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Safe, Smart Holiday Home Decorating Ideas for Busy Families

December 10th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in KidSmart Holidays

The bustling holiday season is upon us, bringing with it the joy of transforming family homes into festive wonderlands. Dazzling lights, sparkly tinsel, fancy dishes, and children’s laughter are all part of the holiday magic — but young children and holiday decorations aren’t always a perfect mix. (more…)

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Falling Leaves Wreath Greets Thanksgiving Guests with Seasonal Hues

October 15th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in DIY Decor & Holiday Crafts, KidSmart Holidays
Thanksgiving wreath decoration diy project
Thanksgiving wreath decoration diy project

This richly colored fall wreath is so easy to make, I actually pulled it together one Thanksgiving morning when I realized I didn’t have a door decoration to greet my guests. 

Luckily, I had wreath form and a bag of fall-hued silk leaves tucked away in the crafts cabinet. I just added a little hot glue, a bow, and voila!

It’s versatile, too. Without the bow, the leaf-covered wreath makes a great tabletop piece for ringing candles or other fall decorations. (more…)

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Spooktacular Ideas for Kid-Friendly Halloween Decor

October 3rd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in DIY Decor & Holiday Crafts, KidSmart Holidays

flame-free battery operated candles for kid-safe halloween decorHere are some kid-safe and budget-friendly Halloween decorating ideas to dress up mantles, tabletops, and shadowy nooks and crannies — plus some KidSmart ways to add a spooky candle-lit glow to festivities without the scary flames!

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Homemade Gift-in-a-Jar Recipes Add a Thoughtful, Tasty and Economical Twist to Holiday Gift-Giving

December 1st, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Family Time, KidSmart Holidays, Kids in the Kitchen

Homemade jar recipes with beautifully layered ingredients topped with a flourish are a thoughtful and economical way to treat friends, coworkers, neighbors or teachers to the flavors of the season. And making them is easy and fun – especially if you get the kids involved. (more…)

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Get Storage-Starved Kitchens Holiday-Ready in Four Simple Steps

November 18th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Home Organization, KidSmart Holidays

The holidays are fast upon us, bringing together family, festivities and, everyone’s favorite — food. If your kitchen isn’t quite up to the challenge, now is the time to get it organized and ready for the demands of the season. With a little planning, a quick clean out and some handy tools made to work in tight spaces, busy cooks can make the most of stingy kitchen storage and conquer clutter status-quo – in just a few easy steps. (more…)

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‘Twas the Weekend Before Thanksgiving and All Through the House… How are You Preparing for the Big Day?

November 4th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Family Time, How-To's and Checklists, KidSmart Holidays

Well, I guess the obvious answer is I’m avoiding the issue and blogging!

No… seriously, I have a pretty easy Thanksgiving planned this year, we’re taking it on the road and going camping – turkey, new puppy and all. So, I have managed to sidestep house prep woes this year – but that has not always been the case! (more…)

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Make the Kid’s Table the Best Seat in the House this Thanksgiving

November 2nd, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Family Time, KidSmart Holidays

Ah, the kid’s table… the spot where, if lucky, you might corral busy youngsters for a whopping seven minutes during Thanksgiving dinner. It’s always just enough time for them to smear potatoes across their face, drop their plate on the floor, then materialize at the grownups’ table just as you’re getting seated. (more…)

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