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7 Hacks to Make Holiday Decorations Easy!

Elevated stress levels are part and parcel of the holiday experience for the average person. Dealing with decorations accounts for a significant percentage of holiday hassles. Here are a few nifty hacks that make holiday decoration a far less stressful affair in any household. Stock Up on Light Bulbs in Advance Under the best of circumstances, holiday light bulbs have a high failure rate. Fortunately, those specialty light bulbs are usually cheap. The time you'll waste driving to the store … Continue reading...

3 Tips to get your Home Guest Ready for the Holidays

It's "deck the halls" time of year. If you're having guests this holiday season you may want to do a few things to get your home ready. You'll want your guests to feel welcome and comfortable. Decorate Your Home For the Holidays Nothing says "welcome to our home for the holidays" like festive decorations. Clean up your front yard and put lights and decorations up. You can hire a company to do this if you don't have time. If you celebrate Christmas, put up and decorate your tree. Trim the … Continue reading...

3 Christmas/Holiday Traditions Your Family Will Love for 2019

3 Christmas Traditions Your Family Will Love

Many families have Christmas traditions that they have been enjoying for years. Some Christmas traditions have been handed down for many generations. If your family doesn't have any Christmas traditions or you want to start some new ones it's not too late to start some that your family will love. Christmas Family Photo Cards Coordinating holiday outfits and having a family picture taken for a photo Christmas card is a fun idea. Think of a theme or a color scheme for the outfits. One idea is a … Continue reading...

5 Easy Cleaning Tips Before the Guests Arrive

You've got guests coming and it's starting to stress you out. How does your home look? How does it SMELL? Are you comfortable letting people stay in your rooms and use your bathrooms? First - remember to relax. You live in your home and guests know that. They aren't expecting the Plaza Hotel. Second, follow these five easy cleaning tips, and your house will look great when your guests arrive! De-clutter the High-Traffic Areas Guests probably aren't going to see every room in your house. Why … Continue reading...

4 Farmhouse Chic DIY Home Decorations for the Holiday

The holiday season is in full swing and that means the decorations are coming down once again from the attic. Holiday decorating with a rustic farmhouse style is not only chic and affordable, but it’s also the perfect time to bring forth your DIY game. Get ready to steal the hearts of family and friends with these four adorable, farmhouse-inspired DIY projects perfect for the holidays: Birch Log Tealight Holder Holiday décor is just as important outside as it is inside! Leaving your dining … Continue reading...

3 NEW Christmas Traditions you will LOVE

If you're like most people, the holidays are a time of fun and a little anxiety. You are excited to celebrate with your family and friends, but you're also wondering how to fit everything in your busy schedule and how to adequately prepare. These plans and anxieties can detract from the fun of the holiday, so maybe it's time you added some creativity and fun alongside traditional customs. Having unique traditions gives you an opportunity to make great family memories and celebrate the spirit of … Continue reading...

Three Fresh Ideas For Thanksgiving

Almost everyone loves Thanksgiving for the food and camaraderie that it brings, when we stop our busy work days to bring friends and family together in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving can mean many things for many people - for some, they are pros with years of experience at hosting Thanksgiving dinner, while others are just hosting their very first holiday in their new home. Some people have no family near to spend the holidays with at all. As you begin to think about your preparations, … Continue reading...

Three Ways to Easily Scent Your House For Fall

Fall is in the air, and you may be wondering how to scent your home in a way the mimics the beauty of the outdoors, without the massive expensive of pricey candles and overpowering sprays. There are some easy ways to lightly scent your home, especially for a brief period, like an open house or a showing, if it is on the market. Nothing turns a buyer off faster than a smelly/stale house! Make sure that things don't only look clean, but also smell clean. Three Ways to Easily Scent Your House … Continue reading...

How To Decorate A Yard For Halloween

Some of the Halloween displays that people put up are amazing, but they may seem daunting to you when you try to figure out how to decorate your own yard. The truth is, you can decorate a yard for Halloween with minimal time or money - and it can be a fun thing for everyone involved! Think of it like Christmas - but replace the red and green with orange and white! You don't even have to do a super-spooky theme if kids are involved. Use your imagination and let the creative juices flow! How … Continue reading...

Have Fun In The Snow Tampa!

This is your last chance to play in the snow or enjoy the ice around Tampa. Though the snowbirds might laugh, knowing that the ice and snow will leave Tampa this week is sad for many of us. So, if you haven't gotten a chance to enjoy one of the Tampa area winter attractions, here's how to make sure you don't miss your chance! Snow Blast in the Tyrone Mall The Snow Blast is a fun winter event located in the Tyrone Mall parking lot in St. Petersburg. It runs through Monday, so make sure you … Continue reading...