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Christmas Tree Decorating Tips, Part I

Are you ready to put up your Christmas tree and start decorating? Some people already have or are getting ready to do so. I know people that start way early, some that put the tree up the day after Thanksgiving, some who wait until the 1st of December, and still others who barely get the tree in place in time for Santa to stock presents beneath it on Christmas Eve. While decorating the tree can be a lot of fun, and making a plan helps, so try some of these tips to get started: Check your Lights Before you spend … Continue reading →

The Perfect Christmas Tree

This year, I am seriously thinking of having a perfect “theme” tree. Usually, we have our traditional tree that is an eclectic mix of paper ornaments, glass balls, tiny plastic reindeer and anything that might have caught the eye of a child anytime in the last 40 years. But I also dream of another tree, one whose branches yield a more cohesive style, where the ornaments all match and everything is planned out. I have been pouring through home magazines and catalogues dreaming of the perfect decorated Christmas tree. There is the rustic cabin in the woods kind of tree, … Continue reading →

Update Your Guest Room

Why wait until you’re in the middle of holiday preparations to start getting ready for guests? Now is a great time to update the guest room, before things get too crazy. If you do a few projects yourself, you can save some money while transforming the guest room. Also, take care not to overlook existing items. Some things you already have may work well in that space, if given a little love. If the bed in your guest room is outdated, consider redoing the headboard. If the piece just isn’t something you can work with, consider removing the headboard (and … Continue reading →

Fall Decorating: Outdoor Décor

Nature will give you a helping hand with the outdoor décor. You can pick up on the natural color scheme to complement your outdoor decorating. Pretty fall flowers in colorful planters make a nice touch for the porch or deck but there are plenty of other ideas to give your home a warm, welcoming appearance. Welcome Mats What could be more welcoming than a clean, new, attractive welcome mat? There are many designs from which to choose but natural fiber welcome mats add something special to fall décor. If natural materials don’t strike your fancy, you may want a custom … Continue reading →

Product Recalls: Even Decorative Pieces can become Hazards

We don’t tend to think of decorative pieces as dangerous but Home Decorators Collection has decided to recall over 500 pieces just to make sure they don’t pose a danger to anyone. There have not been any reports of injuries thus far, but the company is issuing a recall in order to help keep it that way. It seems that some manufacturers ignore such warning signs, so I say good for this company for doing something now to try to prevent injury –or tragedy- from occurring. The leather suitcase storage trunks in question may be burgundy or brown and they … Continue reading →

More Closet Storage Tips

Closets are a wonderful invention and they fulfill the tertiary human need after food and shelter; namely, storage space. So many times, closet space is either wasted or not utilized to its fullest capacity. Here are some tips to help you along the cluttered path to optimum bedroom closet organization! Read on even if you are not sure where the closet is. Top Floor Storage The top of a wardrobe is the perfect spot for those items that you want to keep but don’t use very often. Painted boxes or decorated baskets can be placed out of the way and … Continue reading →

Are Jumpers Safe for Baby?

Do you know what a jumper is? I’m not talking about a sweater or a pull over, but rather a device that is hung in the doorway that provides suspension for your infant to bounce and move around. Jumpers provide infants with vigorous exercise before they are able to be mobile themselves. But are these jumpers safe? That’s definitely the question. The idea of a baby jumper is to let your little one bounce around happily, though they are limited only to bounce in the doorway where the jumper is suspended. There are some problems that you should be aware … Continue reading →

What To Do With Your Tree Now That Christmas Is Over

In just a few hours my neighbor will emerge from his house with his Christmas tree in hand and dump it near the edge of the sidewalk where it will sit until the recyclers come to pick it up in a few days. Each year, on December 26th, like clockwork, he gives his tree the boot. I have never asked why, instead I stare from my living room in utter amazement. Personally, I come from the 12 days of Christmas school of thought, which means our Christmas tree doesn’t come down until after the Epiphany, but to each his own. … Continue reading →

Accessorize For Less – More Belts

I have already provided you with a couple of ideas for using new items as belts, but I am not done yet. I am constantly faced with the problem of belts not fitting correctly, not being able to find them at the store in the correct size, or for my daughter, not being small enough for her. So like an frugal mom, I have modified several everyday items and created new and fun ideas for belts. Here are a couple more. Daddy’s Tie Is there an old tie hanging in daddy’s closet? Grab one and create a cute belt with … Continue reading →

Accessorize For Less – Belts

Belts can get expensive, for children or for adults. And finding the size you need can also be hard. Often I find myself staring at a rack of belts, loving one and finding it doesn’t come in the size I need. Another problem I have faced is my daughter’s small size. She is very tiny. Her waist is extremely small and finding a belt that will fit her has been very interesting and challenging to say the least. Either she there is too much belt left over at the end and we have to stick it through multiple belt loops, … Continue reading →