Desmond G. Olajuwon

It's that time of year again! So many pleasant things are happening: the holidays, lots of good food, parties to attend, gifts to give, and visits with friends and family. You might also be reminded that it's finally time to make plans to re-do the kitchen, update the baths, or finish the basement. Your family budget is probably another big thing that's on your mind this time of year. When it comes to updating their home, many homeowners think that getting good design puts remodeling out of reach. The truth is that a high-quality, well-designed project is a great investment that can actually save you money in the long run. What's on Our List? The items on our wish list for you – this holiday season AND all year long – are probably on your remodeling wish list, too. Your lifestyle requirements and budget are at the top. We take a look not only at the budget, but also at creative design possibilities that make the most of everything in the remodeled space: from traffic ...

If you purchased or were gifted a poinsettia this holiday season you may be wondering how to care for it after Christmas. Most people will keep their poinsettia until the flowers die off a few weeks into the New Year and then throw them away.  Did you know that you can actually keep your poinsettia alive all year long and force it to bloom the next Christmas? It is possible if you learn how to properly care for it. Check out these tips for poinsettia care after Christmas. Poinsettia Care after Christmas Poinsettia Care after Christmas Quick Poinsettia Care Tips: Put the poinsettia in a well-lit area away from drafts and heat vents. Water the poinsettia when the pot becomes lightweight or when the soil becomes dry to the touch, about once a week. Water the plant thoroughly in a sink, letting it drain before putting it back where it was. Poinsettias are part of the Euphorbiaceae or Spurge family. Botanically, the plant is known as Euphorbia pulcherrima. Poinsettias received their name in...

Glitter cardboard star ornaments are stunning when you use Glitterific paint, which looks like a mix of glitter and gold foil pieces.  These Christmas star ornaments are so easy to make! You find these packages of cardboard stars in craft stores, and you might even walk right past them without noticing. Or, if you do [...] The post Glitter Cardboard Star Ornaments for Christmas appeared first on Pet Scribbles .

No one wants to be the family "celebrating" year round with the tree on display. If there are any grown ups in the house it's time to put the tree away when xmas is over. Get the kids to do it if you can. Here is an easy step by step guide:

Muuummmmmm, I'm bored… Yeah.  We've heard these infamous words before.  Kids of all generations are known to utter these words, especially during the school holidays when they have time on their hands. The thing is, it is GOOD for kids to be bored… but if they are driving you mental, here is an easy way to make an 'I'm Bored' jar. What you will need: 20 paddle pop sticks Small glass jar or cup Ribbon to make it pretty (optional) Sharpie pen or similar Write your twenty ideas on the end of each paddle pop stick and place them word-side down in the jar.  As soon as you hear those 'infamous' words… 'I'm Bored', ask your child to take one and complete the task.  I've included some fun things, some chores and some outings.  I've put some suggestions below, but tailor the suggestions to your child and situation. Chores: Help with the washing up Tidy your bedroom Walk the dog (age appropriate) Wash the dog Sort out your bookshelf Empty the dishw...

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019 and welcome to day 1 of the January 2019 Uber Frugal Month Group Challenge! We start every year off right by completing the UFM Challenge as one giant Frugalwoods group. If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time to join us. Put your email address into the box below by 11:59pm EST tonight (January 1, 2019) and you'll be on track with the group: Note: you can take the UFM Challenge at any time throughout the year, but we take the Challenge together every January and July.  If you're casting around today trying to figure out how to reform yourself in a positive way, or hoping for a free new year's challenge, or just really want to receive an email from me every day for 31 days, then you're in luck. The Uber Frugal Month Challenge is awesome, free, and has 31 daily emails from moi. Continue reading Join The 2019 Uber Frugal Month Group Challenge TODAY! at Frugalwoods.

At times, Klausing Group's goal of leading the landscape industry means returning to an old practice rather than inventing a new one. Fallen leaves are a valuable resource, and the industry's practice of removing them is often not the most practical or economical approach. Instead, we utilize fallen leaves whenever possible to improve results in the landscape.