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Easy Fall Outfit Idea

Fall weather always poses a fashion conundrum—will it be chilly? Warm? Maybe chilly in the morning and then summer-hot in the afternoon? How do you dress for that? The good news: There is one super-simple outfit you can create in no time that will work in any number of situations (and temperatures). Try pairing slim jeans with a tee and […]

Is Your Child Safety Seat Safe?

To culminate National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21), stop by a National Seat Check Saturday event in your area on September 21.

32 Best Chili Recipes from Cooking Light

With fall quickly approaching, I am looking forward to the cooler weather and seasonal food. As huge fan of chili, I love this gallery put together by our colleagues at CookingLight.com. To quote the article, “Nothing warms the body and soul like a hearty bowl of chili. Reviewers rated these recipes tops.” To see the full gallery, click here. More […]

Today’s Thought

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Wednesday Trivia: Sports and Snacking

A recent post on the New York Times Well blog caught my attention with a funny factoid: When our favorite sports teams lose, we gain weight. In a study of footballs fans, researchers found that their consumption of saturated fat increased by 28 percent the day after their favorite team lost a game, and decreased 16 percent the day after […]

When to Replace Potting Soil

The key to healthy plant life is hearty soil—and fortunately, the nourishing earth that sits underneath your plants is easier to maintain than the greenery itself. Here’s how to check if it needs replacing: • If mold or a fungus grows on the soil’s surface (this happens when soil is always moist), repot the plant entirely. Same goes for soil […]

Yes, You Can Still Wear Your Maxi Dress

Autumn may be right around the corner (and these chilly New York temps certainly signal it's arrival), but that doesn't mean you have to put your favorite maxi dress away until next summer.

Today’s Thought

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Keep Lipstick Marks Off Your Drinking Glass

It happens all the time: The lipstick which you’ve worked hard to apply just right (careful blotting included!) coats your drinking glass or coffee mug the moment you take a sip, leaving your lips for good. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent the annoying marks. Of course, a standard plastic straw is the age-old remedy, but if you’re in a […]

7 Habits of People with Extremely Clean Homes from Fox News Magazine

Our friends at Fox News Magazine have put together a list of helpful tips for keeping an “extremely” clean house. I really do aspire to have an extremely clean home. But, lately, I find myself putting off the thorough cleaning jobs until I just can’t stand it anymore. If I could adopt just a few of these habits each and […]