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Autumn is here, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about sprinkling the house with seasonal flavor. The season of dinner parties, feasts, and holiday celebrations lies ahead! From cozy colors to cheerful accents, there are simple and easy ways to improve your Thanksgiving table.

Sometimes you just need a little jolt of energy, whether it’s to help you move in the morning or power through the end of the workday. More often than not, we opt for the wrong pick-me-up solutions.Sugar is a classic ‘energy loan shark’ that gives you a quick burst of energy, and soon after you’re crashing. Instead of faux fixes, here are five easy and natural ways to nourish your body and give you a boost of energy! Sugar is a classic ‘energy loan shark’ that gives you a quick burst of energy, and soon after you’re crashing.

If you’re like me, you’d love to make a change to my master bathroom.   With a bathroom remodel, it’s best to know where to begin. A bathroom should be inviting, relaxing and comfortable. It should be the best environment for a relaxing soak after a busy, hectic day. If a poor design layout, inadequate lighting, or faulty fixtures prevent you from feeling your best in your sanctuary, it could be time for some changes.

Make your house hunt a happy one. When buying a home, making sure that you can afford the purchase is the first step. Once you’re pre-approved and ready to start looking, it’s important that you’re not wasting your time looking at homes that don’t meet your needs. Before you agree to tour a home too far from your workplace, check out these house-hunting tips!

Revive your home, and yourself, with these simple steps to de-stress your environment. Whether you’re home from a parent-teacher meeting or a long day at work, it’s natural to want to unwind and relax in your house at the end of the day. With that said, it’s easy to slip into a routine of screen time and snacks until we head to bed.  This pattern prevents our bodies and minds from recharging. By setting up a space with care and establishing a few simple habits, you can choose to replenish your energy instead! Undo stress through your environment with these tips! Add green plants and fresh flowers. Living plants add fresh oxygen while removing toxins from the air. Adding fresh, living plants into our home is important. Beyond plants’ air-purifying effect, the act of tending to living plants or arranging flowers is a healthy way to let go of stress. Engage your senses. Liven up your home a little! Add a fluffy rug, beautiful music, a scented candle, or some fun textiles to engage your senses throughout your home. Instead of switching on the T.V., allow yourself the simple pleasure of delighting all of your senses. Fill your fridge with real food. When we’re busy and stressed, it’s natural to turn to junk food out of convenience and comfort. Doing so only takes a toll on your health. Try to stock up on greens, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains that are full of the vitamins and nutrients that you need to de-stress healthily. Set up a staging area near the door. Make a point of putting down everything down that you have in your hands. Kick off your boots, hang up your coat, and leave the mail behind you to signal a shift from outside worries to the comfort of your home. Switch off in the bedroom. Make your bedroom a no-technology zone. Electronics keep us awake and stimulate our minds, all of which can lead to a bad night’s sleep!  Resist the temptation!  I know you can do it.

While you’re enjoying your morning cup ‘o joe this weekend, give some thought to a home detox? Is it time to give the back garden some TLC or is the priority to create a peaceful and quiet space by unplugging the electronics?  Perhaps it’s time to start making smarter decisions to benefit yourself and your home.

Feeling well-rested in the morning seems to be a good fortune that only a few experience. Many of us complain about not getting enough sleep or feeling drained when we rise each morning. Without a peaceful space, getting a good night’s sleep is nearly impossible. You can make sleep a priority by decorating your bedroom to optimize a hearty slumber. With a better night’s sleep, you’re able to face the world rested and ready.

Whether you’re moving from an estate to a downtown apartment or finally moving in with your significant other, editing your belongings is important. Moving from a large home filled with personal belongings to condensing your essentials into a cozy space can be tricky. As a result, getting rid of your extra, unused, or unwanted items is a must.

The hot summer weather in San Diego always brings ants to our home…. Ugh!  When the creepies come crawling, it’s tempting to reach for a can of highly toxic fumes to spray them away. Before you go on a spraying frenzy, put down the can of poison. Using these chemicals to get rid of pests can be bad for your health, the environment, and your home!

Finding the house of your dreams doesn’t come easy for every buyer. Searching, negotiating, and qualifying for a loan can take a toll, no matter how smooth the process. Once the contracts are signed, inspections completed,  and the appraisal comes in, most buyers are tempted to kick back and wait with excitement for the closing day for move in.