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May 14, 2012
by khosaluk
The “staycation” can have its virtues, and you may already be taking advantage of all sorts of fun things to do this summer, from spending time at the pool to watching movies in the...
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April 04, 2012
by thicke
Thread-Wrapped Easter Eggs To make Easter eggs truly enticing, stripe them with a few loops of thread. ExpandOne simple way to give Easter eggs a crafty, homespun look: Add a bold stripe...
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March 28, 2012
by thicke
Of course these ideas are just the tip of the iceberg, and Jay Shafer has many, many more. So much more, in fact, that he wrote a book, The Small House Book, which also includes plans for tiny...
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March 16, 2012
by khosaluk
When it comes to decluttering, many people have trouble letting go. No matter how destructive, overwhelming or chaotic their clutter may be they always have a good excuse for holding onto their...
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March 12, 2012
by thicke
For the Adults:  Green Apple Martini Cinnamon and sugar for rimming glass
 5 tablespoons vodka
 5 tablespoons sour-apple schnapps
 5 tablespoons lemonade
 5 tablespoons lemon-lime...
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