Latest Blog Posts for Domestic Ease

• Starting anew…
  on Dec 27, 2009 in Family Feast
  Around this time of year, I (like everyone else on the planet) start to think about what I should change in the coming year. One of the things I always consider is my family’s eating habits. We are trying oh so very hard to get out of debt in...
• Understanding your emotions
  on Dec 20, 2009 in Relax
  This is for all the women out there … and all the men who would like to better understand the women in their lives! I came across this passage while in college–and it has been a help ever since. Kathy Babbitt writes the following in her...
• Cha-Ching, Cha-Ching
  on Dec 16, 2009 in Relax
  I must admit, I’ve got Christmas present shopping on the brain. So when I saw a copy of Shop Smart Magazine the other day (the official Consumer Reports shopping guide), I couldn’t pass it up. Among the many good articles, one particular...
• All wrapped up
  on Dec 15, 2009 in Relax
  In my humble opinion, scarves are one of the best accessories of winter. But even though I adore the look, somehow my best attempts seem to fail when it comes to actually wearing them. I can easily spend half an hour fiddling with one just to end u...
• Christmas at Grandma’s (by Martin, Texas)
  on Dec 15, 2009 in Feast
  With the holidays upon us everyone is gearing up for the big family dinners. If your family is anything like mine, these gatherings consist of a veritable smorgasbord of casseroles and desserts “Pot Luck” style. The Richardson family Chri...
• Christmas decor (courtesy of our friendly neighborhood bloggers!)
  on Dec 13, 2009 in Nest
  I don’t know if it’s just that I am more busy this year than others in the past, but I have really been behind on my Christmas decorating. So, in keeping with the theme of domestic ease, here are a few ideas for trimming your nest. Sarah...
• Get this look for $10 (by Tracey, New Jersey)
  on Dec 11, 2009 in Nest
  While it’s often hard for me to justify paying Pottery Barn prices, their catalog is often a great source of inspiration. Being a brand new homeowner, this Christmas I fell in love with their outdoor holiday displays. In particular, this hangin...
• Deck the halls
  on Dec 9, 2009 in Nest
  I don’t know if it’s just me, but I am terribly behind on bringing Christmas cheer into our home this season. Now, my heart is overflowing with “all things holiday,” but we just put our tree up on Sunday–and the ornamen...
• Tacos! Football! Shopping?
  on Dec 7, 2009 in Feast Relax
  With the holidays now in full swing, and Christmas music already stuck in my head, I figure most of the ladies are ready for a month of nonstop shopping. But, here’s a potential problem: while you’re out shopping, how do you make sure yo...
• Flip Flop
  on Dec 5, 2009 in Nest
  I almost sold what would become one of my most favorite things: an old Pottery Barn duvet cover. Several years ago, I was smitten with the batik print blues of this bedding–and had to have all that came with it (pillows, throws, etc.). I am...

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