Marni Jameson
Good Organization Helps Set Students Up for Success
Tardy bells. Locker combinations. Yellow buses. Sack lunches. Shoes that give you blisters. School has officially started. And in...
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Marni Jameson
- Sep 18
And the 2024 Color of the Year Is … Light, Dark, Warm & Cool
It’s a gimmick. Yet I always fall for it. Every year at this time paint companies announce their (cue the drumroll) Color of the Year, or...
Marni Jameson
- Sep 11
When a Kid Off to College Means Gaining a Bedroom
Every year, the migration happens. Flocks of kids leave home for college. In the United States, more than 40 percent of new college...
Marni Jameson
- Sep 4
When Lightning Strikes — Will Your House Be Ready?
My next-door neighbor, Jo, was in her living room reading. Her husband was watching television nearby. My husband was home working on his...
Marni Jameson
- Aug 28
So Your Next Barbecue Doesn’t Fizzle, Clean Your Grill
The chicken kebobs were ready to grill. The salad was made. The patio table was set. My work was done. Now it was DC’s turn. My husband...
Marni Jameson
- Aug 21
Can This Kitchen Be Saved?
“I want a bigger kitchen,” my daughter says. “So, remodel,” I say, which is pretty much my first response to any home-related complaint....
Marni Jameson
- Aug 14
10 Hostess Hacks to Make Your Food Look Better Than It Is
I’m not a cook. We’ve discussed this. I do, however, love to entertain. Because having guests to my home typically involves feeding them,...
Marni Jameson
- Aug 7
How Does Your Herb Garden Grow? By Making Friends
If your homegrown herbs are fizzling failures, the problem might their friend group. You think I’m joking. Turns out, and this was news...
Marni Jameson
- Jul 31
Pressing Matters: 10 Tips to Iron Like a Pro
My mother knew how to iron. I should have paid more attention. I remember her standing over the ironing board, forming crisp...
Marni Jameson
- Jul 24
Going From Owner to Renter Takes Some Adjusting
“Ugg,” came the text from my daughter, “I’m not used to having a landlord.” I could sense the steam coming through the phone, so I...
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