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With the abundance of gadgets and toys that so often get purchased on a whim, too many of these quickly turn into junk in a child’s life—just as soon as the novelty wears off. As an experienced or soon-to-be grandparent, it’s essential to understand that gifts for grandchildren should promote not only entertainment, but creativity too. Whatever you give them, you want gifts to last and be a benefit to their lives. These wonderful gift ideas will stimulate fun, innovation, and knowledge.   Our Grandkid Gift Ideas There are many delightful gifts to get for your grandchildren that their parents will...

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that your home has to feel cold too. With the right designs, you can create a warm, cozy, and relaxing home you can enjoy while it’s freezing outside. Read on to get inspiration from these cozy home decor ideas you can incorporate into your home. 1. Texture When it comes to cozy home decor ideas, having a wide variety of inviting textures goes a long way. You can start by incorporating blankets such as Sew Sweet Minky Design’s OMG Blankets. Its warm, lush, and textured fabric provides instant comfort that will make you...

3 Ways to Arrange Pillows on Your Bed You should be spending at least eight hours sleeping in your bed each day, but that means there are 16 hours in the day you are not! Your bedroom is the perfect place to show who you are when it comes to personal style. Making and decorating your bed is one way to do just that. And, deciding how to arrange pillows on a bed can help to reflect the style you love!  Types of Pillows Not all pillows are created equal. It’s important to know that pillows come in a variety...

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder during the fall and into the winter, it’s important to not forget about our four-legged friends. Your dog is part of your family, so of course you want to know when it is too cold for dogs and when it becomes too cold to leave your dog outside.  But all the yelling back and forth on Facebook doesn’t really help, does it? Memes insist that every time we’re shivering, our pups are on the verge of hypothermia. People argue back that dogs are built differently and their husky would be...

While winter is storming outside, covering your car in a thin layer of frost, it’s a good idea to counteract that cold by adding a pinch of cheer to your home. Decorating for the holidays can be easy throughout December, but what happens to your winter decorations when the holidays are over? Here are some winter decor ideas that can last you until spring.  Natural Touches The cold might keep you inside, but bringing in a bit of the outside can help liven up a room. By adding touches of pine cones, logs, and sprigs of pine or cedar, you...