Fool-Proof Holiday Entertaining
Published October 2011: eHow Home
Fool-Proof Holiday Entertaining
Simple Tricks to Successfully Pull Off a Thanksgiving Feast
Article Excerpt:
Whether you are a rookie or a veteran at hosting Thanksgiving, making the most of space and seating while doting over décor can send even the most organized planner into a frenzy. Read more »
Happy Parents = Happy Kids
Published October 2011: eHow Family
Happy Parents = Happy Kids
How to Keep Yourself Happy While Balancing the Chaos of Family Life
Article Excerpt:
Too often, parents get caught in a constant whirl of kid-friendly activities, scheduling mishaps and drive-through dinners to meet the needs of their family. A 4 a.m. feeding or daily carpool can drain even the most energetic mom or dad. Read more »
Create a Great Living Room
Published October 2011: eHow Home
Create a Great Living Room
Form and Function Work Together to Make a Livable and Stylish Space
Article Excerpt:
The name “living room” says it all: You spend most of your home life in it. But you also welcome guests there; it is the most public room of your house and the one in which you want to make a statement and reflect who you are as a family. Read more »
Home Decor’s Forgotten Holiday
Published October 2011: eHow Home
Home Decor’s Forgotten Holiday
Spruce Up Your Home for Thanksgiving
Article Excerpt:
While ghosts and ghouls are out and about in October, and bright lights are strewn in December in preparation for Christmas, the Thanksgiving holiday, wedged between fright night and silent night, is oft forgotten when it comes to home décor. Read more »
When You Love Someone …
When you love someone, you give away your heart and your soul. You break down the walls, unleash your fears and dive in to experience something real.
When you love someone, you share who you are inside, what you dream to be and work together to accomplish those dreams.
When you love someone, you respect yourself, allow yourself to be treated fairly and embrace the good and bad about each other. Read more »
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