Do you stare at an empty corner in your living room every day? It just sits there vacant and lonely. Sure, you think about doing something with the space, but what? Maybe the emptiness has even earned it the designated place where toys get piled or book bags get dropped after school. Stop staring at the valuable real estate and do something with it! You will be glad you did, and you might even smile every time you look at it. 1. Floor Water Feature - Turn that awful eyesore into the most dynamic focal point of your home with a floor water feature. They generally range from 4 to 10 feet tall, and come in a variety of materials and trims. Just place it in that corner on an angle and it will change the entire room. You can find a large selection online at websites like Soothing Walls.com. 2. Bean Bag or Cushions - An average chair might not fit there, but a beanbag chair certainly will. Just stuff it in the corner, and it will become the most popular seat in the house. Alternately, ...
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Guest Article – Decorating Your Child’s Bedroom
Store-bought decorations can be costly, so crafty parents are using their creative skills to make beautiful and inexpensive decorations that help to transform kids' bedrooms into magical spaces. From beautiful bunting to cozy cushions, be inspired with these simple crafts that will be sure to brighten up any child's room. Beautiful Bunting Bunting provides an affordable way to add a whimsical feel to your child's bedroom while also bringing some detail to sparse walls. You can customize the bunting to complement the existing decor in the room. For the best results cut different patterned fabric scraps into triangles and sew them onto a single piece of ribbon. You can even have your little one help you with the project by customizing the bunting with buttons, sequins, bows, and other embellishments. Light it up! Christmas lights aren't just for Christmas; you can incorporate them into your child's bedroom to create a cozy and inviting space that they will be sure to love. The great ...
Guest Article: Full of Life: Staying Happy and Independent as you Age
Growing old doesn’t have to be something that is difficult to go through. No matter what age you are, each new year can be your time to shine. In addition, instead of dreading getting old due to health issues and other concerns that come with aging, think of ways to prevent these difficulties that may arise. Simple ways to stay young at heart and with your body is continuing to exercise, spending time with family and loved ones, and creating a bucket list to complete even as you age. As you get older it’s a time to celebrate life and stay healthy, not dread life and all the wonderful moments it has to offer. Focus on the Little Things that make you Smile If you have grand children or other family members that keep you feeling young and always lift your spirits, visit them regularly or ask them to come to you. It’s amazing how much a nice conversation or outing with a loved one can keep you young, positive, and full of life. Depending on how nimble you are consider going on hikes, ...
Guest Article – The Six Most Useful Tools for Busy Moms
Calling someone a busy mom in today’s world almost seems a little redundant. Every mom is a busy mom, and every mom is always looking for new ways to save time, save money, and create a better home for their family, with the little free time they have of course. But no matter what they do, it always seems like there is no free time left for mom at the end of the day, and that there is always another task that needs to be done. This is a common issue with all moms, but it is an issue that can be resolved. There are a lot of great tools made specifically to make mom’s lives easier. From organization to cleaning to research to saving money, there is a tool out there to help moms do these tasks easily and quickly. Even better, many of these tools are free or very inexpensive, so any mom can utilize them to make life easier for her and her family. With a little forward thinking and the help of these tools, moms can find the time to take care of all the things they need to do each day and ...
Guest Article – Transforming Summer Wear into Fall Time Ensembles
Stop -- before tucking away that summer tunic in your summer storage box keep it out a little bit longer. You may be making a mistake by putting away all of your summer clothing when a lot of it is still wearable throughout fall and winter. All it takes is a little bit of reinvention and creativity. If you keep a lot of your clothing out you’ll have some wonderful “new” outfits for fall. Here are some ideas on how to refurbish your summer wear into dreamy fall and winter ensembles. Before you Put Away the Tunics: A tunic doesn’t just have to be paired with thin leggings during the summer. During the fall your tunics can turn into a shirt that can be worn over a pair of jeans. In fact, slimming jeans will do just the trick. You can choose to keep your shirt tucked in or out, depending on your preference. If you are wearing skinny jeans having your tunic out will complement your figure. For accessories, wear a bubble necklace or another lovely favorite necklace that you like to wear ...
Get Spooky with TruMoo!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Halloween is one of the best times to be able to cut loose and be creative in the kitchen. I have all sorts of fun coming up with different ghoulish recipes to server my friends when they come over Halloween night. If you are looking for a great ingredient to get you started, or add/substitute into another recipe, look no further than TruMoo Orange Scream. Orange Scream is TuMoo’s seasonal Halloween delight. Its low-fat milk flavored with orange. It adds the perfect touch to any spooky treat, plus it’s healthy too. Now, unfortunately, there weren’t’ any stores in my area that is carrying it this year, so I made a recipe using their chocolate milk. You can very easily substitute in Orange Scream. No-Bake Frightful Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients: Crust - 1 1/5 cups of Oreo Cookie Crumbs (24 cookies) ½ sugar 1 stick of butter ...