Hard water versus soft water: Which is better for laundry?

Hard water versus soft water: Which is better for laundry?

No one likes to do laundry. On top of having to sort piles of smelly clothes and lug heavy baskets around, your frustration can hit a whole new level when your clothes aren’t getting as clean as they should be. If you’re expecting soft, fresh laundry that smells like a meadow and you’re coming away [...]

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5 of the Fiercest Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Trends and How to Style Them

5 of the Fiercest Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Trends and How to Style Them

After a long winter of Ugg boots, tights and puffy jackets, it feels great to finally shed winter layers in favor of spring and summer’s better and brighter trends. Since I tend to gravitate toward quirky fashion, I’m definitely excited about some of the more out-there trends on the scene this year. However, these unique [...]

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Tips To Help You Improve The Safety Of Your Home

Tips To Help You Improve The Safety Of Your Home

Your home is your greatest investment.  You’ve invested a lot of money, time, and energy into making it a place where you feel happy and comfortable.  It’s also the place that your family comes to when they need to feel safe.  Once you’ve created your dream home, is there any possible reason to not take [...]

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Gift Ideas for the Graduate

Gift Ideas for the Graduate

The graduate in your life has worked hard for her big day and you want to give her a gift that says you’re proud of her accomplishment. Unfortunately, traditional gifts like pen-and-pencil sets or a classic book aren’t really that functional in a world full of texting, e-readers and instant Internet connections. Finding the right [...]

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Top 5 Vacuum Cleaners for Your Home

Recently I learned a little lesson about the power of vacuums. Here’s what happened: I purchased the Dyson Animal because of the rave reviews I read online about this particular vacuum and its power on pet fuzz, which we have plenty of in our home. Around the same time, I bought—on a whim—a smaller, lighter [...]

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What Do You Really Need for that New Baby?

Once upon a time, two people fell in love and created a family. Now, that family is about to expand. Lest you thought that lack of sleep was your only concern when it came to having a baby, go take a walk around your local baby supply store. From strollers to carriers to feeding systems, [...]

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How To Find The Perfect South Beach Luxury Condo For You

South Beach can offer the ultimate types of luxury living.  There are few other places where you can live on a five-star resort (literally or figuratively), commute a reasonable distance to a major metropolitan area, and have easy access to other conveniences such as being close to Miami International Airport.  In addition, South Beach offers [...]

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4 Great Gifts for the Fashionable Friend Who Has Everything

4 Great Gifts for the Fashionable Friend Who Has Everything

Everyone has that one friend who always seems to rock the latest styles and have a closet that most fashionistas would kill for. This friend is great to have around when you want to borrow a new outfit for a special night out, but what the heck are you supposed to buy as a gift [...]

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Cleaning Out The Closets

Spring cleaning is the time of year when many of us make the effort to freshen up the house and get it ready for a busy summer. Part of spring cleaning includes the cleaning out, organizing and freshening up on the closets. Almost every room has a closet and each one needs to be included [...]

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6 Simple and Personalized Gifts for a Memorable Mother’s Day

6 Simple and Personalized Gifts for a Memorable Mother’s Day

When you’re shopping for the woman who spent 15 hours in labor to bring you into the world, a gift card just won’t cut it. This year’s Mother’s Day gift doesn’t have to come with a triple-digit price tag, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get something special for your mom on her special [...]

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