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.
5 Amazing Shortbread Cookie Recipes for the Holidays
Read more: 5 Amazing Shortbread Cookie Recipes for the HolidaysWe’re in the spirit of the season. And by that, we mean we’re indulging in a lot of irresistibly yummy sweets, particularly all manner of shortbread cookies. This classic confection has too many variations to list, but you have to start somewhere, so we’ve whittled our favorites down to five mouthwatering holiday cookie recipes perfect…
Holiday Gift Guide: At-home Edition
Read more: Holiday Gift Guide: At-home EditionNeed holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list? From decadent DIY chocolate bombs to a seriously snuggle-worthy throw blanket, we’ve rounded up an assortment of gifts to provide a heaping dose of comfort and help banish any boredom that many may be feeling right now.
Setting the Scene for a Spooky Halloween
Read more: Setting the Scene for a Spooky HalloweenHalloween is fast approaching, and you know what that means. It’s time, once again, to transform your home from haute to haunted! We’ve rounded up some eerily elegant decorations and ideas to help you set the scene for a spooky Halloween.
Power Through 3 Common Home Gym Challenges
Read more: Power Through 3 Common Home Gym ChallengesIf you’ve ever had to cancel a gym trip thanks to bad traffic, bad weather or other circumstances beyond your control, the idea of setting up a home gym has probably crossed your mind. There’s no commute, no hours of operation, no monthly fee and you don’t have to share it with anyone (except maybe…
Tackle These 4 Outdoor Lighting Tasks This Fall
Read more: Tackle These 4 Outdoor Lighting Tasks This FallIt’s a sure sign that autumn has arrived when the days get shorter and leaves start changing. Now is the time to get ahead and do routine maintenance on your outdoor lighting before winter. Read on for tips from our vendor, Kichler Lighting.
Back to School: Easy One-pan Dinner Recipes
Read more: Back to School: Easy One-pan Dinner RecipesThe start of a new school year is always a bit hectic. But even if you’re pressed for time, you can still get a nutritious, delicious dinner on the table every night. Following are some simple one-pan dinner recipes that require minimal preparation and even less cleanup.
6 Salads to Jazz up Your Summer
Read more: 6 Salads to Jazz up Your SummerSummer is finally here and you’re craving lighter fare. But you don’t have to settle for a garden-variety salad! If you’re searching for new and exciting ways to dress up your greens, we’ve rounded up six anything-but-basic salad recipes to get you started. Enjoy the summer heat and bon appétit! Fresh Summer Corn Salad Don’t…
Happy Birthday, America!
Read more: Happy Birthday, America!“One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation forevermore!” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Tomorrow, America celebrates its 244th birthday. Although this Independence Day may look a bit different than those of years past, we hope that you find a fun and meaningful way to celebrate our nation’s freedom. Whether you choose to enjoy…
Father’s Day Gifts for the Home
Read more: Father’s Day Gifts for the HomeFather’s Day is fast approaching, and you’re on the hunt for the perfect present. You don’t want to give Dad another bottle of cologne or one more tie to add to his already-extensive collection. You want to wow him this year with an unexpected gift that clearly took some careful consideration. How about a present…
4 Ways Mom Taught Us to Make a House a Home
Read more: 4 Ways Mom Taught Us to Make a House a HomeIn honor of Mother’s Day, we’re taking a leaf from Mom’s playbook and passing along some advice for creating a place you’re happy to come home to.
Online Activities for Kids
Read more: Online Activities for KidsIt looks like many of us will be at home reconnecting with our kids in the coming months. If you’re home and looking for ways to keep your children engaged, check out these fun online activities they can enjoy from the comfort of your great room. PBS Kids GamesThis site provides colorful, educational games for…
Transform Your Owner’s Bath Into a Spa
Read more: Transform Your Owner’s Bath Into a SpaSeeking the serenity of a spa, but don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? We’ve got you covered! Following are some easy and economical tips to help transform your owner’s bathroom into a relaxing refuge that rivals the atmosphere of your favorite health resort. Read on and let the pampering begin! Clear the…
