Fall Home Checklist

Fall Home Checklist

I absolutely love this time of year.   The brisk morning air, beautiful colors of orange and yellow, and constant additive of pumpkins spice in just about everything!  (And I mean everything).   Well, who am I kidding…living in Florida this starts around the end of November.  But for the rest of you geographically north of me, especially those really north of me, enjoy your view! 

 

Growing up in the Midwest, my Dad always had his fall checklist.  It was all the home maintenance projects that needed to be completed before winter—and he loved doing it (or he loved bossing me and my brother to help).  No matter where you live, there’s always something to complete in your home because maintenance is a pay me now or pay me a whole lot later” type of concept—in the end you’ll be glad you did it.  

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5 Benefits of Swim Lessons for your Children

5 Benefits of Swim Lessons for your Children

Part of having a Pretty Fabulous Home is having a safe and happy home, and that’s what this blog is all about.  We're getting close to summer and it's that time of year when the birthday parties go from being trapped indoors to enjoying the great outdoors, which allow your kids to run and play with their friends and enjoy the fresh air. It's also that time when you're more likely to have a pool or lake at the center of the enjoyment. Well, I'm very excited because we now have Reagan in private swim lessons. She's 2 1/2 and I feel like I'm late to the party, but I'm glad we're finally here.  Living in Florida learning to swim is a must.  But really no matter where you live, the importance of learning to swim is truly a matter of life or death. 

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