Blog posts of '2015' 'September'

10 ways to get your home ready for fall Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Fall is officially here in North Texas, which means temperatures are hovering just below 100 degrees and pumpkin spice everything is on the menu. While it might not be cool enough to break out your coat and crank up the fireplace, it’’s the perfect time to prepare your home for the cooler months ahead. Use some of these ideas to get you in the mood for the season and make holiday prep that much easier!

How to host the best football watch party Wednesday, September 16, 2015 It’’s September and you know what that means—football season! If you’’re planning on hosting a party to root for your favorite team, here are a few things to keep in mind to help your get-together stand out from the crowd. Fair warning, though: Following these tips and you might have guests flocking to your house every week!

Creative and interactive after-school activities Wednesday, September 9, 2015 After a day of mental stimulation in the classroom, children need a stress-relieving activity to wind down from school. Instead of allowing your child to camp out in front of the TV between homework and dinnertime, direct them to an interactive pursuit. Something that will spark their creativity, stoke their curiosity and even teach them a few things.

Tips for a festive Labor Day get-together Wednesday, September 2, 2015 It’’s hard to believe summer’’s last hurrah is right around the corner. Labor Day, which now serves as a reminder to put away the swimsuits and banish white shoes, was started in the 1800s, when laborers took a stand over excessive work hours. Thanks to those folks, we now enjoy a weekend at the end of every week and a three-day holiday the first weekend in September.