Now that the weather is getting warmer and the grass is green and ready to enjoy, are you thinking about all the things you can do in your backyard?
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All posts tagged good neighbor
backyard games
outdoor movie night: what you’ll need
When was the last time you watched a movie in your backyard?
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happy neighbor day
There is nothing we love better than amazing neighbors around here, in fact it is what The Neighborhood is all about. Every day we strive to make our communities more friendly and more fun—we think its working!
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round up of the best gift ideas for your neighbors
Did you know that Neighbor Day is coming up? Gardening season is also on the way and it’s the perfect time to show your neighbors some love.
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honoring our armed forces
With all the armed forces do for our country, honoring those who serve is a great way to show appreciation. Here are some simple ideas that you can do for the servicemen in your neighborhood
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month of family
Did you know it’s the month of the family? Who knew, right? To celebrate your family, try throwing a little get-together! Any excuse for a party!
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how to host a children’s community art show
Looking for a super cool and fun way to bring together your community? Host a children’s art show! It is guaranteed to put smiles on everyone’s faces. Read more…
give an experience to mom this mother’s day
When I was a little girl, Mother’s Day was one of those holidays that I thought required the best handmade gift my little hands could make. As I got older, I started to believe that the quality of the gift was directly related to how much money was actually spent on the gift in question.
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mother’s day card
Still figuring out your gift for Mother’s Day? Well, we’ve got you covered. Sometimes a heartfelt handwritten note is the most thoughtful way to make your mother feel loved and appreciated.
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fixing the babysitting dilemma
Once you have kids, date nights can be few and far between. It used to be so simple to pick up and head off to a movie. But who will put the baby down?
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babysitters guide download
The word babysitting evokes memories of macaroni & cheese, boogers, storytelling, splashing bathers, and scraped knees. Being a mommy or daddy for the night is an important job and a busy job.
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how to take care of your bike
Happy National Bike Month! Did you even know there was such a thing? Well your ears do not deceive you: this month is National Bike Month, and it’s time to get riding.
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pay it forward – how to do good online
I don’t know about you but I find myself constantly connected to the internet.
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time for teacher gifts
Teachers are some of the most influential people we will ever come across in our lives.
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alt nyc ticket giveaway
The Neighborhood is teaming up with the oh-so-famous and fabulous bloggers conference Alt Summit to give away one ticket to the upcoming Alt Summit NYC conference!
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10 ways to give mom the best day ever
When I was little, Mother’s Day consisted of me making my mom breakfast (probably cereal) and giving her a card covered in glitter and glue.
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bottoms up: meet the mint julep
‘Tis the season for big glamorous hats and mint juleps—May marks the celebratory time of year for the Kentucky Derby.
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what to get done in order to spend the night at your first place
Like most things I know to be helpful, I learned this tip from my mom.
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moving day – enlisting help
Moving day can be so very stressful. It really helps to have a specific plan in line with people to help you and your family out on the big day. Here are a few tips on how to make your moving day a little less stressful!
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its moving day!
Your lease is up and you are moving up-town to a new apartment. Or you just closed on your new house and are ready to enjoy your new dream neighborhood.
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a simpler way to tackle spring cleaning
Warmer weather and longer days mean spring is officially here. There are a few spring traditions I love, like planting new flowers and swapping out dark home accessories for brighter hues. But there is one task I’m not a fan of, and that is spring cleaning.
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moving checklists for any move
Moving can be one the most stressful experiences you go through, but with proper advance planning it doesn’t need to be.
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may day basket
Download this printable May Day Basket just in time for May 1. When I was a kid, every year we made May Day baskets and brought them to all of the neighborhood kids I knew.
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visit your national park
If you visited a National Park in 2012, you were among the 282 million people who made the trek to one of the 401 protected land spaces in the United States.
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organize the neighborhood to volunteer
There are so many projects that need to be done at any given time and in any given neighborhood. This week is national volunteer week!
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giving back to your town
I don’t know about you, but I’ve loved the cities I’ve lived in.
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home improvement – classes
Little updates around your home can make a huge difference to your home’s livability, appearance, and market value.
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10 ways to increase the value of your home
Two and a half years ago my husband and I purchased our first home. We bought our Florida mid-century modern home at a time when home values were really low and got a great deal. Since then we’ve been trying to slowly update features both big and small throughout the house with hopes of raising its value.
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