Archive for the ‘Seasonal Topics’ Category
Be Prepared! Storm Safety
July 7, 2011 1 CommentLiving in Tornado Alley, it is especially important for my family to prepare for violent weather. Deadly storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes ravage households across the country each year and are constant reminders that Mother Nature has a temper. These storms seem innocent in the beginning, but each year no matter how many safeguards are in [...]
Pin ItWays To Beat The Winter Blues
March 9, 2011 1 CommentHas the winter got you down? Are you ready for spring? You are definitely not alone. Much of the country has been in a deep freeze and the cold weather combined with lack of sunshine tends to put people in a bad mood. People become lazy, grumpy, moody, and tend to overeat. Then they get [...]
Pin ItRecycle Your Christmas Tree
January 6, 2011 1 CommentSo many people celebrated the Christmas season this year by “going green” and putting up a real tree in their home. In the great room of our two-story home we put up a beautiful evergreen tree. Now that the holidays are over it is time to remove the decorations and take down the tree. Many [...]
Pin ItChristmas Traditions Across the US
December 17, 2010 2 CommentsDuring the holiday week at my child’s school they have a wonderful tradition of “Christmas Around The United States.” Each teacher sets up a table that represents a certain part of the country and the children learn about that region’s way of celebrating the holidays. They learn about the culture, history, and also get to [...]
Pin ItGoing Green In Your Home This Christmas
December 15, 2010 1 CommentAt Christmas time what happened to sitting around the fireplace stringing up popcorn, baking cookies to eat and also use as ornaments, putting a bow on a home-canned item and visiting the neighbor down the street? It seems that over the years Christmas has transformed from a time to reflect on the gifts of family [...]
Pin ItFall Outdoor Cleaning Checklist
December 7, 2010 1 CommentIf you live in the Midwest as I do – fall is upon us and winter is quickly approaching. It’s that time of year when my family transitions from outdoor living to indoor living. In order to make this happen, there are things that need to be taken care of outside first. Things need to [...]
Pin ItSwimming Pool Safety
June 4, 2010 6 CommentsOur family loves the outdoors, especially hiking and swimming. We are in the process of looking for a country home with acreage and a pool so we can enjoy both. So many home plans on the market today have swimming pools in the backyard. Since we’ve never owned a pool I thought it would be [...]
Pin ItSeasonal Decorating
February 15, 2010 2 CommentsEvery so often homeowners are graced with a winter day that feels like spring has finally decided to pay a visit. Or perhaps you prefer the first break in summer heat when the crisp cool of fall is just around the corner. Whatever the favorite season, many homeowners can agree that when nature starts to [...]
Pin ItSafe Rooms
February 13, 2009 No CommentsBuilding a dream home involves many new and exciting decisions – from choosing a spacious kitchen layout that fits your family’s needs to selecting the perfect storage space for all your storage woes. But where will you build your new dream home? Many areas in the world are prone to natural disasters of varying degrees. [...]
Pin ItRadiant Floor Heating
December 12, 2008 No CommentsWhen the leaves begin to fall and the air becomes cooler, many homeowners go to great lengths to prepare for the cold season ahead. Scarves, gloves and cozy sweaters are gathered from storage and the smell and feel of a warm fire begins to trickle throughout the home. But what about all those drafty areas [...]
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