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When you are looking for your wedding dress, it can feel like one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. After all, unless you are a millionaire or a model it will probably be the most expensive dress you ever buy, and you want it to be perfect. All eyes will be on you…
Summertime is the season of outdoor festivities; we spend afternoons next to the pool, and weekends on the patio next to the grill. As a result, hair usually lightens and skin darkens. Plus, the summer warmth and humidity works with us to moisturize and renew. But just because we’re heading into fall and then winter,…
Having too many apps on your smartphone can be like dealing with an overstuffed purse: you’ve got so much junk you might use someday that you can’t find what you really need when you need it. It’s a common problem. Your phone comes pre-installed with plenty of apps already, then you start adding more. The…
Our guest author today, Emma Hobs, dishes on 5 ways to improve your ecommerce site and your customer service if you sell goods online. Let’s face it. Your ecommerce furniture store doesn’t mean much if you don’t have customers. That’s why vendors spend so much time assessing shoppers’ interests, marketing to prospective patrons online…
Heating, ventilating, and cooling your home could be one of the biggest parts of your monthly budget. If your HVAC equipment or your home itself is inefficient, you could be paying a lot more than you need to for indoor comfort. Follow these four tips to improve the efficiency of your home’s heating and cooling…
Whether it’s the first time traveling together, or the hundredth, traveling is when people become most vulnerable; when traveling with someone, you learn about the other’s strange idiosyncrasies, and how well they handle stressful situations. Many couples determine a long term relationship based on their travel experience with their significant other. To make it last,…
The next time you open the fridge door take a look at the contents and try to give an honest appraisal of what you see in front of you says about your lifestyle and health profile. Nothing wrong with a few indulgences of course, but if there is not any room for some healthy choices…
Cooking can be a joyful experience for both the parent and the children. If you are a parent or a grandparent, it is advised to start building this habit of cooking and using the kitchen equipment in the right way in front of your children to show them how things work in the kitchen. Doing…
For those who have hosted dinner parties before, you know better than anyone just how much thought, effort, and preparation goes into the meal itself. Obviously, good food can make or break a dinner party, but another important element that shouldn’t be forgotten is your table décor. If you’re wondering how to dress up your…
Sometimes it can feel like your house has a mind of its own. Disaster can strike at any moment, in the form of an overflowing toilet or mold in the basement. Are you prepared for the worst? When chaos rears its ugly face in your home, don’t panic — you can handle it. Prepare first…
Gift giving becomes an ironic enterprise when the giver, recipient, or both parties wind up feeling worse after the exchange. Oh, the irony of gift-giving faux pas! It’s such a pleasant topping to a stressful season to see someone’s eyes roll or face sour when opening your gift. Here’s how to avoid that scenario…
Autumn in New England is, let’s be honest, the best. So even though it’s still summer, it’s okay to start getting a little excited. New England autumn attracts adoration the world over, and it’s all thanks to the trees. As the temperatures drop, the leaves of New England’s native maples, oaks, and beeches blanket…
Teaching kids to respect and care for our natural world begins with parents. Our actions and choices don’t have to be perfect, but showing how health, well-being and the environment are all entwined is a great holistic approach. Whether it’s consciously saving water throughout the day, using better body products, or buying a less toxic…
Cankles are a common problem that pregnant women face. In pregnancy, there is an excess amount of fluid in the body which leads to the swelling of the ankles and feet. The swelling only worsens as the closer you get to the due date. While swelling tends to cause some concern, when pregnant you shouldn’t…
Your bedroom is your sanctuary. It is where you close yourself off from the rest of the world and have some you time. It’s where you spend time with your partner. It’s where you are your most vulnerable. Therefore, it should be where you feel safest and most comfortable. The chic bedroom is everything…
It’s still summer, which means it’s still time for barbecues, backyard parties, and outdoor playtime. This time of the year, we get to enjoy our yards more than any other. Spending time outside has lots of perks: extra doses of vitamin D, lower stress levels, and plenty of opportunities to be active. Your yard…