Organization at a young age is critical. Just as a messy desk can cause you to feel overwhelmed, when your children are surrounded by disorganization, they often become mentally over-stimulated,…
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Mosquitoes are nasty. These strategies from the Virginia Dept of Health can help keep your family safe from mosquitoes without spraying dangerous chemicals.
It took Sue Farrell a while after the death of her husband, Joe, in 2013 to feel like she could give his clothes away. It was important that his belongings…
Clean, safe water is an important part of every family’s life, and something we’ve come to take for granted in our homes and throughout our community. With the water crisis…
Creating a garden that attracts pollinators is beneficial for the ecosystem and fun for families. Plus, few things are as rewarding as watching a butterfly light on a flower or…
There’s something about spring that creates the urge to sort, clean, organize, and purge. Some people clean often, a lot, and regularly. Some clean in one long day every month.…
In many homes, there are books and magazines everywhere you look – on shelves, in baskets, stacked on side tables. Other families might keep their collection of books out of…
If you’re remodeling your home to get more from its sale, there are things you have to keep in mind. Regardless of what anyone tells you, remodeling will help you…
“Your closet is so neat. I’ve seriously never seen a closet this tidy before.” This is my sister talking. I pause. Dumbfounded. “Neat” and “tidy” are not words normally associated…
There are easy, cost-effective things we can do to help the environment. Switching off lights when we leave a room, using smart-strips for our appliances and electronics, and washing clothes…
This time of year is full of anticipation and excitement – and things to do. From shopping and baking, to cleaning and decorating, the list of holiday tasks seems to…
Few things are more exciting than looking for a new home for your family. It’s the ultimate symbol of fresh beginnings and future possibilities. A nice new stainless steel fridge,…