Out with the old and in with the new. We are in the process of moving and instead of upsizing, we are downsizing. With the kids out of the house, our twenty five hundred square foot home felt like a small mansion and truly, we didn’t need that much room for just the two of [...]
With the New Year upon us many of us have made the commitment to eat and live healthier. In most grocery stores you see items labeled “organic.” I was not 100% sure what that meant so I decided to go searching for the answer.
Organic refers to the way agricultural products are grown and also how [...]
Has the winter got you down? Are you ready for spring? You are definitely not alone. Much of the country has been in a deep freeze and the cold weather combined with lack of sunshine tends to put people in a bad mood. People become lazy, grumpy, moody, and tend to overeat. Then they get [...]
During the holiday week at my child’s school they have a wonderful tradition of “Christmas Around The United States.” Each teacher sets up a table that represents a certain part of the country and the children learn about that region’s way of celebrating the holidays. They learn about the culture, history, and also get to [...]
I look down the street at all the country house designs and the front yards are empty. I can’t believe the summer has already come and gone and the kids are back at school. Most kids don’t get sick during the summer while they are outside enjoying the fresh air but it seems as soon [...]
Have you ever wanted to just pack up, leave and get away from life to sit back and relax? Of course you have, all of us do. Our family has a very busy schedule and it seems when we are home there is always something to fix, to clean up, to attend, and so on. [...]
What type of person are you? From country house plans to modern home plans with contemporary touches, all house designs have clutter. While you are cutting the clutter do you toss it out or give it away? Or are you an individual that would like to make some money from your gently used items and [...]
The kitchen, often referred to as the heart of the home, wears a number of hats in the overall home blueprint. Kitchens serve a number of functions including family breakfast, evening meals, homework sessions and family game night. These rooms are prone to high traffic volume and have to stand the wear and tear from [...]
A hot trend among homeowners today is ensuring the home’s exterior boasts curb appeal. But what features actually define a home as having beautiful curb appeal? It’s the home with the “perfect lawn” outfitted with colorful flowers, trimmed shrubs and intricate yard art that adds warmth and style, ultimately creating an inviting feel that draws [...]
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Busy schedules and beautiful weather often creates messy kitchens for any home – from log home plans to southern home plans! Dishes easily pile up, floors are overlooked and kitchen counters are anything but clutter-free. And this doesn’t include those other frequently used appliances like the refrigerator and stove that are often [...]