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Nice And Toasty: Cool Ideas For Reducing Your Winter Heating BillThe weather outside may not be frightful just yet, but if you don’t prepare for the elements, say experts, you’re energy bill may be downright scary.
According to experts if you take into consideration all the “holes” in your home, that allow air in, it may be equivalent to having a window open ... Read On  |
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Holi-Daze: Staying Sane And Making Them Fun And MemorableDo you know what I saw the other day, well, actually a few weeks ago? A Christmas tree, in the middle of a mall. Now don’t get me wrong. I love Christmas and the holiday season, but this was during Halloween week. And, while I shouldn’t have been surprised, since the Christmas store in the mall ... Read On |
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It’s A Wrap: Finding The Right Gift For Those On Your Holiday List With malls and stores displaying holiday merchandise at the first signs of the fall season, as far back as the end of August when school was just about to start, most of us have been bombarded by advertising and cleverly coerced to start thinking about the “season of giving”.
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Cool Ideas For A Warm, Welcoming HomeThe fall, one of the most “refreshing” seasons for many and a special time of year that celebrated the family, nature’s harvest, blessings and good cheer. And, this often “chilly” season is best for eliciting feelings of warmth and welcoming homes filled with love and laughter.
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Inviting Environments: The Art Of “Cozy”Home, they say, is where the heart is…but, it’s not secret that some homes have more “heart” than others. They are warm, cozy, and inviting, and for friends and family alike; making it likely that they are the gathering spots where memories are made.
But, just what makes a house (or apartment) a ... Read On |
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Making An Entrance: Show Off Your Style From The Outside, In I once had someone mention in passing that they though “we” were wealthy by the condition of our lawn. And, experts agree that more often than not, the exterior of our home can reveal a lot about it’s interior and even “us”. In fact, it’s probably among the first, first impressions we make on ... Read On |
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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Table Talk For Every Type Of OccasionI recently paid a visit to my dearest friend who is having her home “overhauled” by a designer. And, one to the key considerations that went into the colour scheme of her living room was based on her fine china. You know the one she received 12 years ago as a wedding gift and had to actually go dig ... Read On |
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Home Neat Home: Six Simple Steps To Easy Cleanups We all know that household chores can be “no fun” and if put off until tomorrow, can get “overwhelming”. Yet, doing one thing at a time can ease the load and the feelings of too much to do and too little time to do it in. In fact, according to experts as “straighten up as you go mentality” can ... Read On |
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Tip Offs: The Art Of Restaurant Tipping When it comes to Friday nights most of us look forward to a little bit of R & R. And, for many of us that may mean going out with the spouse or family. And, while we may each have different views about what fun or good food is, we probably can all agree on the importance of ambiance and good ... Read On |
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A Touch Of Glass: Wining and Dining Friends At Your PlaceWe all know that drinking is bad for us. And, in fact most of our favorite cocktails are laden with calories, and ones we definitely don’t need as we squeeze into our summer swimsuits, mini’s and bikinis. But, wine is one of those beverages, that, in moderation, has it benefits. Plus, these days, ... Read On |
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Falling Into Place: Preparing For Fall Should Be A BreezeWith temps still in the high 80s and 90s and with a pending vacation in the works, I am still in the summer fun mentality. Yet, my girlfriend in Tennessee is sending her kiddies back to school this week and looking forward to a designer that promises to help her prepare her abode for the autumnal ... Read On |
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Strokes Of Genius: The Art and Science of Removing Grease StainsIn our family, it seems inevitable. Once someone is wearing something white or freshly washed and ironed, they’re bound to get something on it. And, more often than not, it’s a nasty grease stain. Don’t you just hate it when that happens? Especially since these stains are impossible to remove and ... Read On |
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