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Be Our Guest: Guest Room Essentials

Think about your experience as a house guest. What did you enjoy and what could have been better?

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Fun and Healthy Tips to Packing School Lunches on a Budget

“As a mom of three kids in elementary, middle and high school, I know the lunch time struggles when it’s that time of year for school to...

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Get Outside: Budget-Friendly Backyard Fun

There’s plenty of summer weather left to take in. We suggest an afternoon or evening of backyard family fun to create memories that will...

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House to Home in 10 Easy Steps

Finally, you’re all moved into your new home. You’re slowly, but surely, unpacking all of your boxes (wondering why in the world you’ve...

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DIY Decorating Projects

Decorating your home can be daunting, not to mention expensive. Whether it’s a new-to-you home, or an update of your existing home, there...

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5 Parenting Hacks to get Your Kids to do their Chores

Some of the parenting books will tell you that intrinsic motivation is all that kids need to get their chores done. Just give them a list...

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Overhead and Underfoot: The Best Home Improvement Bang for your Buck

When considering which home improvement project you’ll take on next, you want it to pay off in enjoyment and quality of life, but also in...

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Buzz Off! 10 Ways to Keep the Bugs Away this Summer

With warmer temperatures and increased foot traffic, has your home become bug central? (Gross!) Nothing ruins a get together like a creepy...

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Summer's Favorite Grilling Recipes

There are many perks to owning your own home, but the fun really begins when the weather heats up. Summer means playing outside, long bike...

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