Indoor Adventures for Kids When the wind howls, the sidewalks are icy, and even the dog looks like it wants to stay under the covers, parents everywhere hear the dreaded two words: “I’m booooored.” Fear not! Winter doesn’t have to mean screen zombies or endless sighs. With a bit of creativity, you can transform your…
Family Model, Trauma Informed, Normalcy, Dignity, Hope Seventy-two years ago, in a small home in Fort Worth, a couple looked around their living room and realized something extraordinary. Their house was full of children who needed safety, love, and stability — and still, dozens more needed a place to go. They could have said enough. …
Christmas is a time when you can come together as a family. It’s a season in which you can enjoy the scents, the sights, and the food with each other and make memories that can last for years to come. Christmas is also a time when wrapping paper finds its way on the floor or…
The holidays are coming, and you’ve got family coming. Or you just plan to have a party at your place. Before you defrost the turkey or trim the tree, take a close look at your home from a visitor’s perspective and determine what you need to do to transform it from family-friendly to guest-ready. Here’s…
Tips to Turn Your Gathering into a Ghoulishly Glamorous Night Your Guests will Never Forget Haunted Masquerade Ball Imagine sweeping capes, feathered masks, and the kind of candlelight that makes everyone look mysteriously glamorous. Transform your space with black velvet tablecloths, gothic roses, and eerie classical music that swells at just the right moments. Signature…
Prep Tips to Protect, Pamper, and Perfect Your Space Fall in Texas doesn’t always mean crisp, cool days and colorful leaves. Some years, it can feel like summer into November. Even if sweater weather comes late, autumn is the perfect time to prep your home for the months ahead. Clean Gutters and DownspoutsEven if you…
The Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves Homeownership. Is there anything better? Yes. Lots of things. Vacations. Wine. Good food. A nice massage or pedicure. Having “two nickels to rub together” and the freedom to actually rub them without worrying that I need one to pay another contractor. Since launching The Virginia May, my charming little…
Whenyouhavealotofstuff Label Printers Labeling storage bins/areas/drawers is a way to discipline yourself for future organization. Find a place for each category of items and stick to it. (Literally!) First Impressions Look at your home from the perspective of a new friend. Take notes of your first impression as you walk through each room and how…
Redecorating or renovating your house is never easy, and it gets harderand more tedious when you also need to paint. Slapping on one coat ofpaint after another can be draining if you’re going at it alone and still havethe whole house to consider. And let’s not even start on the ceilings! But even ifyou stick…
We’re barely through the first month of 2025, so let’s talk about taxes, shall we? You’re probably saying to yourself that it’s way too soon to talk about that, and, in many ways, you’re right – tax day isn’t until April 15, and even then, you can always file an extension. But waiting until the…