Category: Life at home
Once you close on your new home, the fun can begin! We’re sharing recipes, holiday ideas and more to help you get the most out of your living space.
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How Your Energy Bill Could Help You Save
Read more: How Your Energy Bill Could Help You SaveHow often do you look at your energy bill? If your interest stops at AMOUNT DUE, you may be missing out on some ways to save energy and money. Energy bill basics Each utility company has its own way of invoicing you, but here are some fairly universal points you’ll find on most energy bills:…
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Back-to-school Lunch Ideas
Read more: Back-to-school Lunch IdeasSummer is winding down and school bells will soon be ringing. That means it’s time, once again, to brainstorm delicious, nutritious lunch ideas for your star student. Check out these simple, satisfying suggestions to beat lunch box boredom and promote productivity throughout the afternoon. Think beyond the sandwich. If your son or daughter loves PB&J or…
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3 Ideas for Planning the Perfect Picnic
Read more: 3 Ideas for Planning the Perfect PicnicSummer is winding down and school supplies line the store shelves. Now is the time to enjoy the outdoors before the weather shifts in many areas of the country. And what better way to make the most out of warm days than a picnic? Summer picnic planning can be as simple or as elaborate as…
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4th of July BBQ Ideas
Read more: 4th of July BBQ IdeasThe 4th of July is the highlight of the BBQ season. Are you ready for it? If you need a little inspiration, check out these ideas collected from some of our favorite bloggers, pinners and party planners. Create a (tastefully) star-spangled menu. Pinterest is flooded with red, white and blue cakes, kebabs, candies, salsa, cookies, ice…
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5 Fun Summer Activities for Kids
Read more: 5 Fun Summer Activities for KidsSchool’s out and the kids are home for the summer. Now what? Left to their own devices, many kids will spend all day using devices—like a computer, tablet or TV. If you’re looking for some more active, educational and creative alternatives for young children, check out some of our favorite ideas for summer fun at…
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Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 4: Home Office and Laundry Room
Read more: Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 4: Home Office and Laundry RoomYou’re in the home stretch! Use these checklists to help you finish up your spring cleaning. Did you miss the earlier parts of our series? Get checklists for spring cleaning kitchens and mudrooms, common areas and bathrooms, and bedrooms and kid clutter! Home office Declutter the desk. If you have a buildup of paperwork, set…
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Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 3: Bedrooms and Kid Clutter
Read more: Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 3: Bedrooms and Kid ClutterIt’s tempting to let spring cleaning stall out once you get to the more personal parts of the home, like bedrooms and playrooms. Keep your momentum with these checklists! Did you miss the earlier parts of our series? Get checklists for spring cleaning kitchens and mudrooms, and common areas and bathrooms. Bedrooms Open the windows…
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Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 2: Common Areas and Bathrooms
Read more: Spring Cleaning Checklist Part 2: Common Areas and Bathrooms‘Tis the season for a clean sweep! Tackle your spring cleaning chores with our series of handy checklists. Did you miss Part 1 (kitchens and mudrooms)? It’s here! » Common areas (living room, great room, media room, dining room, etc.) Open the windows to let fresh air in and cleaning fumes out. Set aside a box,…