

A Remedy to the Summer Break "I'm Bored" Syndrome
School has been out for nearly a month. Are the kids bored yet? Here's a great way to get the kids outside and spark their creativity...

White Picket Fence
A Symbol of the Suburban American Dream I was born in the 60s. The era of Mad Men. As a young girl growing up, I learned I should want to...

8 Home Improvement Projects That Are a Safe Bet for 2016
Maximize your budget by choosing something that won't go out of style quickly If 2016 is the year you’re planning to make home...


Should You Fund Home Improvements with a Refinance?
Maybe you're considering upgrading your house so it has a higher resale value. Or perhaps you just want to be more comfortable where you...

12 Ways to Baby Proof Your Home on a Budget
Several of my friends have just had babies, are about to have a baby...and a few are thinking about having a baby. So when I saw this...


4 Cleaning Solutions You Never Knew (Maybe)
A Few Simple Ingredients and a Little Time Can Reduce Toxic Substances in Your Home and May Save You Money As we become more and more...


Foodies Take Note! Alexandria's Winter Restaurant Week Starts Today!
YIPPEE!!! Alexandria's Restaurant Week Starts TODAY!!!! Let the party in your mouth begin! For the next 10 days and two weekends, more...


Tips to Make Your Living Room Look Larger
A living room is for l-i-v-i-n-g, not an opportunity for claustrophobia. If you're feeling the pinch of a not-so-spacious gathering area,...


Should You Consolidate All Your Insurance with One Provider?
The types of things you should or could have insurance for vary as widely as the types of coverage and plans that are available for you....


Money-Saving Remodeling Projects to Tackle in 2016
Improvements on your home generally fall into two categories: the ones that would be nice to do and the ones that actually increase the...