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Say Yes to the Pet

If your kids haven’t asked for a puppy it’s due to one of four reasons:

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Makeover Your Ceiling

Ceilings are the most ignored surface of any room. They’re a flat, uninteresting, plain white area of your home, and are therefore largely...

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It's Moving Day: Should You Hire Movers or Handle it Yourself?

Moving presents a host of choices. For example, in the course of preparing for the transition, you will need to determine which real estate...

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Choosing the Right Daycare

Babies need it all. Food, diapers, toys, songs, love, sleep, a safe crib, healthy boundaries and lots of conversation. Once they’re about...

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Why Your Grocery Bill Is Too High

That grocery bill keeps climbing higher and higher, doesn’t it? The cost of food and everyday items seem to rise each time we hit the...

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Delicious Fall Drinks to Share with Friends and Family

Before summer even ends, fall drinks begin making their comeback. Instead of waiting in line for a Pumpkin Spice Latte, give one of these...

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Home Decorating DIY: Budget Friendly and Unique

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Truth? Whether or not you believe that first sentence, it sure is fun and...

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Stormy Weather Fun: Beat Boredom with These Activities

Don’t let fall’s unpredictable weather deter your fun! You just have to get a little creative to find ways to make the most of indoor fun....

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9 Things That Will Make Parenting Your Toddler Easier

Having a toddler means you can finally ditch the bulky diaper bag. Toddlers don’t need two outfit changes, a stack of diapers, a teething...

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Adulting 101: Soft Skills

Everyone knows you speak four languages, triple-majored in Economics, Business, and International Law, then graduated summa cum laude...

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