1.The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, by Marie Kondo This book is a New York Time’s #1 bestseller, and for good reason. Marie Kondo is a Japanese cleaning consultant, and she uses The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up  to share her KonMari Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing things

Housing market conditions are challenging for buyers in many parts of the country; sellers, meanwhile, are finding the market favorable. Inventory levels are low and sales prices are high. In some markets, multiple offers have become prevalent. And in a blow to first-time buyers everywhere, fewer affordable homes are coming onto the market. Despite all

For the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse will cross over the United States sending some parts of the country into momentary darkness. For most of Missouri, this phenomenon will happen between 1 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. The Great American Eclipse will occur on August 21st, and parts of Missouri will experience

 A home burglary occurs once every 15 seconds in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Some homeowners assume it won’t happen to them, or that if it does, their insurance policy will reimburse them for the cost of any stolen goods or damaged property. The fact is that home burglaries

Do you have a small patio? Do you think its size is limiting what you can do with the space? Don’t worry, it probably has a lot more potential than you think! From the influx of urban dwellers to empty-nesters in transition to even the tiny-home movement, the trend of downsizing continues across the United

There is nothing quite like a warm tortilla filled with flavorful meats and fresh salsa. Tacos are obviously not just for Tuesdays. In fact, every day is the perfect day for tacos. It would be impossible to list each and every awesome taco spot in Missouri but you can hit some of the more notable

The economy’s growth rate was slow for the beginning of 2017—consumer spending and inventory investment were both down—but the housing market remained strong. The resilience of the market was attributed in part to an increase in the demand for homes fueled by lower interest rates. In addition, unemployment fell to its lowest level since 2001.

Today’s real estate market moves swiftly. Often, buyers find they need to act quickly to avoid missing out on their perfect home. In today’s market, sellers are receiving multiple offers, allowing them the luxury of choosing an offer that’s to their exact liking. So, what can buyers do to increase their chances of enticing sellers

Sure, there’s  a Starbucks on every corner, but what fun is that?  There are actually, unique, locally owned shops throughout Missouri that offer a more interesting experience.  Some sell books, have bakeries, display unique art, feature live music and so much more. Here are a few you might want to check out. 1. Walkabout Coffee