Published Feb 12, 2014. Updated February 12, 2026 Are those winter doldrums kicking in, leaving you feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Maybe you just want to curl up and take a cozy nap, or you don't feel as productive as possible -- but you're...
We live in a 1,600 sq. ft. condo in SW Florida. It's plenty of room for just the three of us but we would like to have more places to store the stuff we have. Our current plans for the next decade or two will hopefully include a whole lot more travel, especially after...
Living in Southwest Florida, stinging insects like mosquitoes and no-see-ums are a VERY real problem, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors like we do. Although the local county sprays for these pests on a regular basis, people who are just a bit sweeter than...
We have a nice-sized kitchen in our condo and there's even space for a Newfie to pass out in the middle of the floor. We like the layout and the fact that there are lots of cabinets, especially since we happen to own a lot of kitchen stuff. We like food and cooking at...
Most of us that have essential oils around the home and use them for treating illness or for other therapeutic reasons know that you cannot use these oils forever. While essential oils don't go rancid, they do start to break down, oxidize and deteriorate with...
When you open up multi-functional closet spaces, most of us want to see an idyllic closet that rays of sunshine beams out of and angels sing from when you open the door. You envision everything being in its place and complete order, so that you can find just what you...
Paper. It is by far one of the biggest burdens that we face in our homes when it comes to keeping things clean. Well that and the dust. Both just seem to reproduce and multiply like rabbits in the spring. You may remember my post from a few weeks ago about what you...
Kids seem to be natural pack rats, and it can be rather difficult to get them to let go of things. Around Christmas, I can usually convince my daughter to let us get rid of a few toys for kids who aren’t getting any toys themselves. But the rest of the year, it’s a...
Have you found yourself feeling edgy, unhappy, rushed, unproductive or just not quite yourself lately? Or maybe all of those things above? Well maybe you should try taking a look around your office and home real quick. Is there chaos lurking around every corner? Are...
A lot of users for these smartphones download apps to keep them entertained. Most download games and entertainment applications but not a lot of it area really productive. If you are a busy person that have to do a lot of things on-the-go, you will find out that there...
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