Reader Hack: A Great Kids' Art Supply Storage Solution
September 19, 2007
I’ve been told I’m a certifiable neat freak. Please forgive me; it’s most likely a result of my upbringing and my mother, Mother Immaculate. Just ask my older sister; she’s even neater than me.
As neat as I may be, there are definitely times when messy is good — like when my kids are finger-painting and making paper-mache.
As my kids got older, the art supplies became more numerous. Soon I had art supplies all over the kitchen and they began to overtake the top of my refrigerator.
I had to come up with a solution. Continue Reading
Clutter Hack: How to Organize Your Pets' Stuff
September 19, 2007
Between the toys, treats, leashes, crates, pills, sprays, food and grooming supplies, your pets’ stuff can quickly become an organizational nightmare. Here’s how I keep my cat Noni and Benny Bix Ochman Labradoodle Puppy’s stuff organized.
** Leashes and harnesses are on a hook right next to the door, so is a box of plastic bags for pickup.
** Portable play: A canvas shoulder bag we take to the park every morning is right by the front door. It contains plastic bags, a water bottle, a frisbee and a tennis ball. Continue Reading
National Photo Project: Show Us Your Chaotic Home
September 18, 2007
Sometimes, chaos is a good thing.
Mid-day madness at your house could make you famous if you photograph it tomorrow and upload it to “America at Home 7 Days.”.
Everyone in America is invited to join 100 of the nation’s leading photojournalists to capture “the emotions of home” in daily photo assignments on specific themes. Continue Reading