Rose Knows The Poconos
Summer can be a hectic time, with kids home from school, camps, vacations, and more littering the itinerary. So hosting a summertime soiree can be challenging—but it doesn’t have to be. Just plan ahead a little, and use the creative tips below to get some easy ideas that will make your get-together memorable!
Premix a variety of summer beverages, and pour single servings into Mason jars. Serve the sealed jars in large metal tubs filled with ice to keep them cool. Make signs for the t...
Make guests feel welcome to your patriotic party with a festive red, white, and blue door banner. This simple craft is perfect for adding a rustic touch to your home’s exterior!
Materials
- 3 small burlap pieces
- Pen
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Twine
1. Print out and then cut out the printable USA banner located below.
2. Lay the burlap pieces down, putting the cut out pieces of the banner on top of it.
3. Use your pen to mark about 1/2” or so around the outline of the printed banner.
4. Hole punc...
We’ve all been there: guests are scheduled to arrive in 15 minutes, but you got caught up, and the house is still a mess. Here are seven ways to fake that clean home, fast:
All hands on deck. If you’re lucky enough to have family members or roommates around, ask them to pitch in. Divvy up rooms to declutter and tidy. If you don’t have any helping hands, you’ll just have to continue to the next steps, solo.
Focus on trafficked areas. Since time is short, make sure to focus on rooms your guests w...
Saving money can be difficult, even when you stick to a budget. It’s easy to feel like you’re not getting anywhere. You wish you could save more, but where do you start?
At home. Implement these simple strategies around your home to cut consumption and increase your funds every month.
Lower utilitiesUtility bills are a monthly expense every homeowner or renter has to deal with. But the cost is not fixed. If you use less water and electricity, you spend less of your hard-earned money....
Creating a clutter-free environment is the first step in alleviating stress within the home. An easy place to begin this process is your dresser! It is easy to throw things on top and allow a mess to grow over time. However, this unintentional storage place soon begins to turn your bedroom from a place of relaxation into yet another room that needs cleaning. Creating a functional organization structure on your dresser will allow you to still have a place to throw your various odds and ends, prov...
Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can create a comforting, warm space that you will never want to leave.
Warm colors. Add warm colors to your walls, accents, linens window hangings and more to create a cozy vibe inside. Deep orange, rusty reds, buttery yellows and soft off-white colors can all add a “stay at home” vibe to your space.
Plush textures. From fleecy blankets thrown over every chair, to faux-fur pillows and rugs, having textur...
One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet.
Feeding, walking, grooming and cleaning up after a dog are daily responsibilities that everyone can do, and will also help teach children how to take care of something they love. For parents, however, there’s the extra task of paying for all the costs associated with the dog.
Here are some of the primary expenses of owning a dog that a family should consider before bringing one home:
Upfront FeesAdop...
