Category: Home & Lifestyle

When you think of a fan, what comes to mind? Fan, like groupie – someone who follows a rock band around from city to city? Or perhaps the kind of traditional paper fan favored by Japanese women for centuries? And Read More

The backpacks are filled with new supplies, lunches are packed, and fresh outfits are laid out and ready. School is in full swing alright, and before you know it the kids will be coming home with forms and homework and, Read More

Summer is the stuff dreams are made of. A time to relax and unwind while enjoying sun-filled days and breezy nights with family and friends. A time where your biggest challenge is deciding whether to have your next BBQ meal Read More

Rumor has it that certain morning habits can contribute to one’s success. Simple things like waking up early, making your bed every morning, meditation or writing in your journal, and regular exercise are said to prep the mind and body Read More

Household chores can be, well, a chore. Even more so for kids. Yet teaching the littlest members of your household to clean up after themselves and lend a helping hand around the house is a valuable skill that will help Read More

It’s not every day that you see house plants in a bathroom, but it’s not exactly a rare sighting either. In fact, people tend to do so for two primary reasons.  First, the obvious one: spruce up the look and Read More

Have you used your fireplace yet this season? If not, it’s just a matter of time before you revert to fall and winter habits as the days grown shorter and the outdoor chill becomes begins to rattle your bones. But Read More

Gathering around your indoor wood fireplace should be more than visually appealing. It should be one way to feel nice and toasty with little to no help from your central heating system. If you’re missing out on the added warmth Read More

Autumn can be a brutal time of year if you’re sensitive to mold and ragweed. And yet these allergens have some pretty strong “associates” like hay fever, leaves, lawn chemicals, and more. Let’s further examine a few of the more Read More

Here in the Tri-State area, our winters aren’t exactly Alaska-like.  In fact, if you’ve re-located here from somewhere like Minnesota or North Dakota, you probably laugh your way through one of our winters, wondering out loud what everyone’s complaining about. Read More