Home and Garden

Cynthia Davis Klemmer, the Children's Education Coordinator at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, suggests these gardening activity tips for families: Start small. Window boxes or containers, because of their small size, can actually turn out ...

Cynthia Davis Klemmer, the Children's Education Co...

Time 5 to 10 minutes Materials Empty jar Toothpicks Water An avocado seed Directions Caring for a plant is a vivid way to teach responsibility for things we love. First, you can enjoy the avocado for lunch. Then, poke 3 or 4 toothpicks around th...

Time 5 to 10 minutes Materials Empty jar Toothp...

Strawberries are easy to grow and delicious to eat. Best of all, the plants bear fruit year after year. Materials Strawberry seedlings Compost Straw mulch Directions Help your child plant strawberry seedlings about one foot apart in a sunny area w...

Strawberries are easy to grow and delicious to eat...

If you want to paint a room a really strong color but you're worried that it will be too dark, fear not. There are a lot of ways to brighten a room without sacrificing the color you want. Window Treatments Adding some light window treatments is a gre...

If you want to paint a room a really strong color ...

10 Ways to Make Meal Cleanups Easier 1. Have a plan. You probably won't need detailed battle plans to attack a messy dining room table and cluttered kitchen, but a basic plan will help you dive right in. How are you going to deal with leftovers? What...

10 Ways to Make Meal Cleanups Easier 1. Have a pla...

by Elizabeth Goldsmith, PhD Have you ever noticed that only a few days after cleaning, you can see dust everywhere, settled on glass tabletops and the like? Dust happens. Household dust carries bacteria, dander, mold spores, germs, and pollen. To add...

by Elizabeth Goldsmith, PhD Have you ever noticed ...

by : Edna MelendezNew moms are very busy people, indeed they are. I remember when I was a new mom with a baby girl, I could never find time to clean the house. And after that came twin boys so imagine the lack of time to do house cleaning. I hope the...

by : Edna MelendezNew moms are very busy people, i...

by: Jennifer Wagner Want to instantly transform your home into an autumnal getaway? Here are 10 simple fall decorating tips that you can use to spruce up your home for fall. The fall decorating ideas listed here can all be done at an affordable price...

by: Jennifer Wagner Want to instantly transform yo...

By : P. Williards When a potential client walks through the door and enters your business they will immediately judge your company based on what they see. Are the floors dirty? Is there a peculiar odor emanating? Are the windows and counters clean? B...

By : P. Williards When a potential client walks th...

Lemon, baking soda, vinegar salt and borax are used every day in our homes but have you ever tried to use them in cleaning? Believe me they are amazing. Cleaning is a hard work but after using these five materials you will find how amazing these envi...

Lemon, baking soda, vinegar salt and borax are use...

Wear Real Clothes: Not your best clothes of course, but not pajamas. Really getting dressed down to comfy shoes can help tell your mind that you've got work to do. If you start cleaning in your seat pants and house shoes, it may be more difficult to ...

Wear Real Clothes: Not your best clothes of course...

by: Michael J. McGroarty A beautiful lawn does not come without some effort. Depending upon what type of soil you have, the amount of effort will vary. For instance when raising trees and shrubs, sandy or a gravel base soil is great. Landscape plants...

by: Michael J. McGroarty A beautiful lawn does not...

11. Toss junk mail, catalogs, or magazines. If stacks and piles of papers, magazines, and catalogs litter your home, try taking a few moments to throw out some junk paper. Get extra tips for reducing piles of paper in your home. 12. Treat a stain. It...

11. Toss junk mail, catalogs, or magazines. If sta...

Even if you only have a half a minute to spare, you can accomplish these important chores. With a busy, overscheduled life we seldom have extra time to take care of anything. These quick chores will only take part of a moment of your time. 1. Empty t...

Even if you only have a half a minute to spare, yo...

by: Rachel Paxton 1) Make a paste of baking soda and water and rub on insect bites to relieve itching. 2) Remove coffee and tea stains by scrubbing pots or cups with baking soda and a plastic scouring pad. 3) Add 1/3 cup baking soda to a wash cycle a...

by: Rachel Paxton 1) Make a paste of baking soda a...

1. Never stop picking up. Try picking up during TV commercials or while you are waiting for something to boil on the stove. You will be amazed how much you can get done in five minutes. Have the entire family spend five minutes picking up the family ...

1. Never stop picking up. Try picking up during TV...

25 Ways To Be a Cheaper Housekeeper 1. Use the library. Check out the library to preview the newest books and magazines to help your housekeeping needs. Some books or magazines may turn into favorites, making them a candidate for purchase. 2. Maintai...

25 Ways To Be a Cheaper Housekeeper 1. Use the lib...

Are you bored of the dullness of your kitchen? Wondering how to make it lively? If yes, then you would be happy to know that an easy way to make your kitchen bright and lively is by adding colors. We all are aware of the fact that colors bring life t...

Are you bored of the dullness of your kitchen? Won...

Top 10 Ways to Make Over Your Home for Spring Warmer weather calls for a change in your home's decor. Update your home by bringing in sheer fabrics, pretty florals, and garden elements. Browse the "Top 10" ways to make over your decor for Spring! 1. ...

Top 10 Ways to Make Over Your Home for Spring Warm...

Dressing room "A dressing-room, however, may be much more simpler than this. All excess of luxury may be suppressed without preventing a woman of taste from making the little sanctuary of her charms both elegant and tasteful."

Dressing room "A dressing-room, however, may be mu...

Curtains Living in a sunny yet dusty city like cairo, make curtains a masterpiece while decorating your house. Even rooms with one or two window or small balcony will need curtains to give warm and elegance to the place.

Curtains Living in a sunny yet dusty city like cai...