Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

Mother and cute daughter doing laundry showing age-appropriate chores for kids.

Children may complain about chores, but studies show that helping around the house benefits kids into adulthood. Kids are less likely to resist doing chores if you start early, but what chores can you assign to a toddler? Surprisingly, our children can handle more tasks than we think they can. Here’s a guide to age-appropriate […]

July To-Do List – Summer Fun and Chores to Keep You Busy

Family celebrating 4th of July on a front porch.

Summer is in full swing, and the heat is on. Keep your cool by tackling this set of (mostly) indoor chores to keep your home in shape and your family life running smoothly. Then, reward yourself with an outdoor barbecue with neighbors. If you haven’t already, now is the time to schedule an annual maintenance […]

June To-Do List – Summer Home and Garden Tasks

Pruning trees with pruning shears in the garden on nature background is part of June To-Do list for summer home and garden tasks.

It’s June, which means it’s time to relax and enjoy the kick-off of summer, but before the fun can begin, be sure to tackle this handy home and garden to-do list. Change the filters in your air conditioning vents to help your unit operate at optimum capacity. If you haven’t already, schedule an annual maintenance […]

May To-Do List – 10 Chores to Gear-up for Summer

Photo of a smiling black woman washing windows as part of her May To-Do list chores.

Before shifting gears into summer, here’s a handy list of chores for the busy homeowner. See if you can beat that Memorial Day deadline. Before the heat becomes unbearable, tackle all that clutter hiding in the attic. Pass along unused items to family and friends or donate to a worthy charity in your area. Recycle […]