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A mom and young daughter meditate in the easy pose on the rug in their clean and spacious living room.

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Clearing Out Clutter from Around the Home

Good social and personal habits can help bring a feeling of calmness, but we may be overlooking a lot of little somethings that can add…

amy.dixonJanuary 17, 2023

Close up on a woman's hands using a snowflake cookie cutter on some salt dough.

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Old Fashioned Salt Dough Ornaments to Make at Home

Remember salt dough? That plain white, playdough-like dough we all made crafts and tree ornaments with back in play school, kindergarten, or scouts? Salt dough…

amy.dixonDecember 23, 2022

A person in a hazmat suit cleans out a refrigerator.

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How to Clean Out Your Refrigerator Step-By-Step

It’s time to make space for holiday hosting season! Not make space as in preparing ourselves mentally, although that’s probably a good idea with in-laws…

amy.dixonNovember 11, 2022

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Setting Up a Smart Phone for Your Senior Parents

It can be hard for any adult to keep up with modern technology, so we have to give big props to any senior citizen who’s…

amy.dixonOctober 27, 2022

Three kids in costumes are at a front door waiting for the homeowner to hand out candy.

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The Easiest Way to Make a Halloween Wreath

It’s just about two weeks until Halloween weekend!! We’ve scoured the web and found four the easiest, spoopiest wreaths you can make for your door…

amy.dixonOctober 13, 2022

A Hispanic mom shows frustration at helping with homework while her grade school son hides his face.

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How to Help Your Kids with Their Homework

A lot of parents are surprised—after all those sweet days with the baby, and the wonderful times spent seeing life through the eyes of a…

amy.dixonSeptember 15, 2022

Hands in pink dish gloves clean a window pane with a rag in one hand and a spray bottle in the other.

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Fall Home Cleaning & Maintenance

Everyone talks about “spring cleaning” as if it’s a big event because we’re always giddy to exchange dark winter nights with sunny summer days. Spring…

amy.dixonAugust 23, 2022

Boys standing in a baby pool laughing and spashing each other with water.

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Cool Off with These DIY Water Games

It’s the hottest summer ever! Everyone wants to get outside and soak in the sunshine, but it helps to have fun activities that will keep…

amy.dixonJuly 5, 2022

Curious Jack Russell terrier is looking into the distance from a terrace.

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Budget Decor Ideas for Your Balcony

Apartment life can feel pretty beige what with all the neutral paint colors, decorating restrictions, and that tiny, tiny balcony. The good news, though—if you…

amy.dixonJune 28, 2022

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Keep Your Inner Pack Rat in Check

It’s okay to be a pack rat. But, before all that stuff becomes too much, you may need to keep your inner pack rat in…

Adam BroughtonMay 17, 2022

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How to Choose an AC for Your Space

Portable and window air conditioners can pick up the slack on cooling your home when the heat is on this summer. Here’s what you need…

Adam BroughtonApril 26, 2022

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Make a Spring Themed Wall Hanging for Easter

You can assemble a cute Easter- or spring-themed piece of wall decor for your home with just a few thrifted items and/or crafting scraps from…

Adam BroughtonApril 7, 2022

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Outdoor Equipment for Spring Cleaning

It’s time for spring cleaning around the outside of your home and we have equipment to help you get the job done.

Adam BroughtonMarch 31, 2022

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Make a Throw Pillow from an Old Sweater

By following a few easy steps, you can repurpose an old sweater by making it into a throw pillow! Here’s how to do it.

AaronsIncFebruary 17, 2022

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How to Store and Maintain Your Snow Blower

A little at-home care for your single- or two-stage snow blower will keep it working at full capacity. Add some smart storage habits to keep…

AaronsIncJanuary 25, 2022

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Think You Hate Exercise? Try a Different Approach!

There are no P.E. requirements for grownups! You’re allowed enjoy physical activities and not be graded on them. Here’s how to reframe five self-defeating thoughts…

AaronsIncJanuary 13, 2022

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How to Declutter After Christmas

Make closet cleaning into a game and challenge the kids to do their closets, too, as fast as possible!

AaronsIncDecember 28, 2021

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Tips for Baby Proofing Your House for the Holidays

Make sure your home is baby proofed before your holiday guests bring their new mini-mes along to any festivities. These tips can help you see…

AaronsIncNovember 16, 2021

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10 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

It’s not too late to dress up for Halloween! Check out these 10 last-minute costume ideas that only require the clothes from your closet or…

AaronsIncOctober 28, 2021

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How to Papier Mâché a Desk Set

Don’t toss out that empty container, upcycle it into a papier mâché desk set you can keep for yourself or give to a friend. Get…

AaronsIncOctober 21, 2021

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