4 Tips For A Warm Home
While it seems to be getting colder and colder outside, it’s important we keep our home nice and toasty warm. Now, you can easily bundle up with a sweater or two to avoid the cold temperatures, but why not find ways to warm up your house and keep it cozy for the whole family. Keep reading for 4 tips for a warm home: Utilize Curtains: Curtains can be a great item for keeping the heat in the home and they make a great modern accessory for most windows. Now, when it comes to keeping the heat in you’ll want to consider hanging thicker curtains or blackout curtains over the largest windows in the…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day At Home
It can be hectic to try and go out on Valentine’s Day as everyone is out and the reservation list is usually full. So instead of fighting the crowds, why not celebrate Valentine’s Day in the comfort of your own home where you won’t find a line up and the menu is up to you! Keep reading to learn how to celebrate Valentines day at home: Dinner & A MovieYou can’t go wrong with dinner and a movie, especially when it’s in the comfort of your own home. Plan for an evening of takeout and rented movies or spend the evening cooking together and watching your favorite films. Whatever type of evening you…
How To Make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
As colder temperatures arrive and snow starts to fall, we end up spending more time keeping warm next to the fireplace at home. So why not add to the feeling of warmth and whip up a batch of banana chocolate chip muffins! With a few ingredients and a little time you’ll have the perfect muffins to enjoy with friends and family on a cold winters day. Keep reading for the recipe: Ingredients 2-4 Ripe Bananas, Mashed 1 3/4 Cup Of Flour 1/2 Cup Of Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Of Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Of Cinnamon 1 Tablespoon Of Baking Powder 3/4 Cup Of Chocolate Chips 1 Egg, Beaten 1 Teaspoon Of Vanilla…
3 Easy Ways To Save Energy At Home
When you think about making changes around the home, you may want to consider your energy consumption as an easy change to make. With a few simple steps, you can save energy around the home and potentially lower your monthly bill which can really add up over the year. Keep reading to learn how to save energy at home: Use Power Bar: Using an electric power bar to allow for more items to be plugged in at one time is not only handy but also can help save energy. By simply turning off the power bar before you go to bed, you will save energy and potentially you will save money…
How To Create A Cozy Living Room
The living room is truly the hub of the house where usually everyone gathers at some point during the day. So, you want it to be a cozy space where everyone feels welcome to get comfortable and relax. To achieve that, it’s important to consider using warm tones, comfortable fabrics and layers of light. Keep reading to learn more on how to create a cozy living room. Accent Wall An inexpensive yet effective way to create a cozy feel for the whole room is to paint an accent wall into the room. When choosing a color for your accent wall, make sure to choose a warm tone that will pair nicely…
How To Create An Organized Workspace
As technology continues to grow and become part of our every day lives we have to remember to keep things in perspective and stay as organized as possible. New tech devices, gadgets & more can easily clutter our desks making it nearly impossible to stay efficient. With home offices becoming more common we want to create a space where the workspace organized, efficient and distractions are minimized. Sort Through Sort through the initial layer of papers, gadgets and items on your desk and organize all the items into categories. Decide what is an everyday use item, what can be tossed and which items are simply cluttering your desk. Organize Now…
Make Your Home Easier To Clean
Cleaning the home can be an annoying task that seems to never end, but it doesn’t have to be that way! With a few simple tasks, you should find your home easier to clean as you settle into a new, efficient routine. Keep reading to learn how to make your home easier to clean: Combat Clutter When it comes to keeping the house clean, clutter can really impact how the house looks and feels. So, naturally to make your home easier to clean, eliminate any and all clutter around your home to allow for a minimalist look and more open space. Don’t forget to tackle areas such as bookshelves, nightstands and…
Homemade Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
There is almost nothing better then a warm chocolate chip cookie on a cold winter’s day, in fact, if you pair it with a hot drink or a glass of milk you’ll have the perfect combination. These cookies would make a fantastic gift wrapped up with a bow or as a shared dish at a family gathering. Keep reading to learn how to make homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookies: Ingredients Needed: 2 Eggs 1 Cup Of Butter, Softened 1/2 Teaspoon Of Baking Soda 1 1/4 Cups Of Flour 1 Cup Of Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Of White Sugar 1 1/2 Teaspoons Of Vanilla 1 Teaspoon Of Salt 3 Cups Of…
How To Be A Great Host For The Holidays
Parties and dinner are so common this time of year that it can make the month of December fly by. In fact, the month can be made even busier if you happen to be the host for Christmas! Between the prep work and actually hosting the event, there is a lot to remember. This includes being a great host, which is easy to forget when you are trying to get everything done. So before you host your next event, check out this list to learn how to be a great host for the holidays: Prepare In Advance When you’re hosting Christmas dinner, it can sometimes feel stressful and overwhelming. However,…
4 Ways To Decorate Your Fireplace For Christmas
The holiday season has officially arrived and that means it’s time to break out the Christmas decorations and light the fire for a memorable day of decorating. One of the best places to decorate for Christmas is around the fireplace, as together the fireplace and the decorations create a cozy, comfortable feeling that lasts all holiday season. Now, when decorating keep in mind you will want to keep decor away from the heat of the fireplace and decorations near or in front of the fireplace should always be moved prior to turning on the fire. If you ready to start Christmas decorating, keep reading for 4 ways to decorate your fireplace:…
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