Loving your living space is important – it’s your home, after all! But sometimes it’s necessary to make some changes, updates, and improvements to remind yourself why you love this place so much. Here’s a few of my personal tried-and-true suggestions: De-ClutterI realized a few weeks ago that almost every corner of my home was filled with stuff. In one corner, I had workout gear like weights, jump rope, and a yoga mat (and they are dusty cuz I never use them). In another I had unopened... read more

     It's Back to School time again!  And while a lot of parents are rejoicing they are also thinking about how they can ensure everything is in place so their children can have a successful start to the school year and they can be more prepared.  Don't worry parents - you got this!  Here are a few awesome tips to kick the new school year off ahead of the game! 1. Give your kids and yourself a little peace of mind by putting together a back to school emer... read more

7 Ways to Become an Agent of Change 1. Find your Niche - What are you passionate about?  Diversity? Domestic Abuse? Education?  Youth?  Decide what issuesor cause means the most to you and seek out one program or organization that aligns with it.  A good place to start is VolunteerMatch.com  2. Do some research on the organization or program you plan to support. Visit their website, call, or stop by to find out more about their volunteer program.  3. Bui... read more

With so much going on in our world, sometimes the people you can count on most are the people who live closest to you.  There was a time when neighbors were extended members of the family and communities stuck together in times of happiness and in times of hardship, in times of success and in times of sorrow, in times of peace and in times of trouble - neighbors leaned on each other.  There are many ways to put being a good NEIGHBOR, back in your neighborhood.  1. Get to know your neighbors. Gettin... read more

Graduations are done, report cards are in the mail, teachers are dancing in the streets - that must mean summer is here!  Some kids are headed to summer camp while others are looking forward to a fantastic summer at home.  It isn't only a more cost effective choice, but it also allows children to create more lasting memories at the place they call home. Here are some awesome summer camp at home activities: Create Summer Camp Crafts Even the most active kids need a break, so get kids to settle dow... read more