May 2012 Articles
Entertaining
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Summer wine to dine for!
Don’t let rising summer temperatures be an excuse for putting that wine opener away.
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Fresh tortillas … at home!
Not much compares to the taste of a fresh, warm tortilla straight off the griddle.
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Tip your fedora to the ’50s with retro cocktail party
Say “so long” to beer and hello to Tom Collins and Frank Sinatra with a retro cocktail party!
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Community
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Mother’s Day brunch for the entire bunch!
Gathering the neighbors for a Mother’s Day brunch is something everyone can enjoy!
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Honor local teachers on National Teacher Day
For May 8, National Teacher Day, the whole community might want to get together and honor its teachers.
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Celebrate Memorial Day
Here’s few ways to incorporate remembrance into your Memorial Day plans.
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Home
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3 creative ways to squeeze in a home office
Combining “home” with “office” can get tricky in small spaces, but even in the tiniest abodes, it’s not impossible.
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Hanging beds give hanging out a new meaning
These days, it’s about getting your shuteye while hanging from the ceiling.
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Lighten your gardening load with adaptive plants
Maybe it’s time to consider replacing those thirsty plants with native or adaptive plants.
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Practical Living
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Groceries for less than $100 a month!
Getting groceries for fewer than $100 a month may be easier than you think!
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Summer vacation on a budget
Summertime living is supposed to be easy, but with the nation still in a protracted recession, easy and cheap may be more your thing.
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Sidewalk chalk works of art
Chalk is easy for warm summer days; get more out of the experience with a few simple tips.
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April 2012 Articles
Entertaining
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Hosting an Easter egg decorating party
Break out the Dixie cups and bring on the wire loops!
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The “new” garden party
Turn any homegrown gathering into a garden party your friends and neighbors will remember long after spring has sprung.
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It’s a slumber party!
The best slumber parties always include plenty of fun food, but don’t settle for the standard pizza, popcorn, and potato chips. Think outside the bag!
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Community
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Baby showers for a cause
A community baby shower can help stock the shelves at your local pregnancy center.
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Taming unruly neighbors
Troublesome neighbors can take all the joy out of community living. These tips will help you bring peace to your street.
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Community recycling
Earth Day is a great opportunity to jumpstart your neighborhood’s recycling habits.
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Home
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Love your laundry room
Who knows, this just might become your favorite room in the house!
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Budget-friendly wall decor
You don’t have to be an interior designer (or able to afford one) to give wall space a personal touch.
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How clean is your house?
We think, as adults, we have cleaning down. But do we? What about these often overlooked areas?
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Practical Living
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Give your home a springtime checkup
Winter weather can wreak havoc on your home. Evaluate your house this spring for any maintenance issues.
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Uncovering second-hand gems
It’s no wonder vintage, second-hand, and thrift-store clothes have jumped from the fringe into the mainstream.
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It’s time to start your spring garden
Seasonal planting doesn’t have to be a chore. Whether you are planting vegetables or flowers, here are a few tips to make your spring garden flourish.
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