BearatHome | October 4, 2008
As you get your home ready for winter, we thought we’d pass on these organizing tips to make your life a little easier . . .
Used fabric softener sheets are the perfect lint and static-free rags for cleaning CDs and DVDs. Handle CDs by the rim to cut down on fingerprints. The backside [...]
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 4, 2008
We all know that now is the time to clear out all the cobwebs and dust that accumulated over the winter. While you’re doing that – give your home a fresh new look with these simple ideas.
Be Generous – If you haven’t used it in a year – donate it to [...]
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" [...]
Bear at Home | January 15, 2007
In this jet age we live in, most of us find it very difficult to get time to prune the roses and very often we skip the process. We do not realize the consequences of avoiding the process. Here are a few points explaining the importance of the practice.
Pruning helps stimulate growth of the rose. [...]