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August 12, 2013
Today’s Thought
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August 9, 2013
How To Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Noticed fruit flies buzzing around your kitchen counters? Here’s how to get them to buzz off: First shut the doors and windows to let outdoor flies know that the buffet is closed. (Don’t rely on screens; fruit flies can fit through the holes.) Next, spritz the areas where you’ve seen them, including the bottoms of trash cans and cracks in […]
How to Organize the Linen Closet
Save yourself time and frustration while changing the bedding or setting the table by taking control of the chaos in your linen closet. 
The Fastest Way to Cover Gray Hair
If you're in between salon appointments and need a quick way to touch up a few stray grays, swipe a mascara that matches the rest of your hair onto those strands.
Today’s Thought
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August 8, 2013
A Trick to Help Reduce Laundry
If you have a house full of kids (or houseguests!) use permanent markers to write everyone's name on clothespins, then attach each clothespin to the appropriate towel. 
How to Choose Printed Denim
Intrigued by all the printed denim out there right now but feeling a bit intimidated? 
Salon Inspiration from InStyle.com
Our colleagues at InStyle.com have pulled together a list of the best celebrity bangs. 
Today’s Thought
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August 7, 2013
Wednesday Trivia: Do You Like Your Guy’s Shoes?
Here's some funny—and only a little surprising—news about men's shoes. For the most part, women don't like them. According to a new study from shoe retailer Allen Edmonds, approximately 65 percent of women insist their husbands/boyfriends change their shoes before they go out on a date or to a party. 
