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DIY Outdoor Lighting Projects: Light Up Your Next Backyard Gathering

Summer is upon us. That means warmer nights will linger and you can make the most of them with outdoor parties, no matter how informal or...

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Eat, Baby, Eat!

Parenting is an adventure. We spend the first three years trying to keep baby from putting things in their mouth. Ironically, it’s what you...

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It's Time for a Technology Timeout

These days, it's nearly impossible to spend a day without technology. Our phones seem glued to our palms. We binge-watch Netflix from the...

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DIY Outdoor Furniture: Unleash Your Creative Side

Who needs to spend a fortune on outdoor furniture when you can create your own, at a fraction of the cost? If you don’t mind putting in the...

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The Bare Necessities for Baby

The walls of the nursery are the perfect color, and you’ve hung the cutest décor. Better yet, you’ve finally selected where to register...

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Public Schools or Private Schools: How Do You Know if You’re Making the Right Choice?

Making a choice on behalf of someone else is a huge responsibility. If you have children or other dependents in your charge, selecting a...

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Healthy Snacks to Enjoy This Summer

Hunger strikes sometimes at the most inconvenient times, like 3 pm while you’re scrambling to meet a deadline at work. Instead of hitting...

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9+ Tips for Packing a Suitcase

Everyone loves taking vacations, even if they're far and few between. What's not so fun is trying to get all of your family's clothes into...

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6 DIY Mailboxes to Inspire your Creativity

You’ve likely heard the term “curb appeal.” Contrary to those HGTV shows, you don’t have to invest thousands of dollars in time-consuming...

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Parenting Hack: How to Survive a Roadtrip

Nothing says “summer” like a good old-fashioned family road trip - the highway stretched out before you, the wind in your hair, the sweet...

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