Planning to host holiday gatherings this year? The process doesn’t have to be tricky. Here are 6 easy ways to simplify hosting. Whether or not you’re a planner, it’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! Thanksgiving is less than a month away. Christmas is just two months away. The new year will…

We all would love stress-free holidays. Just follow this simple timeline… and enjoy an easier, less stressful holiday season! Starting to stress at the thought of the upcoming holidays? This time of year I always feel the temptation to stress. But because I want to avoid holiday-induced stress as much as I can, I work…

Hosting company this Christmas? Don’t worry about what food to serve. Use these 8 different meal ideas to make for guests at Christmas! Bringing people together at Christmas is so fun. It’s a great time of year to step back from everyday routines and celebrate with the ones we love. Sometimes Christmas parties can feel…

Looking for a festive and frugal Christmas decorating strategy? Here’s a super simple secret that will look great in your home! Have you ever stopped to notice exactly how beautiful everything looks at Christmas time? Lights transform ordinary nighttime sights into something magical. Bright colors bring unexpected cheer to rooms. Festive decorations brighten spaces. If…

Wondering what to buy other home loving friends? You’ll love these 20 amazing gift ideas for haven creators! As you’re creating a haven this year, it’s a great opportunity to help others create havens, too. You can do this by sharing recipes, decorating ideas … or giving gifts that appeal to the senses and are…

Need a haven this Christmas? Create one as a gift for yourself … and your loved ones. Right now, you might be hearing “We need a little Christmas” on the radio ten times a day. But what you really need is a haven to escape from Christmas stress. The daily messages of What are you…

When you know your own preferences, your personality will be reflected in your home. Here are 2 important questions to ask when creating a haven for yourself. I like visiting other people’s houses. Getting a peek into the way other people live is fun, and without a doubt, I love seeing personalities come out in…

Create a personal haven by putting together an inviting atmosphere for yourself. Start by asking yourself these 10 questions! Havens are wonderful places. They’re a retreat from the demands of the world. When life pushes in – when you have a rough day at work, when you hear bad news from the doctor, when you’re just…

Wish you could come home to a cozy home every day? Here are 5 simple ways to make it happen! Home sweet home. Doesn’t that phrase make you think of a cozy home? The thing is, your home may not always feel cozy. Sometimes you have no choice but to live somewhere – but it…

Ever wonder what to clean first? Or where to start cleaning? These quick and simple strategies will help! Reader question: What I struggle with the most is trying to find where to start in my day. More than anything, what do I clean first? What do I do first so that by the end of…

Ready for a home of your own? Here are 4 steps to make an easier transition to a home of your own. Finally living in a home of your own can be a really exciting transition. If you’re not sharing your home with anyone else, things can be just like you like them. You have…

Searching for a change in your home? Here’s how to create a haven you and your family will love! Think about life without a haven. Life without a safe place to feel welcomed, find refreshment, or truly be yourself. A life like that is hard. After living in several places where I never felt like…