A garbage disposal unit is a surefire way to get rid of smelly food leftovers and scraps to keep your kitchen clean, your trash bags from getting used and the landfills from piling up. However, there are certain items that even the best garbage disposal would be susceptible to wear and tear. It is only when you avoid putting such items into the disposal unit, can you extend … [Read more...]
De-Clutter your Bathroom with These Space-Saving Tricks
Getting the kids ready for school is already a challenge. Any added efforts — like cleaning a dirty bathroom after they head out the door — can quickly suck any productivity out of your morning routine. Whether your children have their own bathroom, share with siblings, or the family uses the same bathroom, simple organization can help everyone bathe, get dressed and start … [Read more...]
Apparoo App of the Week: Manilla
We could ALL use a little more simplicity in our lives, right? Hey, whatever happened to this ‘paperless desk’ we were all supposed to have by now? This week’s app is perfect for those who’re looking to simplify and organize their life. The endless influx of bills can be overwhelming – and buried bills mean late fees (ahem). Not fun, right? This week’s featured … [Read more...]
6 Carpet Selling Tips To Capture Satisfaction Among Customers
Do you know that customers would immediately buy your product once you get their attention and satisfaction because of your professional selling attitude? Surrounding the customer with a high level of care and professionalism will give them the delight to purchase what you are offering. If you are dead serious in carpets, then you must embrace this unique, rare, and fast … [Read more...]
Advice About Investing for Moms
Being a busy mom these days is not easy to balance with other aspects of life. And yet, I know that it is very important to keep up with investment stocks in order to save for my and my children’s future. In order to give the most for that future, I prefer to know how my investments are doing so that I can decide on the best course of action. One thing that I currently do … [Read more...]
Have Fun in the Pediatric Clinic Waiting Room
Taking your child to the doctor can be a nerve-racking experience for both the parent and the child. Many pediatric offices have relieved some of their patient's anxiety by providing entertainment or toys for the children while they wait. For the toys to be useful, they need to be simple, easy to keep germ free, and engaging for children of all ages. While creating a … [Read more...]
TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE VACATION
Are you ready to take a break from reality and go on vacation? Um, who doesn’t need a break, right? Although ideally a vacation is suppose to be enjoyable and relaxing, this doesn’t always happens. Stressful situations tend to POP up while you’re on vacation, and this can seem, to RUIN your trip. Instead of worrying about your trip, simply follow these tips for a stress-free … [Read more...]
Seven Habits of Highly Functional Laundry & Mudrooms
Utilitarian spaces, like laundry rooms and mudrooms, seldom receive the attention they deserve, which is odd when you consider how often they are used. A properly planned utility room can be a complete housekeeping area that simplifies your HOUSEHOLD chores. These rooms may even serve multiple purposes. A mudroom may double as a grooming center for the family pets and a storage … [Read more...]
POSITIVE PARENTING TIPS
With so much parenting advice swirling around, it’s difficult to know what to try with your kids. If your current parenting strategies aren’t working or if you’re looking for some new techniques to add to your toolbox, positive parenting may be worth exploring. Positive parenting ideas focuses on interacting with your kids in a way that promotes respect, working together as … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Reduce Food Cravings
Diets sound good in theory, but everything can quickly go out the window when we find ourselves craving foods we shouldn’t. Cravings are so powerful that many of us give up our new healthy eating plans altogether. If you’re trying to lose weight or get healthy, here are some ways to reduce those annoying cravings. Don’t Try to Cut Out Too Much Trying to cut out all of … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Awareness and Safety
Spring is nearly here and that means warm weather and outdoor activities. It also signals that motorcyclists are out. It's great to put on that helmet and start your cycle up. It's been in the garage all winter, so this is a perfect time to hit the road. Before you do, however, remember that driving a motorcycle is serious business and make sure you are ready for the road. You … [Read more...]
How to remove holi color from face?
As a festival, Holi is celebrated in India with a lot of fervor and excitement. A lot of people like to get down and dirty and play with colors, and almost all the people across the length and breadth of India celebrate this festival. What seems even more important is the fact that people are more than willing to spend a couple of hours on that day running from one place to the … [Read more...]
8 MUST-HAVE ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR NEXT SUMMER FAMILY VACATION
Seasoned vacationers will tell you that there are a few must-have items they love taking on their trip. For each family, it’s a little bit different. I’ve put together a little list of things we like to bring along with us on vacation. Gaiam Lunch Bag — If your kids are like mine, they’re probably hungry all the time. This is a great bag to bring along with you for … [Read more...]
SMALL BEDROOM DECORATION TIPS
We all spend quite a bit of time in our bedrooms, right? Whether it’s done sleeping, relaxing, reading or something else. Nothing makes a bedroom more boring than lack of decorations, so they play a good part in a beautiful clean home’s looks and this room is no exception. The tips of this article are aimed at giving you an idea about possible ways you can make your bedroom … [Read more...]
MAINTAINING A CLEAN HOME OVER THE SUMMER BREAK
With all kinds of things going on in the summer months — kids in and out of the house, swim and slumber parties back to back, out-of-town guests bringing in their baggage — summer can be chaotic. But it can also be fun at the same time, as long as you have a plan to tackle the mess that friends and family can bring. As an interior designer who loves to entertain, I have devised … [Read more...]