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Buzzfeed recently posted a funny video showing one woman’s response to trying to sleep next to a too-warm bed mate. The tactics she employed, such as building a blanket barrier, aiming an electric fan at her partner, and dumping a bucket of ice on the poor fellow are hilarious to watch, but are they…
A neat and clean home is practically the dream of every homeowner. But, maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of a house throughout the year is an extremely difficult task, especially if you try to do it on your own. When your home is clean, you ensure that your family lives in a germ free and…
Are you heading someplace lovely this weekend? Perhaps you are going to the Hamptons for a BBQ or maybe camping up in the White Mountains. Wherever you choose to go for this summer’s last big hurrah, packing for the trip is a necessary evil. It doesn’t have to suck though! We’ve got a list of our…
Looking for inexpensive ways to decorate your home? Try using wall hooks. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and can easily be used to help decorate your home. Here are six ways to use hooks in a decorative manner. 1. Decorate a Blank Wall Many flea markets and antique stores sell rustic…
The end of summer vacation is just around the corner. While some of us might be breathing a sigh of relief as we ship the kids back to school, for most busy moms, the work doesn’t end there. Sure, the phrase “I’m bored, can you take me to the mall?” might not be constantly…
We have the current state of the economy and the rise of sites such as Pinterest and Instagram to thank for the fact that there has been an increase in the trend of upcycling old furniture rather than buying pricey new pieces for your home. Though saving money is of course the ultimate goal when…
Utility bills are something that none of us really enjoy paying, but they are essential in order to ensure that we can live comfortably. When it comes to your water bill, there are many reasons why you could be paying more than you’d like to each month or quarter, depending on how often…
Over the past 15 years the average age of women having their first child has been steadily rising and so what was once a major concern over teen pregnancies seems to be relaxing to some extent. Some statisticians believe that the decrease in teen pregnancies is largely responsible for the increase in the average age…
It’s exciting to have friends and family come to your home. This is probably one of the reasons why you purchased the home that you currently own. You wanted to share it with friends and family. There are certain steps that you can take to keep your home looking presentable for guests, whether they…
My bedroom was a major renovation zone getting painted, a new mattress, a new headboard from Wayfair, etc for most of July. It’s just now starting to look like a bedroom again, but it is far from finished! I haven’t decided what I want over the bed yet, nor have I selected new night stands. I…
Sparklers add a breath of life to a wedding in many ways. They enhance the send off, help create magical portraits, and make your guests active participants in the wedding activities. Sparklers have become essential components of not just night time weddings, but birthdays and other parties too. So how do you choose the best…
If you’re considering starting a blog about fashion, there are many things to consider before taking the plunge. Fashion bloggers are becoming more and more popular, and an increasing number of fashion-conscious girls are turning to show-off their favorite outfits in a bid to fund their next big purchases. Most people are under the…
I won’t leave the house without my eyelash curler or mascara, but I rarely think about my eyebrows. Having perfect eyebrows is actually very important! Framing the eyes from the forehead, the brows are also confident tools of facial expression. Sparse or contorted brows can secretly result in lack of confidence. Moreover, there is a…
Do you love that authentic, earthy, bohemian style like you see at Coachella? If you answered “yes”, than I know you’ll love Songa! Songa Designs International is a lifestyle and accessories brand that is working to empower women while making a positive impact around the world. Songa works with under-resourced women in Rwanda, East Africa…
I’ve always been interested in buying a Florida home. The sea breeze, the palm trees, the warm sun, what’s not to love?! When I was a child, my parents would take me to Florida every year for the whole month of March! My father and cousin would go to Daytona to race the motorcycle that…
Impending parenthood, especially for first-time mommies and daddies, can seem quite terrifying. Suddenly, you’re now responsible for a tiny human that does nothing but eat, poop, and sleep night and day. Your time is no longer your own, but set around feeding times, your alarm clock, and crying every few hours. Nothing stops the milk…