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This summer’s first heat wave is on its way out (thank goodness!), but with three solid months of summer rolling out before us, you know it won’t be the last. If you have a backyard ...

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Even though my husband and I have a two-legged baby on the way, my two dogs, Molson and Karma, have always been our babies. As such, it’s nothing but the best for them. We’ve always ...

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Dollar stores can be a great place to find deals, but they can also be a wily drain on your wallet. While there are certainly wonderful deals to be discovered on things like clothe...

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You spent the morning debating the finer points of Barney with a 2-year-old, and the afternoon scrubbing orange crayon off the wall behind the toilet. And you’ve just woken up at the kitc...

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Corn chowder might be one of my guilty pleasures. There’s very little in it that’s healthy, but its absolutely delicious.  This is mostly my grandmother’s recipe, I’ve added a little to i...

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Upcycle: the process of converting trash into new materials or products of better quality or a higher value. In a time where we are encouraged to recycle, compost, and make superhuma...

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As some sellers struggle getting their homes sold, many have opted to move on to their next house while still trying to sell their current one.  It is critical to notify your insuran...

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I’ll bet, dollars to doughnuts, that you have a gift card in your wallet right now.  They’ve become extremely popular gifts because they’re easy to purchase, they’re small and portab...