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Paint Chip Inspired Placements

I'm a big fan of having color in the kitchen since all of our appliances are white, and we have fairly neutral colored counters and cabinets. I love these bright paint chip inspired placemats [...]

Make Decluttering and Organizing Easier By Properly Fueling Your Body

Decluttering and organizing can be mentally and physically exhausting. You may have a lot of items to move around, but you probably also have many decisions to make. With each box you lift, paper [...]

4 Ways to Eliminate Distractions and Boost Productivity

Happy Monday! Here's to starting off the week by being productive, and ultimately making more time for yourself. Follow these four steps to eliminate distractions and start crossing things off your to-do list: At [...]

The Top Trends to Shop for This Fall

There are tons of trends out there that can either make or break your fall wardrobe. Here, I've picked eight great ones to home in on as you peruse the racks this season, with [...]

Illustrated How-Tos for an Easy, Elegant Hairstyle

I recently discovered this easy-to-follow hairstyle how-to on one of my favorite hair accessories designers' home pages. How often does an expert explain something, and then you go home to re-create it but find [...]

Another Reason to Cook as a Family

Today we have a guest post from Joey Lee from The Kids Cook Monday all about the benefits of getting your kids involved in preparing the family meal.

Get Connected With Your Family at Dinnertime

This week our theme for the Take Back Dinnertime Challenge is all about being connected with your family. Check out the video from our managing editor Kristin van Ogtrop and our  food director Allie [...]

Pet Rescue After September 11

I will never forget the stranger on the bus with the radio who stated emphatically that the twin towers had collapsed. Nor my 100% certitude that she was crazy and simply seeking attention. "That's [...]

Animal Blueprint Posters

I came across these awesome blueprints of different dog breeds awhile ago, but was incredibly happy to find that they now carry a poodle version (those are the dogs my family had growing up). [...]

Friday Links

Apartment Therapy: Tips for Enhancing Your Entryway Cupcakes and Cashmere: Shoe & Candy Pairings Huffington Post: Real Simple's Kristin van Ogtrop talks about Take Back Dinnertime And tomatoes were all over the blogs this [...]