5 mins read

6 Ways To Scale Down Your Holiday Stress Level

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness. – Helen KellerTwas the night before Christmas and all through the house, mothers were stirring — pots, turkeys, gifts, trees, carols, cookies, shopping and all the rest of the fa la la merry go round! While visions of a perfectly decorated home, gourmet delights, and well-behaved kids begin to dance …

3 mins read

Closet Storage Design Ideas

Many busy moms, in an eagerness to keep their homes looking tidy, tuck away all not-in-use objects in closets. While these out-of-the-way places make it easier to keep your house orderly, in the absence of closet organization they can easily become messy and the objects placed in them hard to find. To ensure that your closet serves as an effective part of your organizational plan and not a catchall into which objects disappear never to be seen again, put thought into the design and organizational structure of this space.

3 mins read

GREEN FAMILY…by design

Saving the planet is a little like finding your soul — it takes some work and creativity, but the outcome is a gift that will last generations. One day I was digging thorough the busy home of well-traveled inhabitants, and wondered how I could simplify my life, and at the same time prevent some of my embarrassing clutter from becoming a future archeological find. Separating trash is one thing but what if I took it to a new level, using what I know as a designer and a Mom?

3 mins read

GREEN FAMILY?by design

Saving the planet is a little like finding your soul — it takes some work and creativity, but the outcome is a gift that will last generations. One day I was digging thorough the busy home of well-traveled inhabitants, and wondered how I could simplify my life, and at the same time prevent some of my embarrassing clutter from becoming a future archeological find. Separating trash is one thing but what if I took it to a new level, using what I know as a designer and a Mom?

5 mins read

Unlocking Potential: The Value of Under-the-Radar Academic Programs for High School Students

In the dynamic landscape of high school education, specific programs are hidden gems that offer students unique opportunities to develop critical skills and stand out in the college admissions process. Let’s explore some noteworthy academic programs that often don’t get the attention they deserve.    The AP Capstone Diploma: A Jewel in Advanced Placement’s (AP’s)…