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July 8, 2013
Today’s Thought
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July 5, 2013
Keep Your Beach Chairs Looking New
Because they spend so much time sitting near salt water, beach chairs have a tendency to rust. To prevent it from happening to your favorite chairs, give them a quick rinse with fresh water before you fold them up and take them to the car. (This small step will banish built-up salt.) Once you get the chairs home, use a […]
Guesterly: A New Way to Connect Your Wedding Guests
A happy couple, beautiful decor, delicious food, and good music are all ingredients for an enjoyable wedding, but the best weddings seem to differentiate in one simple way: the guests are having so much fun they don't want to leave.
Free Entrance to Museums, Zoos, and More
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? On every first full weekend of the month, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders get free admission to more than 150 zoos, aquariums, and museums. 
Today’s Thought
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July 4, 2013
How to Remove Ketchup Stains
There are few things that go together like the Fourth of July and a barbecue. But with all those hamburgers and hot dogs, someone's bound to drip ketchup on their festive attire. Follow these steps to remove any stubborn ketchup stains:
How to Windproof Your Outdoor Table
Make wind less of an issue by skipping the tablecloth. If you can't bear to part with linens, hold them in place by sandwiching each corner with a pair of mutually attracting magnets. 
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July 3, 2013
Wednesday Trivia: Checking Email on Vacation
In honor of Independence Day, most of us will enjoy a day off work tomorrow. But how many us will really stop working? According to a new survey from a company called Pertino, half (59 percent) of Americans regularly check email, take a phone call, and more during their vacation. What's surprising is the reason they're checking in. For 47 percent of respondents, the desire to work from home stems from wanting to ease their own stress—not to please the boss.
15 Fourth of July Desserts
Celebrate the stars and the stripes the sweetest way. These delicious (and beautiful!) desserts will help you round out your Fourth of July meal. All-Star Berry Tart from All You Old Glory Cherry-Blueberry Pie from Sunset Strawberry Shortcake from Real Simple Mini Summer Berry Pavlovas with Strawberry Sauce from The Kitchn Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler from Southern Living Still […]
