Home Essentials

A while ago, I took a little bit of time and made this handy greeting card organizer. I can’t tell you how many times this has gotten me out of a jam when a card was needed for an event or holiday. My only downfall can be when I don’t…

It’s one of those things we are required to do as parents with school-aged children: labeling. Everything. Every. Thing. I still remember, back in my elementary school days, my father would sit at the kitchen table with a thin indelible marker, and write my name on every single pencil crayon…

Home is comfort and warmth, inside and out Home is the safest place on earth with the most compassion Home is fun and silly, where I can be my true self and will be loved as I am.   Well, they can’t fit all that on a pillow, but the…

Usually, for children, an upcoming holiday or special event is talked about long before the event. When my little ones see the first snow fall, they want to know how far away Christmas will be. When we turn the calendar to a new month, the first thing they will see…

One thing that always comes up during this month, with much thanks to Valentine’s Day, is the idea of preserving a memory. I mean, let’s face it, all the DIY crafts, the artwork, and the items you collect in your home that surround you on a daily basis, are there…

Every year it’s the same thing. The two top New Year resolutions are always to get healthier and to get organized. I’ve never been one for making resolutions, however this year I’m changing my lifestyle a bit so since the new year is upon us, I’m making it work to…

Ok mamas, you know what it’s like. Cleaning the house and making sure things are germ free for your little ones, but trying your best not to use products that are dangerous in any way. There have been some products I have found in the past that work well, others…

When I was living in Italy, one of the most beautiful items I used to ogle over was paper. Sounds a little strange? Well, not really if you consider the history of Florentine stationery. Beautifully crafted patterns were available on notebooks and journals, as well as other office accessories, and…

Is it possible? Yes! Ok maybe not always, but it’s worth a shot. My kids are at the stage of building and constructing, and they have been for some time now.  It’s great! It uses their imagination and I love to see what they will make next. When a special…

Perhaps hearing and speech problems do not affect your family but it’s always good to learn more in order to prevent any possible cases for problems in the future. Especially when noise induced hearing loss is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. My children went for their first…