Archives for April 2016

Home Ownership: Great Investment

Home Ownership

Guide to Home Restoration Projects

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11 Clever Ways to Display and Store Children’s Books

kids booksInspire a love of books in young readers by keeping their beloved stories easy to see and reach

My mom tells me that as a little girl I would memorize children’s books and then recite them to my baby brother, pretending I was reading them. This is how I first developed my love of books and reading, and I remember all my favorites always being close at hand whenever I wanted them.

Reading to children creates lifelong memories. I still feel a wave of happy nostalgia when I see Blueberries for Sal, Babar and Are You My Mother? Keeping books easy to see and reach can ensure that you and your kids enjoy them more often. When little ones are in the crib, display books so the grown-ups can easily choose and grab one at story time. As your kids start walking around, you’ll want spots they can see and reach themselves.

Carole King’s Musical Intuition, in Her Own Words

Carole KingThe new documentary Carole King: Natural Woman charts the singer-songwriter’s story from 1960s New York City, to the music mecca of 70’s LA, to the present. In this short excerpt from the film, we hear from King as she talks about her precocious songwriting and the dreams she always had for herself. The documentary premiered on PBS on February 19, 2016, and is now available on iTunes and Amazon.

10 Ideas for an Anything-but-Boring Basement

basement thumbLet your imagination run wild and get the most bang from your basement

If you’re lucky enough to have a basement in your home, don’t let this prime real estate go to waste. Whether you want to make it a family-friendly hangout or a sophisticated space for adults, there’s a range of possibilities in creating an underground gem. Here are 10 tips for making the most of this special space.

Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet

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Do Home Improvements: Add Value to Your Home?

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How to Create Family Wealth

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What a Concert for the Deaf is Like [video]

Screen Shot 2016-04-01 at 8.12.41 AMConcert for the deaf may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s absolutely not. This inspirational story describes how a concert for the deaf works, and it seems awesome.