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Kid-friendly Decorating
Contrary to popular belief, you can enjoy a beautifully decorated home while raising an active, growing family. Many parents of young children try to make do with less-than-ideal furnishings until the kids are grown. But by the time that happens, grandchildren may not be too far off, and sooner than...
Conquering Garage Chaos
Is your car parked outside, covered in snow because your garage has been declared a disaster area? Here are some tips for organizing your garage so you can enjoy the rest of the winter without have to scrape the ice off your windshield. *1. Sort items.* Place everything into one of four piles:...
Under Lock and Key: Your Guide to Burglary Prevention
According the FBI, the majority of burglaries occur in July and August while millions of Americans are on vacation. People tend to think "It won't happen to me," but with a burglary occurring every fifteen seconds in the U.S., your chances of being robbed are higher than you think. There's a lot you can do to tighten the security of your house, so consider these easy-to-do tips as essential to your home's safety.
A House of Order: Spring Cleaning and Organizing Tips
Spring is the season to pull out your broom and dustpan, and get rid of the clutter. Spring cleaning can be an overwhelming job if you try to tackle it all at once, so we've compiled a few tips and starters to get you going on organizing your home. h3. Look for Immediate Results Begin cleaning...
8 Ways to Furnish Your Home on a Shoestring
Whether it be a first home, the home of your dreams, or a vacation cabin, furnishing a house can be an expensive proposition. Below are ten suggestions for getting started: *1.* Determine what you need and how much you can afford to spend. A plan keeps you on track and within budget. *2.* Be...
The Rule of Five
Do you ever feel crowded and overwhelmed by housework? Finding the motivation to tackle any task is as easy as counting to five. Not only does a clean home bring peace and satisfaction to our family, but less time spent cleaning means more time to spend with those very satisfied people. I've...
Spring Cleaning
Flowers are pushing their heads through the thawing soil and everywhere you look, you see cut outs of baby animals and advertisements for allergy medicine. The sun is showing hints of an extended stay and March 20th was technically the first day of spring. All you want to do is head outdoors with a picnic lunch and cozy blanket, but there's one thing standing in your way: spring cleaning.
By and Large, the Dishes Come First
"Work is much more fun than fun," declared Noel Coward in a moment of enthusiasm. Of course, we know that is not always true--but it is true that fun itself is more fun when our work is under control. So, although it may seem odd to start out talking about celebration by talking about work, it is necessary to do so. Work--basic order--is the foundation of all celebration.
Natural, Healthy Cleaning
On the wall of my grandmother’s kitchen, there’s a plaque that reads "My house is clean enough to be healthy. Dirty enough to be happy." She lived during a simpler time. There were no grocery store aisles completely devoted to household cleaning. Clean meant no visible dirt. Now,...
When Good Food Turns Bad
You’ve put it off as long as you could. Now, standing in front of your food storage, you’re confronted with never-ending rows of dark turkey chunks, pinto beans, and the eighty cans of dried milk that seemed like a good investment when you signed up to work at the cannery. And did you...
An Organized Kitchen
The kitchen is probably the most popular room in your home. It seems to be the easiest place to gather everyone in the family. However, because of its popularity, it can often become the most disorganized. No one puts the same thing away in the same place in the same way. It is easy to let the...
The Six D's of Delegation
Nagging, yelling, and giving chores often feel synonymous. If we’re not careful, work can become a curse instead of a blessing. Delegating household responsibilities is a great way to bring your family closer together as well as teach your children how to work. Delegating chores to children...
Spring into Cleaning
Springtime: tulips emerge, birds begin to tweet, the sun shines a bit brighter—and families across the world get out the mops, brooms, and dustrags. It’s time for spring-cleaning! To get your cleaning finished in record time, make a gameplan and make sure the whole family knows their...
Decorating on a Budget
You don’t need to break your bank to give your home a little personality. Use a little creativity and turn your home into a reflection of you! In the Kitchen Refinish the cabinets. Try a new color, or just freshen up your existing color. Or, take some of the cupboard doors off, leaving the...
Life's Messy, Clean it up
I recently took a break from the daily "pick-it-up, wipe-it-off, make-it-work, or throw-it-out grind" and attended Women’s Conference at BYU. I enjoyed the entire day immensely, but my favorite moment occurred at the evening concert. A singer with the group Providence introduced a song with an anecdote of her morning at home with three kids under five.
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