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Getting your home ready to host guests for holiday gatherings can be stressful, especially if maintaining a tidy, clutter-free home isn’t exactly your forte. One of the most important things you can do to ensure the process of preparing your home is as stress-free as possible is to give yourself adequate time to complete everything on your to-do list. If that list starts getting too daunting, consider breaking … [Read more...]

Have you ever wondered who invented the carpet? Bet you've never thought about it until now! Here is a historical timeline of how the modern carpet made it into your home or office. A carpet is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. The pile was traditionally made from wool, but, since the 20th century, synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, nylon or polyester … [Read more...]

Mondays are rough, right? But Mondays during the holidays are a whole new level of stress. On top of your normal hectic life, you have parties, special meals, decorations and that darn elf to remember. That’s why this year we are dedicating Mondays to staying organized and maintaining a stress-free zone (ok, that’s probably a little ambitious, let’s just call it controlled chaos). So here’s to Mondays! Monday, … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]