Injuries can and do occur anywhere inside and outside a home, even with great attention paid to injury prevention. So what does that tell you? That maybe we all need to try just a wee bit harder. If you think your home is not as safe as it can be for all concerned, then a […]

Take a drive through your neighborhood on any given weekend – especially mornings – and you’re sure to see some typical signs of spring. You know, things like sunny yellow daffodils, homeowners tending to their lawns and, of course, brightly colored signs enticing deal hunters to scavenging at local tag or yard sales. If you’re […]

The latest rage in home décor? Bean Bags, and they’re not just for kids anymore. Typically relegated to dorm rooms and kid’s playrooms, the lowly bean bag has come a long, long way over the years. In fact, today some of the top designers are incorporating bean bag furniture into some of the swankiest homes. […]

April is Gardening Month, and what better way to celebrate than by heading outside and getting a little dirt under your fingernails. Whether you have a greenhouse, a raised bed, or a small corner of a community garden, gardening is a great way to get some much needed fresh air while connecting with nature. But […]

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans came together across the United States with one common goal: to raise consciousness about environmental issues. While separate groups fought for their own environmental causes – like oil spills and toxic dumps, or pollution and pesticides – it wasn’t until the first official Earth Day that all environmental […]

It looks so pure and innocent, doesn’t it? Refined white sugar, just sitting in a bowl, minding its own business, and ready to add just the right touch of sweetness to your morning coffee, that fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies, and everything else you might use it for. But unless you’ve been living on […]

There are few things more satisfying than starting the spring season with a sparkling clean home. You know, when you can just sit back and relax knowing that not a dust bunny nor cobweb have been spared. But getting there? Well, that’s not nearly as enjoyable While we can’t exactly get you excited about rolling […]

Just as daffodils and tulips start popping up across neighborhood lawns in the spring, so do “For Sale” signs. I you’re one of the many homeowners who hope to sell your home this season, you already know the competition can be fierce as more and more sellers try to woo springtime buyers. So before you […]

We all know that the secret to a long, healthy life is really no secret at all. Simply eat right and get plenty of exercise. But for today’s busy families, it can be easier said than done. Between work, school, extra-curricular activities, and other obligations, finding the time to exercise and make nutritious, delicious meals […]

Some days you just can’t win for trying. No sooner do you clean up the mess following a drain clog in your kitchen sink when someone announces, “Mom, I think the toilet’s blocked.” Or you install a new faucet – all on your own – to replace the one that wouldn’t stop linking, when all […]