That school project art has a way of taking on a life of its own.  The works are sentimental and special, but how do you draw the line and respect your child and your space at the same time?  Here are some solutions and systems to not only control the paper wars, but honor your youngster’s creative genius and teach them how to make smart choices that will help them become an organized adult.

Solutions to Kid Art Organization

• Rollaway art tote /suitcase -IF she loves it….we display it for that week….With all the color pencils and her stuff……
• Art desk with filing system and stackable boxes
• Traditional filing cabinets at computer
• Refrigerator Art – how to keep it neat
• Art wall that rotates
• “frames” wallpaper to display art..and keep it cool
• Transforming an old table area….or kitchen counter….
• chalkboard…on wheels…
• Big Post Its
• Cindy Idea – Mailing Tubes ( office supply) label by year
  
  

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Trees are terrific for giving your house that look of a real home.  They shade, enhance your garden and home’s appearance and become a member of the family and neighborhood.   Fall is a great time for planting trees and so here we talk about things you should consider before planting a tree.   Ask yourself- What do you want from a tree, - flowers, fruit, bushy, tall, lean for starters.

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But now I’m feeling sentimental about this tile countertop husband and I did….mexican tiles/cobalt blue accents with this pattern of cobalt/rust and a dash of burgundy - and on Monday it’s going down. Sad… didn’t think I would be – REALLY excited mostly…

Lots of decisions being made…will be sharing it all over the next three months…with pix and videos…on the website and here on the show…

www.CindyKitchenProject.com

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Imagine the nightmare of being home with your loved ones, when a couple of guys force their way inside?  Crime Doctor Chris McGoey, a Private Investigator and Crime Prevention Expert talks about how you should react should that happen, and how to survive.  Plus how to make your home burglar proof!

www.crimedoctor.com

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And she has the street cred to know how - Since 2000, Sandra has been spending her time between Los Angeles and the coastal town of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, where she owns and operates SQUARE ONE Interiors and Gallery, a full-service, high-end residential design studio and storefront gallery. The furniture gallery displays an eclectic variety of international furniture and accessories collected from countries as varied as Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Thailand, Tibet, Morocco and Spain.

Be sure to catch Sandra’s new show on HGTV!

www.sandraespinet.com

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AprhoChic is the brainchild of Jeanine Hays. It is a mix of contemporary with exotic and it became a place for this former policy attorney to escape from stress. Now Jeanine highlights artists and designers from around the world set out to show that ethnic heritage and culture can go hand in hand with the luxurious and the modern.

http://www.aphrochicshop.com

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If you have a pool, at one point or another you’ve dealt with the dreaded algae war.

But how can you keep it at bay for good? And if your gorgeous clear pool has suddenly turned into a swamp, now what do you do?  Larry Szulc of Spectrum Pool Care, has worked on pools for more than 25 years and shares the Chemistry secrets to a crystal clear pool for years to come!

www.spectrumpoolcare.com

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