by Guest Contributor | Family & Home Safety |
It happened one time, and it left you in a panic. You came home after several hours away to find the front door unlocked. The response to the major home security gaffe was to install a lock that automatically locks when the front door shuts. However, another major...
by Krista Fabregas | Babyproofing & Beyond, Family & Home Safety |
The Window Covering Safety Council recommends kid-safecordless blinds and shades for busy family homes. Blind cord safety is easy for parents to address these days. Modern products like cordless blinds deliver an array of stylish solutions without the worry of...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Over the years, we’ve been asked about the best paints and finishes for busy family spaces, nurseries and kids’ rooms. While we’re not professional painters, we seem to make a hobby of painting, re-painting, and re- re-painting our homes, so we feel very...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! For Kids, Gift Ideas & Gift Guides |
Make-a-Plate, the same company that made those draw-it-yourself plate kits eons ago when we were young is still cranking out priceless keepsakes. I still have mine from kindergarten! And no, I’m NOT saying how old they are — but it takes more than one hand...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home, Living Spaces |
Fitting slipcovers to sofas and loveseats with loose-back pillows and cushions, “T” style cushions or other fit challenges can be a challenge — but we found an easy way to get it done in three easy steps. This sofa recently found a new home as...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Decor Videos, DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Thanksgiving Ideas |
Ah, the kid’s table… the spot where, if lucky, you might corral busy youngsters for a whopping seven minutes during Thanksgiving dinner. It’s always just enough time for them to smear potatoes across their face, drop their plate on the floor, then...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home |
Retro- and vintage-look toys are a great decorator trick for adding kid-friendly, whimsical charm to busy family spaces. These fun, stylized toys complement many looks from casual to eclectic, and since they’re modern toys, you can be sure they’re safe to...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! For Kids |
My online buddy Amanda Formaro (author of the fabulous CraftsbyAmanda.com blog) just published her latest, and perhaps greatest, craft MANIA book — STAR WARS MANIA! Chock-full of Star Wars-inspired crafts and activities, it’s sure to inspire little...
by Krista Fabregas | Family & Home Safety |
Disaster can strike anywhere, at any time. And though you may have little or no control over events in a given situation, you can better protect your family with a little planning and preparation. As the kids start back to school and new schedules are being made, now...
by Krista Fabregas | Family & Home Safety |
Welcome, summer! School is out and families are looking forward to spending a little quality time together – usually away from home enjoying the great outdoors. Whether it’s a three-week vacation camping in the mountains, a week at a theme park, or a weekend at...
by Krista Fabregas | Family & Home Safety |
Fall brings about many changes – crisp cool air, new school schedules and holiday visits. These are just a few of the things that change the family routine and – believe it or not – increase the risk of accidental poisonings! Here are a few hints to help protect your...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Kid-Smart Kid's Rooms, Organizing & Storage |
Kids books come in many shapes and sizes which can make storing them on shelves or between bookends difficult – not to mention messy and often hard for little ones to manage! Our solution? We made handy DIY decorative book baskets to help kids easily sort and...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Halloween Ideas, Living Spaces |
It’s So Easy it’s Spooky! Two simple polar fleece panels come together without a single stitch to create a cuddly no-sew fleece pillow perfect for crisp fall weather — and scary stories! This is a great family craft project. Anyone who can tie a knot...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Living Spaces |
Got a little extra wall space? Showcase your snapshots, favorite family pictures or gotta-see-it candid shots in a great-looking family photo gallery that’s easy to change and update as your photo collection grows. Materials: Gallery-style photo frames...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Kid-Friendly Decor & Home Style, Living Spaces |
If your refrigerator serves as a combination community information board, modern art museum and play area, you need strong, unbreakable magnets. We searched for good looking (or at least fun) magnets that fit the bill, but finally gave up and made our own using...
