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Tricks for Bedtime Routines

Bedtime with children is not for the faint of heart. Even the most experienced parents grow tired of the never-ending barrage of stall...

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Finances

Renting Rooms in Your Home

As home values increase, housing becomes less affordable to those just entering the market. If your taste ranks higher than your budget,...

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Homebuying

Tips for Buying a Home When You're Single With No Children

There’s a misconception out there that buying a home as a single adult with no children is out of reach, impractical, or otherwise...

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Lifestyle

DIY Gifts for the Whole Family

Burnt out on holiday shopping but still have presents to buy? Join the club. By the third week of December most of us have had enough of...

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Lifestyle

Family Traditions to Warm Your Heart

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “holiday traditions”? The answer of course will vary according to your personal experience.

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Lifestyle

Pinterest-Worthy Porch Decorating for the Holidays

When it comes to holiday porch decorating, your creativity is truly the only limit. That said, if you’re open for the challenge of...

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Lifestyle

How to Hygge Your Home

Creating hygge in your home is using calming design ideas that translate into a feeling of peaceful coziness—the concept roots from the...

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Lifestyle

Thanksgiving Favorites: Side Dish Edition

November is upon us. The leaves have turned. The air is crisp and cool. Thanksgiving is so close you can nearly smell that turkey roasting...

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Mortgage 101

Are First Time Home Buyer Programs Worth It?

Congratulations on taking steps toward homeownership! If you’re just getting started with your search, you might be wondering about...

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Mortgage 101

What Credit Score Do I Need to Buy a House?

A credit score is a number based on a person’s credit history that indicates his creditworthiness and is used by lenders to determine if a...

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