kids occupied for a few months until a newer one comes out, or they just grow tired of it. Teenagers like gift cards so they can choose their own presents. But recent studies revealed that billions of dollars in gift cards go unredeemed each year, and that the full value of the cards are never realized due to the fees charged by the issuer. Holidays may be over, but gifts are given year round and here are a few ideas that will not only instill financial responsibility, but give kids an early lesson on … [Read more...]

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Basic Bookkeeping Systems For Your Home-Based Business

December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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  Business Bookkeeping for Your Home-Based Business (Part 2)   As we work our way through the holidays, it’s a good idea to set up your bookkeeping for the coming year.  This way, when you start your business activity for the new year you will be all set to keep track of everything.  A basic bookkeeping system for a home based business can be as simple as a notebook or as complex as accounting software.  It’s best to keep it simple, at least at first.   Get a notebook.  You can get a spiral bound book so that … [Read more...]

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How To Stay On Budget This Holiday Season

December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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  How To Stay On Budget This Holiday Season  I know I said that we would start to look at home-based business bookkeeping systems, but I’d like to take a quick break and talk about the holidays.  This is a very stressful time for most people.  One of the biggest stressors is the cost.  So, how can you get what you need and still stay on budget?  I have a few ideas: Make a List!  First, make a list (I love lists) of all of the people you need to purchase gifts for.  Next, make a list of other things you need to buy.  Do … [Read more...]

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Add Sparkle To Your Home When You Shine Your Sink!

November 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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My sister introduced me to The Fly Lady  a long time ago, and I wanted to share a few things that I have learned from this  fun and incredibly helpful website. The Fly Lady site is loaded with many tricks, tips and ideas that can help make your life easier. One thing that has helped me in my house is to shine my sink every night. It might sound like a little thing, and to be honest, when I first read about it I thought it was nuts. But I decided to give it a try and I have to say that waking up to a shiny sink has indeed been … [Read more...]

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Making Your Kitchen A Gluten-Free Haven

October 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Is it really possible to have a kitchen that can function for both gluten and gluten-free food preparation, baking and cooking? Yes, it's possible; but it will take a lot of effort and determination to keep your kitchen safe from gluten contamination. Have you ever tried to put a cup of flour into a mixing bowl, only to find it suddenly poofing magically through the air? Soon it will cover your counter, and everything else in sight; everything. This flour dust in the air is easy to breath without even realizing what you have done, and to … [Read more...]

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