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Affirmations For Stress Relief
Have you been feeling stressed? Did you know that there’s a simple way to help relieve feelings of stress? You don’t need any special equipment…
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16 Advantages Of Eating Raw Ginger
There are numerous health benefits of eating raw ginger including keeping the stomach healthy, removing toxins from the body, and fighting…
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How to Make Money from Your Used Belongings
Do you have too much accumulated “stuff” and not enough space? Culturally, we tend to add to our households more than we subtract, but thanks to…
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How to Turn Your Home into a Sought-After Vacation Rental
Are you considering turning a property into a vacation rental? The market is ripe for those looking to host guests regularly, whether you have a…
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How To Make (And Truly Succeed At) New Year’s Resolutions
How many New Year’s resolutions have you made in your life? 20? 30? How many have you successfully accomplished? Probably less than 10% if you…
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4 Things You Must Avoid During An Eclipse
An eclipse for some is a once-in-a-lifetime event to witness. For the first time since 1979, the moon passed directly between the sun and the…
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7 Stress-Relieving Gifts That Cost Less Than $10
This holiday season, consider giving the gift of stress reduction. Not only are the following items proven to be stress relieving, but they’re…
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5 Worst Pet Misbehaviors And How To Correct Them
Your pets are part of the family. We pet-proof our homes to keep them safe and happy, but like any child, your dog or cat can annoy you at…
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5 Festive Holiday Grog Recipes To Warm You Up
In this blustery weather, there’s nothing better than some warm holiday grogs to kick off the cheer of the season. With or without alcohol, the…
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Winter Slim Fashion: How To Look (And Feel) Slimmer
The holiday season can be disastrous for our figures: It’s hard to avoid turkey, stuffing and sweets between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But…
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7 Steps To Reduce Stress During The Holiday Season
Sure, the holidays are full of cheer. But with the social obligations and gift shopping, it’s also packed with stress. In fact, a survey from…
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How To Get Your Kitchen Party-Ready For Holidays
Whether you have an open concept kitchen or one hidden behind closed doors, this space may be the most needing of a little extra TLC when…
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How To Get Your Bathroom Ready For A Holiday Party
Prepping your bathroom for a holiday party may be the last thing on your busy mind, but this private space is more important than you think.…
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How To Prepare Your Living Room For Party Guests
Throwing a party doesn’t need to be a stressful planning process, as long as you’re prepared. By prioritizing rooms, you can focus your…
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How To Make Your Own Dog Bed
The only thing cuter than a sleeping puppy is a one snoozing on a bed you made for nothing. With just a few materials you already have around…
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Quick And Awesome Pumpkin Carving Tips You Should Try
The most popular designs for pumpkins are faces — from the traditional toothy smile and triangle eyes to the angry jack-o-lantern. However, the…
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How To Revamp Your Wardrobe For Cheap
If you’re tired of the same outfits that resurface year after year, it may be time for a wardrobe revamp. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you…
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10 Fun And Easy Family Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween may mostly be about the kids, but that doesn’t mean parents have to give up on all the frightful fun. Consider dressing the entire…
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6 Quick And Easy Home Cold Remedies for Kids
As you probably know, there’s no cure for the common cold. And it’s hard to prevent, especially in children who are in school or daycare.…
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15 Brilliant Ideas for Some Last-Minute Warm-Weather Fun
It happens to most families. This time of year, it suddenly hits you: How is it almost winter? Don’t panic. There’s still plenty of time to…
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How To Give Your Wardrobe A Makeover For $30
You’ve got a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear. What gives? According to personal style specialist Lindsay Burns, owner of Las…
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How To Host A Garage Or Yard Sale That Sells
Your closets are overflowing. Your garage looks like a storage unit. Why not clean out the house this fall and make a little extra cash by…
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Table Scraps You CAN Safely Feed Your Pet
Your husband thinks it’s cute when the dog begs for bacon. And the kids like to give the cat milk … and sneak her a few lima beans. But is it…
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5 Ways To Pet-Proof Your Home For Parties
When you’re throwing a party, you plan out the decorations, food and music for your guests. But what about the furry members of your family? A…
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15 Fun Activities For The Very End Of Summer
It happens to most families. This time of year, as kids are gearing to go back to school, it hits you: How is it almost fall? Don’t panic.…
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Housewives Of The 80’s, 90’s And Today
When you hear the word “housewives,” do table-flinging, diamond-slinging women come to mind first? Reality TV may have influenced our perception…
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5 Best Remedies for the Worst Household Odors
Summertime is all about fun in the sun. That means getting dirty and sweaty, and trouble keeping a fresh home. While the mess is well worth it,…
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How To Get Your Kids To Start Saving For College
What would you do with an extra $80,000 if you won the lottery — save it, donate it or indulge? We hope you chose saving for college if you plan…
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6 Housekeeping Tips To Prevent Summer Allergies
Think you only have to worry about finding allergy remedies in the spring and fall? Think again: Research shows that allergy season is lasting…
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Tips And Tricks To Have An Awesome Backyard Campout
Setting up camp close to home takes the hassle out of outdoor trips — and still delivers that dose of fresh air you and your family need.…
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27 Simple Ways To Get Closer To Nature
Remember when mom shooed you out the door to play? Turns out that she was onto something: Research shows that spending time in nature can…
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7 Tips To Save Loads Of Time Doing Laundry
Laundry is an inevitable part of life. And for many of us, it’s a dreaded task: A national survey revealed that laundry ranks among our top…
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Back-to-School Anxiety: 5 Ways to Ease Kids’ Fears
The thought of sending your little one off to school may be causing you some anxiety, but chances are, it’s affecting your kid too. Here are…
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5 Powerful Herbs And Spices You Should Cook With
You don’t have to eat nutrient-packed meals at the expense of your taste buds. In fact, the contrary is true: Adding flavorful herbs and spices…
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8 Pretty Arts And Crafts Ideas To Make This Summer
Searching for a hostess gift for your next summer shindig or barbecue? These pretty handmade crafts are perfect for the season. 1. Ombre Sea…
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12 Top Tips To Save Huge Money On Vacations
Whether you’re hopping in the car with the family for a weekend getaway or flying across the country, you can slash 25 percent or more off your…
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12 Top Tips To Save Huge Money On Vacations
Whether you’re hopping in the car with the family for a weekend getaway or flying across the country, you can slash 25 percent or more off your…
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5 Pet-Friendly Hotels In America That You’ll Love
When booking your next family trip, why not take your pooch with you? Many family hotels have funny, over-the-top extras for the furry members…
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How To Find The Summer Flower That Defines You
The trees are lush, the grass is green and summer flowers are abloom — ah yes, the blissful days of summer. Wish you could make this feeling…
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How To Find And Treat Your Child’s Sleep Disorder
It’s not just about being drowsy during the day. Hyperactivity, poor grades, and social problems are all potential consequences of a childhood…
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4 Amazing Long-Distance Train Trips In America
When you think about it, a family vacation by train is a no-brainer. Plane travel is getting more expensive — and less pleasant — by the day.…
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6 Bedroom Design Tips To Ensure A Deeper Sleep
There’s nothing more frustrating than tossing and turning. It’s a feeling that many of us deal with regularly: According to a National Sleep…
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7 Ways You Haven’t Hurricane-Proofed Your Home Yet
Post-hurricane, you always meet two types of people: Those who’ve gotten hit severely and wonder what they could have done differently, and…
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How To Celebrate The 4th Of July Without Fireworks
It’s hard for us Americans to picture a Fourth of July without fireworks. We think back fondly to our own childhoods … racing around the yard…
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7 Natural Migraine Relievers You Haven’t Tried Yet
In a world where stress, anxiety, hormones and even the weather can trigger migraines, it might seem like there’s not much you can do but take a…
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Interview With Erin Chase (+ Tips): Founder Of 5 Dollar Dinners
Making healthy meals doesn’t have to be difficult, pricey or time-consuming. Erin Chase, the blogger behind 5 Dollar Dinners, knows this and has…
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What Dads Really Want: Top 9 Father’s Day Gifts
Think tickets to a baseball game are at the top of Dad’s wish list? Surprise: A home-cooked meal might actually mean much more to him, found the…
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How To Cut Back On Summer Spending
Kristen Hagopian of Chester County, Pa., has slimming her summer grocery bill down to a fine art. “When you don’t tell friends and neighbors…
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Want To Lose Weight? You Need To Eat More Fat (Really)
Want to drop a few pounds fast before you hit the beach this year? Don’t fall for another diet fad. Researchers at the Hebrew University of…
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4 Tips To Clean Your Kitchen Quickly And Thoroughly
Most of us are cooking more to save money. Unfortunately, that means that the kitchen can get dirtier than ever faster than ever. But you can…
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How To Create A Perfect Cleaning Cheat Sheet
Feel like you never stop cleaning? A 2008 University of Michigan survey found that American women scrub their houses an astonishing average of…
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5 Free And Easy Online Alternatives To Mailing Greeting Cards
We all like to receive holiday greetings … but sending them? Not so much. Traditional cards and letters take time and money. But thanks to new…
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How To Give Your Home A Complete Makeover In One Day
The entertaining season is upon us, which means it’s a little too late to start a major home-makeover project. But a few small changes can make…
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3 Healthy Family Workouts You Can All Do Together
The mere mention of starting a family-wide fitness routine may send everyone running for cover. But incorporating more physical activity into…
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How To Find Good Deals When The Economy Is Down
Buyers be aware: You can find some real steals these days, especially if you’ve got your shopping game face on. This recession has undoubtedly…
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How To Clean Your Home In The Fall To Prepare For Winter
Back-to-school is a season for fresh starts — and that includes your home. At the first signs of spring, most of us open the windows and pull…
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Unique And Untraditional Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day may be about honoring Mom, but let’s face it: The traditional take on this celebratory Sunday are not exactly what most moms dream…
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5 Tips To Always Keep Your House Spring-Clean
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping — and you’re sweeping up a trail of caked mud leading from the back door to the family room. Along…
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How Going Green At Home Can Save You A Ton Of Money
For Amie Cross, 28, saving money while saving the planet isn’t just a good idea: It’s a passion. “I’m a stay-at-home mom, and that means part of…
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How To Bring In Some Extra Cash Online Easily
Sure these are tough times. But there is some good news on the earning front for people who want to pick up extra income: “While companies are…
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6 Simple Home Repair Jobs Anyone Can Do
It’s impossible to live in a house and not have a fix-it list. But small home repairs quickly add up, particularly if you hire someone to do…
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6 Vital Steps To Eliminating Bedbugs From Your Home
For many of us, the bedtime warning, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite!” was just a silly thing grown-ups said. Now it’s a real and rising threat in…
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How To Remove Every Fabric Stain (They’re Not Permanent)
It only takes a second: You bump into one of your dinner guests, and her wine splatters onto your tablecloth. You overfill your mug with coffee…
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How To Clean Your House For Guests In 10 Minutes
What’s the key to getting your house spick-and-span in a jiffy? “Know the difference between those tasks you must do and those you can skip,”…
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7 Unique Chores That Your Kids Will Enjoy Doing
After finishing up a yearlong work project, Maura Rhodes faced the daunting job of cleaning up her home office. “The place was a disaster. And…
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10 Unique Ways To Reuse Household Items And Save Money
Recycling helps the planet — that’s a given. But reusing things you might otherwise toss offers other benefits: It can save you money and get…
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5 Perfect Gardening Tips To Save You Time And Money
If you’re looking to save money on gardening this season, you’re not alone. The good news is, a beautiful garden doesn’t have to cost big bucks,…
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How To Do A 3 Hour House Clean In 30 Minutes
If you had two or three hours to spare, you could easily spend it cleaning your kitchen, bathroom and family room. They are the most heavily…
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How To Make Homemade Cleaning Products That Cost Nothing
It took a bout of unemployment to jolt Joyce Wilden of Melbourne, Fla., out of the cleaning products aisle. “We were out of window cleaner and…
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How To Prepare For Stress-Free Camping With Your Kids
Why on earth would any parent go camping with their kids? Between the packing, the hauling and the dirt, it’s enough to send you running to the…
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