December 16, 2012 //
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With a new adoration for the shabby chic, it's getting easier and easier to decorate a home on a budget. There are so many good ways to get your home looking like a magazine picture without breaking the bank. Here, we examine a handful of good options to decorate all of the rooms in your home in an affordable way.
In the dining room, mix-matched chairs are becoming the cool thing to ...
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December 12, 2012 //
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If you can't wait for spring, you can get planting any time indoors. Amazingly, there are many fruit trees that would be quite content to be part of your protected patio or sunroom. You might just be surprised at what you can harvest from indoor-grown fruit trees.
When the summer months come around, potted fruit trees can easily be taken outside for some fresh air and sun. But, until ...
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December 10, 2012 //
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If you find yourself hosting a holiday party and if you are not necessarily known for your cooking skills, here are some good ideas for feeding your guests skill-free! There are no real cooking, fancy knife skills, or even much prep work required.
You can't go wrong with sandwiches, but variety is the spice of life. To create an impressive display, allow your guests some good choices ...
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December 9, 2012 //
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Home decorating and organizing can be a difficult thing for many of us. When you live in an apartment or an exceptionally small house, it complicates decorating matters even further. Here, we give you some good tips to take advantage of if you live in a smaller dwelling.
Floating shelving, meaning shelves with little or no visible hardware holding them up, are great for knickknacks, ...
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December 5, 2012 //
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Heavy or decorative planters can get quite expensive, but if you are the least bit handy or adventurous, you can make your own concrete planters in a jiffy. It's a much simpler project than it may seem. To make your own concrete planters and even outdoor candle holders, it only takes a few inexpensive items and a little patience.
First, gather two pot-shaped items to use as molds. Th ...
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December 3, 2012 //
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Chicken and dumplings is a classic dish that has been served at the dining table for many years. It requires only one cooking pot for the meal, making clean-up exceptionally easy and quick. What's more? You likely have most, if not all, of the ingredients already in your fridge and pantry. If not, they are all simple ingredients that are readily available and inexpensive at your local grocery stor ...
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November 26, 2012 //
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Get the perfectly balanced sweet-and-salty flavor of a toffee bar from your own kitchen. These crunchy and easy-to-make cracker bars satisfy your sweet tooth and your salt cravings in one tasty bite. The necessary ingredients might already be in your pantry, and if not, they are readily available at your grocery store.
Ingredients:
Saltine crackers (just enough to line ...
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November 25, 2012 //
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The focal point in many living rooms is the fireplace. But if you are not properly accenting your fireplace to show it off, it's just another fixture in the room. With a few simple tips, you can bring the focus back to that fireplace where it belongs.
The type of fireplace, mantel, and chimney make a big difference in the kinds of decorations you will want to use. The mantel depth, a ...
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November 21, 2012 //
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While autumn is a beautiful season, it can also be a bummer for gardeners. Flowers are withering and turning brown, the lush green is starting to disappear, and spring seems so far away. There are many great plants you can use to give your garden a boost at this time of year.
Sedum is an excellent plant to boost color and spirits in your garden. With so many fantastic varieties of se ...
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November 19, 2012 //
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Barbecue meatballs make awesome party appetizers any time of year. They are also a good meat dish for a meal. And don't discount their deliciousness on a sub sandwich. Just pile them up on a sub roll, add some provolone cheese, and you've got lunch or dinner!
Ingredients:
1 cup cubed white sandwich bread
½ cup milk
1 ½ pounds ground hamburger
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