Blog - Month: August 2017
Month: August 2017
Fall Home Decor Trends
New home décor styles are changing constantly, and it can be hard to keep up with the seasonal trends! Let’s take a look into the new upcoming fall home décor trends you might want to try this Fall season: White on White Trying to make a statement this year? Use the new white on white trend by pairing different shades to give a more clean and open feeling to your home. Fresh and unexpected is what is happening this season, try it out. Mixing Bright Colors When thinking about fall bright color don’t typically come into mind. Change things up this season with bright colors to lighten the mood. Not wanting to stick to a small color scheme? You don’t have to when mixing multiple bright colors in prints and patterns. Flea Market Finds Having one or two unique staple pieces in your home can easily make a room pop. Building a room around the pieces will tie in the color scheme. So, get out there and find your flea market piece. Bright on Black Looking for the ultimate contrast? Simply add a few bright color pieces to a dark surface. For example, add bright colored pillows to a dark couch or seat. Bright accent pieces always lighten up a room. Vintage Accessories More of a vintage kind of person? Add a little touch of vintage splash by using the pieces in a new trendy way. Spice it up by complimenting the pieces with modern furniture or bright colored objects in your
Things to do In Cleveland Over Labor Day Weekend
Kick off your Labor Day Weekend right by going to one of the many festivities put on by Cleveland and the surrounding areas. Whether you are with family or friends, it will be easy for you to pick an event that everyone will enjoy! Cleveland National Air Show The Cleveland National Air Show is one of the most popular events to go to on Labor Day. The Burke Lakefront Airport will put on a full air show performance along with food and outdoor fun provided! Brining the kids? Pictures with the pilot will also be a fun activity to try out with the whole family. Stop by the Burke Lakefront Airport at 1501 N. Marginal Rd., Cleveland, OH 44114 on September 2-4, to check it out! General admission tickets can be purchased at the gate, or at Cleveland area discount drug mart locations. To see more go to http://www.clevelandairshow.com/. Cleveland Pops Orchestra Concert Love the art the music? Come to Cleveland for a special bicentennial edition of the Pops Orchestra Concert this Labor Day Weekend. This event will take place at Ely Square, 131 Court St., Elyria, OH 44035 on Saturday, September 2 at 7pm for more information go to https://www.clevelandpops.com/summer-concerts/. The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland Head over to the Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art for some family friendly workshops or activities and new exhibit tours. On Saturday, September 2; from 11am-5pm stop by and join in on some of the man
Back to School: Tips to Prepare
Going back to school can be just as hard on parents as it is the kids. And, if we're being honest, preparing your children to get back into the school groove is never an easy task... Especially after a fun-filled summer! Whether you're preparing for a child to enter into high school or sending your first born off to pre-school, we have some tips to help all you parents prepare for back to school time! 1. Make sure your little ones have all the supplies needed to succeed in their classes. This can be pencils, paper, a calculator, or even studying skills and homework time to receive better results this school year. Buying all of these back to school items can get pricey, so be sure to shop the deals! 2. Need to buy a little more than just the required school supplies? As your children get older, their education levels do too. Dorm rooms and meal plans for college education are often costly, so saving up now can help financially for when that time approaches! 3. Great communication between you and your children can go a very long way. Try asking your kids if they understand their assigned subjects and tasks completely so you can get a better sense of what will help them as they progress in their education. 4. Easing into a routine with your kids can make it easier on you (and them!) when it comes to getting up for school. Having a daily routine tends to make everyone feel more comfortable with back to