Babies and young children require a lot of sleep. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation recommends that infants get between 12 and 15 hours of sleep a day, with toddlers needing only slightly less than that. Without this all-important sleep, children become fussy and nearly impossible to console, leaving their parents grasping at straws as…
There’s one crazy, fun kitchen theme that has been around for decades. Sometimes it’s wildly popular, at other times it’s only for die-hard fans, but it never disappears completely. We’re talking about the perennially popular rooster and friends. Yes, friends, because once you’ve added a rooster you’ll need some hens and chicks so that your…
Depending on where you live, you are probably in the midst of another hot summer. Here in Missouri, temperature heights above 90 are a regular occurrence, which means homeowners and professionals anywhere are beginning to look forward to cooler seasons. In the meantime, though, we all have to make good of what we have, which…
The beach is the perfect way to spend a balmy summer day. Laying out in the warm sunshine while a slight breeze blows across the water, watching (and sometimes joining in) while the kids play in the sand, and of course, jumping into the big, blue waves for a swim. These are all incredible ways…
Summer means fun, swimming pools, fireflies, grilling on the deck and freedom. Most people put away the dark heavy winter colors and pull out the light bright summer colors. Throw pillows, crocheted throws on back of the sofa and dark heavy draperies come down. In their place are put light colored thin materials for draperies,…
