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How to arrange a narrow family room

Christina Caldwell — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:44:00 -0700

Whether you’re living in an upscale urban loft or cozy cottage home, the narrow living spaces that come along with certain homes can be tough to arrange and decorate without looking cluttered. Here are a few tips that will make your space look less crowded, more put-together and refreshed.

How to turn a dresser into a bathroom vanity

Christina Caldwell — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:14:00 -0700

Dressers are just vanities waiting to be morphed into the bathroom centerpiece of your dreams. Here’s how to turn a dresser into a vanity with just a little elbow grease.

6 Simple organization tips for kids’ rooms

Christina Caldwell — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:24:00 -0700

Are kids' rooms ever really organized? Sure, you can throw toys into bins and hide them for a few hours, but in no time, they’ll be back on the floor. Actually, they can be organized, and pretty easily. Here are a few super-simple organization tips that will have your child’s room picked up and orderly in no time.

Treats kids can make

Christina Caldwell — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:30:00 -0700

Spending time in the kitchen with your kids is a great way to teach them how to cook and bake -- and it's also quality time they might have otherwise spent in front of the television. Get kids off the couch and into the kitchen to learn new facts and skills with these quick, easy treats that young ones can make.

Tricks for simple family meals

Christina Caldwell — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:53:00 -0700

After working and running errands throughout the day, cooking a hearty, healthy meal for the family can be a daunting task -- that is, unless you have the tricks to make a fast, simple meal that hits the spot. Here are a few of our favorite tricks for making simple family meals.

Moms like you share: What breakfast traditions do you pass on to your family?

Christina Caldwell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

There’s nothing more “Leave It to Beaver” than a full breakfast with sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs and orange juice, but for today’s mom-on-the-go, the everyday restaurant-style breakfast is out of reach. We talked to three busy moms about what breakfast traditions they’ve passed onto their own family through the generations, and even which ones they’ve left behind.

New snack ideas – How to make snack mix with cereal

Christina Caldwell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Cereal is a breakfast staple, largely known for being a light-yet-filling meal, usually packed with vitamins, fiber and healthy grains, but it has been limited to the breakfast table for decades. Take out the milk and add a few flavors and you have a yummy snack that can be eaten throughout the day. Lift the breakfast-only ban on cereal once and for all with these directions for making a tasty snack mix with cereal.

How to get your child to ask for a healthy snack or breakfast

Christina Caldwell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Remember when you were a kid? No food was better than the sugary, fatty, salty ones. And heck, maybe those are still the foods you crave as an adult. It’s human biology at work. We crave those flavors in order to survive, but in a culture where fast food is often easier than a healthy, home-cooked meal, those survival compounds are in abundance and lead to adverse health effects. If you want your kids to ask for a healthy snack instead, here are a few tips.

6 Concealing products that work

Christina Caldwell — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:40:00 -0700

As an intelligent, beautiful woman, you’re pretty much flawless -- but if you have some dark circles, red spots or other facial blemishes lingering around, try these six concealing products that cover up, beautify and even heal. Most importantly, they really work.

Mouth sore treatments for the family

Christina Caldwell — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:33:00 -0700

Mouth sores can really put a damper on your day, not to mention the week or so they take to heal. Eating becomes a chore, and tasks that normally aren’t painful become uncomfortable. Luckily, the mouth is one of the fastest-healing parts of the body. Whether it’s a cold sore or a bitten lip, here are a few mouth sore treatments for the family that dull the pain and speed up the healing process.

Moms share their favorite beauty solutions

Christina Caldwell — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:25:00 -0700

With kids hanging on your arms, your time's likely limited. In between taking the kids to soccer practice and cooking meals in the evening, take some time for yourself. We asked three top mommy bloggers about their favorite beauty solutions. Here’s how they look fantastic, even when things around the house get hectic.

Cut your energy bill with eco-friendly kitchen appliances

Christina Caldwell — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700

At a time when most people are looking to save, taking a look at your everyday habits is essential to finding out where your money is going. If you’ve ever taken a look at your electric bill and felt helpless, a few practical appliance switch-outs can help you reduce your bill dramatically. If that old dishwasher, oven, refrigerator or other kitchen appliance is costing you big in the long run, here are a few pieces of advice that can help with bills and the environment.

How to create a functional, practical kitchen for your family

Christina Caldwell — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700

Function and practicality are two essentials when it comes to raising a family, and streamlining your routine and home can help things run smoothly day to day. Whether your husband wants to cook or your kids are running amok around the kitchen island, maintaining a practical kitchen can help relieve the little stressors that come up throughout a typical day at home. Here are a few ways to create a functional, practical kitchen for everyone in the family.

7 Innovative appliances for your home

Christina Caldwell — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700

In the technological age, the evolution of gadgets and gizmos changes faster than some can keep up with. You get a new cell phone every year and a new computer every three to try to close the tech gap and keep current, but you still have a kitchen full of standard, tried-and-true appliances. While the old appliances still work, there are several new tech-boosted appliances on the market. Here are seven of our favorite innovative appliances for your updated abode.

7 Summer barbecue party must-haves

Christina Caldwell — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:10:00 -0700

As the weather heats up, spending time outdoors becomes less about keeping warm than keeping the party hot. Outdoor barbecues are a great way to get your social circle buzzing again, but you have to be prepared. Here are the seven barbecue party must-haves that will get your soiree sizzling.

Guide to buying a home media projector

Christina Caldwell — Sun, 01 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700

Whether you’re a movie buff or a heavy television watcher, adding a home media projector to your media room will enhance the viewing experience, but there is a long list of specifics to consider before making the big, pricey projector purchase. Here are a few tips to make sure you make the best buy.

Must-have electronics for your media room

Christina Caldwell — Sun, 01 May 2011 07:00:00 -0700

So you’ve stepped into the future and decided to build your own media room with plush seating, proper lighting and a comfortable atmosphere. Now all you need is the media. Here are the electronic media room must-have electronics to enhance your entertainment experience.

Best pets for families

Christina Caldwell — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:20:00 -0700

Choosing a family pet is like choosing a memory. Your child will remember their pets for the rest of their life. Picking the right fluffy or scaly buddy will make sure those memories are fond ones. Here are a few of the very best pets for families.

5 Ways to pamper your pooch

Christina Caldwell — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:31:00 -0700

Mani-pedis and tasty treats are a great way to pamper those special people in your life. You and your human friends might regularly treat yourself to the finer things, but what about your cute canine friend? Those little luxuries are available for your pooch, too. Here are a few ways to pamper your pet.

What you need to know about pet adoption

Christina Caldwell — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:45:00 -0700

If you’ve decided to add a fluffy new addition to your family, adopting a pet from a shelter is a great way to save a life and gain a new best friend. But there are a few things you should consider before adopting a pet, both about the adoption itself, and the process of adaptation once you take your new buddy home. Here’s what you need to know before taking Fido to the family nest.