I hope you are all having a very happy day. If not, take a few minutes to stop and smell the roses. It just makes the day nicer and you remember, life is good….
Sep 212012
Feature Friday
Special attractions such as polls, surveys, contests, monthly series, points of interest
Jul 132012
There have been thousands of studies on how TV affects kids, exploring both the advantages and disadvantages of screen time. While TV does have educational value and entertainment benefits, too much is detrimental. Some parents think limiting TV time is the key, but the answer is much more than mere moderation. In my research for [...]
Feb 242012
Google. Often found attached to ‘earth’, ‘reader’, and ‘it’. Even your kids know how to use ‘it’ to find stuff they need to know. Google Offices. Have you seen photos of the Google headquarters in Zurich? Their office is designed to be “comfortably inspiring” to boost effectiveness of employees. Ok, but what does this have [...]
Jan 132012
Came across this article in USA Today about lead paint problems resurfacing, this time from the government considering a change in the lead poisoning levels affecting children. Read the USA Today article then check the age of your house. Might need some attention to protect your kids. “Your home’s age important for child lead exposure” [...]
Nov 112011
What better way to teach our kids to honor our veterans’ for preserving our liberty and freedom than to remember their service rendered and continue their legacy…… While researching recently for the Heirloom Accessories Series, I came across a post on Two Peas in a Bucket website. The “remembering” theme of the post was part [...]
Oct 272011
Can you have a beautiful home if you have kids? Does your living room have to look like a playroom with kidstuff everywhere? Yes you can and no it does not! There are many ways to have kid-friendly rooms that don’t look like playrooms. Check out this blog post, “Where Are All the Toys” on [...]
Oct 212011
The “Dream Home” of Barbie’s early days was made of cardboard. It was pretty modern in 1962. She has come a long way in the last 50 years. Freshome posted this a few days ago. Take a look at the modern, eco-friendly Barbie home, complete with Panton Chair (1967) and Arc Floor Lamp (both modern [...]
Sep 302011
Believe it or not, safety in kids’ rooms has been a pretty hot trend the last few years. It has always been a priority for parents but it has become a key issue for manufacturers. Parents are looking for the safest products available (including furniture, lighting, bedding, and accessories) and companies are meeting the challenge. [...]
Sep 162011
Sep 022011
Do you remember visiting family or friends as a kid and noticing old faded photographs, funny looking tools, or old furniture in the house. Remember hearing any stories about being in the war, working on the farm, or 5-cent movies? Chances are you do remember but may not remember details, names, and places. Thanks to [...]