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Perk Up Post-Holiday Homes with Low- to No-Cost Home Decorating Tricks from the Pros

January 28th, 2010 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Post-holiday cleanup is an ideal starting point for spring cleaning and home improvement projects. But if the sagging economy isn’t inspiring costly updates, you can still create a new look, add pizzazz or a make decorative statement on even the tiniest budget. Just add your own creativity to some helpful tips from a few innovative decorators.

Here are some great ways to make the most of shoestring-budget decorating projects.  (more…)

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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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Collapsible Kitchen Tools Make the Most of Tight Kitchen Storage Spaces

August 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Home Organization, Kids in the Kitchen, Product Reviews

Cooks everywhere, especially those of you navigating tight kitchens, prepare to rejoice! A new generation of space-saving collapsible kitchen tools has arrived to make even the stingiest kitchen cabinet seem downright expansive.  (more…)

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Flat, Semi-Gloss, Eggshell… Oh, My! Which Paints are Best for Busy Family Spaces?

June 10th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Product Reviews

We’ve been asked by several website visitors and customers which paint type and finish is best for nurseries and kids’ rooms. The staff and contributors to KidSmartLiving seem to make a hobby of painting our homes, and while we’re not professional painters, we do feel qualified to tackle this question. Happily, it’s an easy answer… (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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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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Decorative Pillows Add Worry-Free Style to Busy Family Rooms

August 27th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Kid-Friendly Home Decorating

Large or small, colorful or subtle, decorative pillows create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere in any room. As one of the easiest, quickest and least expensive home decorating solutions, throw pillows are a particularly easy way for parents to add a dash of style to busy family rooms without worry… if the pillows are chosen with kids in mind!  (more…)

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