Household Stuff
My Sorta Kinda Shiny New Home Office
After years and years of wanting my own home office separate from my bedroom, I finally have a place I can call home. Complete with lime greens and browns and grays and oranges, my home office is resplendent with my ... Read More »
5 Ways to Spruce Up And Bring Spring Into Your Home
Right before Spring is official, I like to get my home ready for the new season. This means remixing a few things in terms of decor and furnishings. And while I cannot afford to redo my home completely, I do ... Read More »
Spring Clean: 5 Simple Ways to Get Kids to Clean with You
This year, get the family on board and involve the kids in spring-cleaning with you. Help them see how a cleaner home is a nicer place to be in and how they can take part in creating it Read More »
Operation Declutter: 6 Tips to Help You Declutter and Get Organized
When you declutter, you maximize what you really need and minimize what you don't. It's all about making your space free of disorder and chaos, so that you can live a more stress-free and organized existence Read More »
Fab Giveaway: Get Ready for Spring with Target $50 Gift Card Giveaway
Spring is almost here. And you know what that means----it's time to begin Spring cleaning and preparing our homes for the wonderfulness the season has to offer. My go-to place for home goods and decor, as well as practical storage ... Read More »
5 Days of Giveaways: Day 4, $30 Crate and Barrel eGift Card
I think that Crate and Barrel might be my favorite store, ever. I love it's clean lines, classic charm, and the abundance of everything fabulous. It's a wonderful place to purchase decor and items for your home Read More »
Holiday Safety Tips: Keep Your Children, Pets, House & Car Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are the most important time of the year, but it's important that they be celebrated with safety in mind. Here are 4 holiday season safety tips you should use during the holiday season Read More »
Getting Techy With It: Introducing My New Maytag Washer and Dryer
Who knew a washer and dryer could be so space age? That's what I said when I first saw the Maytag Bravos XL HE Top Load Washer with PowerWash System and the Bravos XL High Efficiency Electric Steam Dryer during ... Read More »
Turn Your Clocks Back with Energizer Family Safety Kit Giveaway
November 4th marks when we are supposed to set our clocks back an hour, but it is also the 25th anniversary of the annual Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program. Energizer is working with the International Association of Fire ... Read More »
Preparing Kids for Thanksgiving: Involving Children in Holiday Preparations
Parenting contributor Prerna Malik gives us 4 tips on how to involve our children in our holiday preparations for Thanksgiving Read More »
Redecorating Fab: Check Out Our New Family Room Furniture
Finally! We are getting much needed new furnishings for our family room in our finished basement. After visiting the new La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery located in the St. Louis area of Brentwood, we picked out fabulous items that will look great ... Read More »
Join Me For the Grand Opening Celebration for La-Z-Boy in Brentwood: I’m Cohosting
Guess what, Cubes and Dudes? I have been asked to cohost a Grand Opening Event for the new La-Z-Boy Store opening up in Brentwood here in St. Louis. There will be special sales and financing for attendees of the event. ... Read More »
DIY Fab: Natural DIY Spa Treatments You Can Make at Home
Have you ever wondered how to make your own natural spa and body products yourself? Guest Blogger Jeannette Kennedy gives you the scoop on how you can treat your body right with the products you very may well have right ... Read More »
Gift Card Giveaway: Get Your Spring Clean On With Walmart
Bring on spring with a spring clean Walmart giveaway to help you purchase cleaning an organizational items that can help you prepare your home living areas for the new season. Walmart is a one-stop shopping place to help you start ... Read More »
Fab Giveaway: Win a Candy Flavas ‘Green Glam’ Scented Candle
To celebrate Candy Flavas' Flavaversary and their 4th year in business, they are giving away one of their 'Green Glam' scented candles on my blog Read More »
Moms: What Have You Done For You Lately?
I ask this: what have you done for you lately? Is life passing you by while you are focused on everyone but yourself? Do you feel guilty if you spend some time pampering and taking care of yourself and not ... Read More »
U.S. News & World Report Announces its List of Best Cars for Families
When you have a family, a lot of thought is put into selecting a car. It's no longer about what you would like, but also what is safe for your family. Cost and features also come into play, and it ... Read More »
Homemade Pizza Recipes with the Help of Boboli Pizza Crust
Earlier this week, I wanted to cook something that I had never tackled before---pizza. Pizza is something that everyone in my household loves, and instead of shelling out money for a delivery pizza, I thought it would be pretty fabulous ... Read More »
