I love to haggle and negotiate. I find it thrilling to see exactly what price I can get, what deal I can make. I will often go into a store and ask for discounts if I find a flaw or or defect that I can live with. I also hate paying full price. This was ingrained in me from a young age by my Granddaddy who was a used car salesman. Consider the cultural context. In many countries, haggling is … [Read more...]
You Only Get One First Impression
Before your guests even enter your home, they see your front walk way. This is actually the first impression people get, why do you think the witch in Hansel and Gretel made her home out of candy on the outside? So how do you make your home seem inviting, before you actually invite them in? 1. Create a mini room. A bench with cheery outdoor pillows, a hanging paper lantern and a framed … [Read more...]
8 Color Myths
There are statements out there concerning color that are true, there are some that have truth in them but have been tweeked here and there and then there are statements that are just plain untrue. A myth is something that has been spoken as a truth, mostly because who ever heard it thought it was, but is actually not entirely accurate. The myth: Blue is soothing. The truth: It depends on the … [Read more...]
Alternatives To Traditional Grass
Sometimes grass can be a real drag. Between the mowing, the reseeding, the weeds, the all over maintenance of grass. Sometimes an alternative is not only appreciated but needed. 1. Microclover For years, grass seed has benefited from the addition of clover, which fertilizes soil by drawing in nitrogen, resulting in a healthier and greener lawn. Microclover, a relatively new variety, makes an … [Read more...]
House Cats Photoshopped Into The Wild
Scottish photographer George Logan and re-toucher Tony Swinney, as a part of “Big Cat, Small Cat”ad campaign for Whiskas, created a series of funny images showing tiny house cats chasing after antelopes, zebras, elephants and doing other “big cat” stuff. Take a look at these hilarious photos. I think the giraffe is my … [Read more...]
DIY- Simple Pipe Shelf
This is a great floating shelf that not only is efficient but stylish and adds personality to your space. With things that can be recycled and reused this is also a great way to repurpose and reuse some things that you or a friend may have laying around. Pipe shelves are great because they are completely customizable. You can set up as many shelves as you need, and they can be any size, shape or … [Read more...]
7 Skills Kids With ADHD Need To Learn
ADHD is a disease that's been getting more and more coverage lately. Due to the help of ADD/ADHD activists, more understanding and patience has found it's way towards the disease that was so often misunderstood. Kids with ADHD know the things they need to do day in and day out, they just have a hard time doing it. You probably take some life skills for granted, like knowing when to wake up for … [Read more...]
Making Your Pretty Backyard, Dog Friendly
I don't know if you have a dog but we do and there are so many places that she's absolutely destroyed in our backyard. There's a huge hole behind one of the bushes, there's a well warn path going from our back door to the gate and another one along the fence where she chases bumble bees. So how do you figure a way to landscape your backyard in a way that is appealing to your and your guests but … [Read more...]
Wake Up Your Home For Spring
Our in-laws came down for a visit last week. We're quite a bit further south than they are so when they returned home I immediately started seeing facebook posts pop up encouraging spring to make an appearance in their area. You're either in my position or in theirs, but either way, is your home ready for spring? If not, here are 10 ways Bob Vila suggests you start getting your home ready for … [Read more...]
DIY Easy Dog Food Bowl
My sweet dog is a rescue dog. We've pretty much put together that she was beaten and we think that she may have also had to fight for her food. Because of this she refuses to eat around anyone. She will take something from you, go into her kennel and then eat it. When we feed her her food, she always waits until we've gone to bed before she eats. I also have two kids and several friends with … [Read more...]
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