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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Christmas is Here! 5 Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes
Read more: Christmas is Here! 5 Favorite Christmas Cookie RecipesFor cookie exchanges, Christmas parties, school functions and just to eat, these go-to Christmas cookies are simple and festive. Ring in the holiday season by filling your home with the delicious scent of fresh-baked cookies—and filling tummies with their delicious taste! Let us know what cookie is your favorite on Twitter or Facebook. White Chocolate…
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Three Thanksgiving Sides to Try
Read more: Three Thanksgiving Sides to TryThanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without turkey, stuffing and buttery mashed potatoes. But what about the other side dishes? If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year and you’re feeling adventurous, have someone else bring the standby green been casserole so you can whip up something new! These recipes offer a fresh take on the fixings: Squash, Sage…
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Soup Season is Here! 10 Easy Recipes for Fall
Read more: Soup Season is Here! 10 Easy Recipes for FallSo long, summer salads—it’s time for some hearty, savory, simple-to-prepare soups. Here are ten picks from some of our favorite food blogs. If you decide to try these recipes, let us know on Twitter or Facebook. We’d love to hear from you! Roasted Apple & Winter Squash Soup via theKitchn Tart apples, fragrant herbs and…
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6 Home Office Ideas: Get Organized and Love Your Office
Read more: 6 Home Office Ideas: Get Organized and Love Your OfficeDecorating or redecorating a home office? Make it comfortable, stylish and welcoming with these 6 simple organization and style tips: 1. Plan around your windows. It’s nice to have a sunny office, but you don’t want a glare on your computer when you’re sending an email. Before you arrange the furniture, consider the windows—and angle your…
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Healthy After-school Snack Ideas (Part 2)
Read more: Healthy After-school Snack Ideas (Part 2)If you have a small child, it may be hard to tempt them into healthy snacking choices. After all, they’re inundated every day with ads and commercials and their friends’ food opinions. How can carrot sticks compete with chocolate-covered cartoon characters and pizza pockets? Try fighting fire with fire. Food companies spend billions on bright,…
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Healthy After-school Snack Ideas (Part 1)
Read more: Healthy After-school Snack Ideas (Part 1)If you’re like many parents, that little stretch of time after school and before dinner is your busiest time of day. Who has time to fix healthy snacks between soccer practice, cello lessons and every other errand on your plate? With a few tips, you do! As you get into back-to-school mode this year, try…
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How to Organize Your Closet in One Saturday
Read more: How to Organize Your Closet in One Saturday6:00 a.m.: you hit snooze. 6:15 a.m.: shower. 7:00 a.m.: bagel and the morning news. 7:30 a.m.: in pursuit of your favorite belt, you’re toppled by a tower of sweaters. 7:40 a.m.: you spend 10 minutes looking for your other brown shoe. Familiar scenario? Ironing the snags out of your morning routine is easier…
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4th of July Dessert Recipe
Read more: 4th of July Dessert RecipeLooking for the perfect 4th of July dessert? How about a red, white and blue trifle from Sandra Lee at the Food Network! It’s simple, elegant and would make a colorful addition to any table. Have a safe and happy holiday. Keep following our blog for recipes, decorating ideas, organization tips and homebuying advice.
