No one enjoys living in a cluttered, dirty home. But when laundry, toys and papers pile up, and kitchens and bathrooms get gross, parents can feel overwhelmed and paralyzed.
The master bedroom is an often overlooked area of the home. When friends come over, it is the room where things get piled up and the door remains closed. As the adult in the home, you deserve a bedroom that feels like a retreat. Here are some simple ways that anyone can do to transform their room into a more relaxing or romantic space:
Fairy gardens are all the rage lately. Blogs, Pinterest and magazines abound with ideas for these miniature living spaces meant to attract fairies. Planting a tiny garden can be a magical experience for kids of all ages (and their parents!). Although an internet search will reveal some very elaborate garden ideas, here is a tutorial for your own simple project. Of course, you can add as much detail as you like. Besides, who knows what decorating ideas the fairies will have?
As the weather warms up and we come out of hibernation, many of us jump quickly into the next season: Spring cleaning. We dig through closets full of old clothes, household items and sports equipment and pull out what we no longer use. As the discard pile gets higher, we can’t help but think about all the money we spent on this ‘junk.’ It isn’t long before we say, “Let’s have a garage sale.”
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