How to Choose a Rug for Kids Spaces
If you have children or furry friends, you probably understand how difficult it can be to try and find the perfect area rug for your space. In high traffic areas and kids’ rooms, you need a rug that can withstand the heavy wear and tear that comes from busy feet (and paws). If you’re like …
Back To School Décor Mood Board For Kids
Back to school can be one of the most fun, or stressful, times of the year. From buying new school supplies to bedroom decorations, preparing your kids for school is a big task. Although, there are countless ways to turn a room into the perfect study space for your kids. A desk that has storage …
Mohawk Home’s Top 10 Back to School DIY Crafts
As the beginning of the school year approaches, there are so many different things that you need to get ready. From finding all the right school supplies to getting new school clothes, it may feel like the to-do list is never ending! In these last few weeks of summer, crafts are great back to school …
Mohawk Home’s Top 10 Road Trip Activities For Kids
Family road trips are one of the greatest ways to make memories and spend time with loved ones. Whether you’re headed to the beach or going to see other members of the family, long drives could be some of the greatest – or toughest – hours of your life. From playing the quiet game to …
Brag-Worthy Book Nooks
When I think about how I’d like to spend a lazy afternoon, I think about curling up with a good book under a blanket or quilt. From sophisticated adult retreats to playful and cozy kid spaces, I’ve gathered some great ideas for creating a book nook in your home. Here are some brag-worthy book nooks that …
Cooking It Up with the Kiddos
Some of my most cherished memories from childhood include holiday baking and decorating cookies with my grandmother and cousins. The kitchen has always been the hub or the heart of the home in my family. So, it was only natural that I became curious about the flurry of culinary activity that unfolded in that particular …
Showcasing Your Child’s Artwork
Back to school and the flood of papers and art projects has already begun! Your child will be bringing home some masterpieces this year and it’s time to rethink using the refrigerator as your only means of display. Creating a gallery space for your little Picasso’s works can be quite simple. Start by choosing a …
Train Bedroom for Kids
My four and five-year-old boys share a room – one has a slight obsession with trains, the other is into anything and everything “boy”. Because of their personalities, a train bedroom isn’t a farfetched reality to please them both. But knowing that they grow and change rather quickly, I decided to create a room that …
Storing Kids Toys Around the House Without the Clutter
Let’s face it… I’m a mom and I have four children. Their toys, books, games, art supplies and drawings – no matter how hard I try to keep them contained to one room – almost always end up in the living room, kitchen, hallway, bathroom… basically every room is fair game. Instead of stressing about …
Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
Here we are again… the beginning of a new school year! It feels like summer just started, but my kids have been back in school for a week now and I am back in my classroom as well. A new school year is always a challenge, but having cleared that hurdle successfully for the last …