Tips n Tricks for a Beautiful and Organized Home — 4th of July

The neighborhood dogs AND the environment will thank you! Independence day is always a happy time of the year, filled with laughter, family and lots of the old patriotic red, white and blue! However, as more and more people are becoming aware of the stress that fireworks cause to our furry friends, you yourself might be wondering how can I celebrate Independence day 2019 in a sustainable, pet-friendly way? Here are our top 4 recommendations when planning an ‘almost’ fireworks free 4th of July: 1. Don’t lose the fireworks, just reinvent them with light! Fireworks have been synonymous with celebrations...

Summer heat, summer sounds and summer smells bring back such vivid memories for me. In some cases it’s just the flash of a familiar scene, but others I can recall in great detail; I love that! I can remember hanging out in the front yard for hours every evening with all the neighbor girls doing cartwheels and handstands that ended in backbends….if I did that now I’d be in traction for days! I also have fond memories of weekend barbecues at Grandma’s and all the cousins would play till what seemed like very late into the night. One of my...

I crack up every time I see something (usually on Facebook) poking fun at people who decorate for every holiday; comics or Memes usually suggest something about support groups for this not-so-rare affliction. It’s fine, I can laugh at myself. But I won’t change. I love to display adorable leprechauns for St. Patrick’s Day, hearts for Valentine’s Day, bunnies and baby chicks for Easter, and so on. It makes me happy and I think my family and friends also appreciate and enjoy it. I’ve just spent the last few hours dolling up the house for the 4th of July. This...