Whew! What a busy week. My family has two birthdays that land a week apart and aside from the family celebrations, we also had a birthday party in there. I did get a little bit behind, but my articles for this week are available now and Mary Ann has done a great job of keeping you updated with wonderful ideas while I played catch up.
Home Chore List: Twice-A-Year Cleaning Chores (1)
Mary Ann’s Chore Lists are quite handy. Breaking things down this way may help us get more organized, but I’ve noticed something else: this breakdown shows just how hard we work to make our houses into homes. Check out Home Chore List: Twice-A-Year Cleaning Chores (2) and Home Chore List: Twice-A-Year Cleaning Chores (3) as well. If we stop to think about all those tasks, wow! I think we need a raise…
Homemaker’s Help List: Three Tips
I’m big on tips. I love tips and tricks and ideas that make life easier. This article offers three that I found handy. Then, there’s Quick Fixes for Stubborn Smells if you’d like some simple solutions for smells that invade every home.
Kid’s Clutter: Making Room for Birthday or Holiday Gifts
Kids accumulate stuff quickly. Here you’ll find ways to sort through the old before bringing in the new. While we’re on birthdays, I hope you’ll check out How to Take an Outdoor Party Indoors in a Hurry.
Be sure to check out this very cool idea that Mary Ann shared. It’s even inspired a new TLC show, featuring Doug Wilson of “Trading Spaces” fame.
Another View of Window Treatments
You may not usually think of your window treatments as being an exterior issue, but in this case, observe how your window treatments translate into curb appeal.
The rest of this week’s articles cover outdoor care, decorating, and design:
Landscape Design: Planing Your Zones
Plant A Spring Cutting Garden in The Fall
Halloween or Harvest Décor Tips
Hope you had a great week! Thanks for reading.