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Keep Bugs Away From Your Backyard Buffet
This weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and if you’re planning any outdoor feasts, you’ll need this trick. To keep bugs away from your favorite dishes, simply place a mesh colander on top [...]
Calm Allergy Eyes in Just 5 Minutes
If your allergies have been bothering you lately, use this trick to calm red, puffy eyes in just 5 minutes. Simply douse a two cotton balls in Afrin (yes, the nasal spray), place the [...]
Use Vinegar to Prevent Hard Water Stains
By adding one simple task to your monthly cleaning routine you can prevent hard water stains from building up in your toilet. Once a month add a cup of distilled white vinegar to water [...]
What to do When You Run Out of Lipstick
What happens when you need to look your best, but have run out of lipstick (or just can’t seem to find it in your makeup bag)? Simply reach for your blush (cream or powder [...]
Open Your Toolbox for a Longer Lasting Bouquet
If you’re creating a bouquet using flowers with woody like hydrangeas or lilacs, break out your tool box to help the arrangement last longer. Before putting the flowers into your vase use the hammer [...]
A New Use for That Mateless Sock
Have a sock whose mate is M.I.A.? Once you’re sure it’s officially gone (and not just hiding in with the sheets and towels), use the remaining sock to help you clean around the house. [...]
Banish Bad Smells With…Charcoal?
If your car has developed a bit of a funk (or if it was previously owned by a smoker), use a couple of bricks of lump charcoal (pre-BBQ) to help get the odors out. [...]
2 Easy Spring Hosting Tips (Just in Time for the Holiday Weekend)
If you’re hosting a get together this weekend here are two fun ideas from bloggers to make your party a little bit better. First, if you’re dining al fresco, serve salads or drinks in [...]
Warm Weather Tip: Make Lemon Slice Ice Cubes
Coming up with new uses for lemons is definitely a hot topic at Real Simple, and we loved this smart idea from Lifehacker. If you like a little bit of garnish in your water [...]
DIY Wall Hooks
If you’re in the mood for a little DIY project this weekend, why not try this idea from Apartment Therapy? You can either hit up your local architectural salvage or an estate sale for [...]
