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Like Candles? Here’s how to Enjoy them Safely… or Get the Look Without the Worry

October 2nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Childproofing & Safety, Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

IL_Drip_pillar_outsideIf you enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to a home, you’re not alone. Candle sales are up and they’re more popular than ever in home decorating, but there are a few things to remember before you light up…. especially if you have little ones running about.  (more…)

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Choose the Right Shapes for Sensible Decorating Around Toddlers

March 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Parents can maintain stylish decor even with a busy toddler at home. It just takes a few sensible decor choices and strategic placement for decorative accents in a room.

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Safe, Stylish Shelving Options for Busy Family Homes

March 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Shelves of every variety are a decorating and organizing staple that fulfill numerous roles throughout the home, but when a child is introduced to the scene they suddenly become a safety problem! Here are several ways parents can address the safety issues posed by certain types of shelves, plus a few tips for adding stylish storage and display space to any room without adding safety hazards…..  (more…)

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Quick Tips for Keeping Kid’s Rooms Organized and Looking Good

January 10th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Home Organization, Kid's Rooms

With holiday festivities over and a new crop of kids’ toys, books and cherished treasures to sort out, now is the perfect time to add valuable storage space where it’s needed most – in the kids’ rooms! (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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Stay on Budget with a Babyproofing Plan

July 10th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Childproofing & Safety

From diapers to formula, not to mention all the other “stuff,” parents can quickly find themselves spending a good amount of money on little ones’ needs. With a plan in-hand when you go shopping, you’ll avoid overspending on unnecessary items. Plus, you’ll have the right items and quantities on-hand when you begin to install, saving time and frustration….  (more…)

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Checklist: Baby Safety Gates 101 – Before you shop for child safety gates

May 10th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Childproofing & Safety, How-To's and Checklists

Shop Smart! Before you shop for baby gates, print out the Baby and Child Safety Gate Worksheet at KidSmartLiving.com

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Baby safety gates are effective barriers in many areas of the home and come in a variety of designs to meet different needs. Selecting the right gate for your space is key for both safety and livability – and it’s easy to do with a little pre-planning!  (more…)

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Checklist: Seven Top Tips for Creating Family & Child-Friendly Homes

May 10th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Childproofing & Safety, How-To's and Checklists

Simple changes, from the arrangement of items in a room to choices in homewares, can make a big difference in a home’s safety, ease of care, and even parental sanity! The following tips can help you create a home that’s safe for small children… yet still welcoming to grown-ups.  (more…)

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On the Lookout for Lead – Preventing Household Lead Exposure

April 10th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Childproofing & Safety

Lead-contaminated childrens’ products have topped the recent news stories… and for good reason. Lead exposure can have a very profound and long-term negative affect on childrens’ health. So lead exposure is, and should remain, a concern to parents.  (more…)

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Five Easy – Even Effortless – Ways to Reduce Household Waste

March 8th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in A Little Something Extra, Greener Living Ideas

As I begin this entry – a look at five easy ways to reduce household waste without even realizing it – I wonder if readers see me as yet another voice preaching an occasional ”Go Green” message as the new fashionable “it” thing.

I hope not, and here’s why… (more…)

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