• Cut the Crazy! Home Organization!

     Cut the Crazy: Home Organization During the Holiday’s Some families are fantastic at keeping their home organized and some are not. Some might even go as far as to hire a professional organizer like apartmentjeanie to restore some much-needed calm into their home and create a proper place for everything. If you’re not an organized family there’s no need to panic because there are ways to have an organized house, office, pantry, closets, and more. Don’t overwhelm yourself during the holidays – there are small ways you can make changes and improve your organization skills. So before you let the craziness of the holiday season get to you, here are some techniques that will help you get ready for the holidays and stay organized at home. Start with your Closets First tackle your home closets, including your coat closet and where you store the shoes. If you haven’t touched clothing, shoes, and accessories in a year or more you should either donate the items or throw them out. If this task seems overwhelming start first by separating clothing, shoes, and accessories by seasons. Sorting will help you figure out what you wear most of and what should be donated. Visibility will…

  • IT’S BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE!

    GOING BEYOND SANTA AND RECEIVING PRESENTS WITH YOUR KIDS Parenting Expert Jennifer Chung Shares Ways to Teach Our Kids about the Spirit of Christmas Santa, reindeer and elves. Lights, decorations and presents. It’s easy for children to get wrapped up in the hype of Christmas. Sometimes even us parents do. And it’s hard not to as the holiday continues to become more and more commercialized. We can’t even finish Thanksgiving before it all starts, after all. But it’s important that children know this really isn’t what Christmas is about. Yes, it’s fun getting into the activities and memorable family time. As a parent, there’s something special about seeing the joy on your child’s face as they open the toy they were begging for; but that’s not what Christmas is about. It’s not just about receiving presents. Christmas is about having the spirit of helping and being kind to others. It’s about being selfless and thinking of others who may be less fortunate or simply having a bad day. You could say it’s about all of us acting like Santa Claus. So how do we teach our children about the spirit of Christmas without dampening their spirit? In various ways we…

  • 4 Things You Absolutely Must Do for Your Dog!!

    4 Things You Absolutely Must Do for Your Dog Being a dog owner can be a rewarding experience. Your dog provides you with unconditional love, and they are there for you whenever you need them. Plus, they’ll comfort you when you’re sad, and they will often make you laugh. As a dog owner, you have a variety of responsibilities when it comes to caring for your dog. After all, your pup can’t do too much by himself, so he needs you to be there for him. In order to show your dog just how much you care, here are four things you absolutely must do for your dog. Take them for regular checkups at the vet. Your dog’s health is important, which is why you need to take him or her to the vet on a regular basis. Although your dog may hate it and think that it’s some strange form of torture, it’s actually beneficial for them to go. Not only will they receive the vaccinations they need to ward off dangerous diseases, but the vet can also monitor your dog and his or her health to ensure that he or she is staying healthy. If any underlying issues…