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Decoding Labels
The care label is the last thing you probably look at when purchasing a fabulous new blouse, but if you aren’t willing to make an effort with your laundry, make sure you are paying attention to care labels...
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Laundry Basics
I know - you do laundry two, three times a week, but sometimes we don’t even realize that we could be making little changes to our technique that might extend the life of our items, or make the process...
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Backyard Makeovers on a Budget
(NC)-If you'll be enjoying a 'staycation' this summer, why not transform your backyard into a four-star resort with these fast, inexpensive and easy-to-do projects to create your own outdoor retreat. Patio...
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Kid-Proof your Medicine Cabinet
(NC)-A mother's worst nightmare, you've fallen asleep and your child has gotten into the medicine cabinet. Kid-proofing your medicine cabinet is key to the health of your children and what better time to tackle...
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Simple Living
Simple living can mean different things to different people. For many it means simplifying your life so that you have time to enjoy it. Some people live more frugally so that they can afford to work less...
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The Chore Challenge
It takes a village to raise a child, but how many people does it take to maintain a house? If your answer is, “the number of people who live in the house”, you are correct. If you answered “only...
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Allergy & Asthma Triggers in the Home
House Dust House dust is everywhere. It is part of our life! House dust is a component of who you are. House dust is not just dirt but a mixture of potentially allergenic materials, such as...
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Kathy Buckworth's Top 10 Laundry Do's and Don'ts
Like all Moms and Dads, I only have two hands. And one of them would rather NOT be holding a dirty bag of laundry. Try these tips to get past the...
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Fridge Cleaning Guide
1. Turn off the temperature control knob on the inside of your fridge. 2. If your fridge has a removable drip pan underneath, take it out to be cleaned. 3. Remove all food from your fridge, including items on...
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It Could Happen to you
It is every parents' nightmare and too many parents' reality. A fire starts and before you know it, it has spread and is raging out of control. The causes are many and varied but, too often the results are the...
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The Dining Room Re-Invented
I used to look at my dining room and think “why?” There it was — a formal dining room with a big, beautiful table where absolutely no actual dining takes place. As a business owner and busy...
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Morning Madness
Are your mornings rushed, chaotic and disorganized? Then it’s time to get control and make morning a good start to a wonderful day! When your morning activities run smoothly, and you’re out the...
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Growing a Greener Family
Instilling a sense of environmental responsibility is good for your children - and their future. Your kids absorb all of the values that you live as a family. That means you'll exert an influence just by making...
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Clipboard Magic
Back to school means back to life for most families. After a break from homework and activities, we’re ready to dive in and get ourselves back on schedule. Staying organized can be a challenge as we try to...
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Tackle Your Keepsakes
We all have them – bits and pieces of memorabilia piled high in corners or hidden in plastic bags. The thought of organizing them seems completely overwhelming. I’m going to walk you step by step...
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