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Plant These for Bright Bursts of Color in Your Fall Garden
When we think of flowers and bright colors in the garden, we often think of plants that flourish in spring and summer. Unfortunately, by the time the temperature starts to drop, all those pretty plants have long-since bloomed — leaving my yard looking, well, dead. But as the days grow …
Debunking Myths From All Those Home Organizing Shows
I love home makeover and organization shows. It’s not a surprise to anyone who knows me. My mom has been a realtor my entire life, so that’s probably where my love of homes stems from. On top of that, I spend a lot of time at home. I work remotely, …
Don’t Be Fooled By These “Healthy” Breakfast Foods
We always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s more than just an old wives’ tale. It actually boosts your energy levels and alertness, and jumpstarts your metabolism. That’s why you should be eating something healthy. Unfortunately, lots of foods on grocery store shelves that …
Kick Dinner Up a Notch With This Easy Taco Soup
At my house, it seems like it’s Taco Tuesday every day. Even when it’s not Tuesday! That’s because my oldest daughter loves tacos. Actually, I’m not even sure that “love” fully encompasses it. She’s obsessed. I don’t even ask her what she wants for dinner anymore, because I always know …
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Make Your Home Look More High-End With This Simple, Inexpensive Hack
You’ve had the hardwoods refinished, slapped a fresh coat of paint on the living room walls, or even sprung for fancy new stone countertops. Your home is finally starting to look like, well, you. It’s your home, after all. It’s All About the Details But you’re finally getting down to the …
Are You Using Your Fridge’s Crisper Drawers the Correct Way?
Like most refrigerators on the market right now, my fridge has two crisper drawers down there at the bottom labeled for produce. Mine are extra fancy, and even have a little humidity slider where I can choose between “fruit” and “vegetables.” I’ve seen some that slide between “high humidity” and …
The Few Times You Shouldn’t Use Vinegar to Clean
Vinegar boasts so many different uses that it definitely deserves a spot in every home. Just the other day, I was pulling out my handy-dandy vinegar spray bottle when my husband asked, “Is there anything vinegar can’t do?” We laughed, but it got me thinking. With all the different ways …
The Bare Minimum Skincare Routine You Need to Be Doing
Just a couple of months ago, I started getting serious about a skincare routine. It wasn’t the first time I had tried to keep up with a set routine. See, I’ve dipped my toes into that pool many times, but I’ve never been able to stick with it. There’s always …
Everyone Should Have These Healthy Cooking Oils in the Pantry
When I first started learning to cook, there was olive oil, and there was vegetable oil. Of course, I’m sure there were plenty of other cooking oils on store shelves. But to be fair, this was the 90s, and most people just kept the basics in the pantry. My mom’s …
Cheap and Easy Fall Decor Ideas
September is finally here! I don’t know about you, but I have been literally dreaming of fall. It’s my favorite time of the year. Between boots and sweater weather, pumpkin pies and Halloween, how could anyone not love this season? I’m not going to lie, but I already started decorating for fall …
Tips for Making Chef-Worthy Food at Home
Not to brag or anything, but I’m a pretty good home cook. I’m certainly no professional chef. I’ve had no formal training, and I probably wouldn’t survive the pressures of a professional kitchen. At the same time, I really enjoy cooking. Even still, throwing together the same pot of spaghetti …
Enhance Your Home’s Front Entrance With These Easy Tips
If you think about it, your front door is the most-viewed space of your home. At the same time, its often the one spot that gets neglected — or, at the very least, it doesn’t get the same amount of attention. It’s a shame, really. After all, this is the …
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Consider This Before Bringing Home a New Houseplant
I don’t know about you, but bringing home a new houseplant is always exciting. I walk down the aisles at the local nursery imagining how amazing that fiddle leaf fig would look in my living room — and wouldn’t that pothos look fantastic hanging in the kitchen? Often, I have to …
Read This Before Picking New Interior Paint
Lately, we’ve been mulling over paint colors for the living room. I have to admit: picking wall paint isn’t as easy as it sounds. Essentially, we’re trying to find the perfect shade out of an entire rainbow of paint swatches. And wow, there are a lot of colors. You want something …
The Healthiest Tortilla Chips on Store Shelves
I don’t know about you, but I know that tortilla chips are a pantry staple here in my home. Whether we’re using them as a solid base for a heaping plate of nachos, breaking them up on top of a Tex-Mex casserole, or just snacking on some chips and guac …
Why You Shouldn’t Throw Away That Old Mascara Wand
Each time you toss out an old tube of mascara, you’re also throwing away the built-in mascara wand. Who cares, right? Well, I’m here to tell you not to throw another one away. Those little spoolie brushes are actually surprisingly useful — and not just for mascara. Cleaning Old Mascara …
How to Make the Best-Ever Vanilla Mug Cake in 5 Minutes or Less
What if I told you that you could have a delicious vanilla cake in less than 5 minutes? By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of mug cakes. They’re having a moment right now, partially thanks to Pinterest. Once the world started finding out about making single-serve cakes in mere minutes, …
Killing Weeds the Natural Way With Items You Already Have
It’s been raining at my house a lot lately. That’s certainly great for my garden, but it’s also well-liked by all the crabgrass and other weeds that are intent on taking over. It’s not just my garden beds that they’re popping up in, either. All those weeds are intent on …
Should You Try the Cult-Favorite Baby Foot Peel?
Baby Foot and other similar chemical peel treatments are having a moment right now. And really, for good reason. Who wouldn’t want super smooth, soft feet? Especially if you find yourself wearing your fair share of open-toe shoes in the heat. On top of that, this freakishly effective skin exfoliating …
Simple Steps to Go Green in Your Cleaning Routine
If you wish your cleaning routine was a little more green, I’ve got great news for you. It’s easier than you think to go green! There are plenty of reasons to adopt a greener cleaning routine: perhaps you’re hoping to reduce waste, or maybe you want to avoid chemical-filled products …
No More Wasted Greens: How to Keep Them Fresh Longer
Nothing says summer to me quite like a light, fresh salad. And really, bagged greens are a grocery list staple all year round — and for good reason. They’ve got plenty more uses beyond salads. I mean, if there’s one thing I’ve learned from countless hours of watching Food Network, …
Read This if You’re Considering Peel and Stick Flooring
If you’re looking to upgrade the flooring in your home without shelling out a bunch of cash, you’ve likely seen peel and stick flooring pop up as an easy and affordable option. But what is it, exactly? What is Peel and Stick Flooring? Essentially, peel and stick flooring is made …
5 Easy Updates to Refresh Your Kitchen Without Renovation
How’s your kitchen looking these days? If it’s looking a little behind the times, you probably spend a lot of time dreaming of a full kitchen renovation. After all, the kitchen is like the heart of the home for many. It’s definitely becoming more and more popular with homeowners to …
Desperate for Dramatic Lush Lashes? Here’s How
If you’ve got short or barely-there eyelashes, you’re not alone. Me personally, I have the eyelashes of a small child. Actually, my kids probably have longer lashes than I do — which is so unfair. I don’t even want to talk about the gorgeously long lashes my husband was blessed …