You, Kids, and Toys

     


      Who would of thought  toys could give you some of the most amazing, fun memories of your childhood?Toys were there when we  needed company, when we needed to laugh, when we wanted to create a beautiful story. They were part of us and our room.

Having lots of toys is every kid's dream. For sure, it was mine as well. I was the little girl in love with dolls, tea sets, pink dresses and lots of stuffed animals. 

I'm the 3rd of four kids. Imagine all those toys, and my poor mother dealing with them and us. Having spent some time with my nieces and nephew, I understand the feeling my mom had. All those toys laying on the floor, some picking up dust in a box or closet.

All my mom wanted to do was get ride of them, but she couldn't. Why make us suffer?  Why put her kids through that?

Dear parents, kids love their toys and some more than others, but with all the toys and the few hours they have left of the day,  they don't have enough time to play with all them. Remember they will always get new toys, but until then you need to:

* Get your kids to pick the toys they are going to give away. Always do it with them, so they don't grow up thinking the dog ate the barbies.

* If they have 2 or more sets of the same toys, make them pick one for donation and one for the Rotation Box

* Make a Rotation Toy Plan. Switch toys every 6 months. That way the toys won't get destroyed and you have less clutter at home.

As a parent you might be holding to stuff as a memory of your kids, just remember that who ever gets your kids toys are going to create new dreams, new stories, a new best friend.

 Here are some places you can donate or you can always go back to the good old fashion Yard Sale.




BETACenter  Beta Center

KIDS Donation Kids Donation

Goodwill Goodwill

Donation Town Donation Town

Check for Charity or Donation places close to you.

AUTUMN THE SEASON OF COLORS

"October is here and the rain is my background music. I’m missing something, I’m missing autumn". (MF)

   Having lived in Virginia, I experienced the best season out of the four. Nature has created the fall to bring the beauty of colors in a cold, rainy, weather. 

I still remember watching through my window and admiring the colors of the trees.  Those colors were the last breath of happiness before they would become a pile of leaves. The weather starts to get chili, but refreshing. The cold and rainy weather may make you feel down, but when you look outside and see the ever changing colors  you can't help but feel happiness.

   Our bodies react towards the changing of the season. We start to crave hot teas and spiced coffees. Seeded vegetables become harvest and all you can think off is a nice hot chicken soup and a slice of pie.

The scents of apple and cinnamon becomes a signature smell, and the thought of a fire and a glass of wine will put you in the zone of relaxation.

Put together your feelings and memories and make this a perfect fall season. 
If you are ready to get inspired by autumn here are my favorite color pallets chose one and add it to your home decor.

    

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BATHING WITH A NEW VIEW

When you think about relaxing the first thing that pops to your head is a nice glass of wine, having a massage, soaking in a bubble bath and watching the sun set,but have you though about having all of that outside your home?  People have forgotten the beauty that mother earth has giving us and they have enclosed themselves inside 4 walls. 


Bathing and showering outside might not be one of the top things to do or have at your home, maybe because people might see you, the weather, the bugs, and the list can go on. What people haven't realized is having an outside shower or bath can be a great addition to your home and it can also bring you health benefits. 

GETTING IN CONTACT WITH NATURE, THE VIEW CAN BRING YOUR MIND SOME PEACE, AND.....

                                       
                               

                   BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM

LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

FIGHT DEPRESSION,BEAT BACK STRESS

 PLUS IT'S JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!

 IF YOU ARE READY TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD

IS YOUR GUESTROOM READY?

Having guests at your house is always a pleasure. You get to entertain, be a tour guide, share laughs and why not a couple of drinks, but is the guest room ready for them?, if your answer is no, don't worry. In no time, the room will be ready.

THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED

Get some nice set of sheets and pillows for the guestroom. If you see yourself sleeping in them, then that is the way to go. Its very important for them to have a good night's sleep.

Always have extra blankets. You don't want your guest to be cold right?

Who is the fairest of them all? Your guest!!

Remember they are going to need a mirror to check themselves before they leave the room.

Either one will work. Remember some people like to wake up with the sunlight, some don't. Give your guest the option to have a dark or light room

Trays can help you put together things for your guest. Tissues, a Note Pad, and a small plate for them to place their valuables

Your guest might get thirsty at night. Make sure you place a fresh bottle of water in their room. You don't want your guest crawling to the kitchen in the middle of the night.

Fresh flowers will always brighten the room. Your guest will definitely feel welcome.

Leave empty space in the closet for your guest's clothes. If the hangers are to boring for you paint them, or cover them with drawer liner .










Make sure you adjust the thermostat to a comfortable temperature.













If you are the Guest. Don't forget to leave a Thank You note for the people who took good care of you!

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAIRY TALES ORGANIZED

Reading a bed time story can create a closer bond between you and your kids. 

It will give them a rich vocabulary, imagination and communication skills promoting  a longer attention span. 

So many benefits that a book can bring you and your family, but what happens when you have a lot of books, and you don't know how to store them. Well here are some ideas for you.

Be creative

Do you have a Doll House full of toys?. Use it as a Bookshelve

Use an Alphabetical order system to keep the books Organized

If you don't have enough space in the room add a book holder to a piece of furniture 

Don't want to spend money in shelves? Use baskets. You can do different colors and sizes.

Make sure you place the books at a reach height for them. It's easy to get them and put them away 

                             REMEMBER!!

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What to do with all this jars?

   Glass jars are always a part of your recycle bin, but before you get rid of them remember to reuse. Here are some storage ideas you can use for jars; store grains, spices, flours, or oils.

Label the jars

         

  Have fun creating a storage area to put the jars

 Use different shapes and sizes

Reusing jars are going to help you maintain a clean and organized kitchen or pantry

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