Category: Life at home
Once you close on your new home, the fun can begin! We’re sharing recipes, holiday ideas and more to help you get the most out of your living space.
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Power Through 3 Common Home Gym Challenges
Read more: Power Through 3 Common Home Gym ChallengesIf you’ve ever had to cancel a gym trip thanks to bad traffic, bad weather or other circumstances beyond your control, the idea of setting up a home gym has probably crossed your mind. There’s no commute, no hours of operation, no monthly fee and you don’t have to share it with anyone (except maybe…
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Tackle These 4 Outdoor Lighting Tasks This Fall
Read more: Tackle These 4 Outdoor Lighting Tasks This FallIt’s a sure sign that autumn has arrived when the days get shorter and leaves start changing. Now is the time to get ahead and do routine maintenance on your outdoor lighting before winter. Read on for tips from our vendor, Kichler Lighting.
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Back to School: Easy One-pan Dinner Recipes
Read more: Back to School: Easy One-pan Dinner RecipesThe start of a new school year is always a bit hectic. But even if you’re pressed for time, you can still get a nutritious, delicious dinner on the table every night. Following are some simple one-pan dinner recipes that require minimal preparation and even less cleanup.
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6 Salads to Jazz up Your Summer
Read more: 6 Salads to Jazz up Your SummerSummer is finally here and you’re craving lighter fare. But you don’t have to settle for a garden-variety salad! If you’re searching for new and exciting ways to dress up your greens, we’ve rounded up six anything-but-basic salad recipes to get you started. Enjoy the summer heat and bon appétit! Fresh Summer Corn Salad Don’t…
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Happy Birthday, America!
Read more: Happy Birthday, America!“One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation forevermore!” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Tomorrow, America celebrates its 244th birthday. Although this Independence Day may look a bit different than those of years past, we hope that you find a fun and meaningful way to celebrate our nation’s freedom. Whether you choose to enjoy…
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Father’s Day Gifts for the Home
Read more: Father’s Day Gifts for the HomeFather’s Day is fast approaching, and you’re on the hunt for the perfect present. You don’t want to give Dad another bottle of cologne or one more tie to add to his already-extensive collection. You want to wow him this year with an unexpected gift that clearly took some careful consideration. How about a present…
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4 Ways Mom Taught Us to Make a House a Home
Read more: 4 Ways Mom Taught Us to Make a House a HomeIn honor of Mother’s Day, we’re taking a leaf from Mom’s playbook and passing along some advice for creating a place you’re happy to come home to.
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Online Activities for Kids
Read more: Online Activities for KidsIt looks like many of us will be at home reconnecting with our kids in the coming months. If you’re home and looking for ways to keep your children engaged, check out these fun online activities they can enjoy from the comfort of your great room. PBS Kids GamesThis site provides colorful, educational games for…
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Transform Your Owner’s Bath Into a Spa
Read more: Transform Your Owner’s Bath Into a SpaSeeking the serenity of a spa, but don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? We’ve got you covered! Following are some easy and economical tips to help transform your owner’s bathroom into a relaxing refuge that rivals the atmosphere of your favorite health resort. Read on and let the pampering begin! Clear the…
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New Twists on 3 Valentine’s Day Favorites
Read more: New Twists on 3 Valentine’s Day FavoritesRoses are red, violets are blue…isn’t it time to try something new? If you’ve been struggling to come up with a creative gift idea for Valentine’s Day, this list is for you. Let’s talk conversation hearts. There’s nothing more iconically Valentine’s Day than conversation hearts, but they’re not the tastiest of treats. The folks at…
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Habit Tracking: A Recipe for Success with New Year’s Resolutions
Read more: Habit Tracking: A Recipe for Success with New Year’s ResolutionsIt happens to all of us: despite our best intentions, the grand resolutions we make on January 1 tend to end up forgotten by the time February rolls around. Many of the most common goals (lose weight, change careers, etc.), are so daunting, it can be hard to follow through. If you’re already feeling overwhelmed…
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Happy Holidays!
Read more: Happy Holidays!As the classic song reminds us, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” And we hope that you’re enjoying a happy, healthy holiday season in your home! Thank you for reading our blogs throughout the year. We take great pride in keeping you up to date with information on: Also, be sure to follow…
