It’s Sunday-Funday! Sundays are a no holds bar day of trivia, stories, and general shenanigans. Your week is tough and you have a lot to do, but you need a break. So kick back, relax and enjoy some brain candy today. Sunday, November 6 'Tis the season of the dreaded holiday picture. You know the one where you daughter sticks out her tongue, your son is picking his nose and your husband’s eyes are perpetually … [Read more...]
BMS Weekend Wrap-Up
BMS Spruce Up Saturdays
The holidays are a time for welcoming friends and family into your home. It is natural to want perfection, but we all know that is unattainable. So we are dedicating Saturdays to sprucing up your digs while managing your time. After all, you can't truly embrace the magic of the holiday season if you don't have time to sit back, relax and enjoy. Saturday, November 5 Halloween is over, next it will be … [Read more...]
BMS Festive Fridays
Singing your favorite holiday tunes, decorating the house, cooking special meals and treats, this season is full traditions. Think back to your childhood, what traditions do you remember fondly? Pick a few special activities to do as a family and try to incorporate them in this year. They don’t have to be big or extravagant, time together is the key. Friday, November 4 Halloween is over now so we are really in the … [Read more...]
BMS Thoughtful Thursdays
November and December are filled with various holidays that encourage giving and graciousness. That’s why we are dedicating this season’s Thursdays to thoughtfulness. From donations and acts of kindness to simple actions that brighten someone’s day, join us in giving a little something back this season. Thursday, November 3 Giving back isn’t just for adults, get the kiddos involved. Children tend to be very … [Read more...]
BMS Wish List Wednesdays
Friends, family, neighbors and service professionals, your gift-giving list can get pretty long during the holiday season. Throw in a birthday or anniversary and November and December can leave you void of inspiration and funding. We are dedicating Wednesdays to fun gift ideas for everyone in your life. Wednesday, November 2 Hostess Gift The approaching holiday season means parties and dinners hosted by friends … [Read more...]
BMS Tasty Tuesdays
Hosting friends or family for the holidays? Start a month before by finalizing your guest list. Think about how many people you can accommodate at your table for a sit-down dinner or keep things more casual and invite more guests if you’re serving buffet style. There’s no need for formal invitations; a phone call or email to friends and family is sufficient. This is the time to ask about dietary preferences and if … [Read more...]
National Work & Family Month: Managing Home Life
The boundaries between work and home are continuing to blur, integration of personal activities into your daily organization is becoming essential. With employers expecting more from employees, how do today’s families juggle the demands of home and work life? TeamViewer and Harris Interactive polled American employees and 61% said they were willing, or planning, to work during vacation this year. While there is … [Read more...]
National Work & Family Month: Succeeding at Work
You need to accomplish a certain number of things during a 24-hour period, which can almost always feel overwhelming. Maximize your work hours with these tips and tricks. The more efficient you can be in the office allows more time at home with your family. Succeeding at Work: Get and Stay Organized The common theme to making life easier while juggling everything at work and home is organization. Whether you … [Read more...]
Benefits of Cleaning Your HVAC System
Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports poor indoor air quality as one of the top five largest environmental threats to Americans today? Think of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your home or business as the “lungs” of your property. We generate a lot of contaminants and air pollutants, such as animal dander, dust, and chemicals through everyday living. On … [Read more...]
How to Prolong the Beauty and Condition of Your Upholstery
While it may not be something you often think about, keeping your upholstered furniture looking good requires some TLC and routine maintenance just as virtually everything else in life. Fortunately, the task of keeping your upholstered sofa, loveseat, chair, chaise or any other piece in tip-top shape is rather simple, and if done frequently can help prolong the life and overall condition of your furniture. The … [Read more...]
The Secret to Maintaining Your Tile Floor
There are a number of advantages for home and business owners who choose tile as their flooring option. Examples include cost-effectiveness, long-lasting durability, an extensive array of color and style options, improved indoor air quality and the fact that it requires very little maintenance in comparison to other popular flooring materials. But just as every other surface, tile floors, and grout still need to be … [Read more...]
National Work & Family Month: A snapshot of today’s family
Today’s family can look quite different from previous generations. Mother’s who work outside the home, fathers who take on more household duties, parents who are taking care of their parents, kids who have more demands on their time and the financial implications of all these factors make for complex daily lives for millions of Americans. Today’s family is different and constantly evolving. One of the biggest … [Read more...]