by Annette on November 7, 2011
It seems that fall is coming and going very quickly this year. MommyMatter thought it was time to begin preparing our homes for the cold, yucky season ahead. We know this winter isn’t going to be a pleasant one, so we are preparing ahead of time to avoid having to do any outdoor maintenance in [...]
by Annette on September 29, 2011
Most kids generate a little chaos and disorganization. Yours might flit from one thing to the next — forgetting books at school, leaving towels on the floor, and failing to finish projects once started. You’d like them to be more organized and to stay focused on tasks, such as homework. Is it possible?
Yes, it is. [...]
by Christine on September 16, 2011
When the fall season approaches, you may want to decorate your home for the season. There are quite a few ways of decorating your home for fall, from wreaths to candle holders. The fall home decor can be nice for everyday use, as well as parties and holidays. Here at MommyMatter we’ve started the preparations [...]
by Annette on September 15, 2011
Homemade Croutons for Soups and Salads
Rather than throw out the ends of bread, or your stale bread you can turn them into something useful and delicious that will save you money on your grocery bill. It means one less thing to buy at the market and less waste coming out of your kitchen.
Aside from the [...]
by Annette on August 23, 2011
Children and pets are a natural combination. Most people have fond memories of growing up with a pet. But just as children and pets can offer each other companionship, they can also feel threatened by the addition of a new family member. Therefore, before the newcomer be it baby or pet arrives, it is best [...]
by Christine on August 1, 2011
Do you love white? There’s no dispute – it’s clean and it’s timeless. White in the kitchen can be downright inspiring. If you’re dreaming of a white kitchen, there are so many options. Recently, I painted my entire kitchen white, other then the cupboards and have loved it every morning when I wake up to [...]
by Annette on June 5, 2011
At over 400 billion cups consumed per year, coffee is the most popular drink in the world. Sadly, it shouldn’t be like this.
In large amounts, coffee…
- Reduces fertility. More than one cup a day makes women half as likely to conceive.
- Is linked to ovarian, bladder, and kidney cancer, doubling the risk of bladder cancer.
- [...]
by Christine on May 24, 2011
The Pitfalls of DIY Home Improvement Can Be Found in These Five Projects
You’ve got your paint buckets, your brand new brushes, your nail gun and your power drill. All that’s left is a plan—and you aren’t sure exactly where to begin. Unfortunately, home owners become enthralled with the idea of DIY home improvements, but fail [...]
by Christine on May 11, 2011
As you all know, the Hubby, BabyGirl and I have been down in US for almost 2 weeks now. We decided we’d bring BabyGirl down for a little while and do some sight seeing. We’ve spent the majority of our time in North Carolina, but we’ve also adventured to Indianapolis, Nashville and Myrtle Beach as [...]
by Christine on May 9, 2011
This past weekend, my beautiful, overly sensitive skin has encountered the dreadful situation of a sunburn. Yes, I know. A sunburn! Not me. Okay, I get a sun burn every year, at least twice. I always forget how painful they can be, and regret it afterwards, but during the actual event I don’t seem to [...]