Dec 19, 2017
Keep the Kids Occupied With Christmas Crafts
It’s always a challenge to keep kids occupied, and during the holidays, your productivity (and sanity) often depend on how busy you can keep them. To get the house decorated and entertain the children at the same time, set them loose on craft projects they can hang on the tree or display on the mantle. […]
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Dec 18, 2017
Easy Ways to Add a Touch of Holiday Decor
Holiday decorating doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, Apartment Therapy says. Simply fill a decorative bowl with painted pinecones or holiday ornaments for a festive centerpiece. String greeting cards up for display with ribbons and clothespins, and they’ll make a nice conversation-starter without adding to surface clutter. Grab a bough of evergreen and put […]
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Dec 7, 2017
Renovate Your Wardrobe for the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to donate your lightly used clothing. If you attend any parties or events this season, you will probably get the chance to go through your wardrobe and find out what does and doesn’t fit, and which outfits you still enjoy wearing. Everything else can go into a bin or […]
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Dec 6, 2017
Decorations Need Decluttering, Too
Part of any holiday decluttering should be to get rid of the decorations you don’t want, can’t use or are saving for no good reason. Strings of lights that don’t work, for example, should be among the things you eliminate from your home immediately, Apartment Therapy says; admit to yourself that you probably aren’t going […]
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Dec 5, 2017
Decluttering Pays Holiday Dividends
If you haven’t done so already, do a quick decluttering around your home before you put up the Christmas tree and other holiday decorations. Each room in your home should take only one or two hours to declutter, according to Slow Your Home’s handy guide, and the rewards will be huge. Not only will you […]
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