For years I worked at home in a corner of the living room, at a desk bought from a garage sale. We still had 8 kids at home and the youngest two were preschoolers. I needed to keep an eye on them so I worked in the midst of everything going on. Years passed, we…
Bathroom decorating may not be the most exciting project, but if you think about it, it’s something with a big impact and you’ll enjoy the results frequently. We moved into our house almost three years ago and at the time I wanted something bright to go with the beige tile and taupe walls in the…
Several times a year we host house guests, and sometimes lots of them. Our immediate family numbers 26 (for now), so holidays and special events mean guests from out of state for several days at a time. The bedrooms in our current home already have full-time occupants, so making room for guests sometimes resembles a…
Life is humming along smoothly and you’re feeling pretty efficient. The laundry is almost caught up and you’re finally getting the hang of meal planning. You’ve even managed to keep some semblance of order in your bedroom. Best of all, your schedule is helping you stay productive and still have some personal time. As…
Funny thing about our surroundings. When we see the same scenery day after day, we stop seeing it. And we ignore the effects of our surroundings on our selves. Think about the pile of newspapers on the end table–a quiet, unassuming pile of a few days’ worth of newsprint. No big deal, right? But add…
Munching frozen pizza while gathered around the TV….eating burritos in the backseat of the mini-van….grabbing a hot dog at the game…. All families have times when a family meal involves convenience foods and eating on the go. The thought of eating dinner around the table at home can sound old-fashioned, boring or maybe even…