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12 Unusual Christmas Wreaths
Christmas wreaths are commonly used on front doors, but can also used on mantles and in other areas of the home and garden such as garden gates. A Christmas wreath is a popular way to decorate your entry for the holiday season. And nothing quite sets the mood for your party guests like greeting […]
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Easy Holiday Party Ideas
Setting up a pretty festive table does not have to be stressful. Just follow these 15 easy holiday party ideas to make entertaining a joy. Entertaining this time of the year is so much fun. It is the time for trimming the tree and decorating the house (don’t forget to use Christmas plants!) It’s also […]
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Cleaning a Dry Erase Board and Eraser
Cleaning a Dry Erase Board and eraser can be a challenge, depending on how long the marks have been left on it. A dry erase board can be a useful household tool for keeping the home organized. Fortunately, I have just discovered an easy way to to the job! I have a dry erase board […]
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DIY Cutting Board Holder for a Cabinet Door
Are you looking for a place to put your cutting boards? I have been storing mine on my counter tops, but I have been wanting to de-clutter the look in my kitchen lately, so I came up with this nifty idea for a DIY Cutting Board Holder that fits neatly behind my cabinet door. My […]
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Grocery Bag Dispenser Tutorial – Super Easy DIY Project
This DIY Grocery Bag Dispenser Tutorial gives me a place to keep my used plastic bags and is super easy to make, too. Are you a grocery bag hoarder? I have always been one. They have so darn many uses, that it is a shame to just throw them away when you come back from […]
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Pantry Closet Makeover Tutorial
This pantry closet makeover tutorial will show you how to make a tiny kitchen closet into a mini walk in pantry. My kitchen is small. It’s a gallery kitchen with very little counter space, so I am always optimizing it for extra storage. The pantry is the size of a small closet and every single […]
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How to Season Cast Iron Cookware
Learn how to season cast iron cookware in just minutes with these easy tips! Cast iron cookware is my new best friend. My daughter has raved about the benefits of cooking with it for years and I only started using it recently. It is important to season cast iron cookware before using it, though. It’s […]
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Tips for Growing Heirloom Seeds
It’s time to learn about growing heirloom seeds! Heirloom vegetable seeds have so much going for them. They end up giving you plants that you can’t go to a big box store and buy, they cost less than hybrid vegetables and you can save your own seeds from one year to the next. Have you […]
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10 Tips for a Dog Road Trip
Do you have plans for a dog road trip this year,? These 10 easy tips should cover all the bases and make the trip lots of fun for you and your four legged friend. For my husband and me, summer is a time for family road trips. i have a large family in Maine, and […]
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Cooking in Parchment Paper to make Fish en Papillote
Cooking in parchment paper is a method of cooking fish, chicken or other proteins in their own cooking bags. It is also called “en papillote” (French for “in parchment”) or “al cartoccio” (Italian for baked in foil or aluminum.) Typically, folded parchment paper is used but al foil, paper bags or other materials can also […]
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12 Tips for Summer Time Gardening to Beat the Heat
If you love to garden but don’t like working in the summer heat, check out these tips for summer time gardening to beat the heat. Summer has finally arrived for real at my house and I couldn’t be more thrilled.I really enjoy spending the summer tinkering around in my garden, especially since I know that […]
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Get into the Gardening Spirit with Plant Something Day
Do you remember those days from years ago when May baskets were added to a friend’s doorway on May Day, the First of May? I remember those days, fondly, and it saddens me that the day is not really celebrated any longer. But not to fear, there are still lots of days to celebrate a […]
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50+ Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is not just used as a great cooking oil source. There are so many other uses for coconut oil that you not have thought of. There are few things that are more talked about right now than coconut oil. It seems as though every time I open a magazine or browse my timeline […]
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11 Tips for Gardening with Arthritis
Don’t let pain stop you from your favorite hobby. These 11 tips for gardening with arthritis may be just the thing that you need, too, to keep enjoying your time in the garden this summer. Getting older does not mean that the love of gardening has to be abandoned. Everyone who reads my blog knows […]
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10 Breakfast Kitchen Gadgets to Make Mornings Fun and Easy.
Are you a breakfast fanatic? These 10 breakfast kitchen gadgets may be just the thing to revolutionize the way that you manage your mornings. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Even though this is a very busy time in most homes, it’s important to me to make sure that I start my day […]
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Natural Ways to Treat Poison Ivy or Poison Oak
If you garden a lot, you will likely have a run in with poison ivy at some point. These natural ways to treat poison ivy will help you beat the itch. Leaves of three, leave them be. That is the old saying for dealing with poison ivy. If you garden a lot, you will most […]
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Making Lunch Time Healthy – My Top 8 Tips
Making lunch time healthy is easy if you follow these tips. With a bit of thought and a little planning ahead, you can make sure that your lunch time is healthy by choice. If you are like me, you may find that preparing a healthy meal at lunch can be a bit of a challenge. […]
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Girls’ Night In – 6 Tips for a Fun-Filled Evening at Home
I have to admit it. I love a girls’ night in. It gives me a chance to have a few of my gal friends over, watch some chick flicks without the guys complaining about it, and enjoy some of our favorite foods. It is a no stress night that is filled with laughter and fun, […]
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Getting Healthy in the New Year- Practice These 5 Tips
Are you thinking of getting healthy in the New Year! Practice these 5 tips. New Year, New Thoughts….time to take stock, think back on last year, and make plans for the coming year. For many of us that means focusing on getting healthy, or losing weight, in the New Year. Is that one of your […]
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Organization Tips for Small Kitchens
Those of you who have a space problem will enjoy my favorite organization tips for small kitchens. There may be some ideas you have not considered doing. New Year – New Order. That is my motto every January – especially on January 14, which is Organize Your Home Day. I live in a small house […]
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Moderation and Smart Choices are the Key to a Balanced New Year
For the last few years, my thinking has shifted from one that involves thoughts of deprivation to one that focuses on the words “moderation and smart choices.” Each January, I take stock of the past year and focus on how I would like my coming year to be. For me, this often means a reset […]
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Paleo Hazelnut Butter – AKA Nutella – 12 Ways to Use it.
Following a paleo diet is easy if you have the right products on hand. I’ve found 12 delicious ways to use hazelnut butter. Did you know that February 5 is considered Nutella day? If you love chocolate and hazelnuts, you have likely tried Nutella. But what happens in you wish to follow a Paleo diet? […]
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How to Make the Perfect DIY Coffee Lovers Gift Basket & 2 Free Printables
This coffee lovers gift basket is the perfect personalized Christmas gift to show someone special how much you love them. They are very easy to make by following my tips. Deck the halls with lots of baskets…gift baskets that is! I just love to come up with all kinds of gift baskets to treat my […]
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Best Family Christmas Movies – Must See Xmas Films to Enjoy
Are you a fan of watching Xmas movies over the holidays with family? These are 10 of the Best Family Christmas Movies that we watch in our home year after year. For a long as I can remember, one of my favorite parts of the holiday season is watching all of the Christmas Classics on […]
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8 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Happy
Keeping your dog happy is one of life’s little pleasures, for me. I mean, how hard is it to do things for someone you love so much? Our family members are huge animal lovers. We have had so many furry friends that have become a part of our family over the years – count ’em […]
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Need Exercise Motivation? Try Walking Your Dog
If you are looking for a fun way to incorporate fitness on your life, try walking your dog. I recently developed a new attitude to my health and fitness and have taken it up with a vengeance. I admit it. I have been lax for years about getting in some daily exercise. I have […]