Teen Room Makeover

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In today’s world or reduce, reuse and recycle, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a cool space for your teen. Paint is an amazing game changer because it’s easy, inexpensive and not permanent, which is great if you’re in a rental or temporary space. Most teens have eliminated the big [...]

Cut Costs by Clipping Coupons…

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…say that five times fast! Couponing has become a household word these days, especially in this economy. There are web sites, blogs and even TLC has introduced a reality show called Extreme Couponing. I don’t think I like the idea of stocking up on thousands of dollars of items, especially if you have to resort [...]

What do to With the Kid’s Artwork

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For parents, this is one of the big questions as the little Picassos start creating: How do I organize their artwork? First, let’s keep it simple. Hang a few finished pieces on the refrigerator or even on the playroom wall.You can use removable strips and tabs to easily hang and change up each week. The [...]

Colorful Collaboration with Fisher-Price

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I’ve teamed up with Fisher-Price to offer expectant and new moms how-to tips for the nursery, creating baby zones in the kitchen, baby gear must haves, and on-the-go organization. These videos appear on the new Room to Bloom site and provide helpful tips for getting out the door with baby, where to put baby items [...]

School’s out for Summer!

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Whether your kids have already finished school or are just about to, summer is a welcomed time to kick back, relax and get some good quality family time in! Here are some tips to have you ready to go, at a moments notice, for the pool, beach or an impromptu picnic. Stock up on Snacks [...]

A GNO in NYC

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Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event in “the city” (New York). The Mommybites Summit, touted “The Ultimate Moms’ Nigh Out” was held at the Faculty House at Columbia University. In all my years of living in NJ, I had never been to that part of the city. When I exited the [...]

What’s in Your Garage?

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With warmer weather here and the school year nearing its end, now is a great time to clean out and organize the garage. Taking a proactive approach to this dreaded task (let’s face it, not much fun for most people–I get that!) will keep you on track so the next time you want to go [...]

What to Keep and Where to Put It: Paperwork

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Let’s face it: Filing sucks! Most people just can’t stand it. Mainly because they don’t know what to do with all that paper—and even if you do know what to do with it, most likely it’s the last thing on your list. The upside: Once it’s done, the feeling of accomplishment is priceless!! One of [...]

Important Document Organization: Be Prepared

No matter where you live, there’s always the threat of a natural disaster. The recent disaster in Japan is a good reminder that knowing where our important papers live is critical to peace of mind. It’s about being able to locate what you need when you need it. No need to panic. Here are some steps to [...]

Get It Done. Have Some Fun!

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Spring has almost sprung, so it’s a great time to start thinking about outdoor fun with the family. Getting things in order and putting systems in place means more time outside with lots less guilt about the couldas, wouldas, shouldas indoors. Here are some suggestions to get your moving in no time: 1. Sort the [...]