Posts Tagged ‘ household tips ’

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

October 2, 2009
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Like Candles? Here’s how to Enjoy them Safely… or Get the Look Without the Worry

If you enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to a home, you're not alone. In fact, I'm enjoying a fragrant soy candle right now. 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...
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Choose the Right Shapes for Sensible Decorating Around Toddlers

March 24, 2009
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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. Choosing decor crafted in more durable materials will help you maintain kid-smart style in any room.
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Safe, Stylish Shelving Options for Busy Family Homes

March 13, 2009
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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...
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Quick Tips for Keeping Kid’s Rooms Organized and Looking Good

January 10, 2009
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If you have more than one child sharing a bedroom -- or are just plain short on space (and who isn't these days?) -- here are a few easy, fast and inexpensive tips to keep little clutterbugs organized.
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Get Storage-Starved Kitchens Holiday-Ready in Four Simple Steps

November 18, 2008
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Get Storage-Starved Kitchens Holiday-Ready in Four Simple Steps

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.
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Stay on Budget with a Babyproofing Plan

July 10, 2008
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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,...
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Checklist: Baby Safety Gates 101 – Before you shop for child safety gates

May 10, 2008
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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!
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Checklist: Seven Top Tips for Creating Family & Child-Friendly Homes

May 10, 2008
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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.
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On the Lookout for Lead – Preventing Household Lead Exposure

April 10, 2008
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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.
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Five Easy – Even Effortless – Ways to Reduce Household Waste

March 8, 2008
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Five Easy – Even Effortless – Ways to Reduce Household Waste

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.
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