Creative DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, so that means it’s time to get creative with the kids to make Valentine’s Day cards that give a lasting impression. We made creative “cards” the past few years and the kids loved it as much as I did. They were able to get more involved with the process, help …
Easy Ways to Green Your Home
As the years pass, more and more families are becoming more conscience of their surroundings and what their bodies come in contact with – and not just with food. While going green has become a trend (and not a bad trend to follow, if you ask me), it’s also easy, better for the environment and, …
DIY Winter Pinecone Table Setting
I love hosting dinner parties during the cold winter months. There’s something about this time of year – even in Southern California – that makes a cozy dinner party feel that much more special. The Holidays are nice, but I always feel obligated to decorate and prepare the space and the mood with a Holiday …
Smart Steps for Planning a Baby Nursery
Pregnancy brings a lot of new emotions – mostly good, but some can be bad, too, especially when you find yourself crying over the wrong paint color. With hormones flying all over the place, what you think you like one minute might change in a matter of days… sometimes hours. That’s why I like to …
How to be an organized mom
Organization is a key element in parenting. Without it, bills will go unpaid, events will be forgotten, schedules will go out the window and your time is not spent to its maximum potential. But getting – and staying – organized is not an easy task, especially when children are involved. These tips will help you …
Mommy Time: Do something for yourself, Give yourself a peaceful sanctum
I know I’ve said it before and I’ll continue to say it, but only because it’s so true… As moms, we often put ourselves and our needs behind the needs of our children – and all the other demands in our lives. Case in point… For years I’ve dreamt of creating my perfect bedroom – my sanctuary, my space. And for …
Give a room its own identity, with a rug!
I love our little house, but I think the builders went a little overboard with the whole “open space” phenomenon. We have two great rooms downstairs; one was meant to be a formal living room/formal dining room and the second was meant to be a family room/breakfast nook/kitchen. Having three kids (and a husband) in this open layout means …