Category: Life at home
Once you close on your new home, the fun can begin! We’re sharing recipes, holiday ideas and more to help you get the most out of your living space.
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Stocking Stuffers for the Entire Family
Read more: Stocking Stuffers for the Entire FamilySearching for unique stocking stuffers or small Hanukkah gifts? Look no further! Following are our quick picks for everyone on your list. For babies Lamaze Clip & Go Captain Calamari is the perfect stocking stuffer for wee ones! The soft, squishy squid offers abundant developmental features, including a rattle, peekaboo mirror and bright-colored tentacles with…
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7 Unexpected Thanksgiving Desserts
Read more: 7 Unexpected Thanksgiving DessertsHad your fill of pumpkin pie? Want to impress your guests with an array of non-traditional desserts this Thanksgiving? Here are seven incredible, out-of-the-box Thanksgiving dessert recipes that are sure to tempt their taste buds on Turkey Day! 1. Salted caramel six layer chocolate cake. Chocolate gets a lot of love year-round, but the creamy…
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13 Spooky Halloween Recipes for Kids
Read more: 13 Spooky Halloween Recipes for KidsHalloween is right around the corner, and you’re in for a treat! We’ve gathered 13 of the sweetest, spookiest and, quite frankly, most gruesome recipes we could find. Prepare them…if you dare! 1. Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats. The cereal staple takes the shape of fall’s most famous fruit—the pumpkin. It’s a seasonal spin on everyone’s…
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How to Get This Designer Bathroom Look
Read more: How to Get This Designer Bathroom LookFeel like your bathroom décor is set in stone—or ceramic tile, or cultured marble? Even if you aren’t buying a new home or planning a major remodel, you may be able to bring new life to your lavatory with the right lighting, wall- and window coverings, accessories and hardware. Take some inspiration from the owner’s…
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Bringing Autumn Into Your Home
Read more: Bringing Autumn Into Your HomeFall is falling once again, and with it comes colorful leaves, crisp breezes, blazing bonfires and your pumpkin-flavored favorites (think: coffee, cupcakes and savory soups!). Celebrate the start of sweater season by bringing the outdoors inside your home. Here are some simple yet stylish ways to sprinkle autumn throughout your abode. Start at your front…
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Lunch Box Roundup
Read more: Lunch Box RoundupSchool’s just around the corner, and it’s time, once again, to gather the gear your child(ren) will need for a fun and productive year. But we’re not here to talk paper, pencils and protractors. Today, we’re focusing exclusively on one of the season’s hottest educational accessories, arguably second only to the backpack: the lunch box.…
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8 Ways to Help Protect Your Home While on Vacation
Read more: 8 Ways to Help Protect Your Home While on VacationMaking plans to take a well-deserved vacation is an exciting time. When you’re deciding where to go and what to pack, it’s also important to consider another issue—namely, what can you do to help protect your home while you’re away? There’s no full-proof formula for keeping your home safe, but following these tips may give…
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Picnicking on a Theme
Read more: Picnicking on a ThemeWhat wistful afternoon spent outdoors isn’t made better by a picnic? While you can always get by with some of the old standbys—e.g., PB&Js, watermelon, potato chips, lemonade—it’s always fun to approach your empty basket with a wild sense of adventure. We are venturing into nature, after all. For inspiration, check out our themed picnic…
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Perfectly Posh High-tech Pet Gadgets for Your Home
Read more: Perfectly Posh High-tech Pet Gadgets for Your HomeToday’s new homes are chock-full of modern conveniences and technologies that make life easier and more enjoyable. But why draw the line at your central vacuum, home theater and security system? Doesn’t your dog or cat deserve a taste of the high-tech high life, too? If you’re thinking about pampering your four-legged family member in…
