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A Guide to Planning Next-Level Virtual Parties

Whether a birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, fundraiser, or just because, restrictions imposed by COVID-19 don’t have to ruin your...

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Tips for Building or Buying a More Sustainable Home

If sustainability is important to you, you might already adjust your daily habits to be more environmentally friendly. But, why not go...

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Desserts You’ll Love

The joy of dessert! Who doesn’t love a sweet treat to cap off a beautiful meal? Depending on your culinary style, you might lean toward...

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How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Kids

Parenting is hard, overwhelming, and just plain exhausting. But, there’s nothing more rewarding, especially when we start to see...

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Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts That Wow

Whether you procrastinated or are lacking inspiration, there’s still time to find a meaningful gift for your Valentine. Here are some...

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How to Prevent Break-Ins

Home ownership is all fun and games until someone breaks in and steals your credit cards. Don’t be a target for burglars! There are steps...

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First 7 Do's When Moving In

Moving into your new house can be an exhausting commitment, but once you settle down, it relieves you as if you have just conquered a...

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Make a Splash with These Kid-Friendly Valentines Ideas

Ahhh…Valentine’s Day…a day to celebrate love in all forms. This year might look different with the pandemic, but you can still help your...

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Easy Home Refreshes for the Quarantined

The COVID-19 pandemic rolls on. If you’re like a lot of other people right now, you’re trying to think of ways that you can improve your...

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What to Grow Indoors Now

It may be cold and gray, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring some good energy inside. (Goodbye, winter blues.) If you have a green thumb...

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