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4 Simple Bouquets to Make For Any Occasion

Whether you're saying Happy Anniversary or Happy Birthday, here are four  heartfelt last-minute bouquets or floral arrangements to create. Above: Photograph via Kelly Lamb. Bouquet No. 1: Take …

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9 Easy Steps to Healthy Travel

Going on a vacation? Take these tips along, and travel without falling sick or feeling tense. Happy journey! Never take a sedative before you travel. The mind needs to remain alert during a journe…

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Clever Ideas from a Restaurant Remodel

Every design decision Zach Bliss made for Louro Restaurant was in haste. But the final look, which features clean lines, round edges, and gray and vanilla tones, has an undeniable serenity. Here's t…

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A Natural Cleaner that Makes Windows Sparkle

When it comes to cleaning her home, Erin, a contributing editor for Gardenista, likes to take as natural an approach as possible. While she's been making her own vinegar-based window cleaner for year…

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The Not-So-Dirty Truth About Dirt

“Stop! You're getting grass stains all over your pants!” “Dear, please get that mud off your hands!” “What are you doing?! No, you can’t eat mud pies!” How many children have heard these word…

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5 Things to Never Compromise

Yes, life can be stressful and, of course, it isn't always easy to do things the way we should or want to. But on some aspects of life, there ought to be no compromise. Through the years, I've picked …

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3 Health Habits to Teach Your Children

It is never too late to replace old habits with new ones, but ideally, good health habits should begin early in life. If you’re a parent to young children, encourage them to follow these three simple …

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5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Joints Young

Creaky knees and aching joints need not be an expected result of advancing age. You can stay flexible and pain-free until late in life, if you pay attention to these simple things that help your hard-…

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Meditation Made Easy: 5 Fun Ideas

While meditation has a strong reputation as a stress buster, not many of us can manage to sit there and do nothing—even for a few minutes.  Recently,  government officers in Central India were ordered…

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Life is Short: Tackle These 5 Goals

For the last few days, I have been thinking a lot about priorities and what's really important. The reasons are all around: a close friend is going through a sudden health scare, innocent people were …

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Would make a really neat lakeside retreat.

That is adorable! My cat Rocky used to say "I go!" whenever he was in the car. I miss him.

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