One of my favorite holiday activities is gift wrapping. If you enjoy collecting Christmas wrapping materials, but don’t necessarily like having to work around them the other 11 months of the year, consider getting dedicated storage for your Christmas rolls of wrapping and gift bags. I really like Continue Reading »

I am not sure I understood before I had kids how much stuff comes along with those cute little bundles of joy.  And it wasn’t just toys and clothes–it was a lot of paper!  As my kids grow (Brook, age 6 and David, age 4), I realize that some of these things will be very meaningful to them someday, and as the mommy, I am the caretaker of those memories.  Some things we are collecting lately are photos with friends, favorite birthday cards and special art projects from school.  So how can I keep these items in a state that they are kept, but also out of circulation in the prime areas of my home?  Allow me to share Continue Reading »

If you’re going to dye Easter Eggs this weekend, you’re going to need a lot of hard-boiled eggs!  Add some salt to your boiling water first. Several pinches will do.  This reduces the risk of eggs cracking while they cook.  You could substitute a bit of white vinegar for the salt if you prefer.

While you have the vinegar out, add a spoonful or two to your water when mixing up your dye solution.  It makes the colors turn out much more vibrant!