Creative Teacher Appreciation Ideas
It’s never too late (or too early!) to show your appreciation for your child’s teachers. As a former teacher and now preschool director myself, some of my fondest memories are the creative ways parents and students expressed their appreciation. Teacher appreciation gift ideas are plentiful on the internet, but simple heartfelt gifts and special experiences …
Pet-Friendly Living Room Makeover
Since the living room is one of the most frequented areas of the home, it’s important to keep this gathering space feeling stylish and fresh. If you house is like mine, the living room sofas, coffee table, and rug double as a trampoline, dining room table, and dog bed. Wear and tear on this space …
How to Choose a Rug for Kids Spaces
If you have children or furry friends, you probably understand how difficult it can be to try and find the perfect area rug for your space. In high traffic areas and kids’ rooms, you need a rug that can withstand the heavy wear and tear that comes from busy feet (and paws). If you’re like …
Tips for a Stress-Free College Move-In Day
You’re off to college this fall! Now it’s time to start thinking about how you want your new “home” to look, as well as what you need to bring along on your new adventure. Mohawk Home is here to help with the tried and true college move in day tips to make your transition into the …
Flea Market Tips and Flips
One of my favorite summer activities is prowling around a flea market, antique mall or yard sale. You never know what treasures you might come across! I consider it a “green” way to shop and decorate my home by keeping items out of our landfills. (I love the idea of breathing new life into an item …
Teacher Appreciation Gift Guide
I can’t believe it—but the school year has come and nearly gone in the blink of an eye! With only a few more weeks left until summer break, now is the perfect time to celebrate your child’s achievements AND the person who has been guiding him or her for the past 10 months—the teacher! Teacher …
Your Mudroom Redone
In my dream home, we have a hallway dedicated as a mudroom. And not because we live in a rainy section of the hemisphere, but because we have four kids and need a space to effectively organize our daily activities. Read: Keep mom sane as we run out the door each morning. But you don’t …
Make the Most of Daylight Savings Time Ending
I love that extra hour of sleep that happens when daylight savings time ends! For those of us in states that still follow the “fall back, spring forward” time change, that extra hour is glorious! Here are some ways to make the most of daylight savings time ending this weekend! 1. Enjoy the extra hour …
DIY CREATIVE GARDEN MARKERS
In a garden, the plants, vegetables, and flowers usually steal the show. Why not add some art to those natural features? These creative garden markers are both fun and functional – and they are easy to make! Garden markers can be as simple as painted rocks. Crafts by Amanda used patio paint (craft paint designed …
Host a Late Summer Mimosa Bar!
Many people view Labor Day as the end of summer, but the calendar gives us a few more weeks to celebrate the season. And with the weather cooling slightly as we head into fall, these days are perfect for hosting a late summer mimosa bar to bid summer adieu. Gather your girlfriends and plan a …