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    Fancy China and KYOKU Japanese Non-Serrated Steak Knives

    When The Husband and I moved to Idaho I TRIED to get rid of a bunch of stuff. Coming from a self professed hoarder that means I gave away 3 things. One of those things was our mismatched plates, bowls and such. I decided that we should use the fancy china that we received as a wedding gift. WHY was I saving it and only using it at Christmas? Our kids aren’t going to want them after we are gone, this set just isn’t their style. While, personally, I love the design. SO why not use them!! If they break, they break. (I’m all for less dishes to wash anyway!)…

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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…

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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…