Restoring an old tin box is as easy as 1,2,3. Grab some warm water and some dish soap. Lightly rub off the dirt and rust. Let it dry completely. Grab some linseed oil and put it on a Q-Tip. Lightly dab the oil on the service to avoid ruining the paint. Presto! You have a restored artifact that is fun and will make a big impact in your display. Full Article … [Read more...]
Dual Purpose Furnishings For The Home
Unless your home is nothing but a show home, there are some furnishings that may be serve a dual purpose. An ottoman in front of a sofa may also be a coffee table, just set a serving tray on it and serve away. If your home is lived in by you and your family, this article will provide some hints on how to use tables, chairs, ottomans and cabinets as lovely and multi-functional pieces of … [Read more...]
Taking A Sick Day- Being A Stay At Home Parent
As a parent, “sick day” is a thing of the past. When you’re a stay at home mom, you’re not even sure the word sick is in your vocabulary unless you’re talking about your children. So how do you manage your down days while still taking care of your kids? Make it easy for the kids to help themselves: put snacks and juice boxes on easy to reach shelves so that when tummies get hungry they can … [Read more...]
The Home Depot- Wire Shelving
Home Depot, Wire Shelving- Video I love the Home Depot! We all need more storage and the Home Depot has put together this video to help you get started adding wire shelving anywhere in your home. This video makes it look so simple that I feel like I could even do it, and I'm horrible with installing things. The best part is if you have your measurements, the home depot can cut to size the … [Read more...]
Smokers Loose About 10 Years of Life Compared to Non-Smokers
Most diseases out there tend to effect one set of people differently than others, it’s just how it is. MS, drinking and melanoma effect men and women differently. There is now a study out there that shows there is something that has taken equality seriously. Research has now confirmed that women who smoke are just as likely to die of lung cancer and other smoking related diseases as men. It … [Read more...]
DIY- Plush "Balloon" Animals
My least favorite part of our church festivals are the balloon animals. My little princess and pixie always go to that booth first and then either try and carry it around without it popping, or give Mr. Sthole and me specific instructions to hang on to them until further notice. If they make it home, I then have to worry about them carrying their new little 'pets' off into their toy room or … [Read more...]
Themed Alphabet Print Outs
Just because we have kids, doesn't mean that our decor has to be harsh primary colors. It's easy now, with the world at our fingertips, to find kid appropriate accents for any themed room. Scroll through this slide show of cute themed alphabet print outs that will add an educational touch to your child's space. Slide Show … [Read more...]
Salt To Taste- What Does It Mean?
When you're reading a recipe it's not unusual to come across the simple instruction "salt to taste". Very few of us, however, actually know what this means. Adding salt to your dishes doesn't require you to add until it has a salty flavor, but simply to add salt until the bitter flavors subside and the richness of the other flavors shine through. Adding salt to your food can reduce the … [Read more...]
Find Good Kitchen Help – Add A Fireplace
The kitchen is often the life-blood of a home. Many an adage mentions that the most used room of a home is the kitchen. Meals are cooked, families gather and delightful conversations are voiced. Adding a fireplace to the kitchen will add a certain warmth and coziness. Some fireplaces are a practical addition, you can cook and add warmth to the room, while others are purely aesthetic. Either way, … [Read more...]
Could You Live In Your Man's Cave?
Ladies and gentlemen, just imagine what your home could look like if you both had an eye for decorating. According to this article, many men feel their taste and wishes are dismissed because they don't clearly articulate what they really like or they simply don't offer an opinion. Here are some glimpses of the ugly truth or the new look: Is Black Back? - black is so easy and it takes very … [Read more...]
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