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Give Your Living Room A New Lease Of Life This Summer
Right now, we’re in the final few weeks of Spring, it’s raining less often, the Sun is shining brighter, and the temperature is starting to slowly rise up. In only a few short weeks it will be Summer, which means only one thing: it’s party season! Whether you prefer backyard BBQ cookouts, pool parties or even just Summery dinner parties, the Summertime is ideal for having guests over and enjoying time with all your friends and family! While our Summer’s last year were disrupted, this year we look free and clear to enjoy ourselves. So, it’s probably been a while since you last hosted a big event at home, so today, we’ll look into three easy ways to add some new life to your living room, so that your house is ready to welcome guests back! Hide Scuffs On Walls With Art If you live somewhere long enough, you’ll scuff your walls in some places, it’s unavoidable, especially when your…
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Best Spring Projects for the DIY Homeowner
It’s that time again when DIY homeowner folks all over the country begin cleaning, organizing remodeling or renovating, as well as taking on a number of other general, household chores. We’re talking about spring, and if you want to finally tackle all of those tasks around your house and property that you have been putting off since last year, now is the time. When it comes to the annual springtime chore list, most of them break down into two categories; cleaning and home improvement. Although these are two completely different types of tasks, they still go hand and hand. Having a weekly, or monthly cleaning service will free your time and allow you to work on home improvements instead of dusting and mopping. A quick online search for maid services Las Vegas, for example, will bring up companies in your area that can help with this. Here are a few examples of some of the most common projects this time of…
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My Idaho Update
I know it’s been awhile since I have done an Idaho update especially the progress on the house. So; here goes! Get a cup of coffee and get ready for some whining! If you are new here; The Husband and I just moved from California to Sandpoint Idaho. It’s quite the change. From the people (who are SO NICE!!) to the weather! The last month has seen 100° + days (I didn’t think Idaho got this hot!) today is actually cool (downright chilly!) with heavy wind gusts that are bending the trees around our house. (Keep bending…. Please! No fall down. No fall into house. Please!) I decided that while I am enjoying the master-bedroom, curled up on my big comfy chair, under my new cozy blanket! Starting a new book. (A real BOOK even!! Because; no Internet except my phone for a month!?! Has me a little cranky. AGHHHHHHHHHHHH) I am anxious for the siding to be up on…
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Rub-A-Dub With 2 Tubs!! LG Appliances Twin Wash! @BestBuy #ad @LGUS
As many perks as our new house in Idaho has, THIS laundry room design is not one of them!!! I have to admit, I can’t even imagine a house that goes with this laundry room. Can you!? But count me in for a tour!!! PLEASE!!! I promise not to drool on anything! (too much anyway….) First, check those LG Appliances! While the laundry room design in the picture is what made my eyes glass over and my heart go pitter-pat, the washer and dryer really piqued my interest. This is the LG Twin Wash system. MAN oh MAN does this laundry system have PERKS!! Where was this LG TwinWash System when my kids lived at home?? Think of all those emergency “MOM!! I NEED this top TOMORROW” crisis tantrums I could have averted. LG’s TwinWash system, you get the best of both worlds. Small loads that can’t wait or that ONE red shirt, along with that full load of whites. …
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Time To Move? Or Just Time To Redecorate!?
That’s a great question is it time to redecorate or just move?? When was the last time you thought about updating your living space? Me? I think about it all the time! I love daydreaming about a new house. A house with windows! Lots of windows! Lots and lots of light. NOT My Dream Now, if The Husband has his way I will be decorating a new house in Wyoming or Idaho?! From California?! It’s COLD in Wyoming and Idaho!!! It SNOWS there!! YES! I know I’m yelling!! But I’m warm here, IN California! I’m barefoot 392 days a year. I don’t want to be cold!! Sorry, I got a little side-tracked there for a minute. But, SNOW!?? THAT BACKFIRED WELL, THAT bit me in the arse. Because now I DO live in Sandpoint IDAHO!! WHERE IT SNOWS A LOT!! WHAT THE &@$$^@*&)(@&*# just happened?? Decorating Let’s get back to decorating. THE only reason a move sounds good to me…
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3 Ways to Save on Food Prep Time and Still Get Stuff Done
Life gets busy, and it seems like you have zero time to get anything done. Or, you get one thing done only to find that nothing else on your list was completed. If this sounds like you, we’ve all been there. Life gets crazy, and it seems impossible to get everything done, promptly. So, let’s discuss some tips to save on food prep time. Luckily, there are a few ways you can save on time without feeling like you didn’t get anything done. If you’re an overachiever, cut yourself some slack – you can’t get everything done, especially if your project is going to take more time than you originally anticipated. Start small and be realistic with the time frame it is going to take to get tasks done, even the small ones. One of the biggest tasks that take a lot of time is cooking and making meals. If you’re a healthy eater, you may find that cooking quality…
