Video DIY: How to Make Kid-Friendly Christmas Tabletop Tree Decor
Here’s an easy How-To for Christmas tabletop tree decor that sparkles – and holds up to busy kids! With a few foam cones and some colorful felt or cording you can make these tabletop Christmas tree decorations in about an hour or so. Since they’re kid-tough, use them for worry-free decorating on low tables, mantles and even centerpieces. We used inexpensive sparkly […]
Fave! TV Straps Protect Children From a Deadly Home Hazard
It’s a tragedy that’s surprisingly common. A child reaching for something as mundane as a juice box pulls a heavy television over, is caught underneath, and loses his life. This terrible accident happened in a Chicago suburb just days ago but, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it’s just the latest of this […]
Video DIY: Spooktacular Ideas for Kid-Friendly Halloween Decor
Check out these kid-friendly Halloween decor tips and video how-to’s for dressing up mantles, tabletops, and shadowy nooks and crannies — plus some KidSmart ways to add a spooky candle-lit glow to festivities without the scary flames! 1. Start with Kid-friendly, Flame-free Candles and Votives: Battery-operated candles offer the same flickering ambiance of wax candles… without the danger of […]
Home Alone with a Banana Pudding… a Recipe with a Confession
Despite the title, I am not right now at home, alone, with a banana pudding. If I were I’d be home alone, but the banana pudding would be long gone — all of it, down the the last pudding-soaked ‘Nilla-wafery crumb. I love it that much. No, instead I’m at work suffering through the knowledge […]
Video DIY: DIY Recipe Binders Make a Great Mom’s Day Gift
If you have a Mom who loves to cook, collect recipes and try new dishes, then a customized recipe binder or recipe box might be a perfect Mother’s Day gift – and they’re really easy to make. See how simple it is to put together a custom recipe binder in the video below. We’ve used materials from one […]
Fave! Countertop Composters – An Easy First Step in Cutting Household Waste
I admit I’m not likely to be the greenest gal in the crowd, but I try to do my part. So I’m always thrilled to find products that make “doing my part” easy — and countertop composters do just that. These compact, trashcan-style containers are made to sit on the kitchen countertop so you can easily collect food scraps during meal prep. But […]
Faves! Plastic Dishes and Glasses Made in the USA
In the age of endless imports filling store shelves, it may surprise (even shock?) you to know that yes, there are still a few things being made right here in the good ‘ol U.S.A. That includes plastic dishes, glasses and other tableware items. Nice ones, too! Since we’ve specialized in sourcing great-quality plastics for kitchen and […]
A Superbowl Party Menu Idea That’s Easy on the Cook!
If you’re like me, the last place you want to be on game day is in the kitchen yelling into the family room to get the latest score. But I’ve found myself there in the past – especially since hosting Superbowl is a bit of a tradition in our home. For example, last year we […]
Quick Tips for Keeping Kid’s Rooms Organized and Looking Good
If you have more than one child sharing a bedroom — or are just plain short on space (and who isn’t these days?) — here are a few easy, fast and inexpensive tips to keep little clutterbugs organized.