Shoe rack with umbrella stand keeps floors clean
October 28, 2015
This shoe rack with umbrella stand works double duty. 
The rain keeps coming here in Michigan, and soon enough it will be snow. Now is the best time to prepare for muddy shoes and wet umbrellas in your home. Shoe racks are always a great way to protect your floors from the mud, salt, water and miscellaneous mess that gets tracked in every day.
Tidy up your foyer, mudroom or entryway with this two-in-one shoe rack and umbrella stand. Crafted from solid wood, this rack best stores between 8 – 12 pairs of shoes. Four slatted shelves are perfect for sneakers, heels, boots and more. Each shelf measures 18 inches wide and 11.5 inches deep.
The side bin features a bottom metal tray to collect water and other debris. Easily tuck away umbrellas, canes and more. This rack is perfect in front rooms or even tucked in closets underneath hanging coats.
Spotlight: Go modern with a jewelry stand
October 27, 2015
There are a million ways to organize jewelry, but I always get excited when I see a fresh idea. This modern copper jewelry stand is the perfect marriage of efficiency and chic style.
This show-stopping piece is crafted from steel and concrete. Yes, concrete. The unique design features a copper plated finish that cleverly accents any color pallet. This piece displays your favorite valuables while securing them in place.
This contemporary design has multiple ways of accommodating your goods. For starters, the bottom doubles as a jewelry dish. Complete with a lipped rim, this dish secure small, everyday pieces like wedding bands. Atop, three varying sized hangers hold necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The creative, double rail tops secure earrings in place.
This jewelry stand even features a protective foam bottom that prevents scratching on hard surfaces. Display it with confidence atop your dresser, nightstand, vanity, bathroom counter tops and much more without worrying about leaving behind damage.
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Halloween safety tips for the best trick-or-treating!
October 26, 2015
It’s time! Crunchy leaves, fun costumes and LOTS of candy. This sugar-high of a holiday is anticipated by kids of all ages, but there is a decent amount of planning that should go into your trick-or-treating to make Halloween safe for your family.
Make sure you are prepared before hitting the town. There are a lot of things you can bring along with you, but the best thing to remember is simple: a flashlight. Small key-chain LED lights are prefect because you can buy one for each kid. Plus, they can be attached to costumes or treat pals.
Looking for treats with little ones? Try using a wagon to move them along. This can save time, help you when crossing streets and give you space to store extra candy as well! This folding style wagon is perfect for such an outing.
If you’re expecting a big haul, lets kids use the cute little treat pals of their liking, but have mom or dad carry a large tote bag. Every time the pal fills up, empty it into the tote and lighten the load for kids. This way you can keep hitting houses without weighing down the fun.
And finally, when you get your loot home, store it in an airtight plastic tote to keep it fresh. This way your candy will last much longer.
