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Are your fresh flowers wilting faster than you’d like? Here are some tips to help keep them vibrant for a full week from realsimple.com: Day 1 A sizable urn lends itself to a voluminous, garden-style bouquet, like this bevy of pink cabbage roses. Remember to change the water daily, trim the stems at an angle […]
The timer on my stove gets used daily, sometimes three or four times a day. It tells me to check on the fish filets that I have in the oven or that the wine I’m chilling is ready to drink. Here are some uses for your timer from realsimple.com: * Use the timer in the […]
Make your bed everyday, regardless of how you “feel” when you wake up. It is great to add the structure to your morning, and it helps you to wake up quickly. Here are a few simple steps to make a bed, and make your room appear less cluttered and chaotic. 1) Gather Supplies Choose bed […]
Whether you are the one inviting a new person into your home or the one looking to get into a new place, there are certain things that just have to be discussed before a living arrangement is agreed upon. Here are 5 topics to consider before taking the plunge from apartmenttherapy.com: 1) Cleaning habits Some […]
If you’re feeling the sweltering heat, just think of how your pets feel! Pets depend on their owners for comforts like food, water, and air ventilation, therefore, for them to be subjected to the outdoor heat or a hot house when their owners are out is hard. How do you protect your pets during this […]
Now that the weather is getting warm and we’re about to doing to indulge in a lot more outdoors activities, why not plan a picnic with your girls or significant other. Here are some affordable picnic baskets to take to the park or even your backyard: How To Avoid Negative Summer Temptations Bright Handbags For […]
If you’re like most of us who live in an apartment and want the opportunity to enjoy homegrown produce, you know how difficult that can be. Container gardening is an answer for those who have limited areas to grow plants. It’s perfect for condo’s and patios but also is convenient for those with limited mobility. […]
Getting rid of stuff seems to be the chore we all dread. But when closets are crowded, drawers are jumbled, and shelves overflow, it can really slow you down. Tackle the problem by taking a little time every day to focus on just one or two areas (like kitchen counters) that drive you crazy. These […]
We start our day in the bathroom. At the end of the day, we take a shower or a long relaxing bath (hopefully!) So don’t you feel you deserve a clean, and soothing space? Here is how you can clutter clear and organize your bathroom in a few easy steps: 1. Clean out every drawer […]
There are advantages and disadvantages to both renting and buying…from when something breaks–who’s going to fix it, to not having to worry about making noise–after all it’s my house and there are no nosy neighbors to worry about. Here are ten reasons to rent instead of own from shine.com: 1. Fancier Living: You may not […]
Can’t afford to go to a fancy spa? Why not pamper yourself at home by making your own bath salts. Here’s an inexpensive way to make your own bath salts: Things you’ll need: 2 cups Epsom salts 1 cup Sea salt 6 drops eucalyptus oil 10 drops rosemary oil 15 drops peppermint oil Loofah Candles […]
Want to learn how to organize your living room, so you’ll always be ready for company? Here are some tips on how to get rid of the clutter and streamline your living room: Keep Flat Surfaces Clutter-free Papers, books, brochures and magazines tend to accumulate on flat surfaces all around the house, and the family […]
