BearatHome | June 4, 2008
Summer is here – a great time to declutter the kitchen!
Since more of us will be cooking outdoors this time of year – why not take a look inside your kitchen and toss or donate items you no longer use. To get you started, here are some ideas:
TOSS: chipped or broken dishes, glasses [...]
BearatHome | April 10, 2008
Are you looking for a source for a special plant? Are you looking for an expert gardening Web site for information on growing plants in your area?
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BearatHome | January 4, 2008
by Peggy Hughes
The most oft repeated comment I hear from my new organizing clients is: "I don’t know where to start".
And, my typical response is: "Start exactly where you’re at…"
If you have just walked in the door and dropped your mail and coat/jacket, briefcase, etc. on your kitchen/dining room table, [...]
BearatHome | December 28, 2007
I love to cook, but sometimes life just gets in the way.
The solution? A slow cooker! I gather the ingredients, toss them in and forget about it for a few hours. And if you get busy, food doesn’t overcook or burn if left longer than required. My particular model switches to a “keeping it [...]
BearatHome | December 1, 2007
The holidays can be busy and stressful times that can easily overwhelm us all. Here are some tips for coping with stress and depression.
1. Pace yourself – The holidays can be busy and stressful times that can easily overwhelm us all. Setting realistic expectations about how much you can accomplish, how many gifts you can [...]
BearatHome | November 4, 2007
Many of us may be changing our decor, updating our color schemes and changing our light fixtures.
Here is a useful lighting tip:
In the dining room, use your room height to determine where to position the fixture above your dining table – For an 8-foot ceiling, the bottom of your fixture should be 27-30" [...]