Melanie Amorim aka Mommy Doodles
Your children should know how to be safe at home when you’re not around. When life gets too busy for you to be there constantly, babysitters are unavailable or unaffordable, or maybe your kids are just getting to the age when they need to learn independence, they’re going to have to spend some time alone. [...]
No matter what age your kids are, home should be safe for them in all senses of the word, right? Assuming you’ve already covered a lot of your bases by securing cabinets holding toxic substances, covering unused outlets, and placing fall guards on furniture corners, let’s talk about some easily overlooked hazards.
We have a new drop off location and donation item request. Merry Meals in March will be accepting items such as used baby and children’s books, new diapers and toiletries. This box is located at the Attleboro Public Library, 74 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA. A big thank you in advance to those donating items [...]
As the real estate market continues its slow recovery from the financial crisis, many homeowners are looking at ways to increase the value of their property. Though you can’t change the location, you can impact almost everything else about your home, adding to the profit you’ll pocket upon a future sale. But while home renovations [...]
One of the most admirable things that any woman can do is make the decision (and commitment) to be a stay-at-home mom. However, there are studies to support the fact that, over time, some mothers can find themselves at the least, dissatisfied and at the most, entering various levels of depression if they don’t create [...]
So geeked out over my new wall. There are moments you can find me there – just looking at it. I have been thinking of this wall for a couple months now, started with the dry erase board (and of course pinterest for inspiration;). This wall has been empty since we moved in, maybe 5 [...]
Whether you are preparing to start a formal education with your children, encountering unmanageable issues with the public school system, or moving to a new area where the quality of education is dubious, you may want to reap the benefits of home schooling. There is no question that many of today’s youth are experiencing an [...]
We all want to believe that our houses are impregnable bastions, protecting our families against the outside world. And yet, many of us neglect even basic safety procedures that would prevent break-ins, theft, personal attack, and damage. Do you even know if you live in a safe area? Have you ever checked websites that track [...]
Staying Organized by As a Professional Organizer I’m often asked by the homeowners I work with, “How can I stay organized?” They explain that they spend time creating order and buying cool organizing products to help them stay organized, but in two months, things look just like they did before. In addition, their cool new organizing products are not [...]
A safe home is important for your peace of mind. Just knowing that your family and valuables are protected will make you feel more secure. Even if you live in an area that has good police protection, there is still more you can do to improve your home security. According to an FBI report available [...]
