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5 Quick Backyard Spruce-Ups for Your Memorial Day BBQGot company coming over for the holiday weekend? Here are some quick change-outs that can turn your backyard into an outdoor oasis.
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Our Favorite Hot SaucesHere in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, we love the nuanced flavors that a good hot sauce can give to a dish, while adding, of course, some tongue-tingling spice.
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How to Build a Raised Garden BedSomeone suggested we use raised beds with fresh soil for crops we'd be eating. The design can be extremely simple and it doesn't require any special tools, which makes it a perfect DIY project.
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Our Favorite Fresh Costco Buys for Big Summer PartiesI've become a weekly big box store shopper for my regular feeding-my-growing-family provisions. Now that summer is coming — and with it, summer parties! — I'm stocking up more and more. I'm a Costco member, so that's where I head for party needs.
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3 Surprising Uses for Everyday Cleaning ProductsHere are my favorite alternative uses for three products likely stashed in your cleaning cabinet.
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Wacky New Tools for GrillingAccording to Weber's 23rd GrillWatch Survey, 71 percent of you will be firing up your backyard grill next Monday for Memorial Day. We tried out a bunch of unusual grilling tools to find our favorites.
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There is a Right Way to Slice a Tomato (And Other Tomato Myths Debunked)Three tomato myths debunked
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself OnlineIt's important to understand that when you log on to web sites, the developers or even thirty-party networks may be tracking your online behaviors. To protect yourself online, follow these simple suggestions.
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Great Gifts for GradsCollege graduation is a major rite of passage. It marks the end of an insulated life and the beginning of entry into the "real world." The best gifts will give your special grad a boost to help him or her get started in his or her new life.
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12 Things You Didn't Know Your Smartphone Could DoSmartphones, with their host of built-in features and available apps, offer you the ability to do pretty much anything you can dream up. But that wouldn't make for as interesting or educational reading, so here are some of my favorite surprising uses for your smartphone.
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5 Surprising Things We Learned About Laundry DetergentsYou might think that after all the laundry detergents we've tested at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute there really wouldn't be much we didn't know about them. Not true.
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10 Remedies for Dry SkinSpring may be right around the corner, but it's been a tough winter for your skin. Read on for our top 10 tips to help your skin recover in time for the warmer weather.
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Your Connected HomeNowadays home tech is just as advanced as the latest laptops and smartphones. New technologies debuting this year promise to keep your home spotless, energy efficient, and secure.
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How to Find the Best Tech for Your HomeThe year 2012 may as well be dubbed the "Smart" year in tech. Every new device we're seeing has promised to be more connected than ever. Here are some great features to look out for to make sure you get the most out of your next TV, camera, laptop, and more.
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8 Easy Homemade Food GiftsDelight family and friends with homemade treats that are fast, frugal, and festive. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list
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10 Ways to Spend Less in StoresDon't head to the mall until you read these money-saving shopping tips
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Nordic NoëlFor a classic holiday with a fresh twist, go Scandinavian — try these easy homespun touches in red, white, and wheat
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10 Easy Homemade Holiday Food GiftsDelight family and friends with homemade treats that are fast, frugal, and festive. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list
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Gear Up for Holiday GuestsIt's that time of year: Your house becomes a bed-and-breakfast (and lunch-and-dinner) for grandparents and grandkids alike. Get it ready without getting stressed with our tips, products, and smartcuts
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Party Prep: Holiday DrinksSo you want to host a holiday fete. Beyond the basic to-do's (sending out invites early enough, planning the menu...), be sure not to overlook one crucial detail: Streamlining your drink station so it nearly runs itself will save you mid-party headaches
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5 Best Wines for ThanksgivingIf your Thanksgiving menu is traditional, the dishes will run a rich gamut from mashed sweet potatoes to tart cranberries to a savory gravy. And that leads us to a simple wine tip: With so many flavors on the table, you'll complement them better by serving several different wine varieties rather tha
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5 Ways to Look Great in PhotosWith these tips, you'll look great in photos throughout the holidays
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The Freshest Foods Each Month of the YearFind out when to enjoy the season's best foods.
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10 Stars Who Look Better With AgeThe stars in our gallery aren't just aging gracefully, they appear to be aging backwards too! Don't believe us? The proof is in the photos - click through and see for yourself.
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5 Cheap Beauty Products that Really WorkAs our Good Housekeeping Research Institute testing has shown time and time again, expensive products don't necessarily work any better than cheap ones, so the drugstore is where you can find some of the best beauty items out there. Here, my personal faves:1. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara (around $8) T
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4 Strategies to Survive a CrisisThat's odd, thought Heidi Gottlieb, a 30-year-old TV producer and new mom, when she woke up with double vision one summer day in 1990. She figured the problem would vanish as quickly as it had appeared, but when it didn't, her doctor ordered an MRI, which revealed a tumor in her brain. And so began
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6 Ways to Save $300 a Year on Your Cell Phone BillThe bill-comparison site billshrink.com estimates that the average American who has a single wireless line can save $336 a year; the key lies in finding a plan that better suits how much you talk, text, and surf. Here, six strategies that will help you avoid common cell phone money pits and save big
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8 Steps to a Marriage That Goes the DistanceWant to know the secret to a long, successful and fulfilling marriage? Good Housekeeping has the answers - all eight of them to be exact, thanks to best-selling author Iris Krasnow and her latest book, The Secret Lives of Wives (Gotham Books, $26, amazon.com). Krasnow, a journalism professor at Amer
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5 Makeup Mistakes That Make You Look OldIn our look-younger quest, most of us fall into one of two camps - the overdoers who tend to go too bold, or the play-it-safers who are stuck in bland neutrals. Whichever camp you're in, it can add on years and make you look out-of-date. But here's the reprieve: You don't need a total revamp - just
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Help Your Kid Find Her PassionIf left to her own devices, my daughter Maggie, 16, would have played CityVille on Facebook all day. I'd have preferred she find a passion - a non-screen occupation to inspire her mind and soul - but she never seemed to feel the urgency. Whenever I went into a "Do something productive with your life
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Make Bathing the Dog Less of a ChoreGiving Fido a bath can be a messy and time-consuming task. Here, our shortcuts for making dog grooming less of a chore:Good Way1. Pick your location: sink or tub (line the bottom with a rubber mat), kiddie pool, or even on a leash in the backyard, where you can use the hose. Have treats handy to rew
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Fall's 10 Best Cheap Beauty BuysYour go-to guide for the latest makeup, skin-care, and hair bargains - all $10 or less. Get the full list of 30 best drugstore beauty bargains.
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Pets in Costume!More from Good Housekeeping: See More Pets in Costumes! Most Popular Kids' Costumes Best Low-Cal Snacks 5 Best Haircuts of All Time For More Tips & Tricks You Can Count On: Subscribe to Good Housekeeping & Save!
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Why You Can't Commit to Your Home Improvement ProjectTrue confession: Repeatedly for months, I was opening my back door to the deck outside and looking at the metal weather-stripping that was sticking out, thinking, "Huh, someone should really fix that." And nobody ever did, until we had a party recently. When I saw the ugly door facing through my fut
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11 Most Dangerous FoodsEvery year, one in six Americans gets sick from foodborne illnesses and 3,000 adults and children die. Learn which foods have caused the most illnesses and how to stay safe in this countdown of the most dangerous foods.11. Beans and GrainsSeeds and beans thrive in warm and humid environments-environ
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Why You Should (Really) Get Your Free Credit ReportThe advice from financial gurus is to check your credit report regularly to be sure there are no inaccuracies and that the only lines of credit in your name are ones that you've taken out (i.e., that your identity hasn't been stolen). Still, even if you're pretty sure nothing will be amiss, actually
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Labor Day Road Trip EssentialsPlanning a big getaway for the last long weekend of the summer? We've got you covered with our favorite travel gear!Don't miss a memory with the rugged and fun Olympus TG-310. This great digital camera is waterproof and drop-safe and offers all sorts of specialty settings ranging from Sketch Effect
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What's Happening In Your Bedroom?No, we don't mean THAT... what were you thinking? We're talking about the functions of your space. As a professional organizer, I have seen many stress-inducing master bedrooms that have too many functions going on in the space. Some of these bedrooms are serving as a combination of a nursery, a hom
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Pimples and Wrinkles? Five Ways to Fight BothBreakouts belong in the same era as your first kiss, driver's ed, and the high school prom - or so you thought. Your face may very well tell a different story. Up to one of every two adult women will have acne at some point in her life, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham report.
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We Teamed Up and Lost Big!These inspiring dieters found success when they buddied up. Find out how their tips and tricks can help you, too:Losing weight is always a challenge, and even more so if friends and family are still indulging in the high-calorie foods you love. But what if you could, so to speak, all eat from the sa
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Grocery Shopping Lists: Are You Old-School or High-Tech?Along with the classic "What's for dinner?" question, we often hear ourselves saying its corollary, "What do we need at the store?" Here are some outstanding ways to keep your grocery list, both old and new. Which do you prefer?A New Twist on the Old School ListThe classic plain sheet of paper works
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Best Sofas Under $1000One of the most intimidating and expensive pieces that anyone can buy for their home is the sofa. It's big, it's expensive, and not often replaced. Plus, there are (what seems like) a million choices out there. How does one decide?We've taken a bit of the guesswork out of the equation by eliminating
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Kids’ Restaurant Food That Isn't Terrible for ThemNow there's another reason to enjoy a dinner out (besides no kitchen or dish duty). 19 chains - amounting to more than 15,000 restaurants - have joined forces with a new initiative called Kids LiveWell, a collaboration of the National Restaurant Association and Healthy Dining. Big names like Outback
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How to Buy a BackpackWhile for your daughter it's all about Hello Kitty, and for your son, Spiderman, you'll be wasting money if you choose a backpack based on the characters on the front. Here's what to look for when you're out shopping to make sure that the backpack you choose doesn't fall apart before the end of the
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What's a QR Code?See that thing at the right there? You've probably noticed these around, mainly on advertisements. It's called a QR code, and marketers want you to use your smartphone's camera to "read" it. Here's what you should know about them... and how to make your own!QR (Quick Response) codes are a type of ba
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Great Back-to-School Tech DealsThe largest purchase for an off-to-college student is generally a new computer or other tech product. Luckily, manufacturers and retailers know this, and are offering some great deals and premiums to get students' business (for some of these deals, you'll need a valid .edu e-mail address and/or a st
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3 Ways to Avoid Paying RetailGetting by on less has become the status quo in recent years. Now, there's a bonus to that: Smart penny-pinchers have figured out the twists on savings strategies that make a tight budget work in their favor, shaving up to 50% (and sometimes even more) off retail.Get set to benefit from their expert
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Never Be Late AgainI am a charming, extremely calm, completely sane woman who runs a lovely, tranquil home, and my husband, daughter, and dog utterly adore me - except on weekday mornings. That's when my evil twin emerges. Think Jekyll and Hyde, Jacob in Twilight. The rush (almost always fruitless) to get Daisy, 11, t
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Your Computer Problems SolvedAh, the wonders of technology - from word processing to Web searching, computers have forever changed how we get things done. Less awe-inspiring: when software takes forever to load and cables and cords put a choke hold on your desk. Read on for simple (no, really!) fixes for these glitches and othe
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Revealed: 2nd Annual Anti-Aging Awards WinnersMost of us only dream of banishing bad hair days, especially as we get older and strands go gray and lose their shine and fullness. But here at Good Housekeeping, we wondered if we could make that dream a reality...Last fall, we set out to discover, scientifically, whether anything could deliver las
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Does Your Husband Have a Different Definition of Clean?"Why do you always let this place get so %&$# cluttered!?" Sound familiar? Many people experience frequent arguments and frustration over clutter and cleanliness. In my opinion, many of these arguments could be prevented and many conversations would have more clarity if there was an understanding of
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Make Married Sex HotterPeople sometimes tell me they know a couple married 20 years whose sex life is still as good as it ever was. Here's what I tell them in return: "There are only three possibilities. One: This couple is lying. Two: They are telling the truth, because they didn't have good sex to begin with. Or three:
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10 Health Food Myths DebunkedWasn't it mom who used to say, "Don't believe everything you read"? Once again, she was right! The wealth of information available pertaining to health and nutrition is pretty impressive and a wonderful resource for us all. Unfortunately, marketing gimmicks and unconfirmed sources to misunderstandin
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The Pros and Cons of Online-Only BanksRecently, several people I know made the switch from traditional brick-and-mortar banks to internet-only banks. Because online banks lack many (or any) physical branches, they have little overhead and can offer better interest rates and charge fewer fees. I do much of my banking on the web already,
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Help! I Hate My ClosetFirst, pare it down.Start by going through all of your clothing, shoes, and accessories and deciding what to keep, donate, toss, repair, and store elsewhere. (Did you know that donating 1 suit, 1 sweater, and 3 pairs of jeans = 1 hour of on-the-job training for someone in your community? Locate your
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Two Totally Cool Birthday Party Ideas for Tweens & Teens"Kids today don't get impressed easily, and when their birthday rolls around it can be hard finding a party theme that they won't turn their noses up at," says Dawn Sandomeno, who, along with her partner Elizabeth Mascali, runs PartyBluprints. We asked Dawn to do a little recon for us, and she polle
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4 Ways to Keep Your Home CoolSummer has plenty of pleasures to enjoy - but those sweltering, steam bath-like dog days? Not so much. Here, stress-free ways to keep your home cool - without sending your electric bill soaring:1. Smart Ways to Save on the AC• Set the thermostat at 70° to 75°F when you're home, 80°F when you're
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6 Tips for Organizing Your Home OfficeOne of the most common questions I hear as a Professional Organizer is: "Where do I start with organizing my home office?" The best approach is to think in terms of SYSTEMS, so here are the Basic Six systems to set up:1. Daily Personal Information: Whether you choose a traditional paper planner or a
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Best Kids' BackpacksFor school-age children, a sturdy, well-designed, comfortable backpack is indispensable. We tested 48 - simulating the wear and tear they might get, loading them with gear to check capacity, and then having kids judge them for comfort and convenience. These made the grade:Highest HonorsThe ballistic
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Back-to-School GearOutfit your little ones, tweens, and teens with the latest and greatest must-have supplies for fall, all vetted by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI):Versatile Lunch SackElementary school tikes and older children alike with love the Classmate Small Haul Deluxe Lunch Sack from Lands' End
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5 Cool Auction WebsitesNo doubt you've made a purchase or sold an item on eBay, the uber-popular auction site that has more than 94 million users around the world. But it's not the only online marketplace for buying and selling goods (or even services). Here, five that have particularly unique concepts:SHOP FOR CHARITY: S
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Children's Pageants a Generation After JonBenetIn the August issue of Good Housekeeping, we look at little girls in beauty pageants on the occasion of what would have been JonBenet Ramsay's 21st birthday. We were especially interested in talking to Peggy Orenstein to give us the big picture on princesses, pageant queens, and how we're raising (a
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Do You Remember How to Have Fun?Now that it's summer vacation, this month struck me as the perfect time to work on my play. In an irony that didn't escape me, I was prepared to work doggedly at fun and be serious about joking around. Lately, I'd been feeling as if I was just turning from one chore to another; I was feeling drained
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4 Ways to Protect Email from HackersHaving your email account hacked can be annoying (your address book could be spammed) - or dangerous if the perpetrator can gain access to personal info. Protect yourself:
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How to Complain (So You Get Results)Even the most patient souls sometimes find themselves unable to get a customer service rep to set things right. While you know that screaming or threatening won't help, what should you do when you're at your wits' end? It's simple: Take a deep breath, then follow these four proven steps that will he
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The Truth Behind "As Seen on TV" ProductsThink you can believe that fantastic claims you hear in infomercials? The Good Housekeeping Research Institute reviewed some popular products seen on TV. Read on to find out the truth behind the most popular infomercial products instantly!UGlu$10 plus $7 S&HThe Pitch: "The strength of super glue. Th
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What Your Teen Isn't Telling YouOn a recent Tuesday afternoon, my daughter Maggie, 15, didn't come home on time from school. I tried her cell phone; no answer. To my knowledge, she didn't have any activities or specific plans. By five o'clock, genuine worry kicked in.At 5:13, she walked in, dropped her backpack on the floor, and s
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3 Ways to Drive Down Car CostsIt costs the average car owner about $4,225 per year to own an auto, including maintenance, repairs, insurance, and ever-spiking gas prices. Short of riding a bike around town, what else can be done to tame the expense? Lots. Here, three smart strategies that will put you on the road to major saving
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Help Your Kids Make the Most of SummerIf you start the season with good intentions (chores! books! fresh air!), only to find the kids camped out in front of YouTube, read this wise advice:Every June, I have the best of intentions: I'm going to keep the kids on a schedule. They're going to do more chores and read more books. We're going
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10 Family-Friendly Summer ActivitiesYou don't have to take a vacation this summer to have fun. With these ideas, you and your kids can forgo the expensive trip and create an adventure in your own backyard!1. Bond in the BackyardAs temperatures rise and the kids bargain for more time outdoors, help them channel their boundless energy i
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3 Ways to Save More at OutletsAh, the simple pleasures of summer: ice cream, sand between your toes - and hitting the outlet mall while you're on vacation. Try these smart but simple strategies for getting the very best deals; they'll have you snagging unbelievable bargains - up to 90 percent off. (Bonus: They work year-round, s
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10 Summer Movie ClassicsThese tales of growing up, hanging out, and falling in love remind us just how much can happen in a few hot months.1. Dirty Dancing (1987)It was the summer of '63 - before Kennedy was shot, before the Beatles invaded, and when Baby and Johnny had the time of their lives.
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5 Secrets for Surviving a Family VacationWas it Jerry Seinfeld who said, "There's no such thing as fun for the whole family"? Award-winning author, and Good Housekeeping's happiness expert, Gretchen Rubin disagrees - but family vacations can definitely be a challenge. She's found these strategies can help to keep that time fun.1. Make time
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Quick and Easy Fourth of July DecorNo time to run to the local party store for miniature flags and bunting? No problem! Check out decorator/blogger Courtney de Wet's picks for easy, festive, and mostly free decorations that you can print from the comfort of your own home. Happy Fourth!Purchase and print these adorable cupcake holders
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5 Foods to Help You Lose WeightThirty billion a year - that's about how much Americans spend on slim-down products, many of which don't even work. A better way to get real weight-loss results? Go grocery shopping. New research points to more than a dozen foods, from beans to beef, that can help you fight hunger, kick your candy a
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5 Common Hair-Care MythsThink brushing your hair 100 strokes each night is healthy? Will frequent trims really make your hair grow faster? Read on to discover the simple truths behind great hair.Myth #1: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.Truth: "Hair grows a half-inch per month, whether you cut it or not," says John Bar
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Save Gas on Your Next Road TripAlmost 33 million Americans plan to hit the road this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family. If you're among them, don't get behind the wheel until you've read these tips for cutting your car's fuel consumption.Related: Buy Smart Guide: Fuel Efficient CarsLighten your load.
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6 Great Google AppsGoogle can do more for you than provide easy access to websites, photos, videos, maps, news, shopping, and email. It offers a suite of mobile apps to simplify your life. And they aren't just for Google Android devices - you can get many of them on other platforms like the iPhone or Blackberry. The o
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How to Fix Trouble Clutter Spots For GoodEven the best-kept home will always have one or two trouble spots... Even being a professional organizer like me does not mean that you won't have something that always bothers you to some degree! The good news is that the majority of these trouble spots can be fixed or at least improved.Embrace the
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15 Things to Pack for CampMake sure your child is prepared for a great camp experience by packing everything that they'll need.1. Clothing that can be layered Replace a cold-weather jacket with T-shirts, flannels, and light sweatshirts that will allow your child to shed or add layers depending on the weather. Old clothes are
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4 Festive Fourth of July Decor IdeasShow off your American spirit and celebrate summer with these colorful patriotic decorations!1. Patriot GamesFor safer-than-sparklers favors, fill a pail full of cheery DIY scrapbook-paper pinwheels mounted on slim wooden dowels. Get the how-to instructions.
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5 Summer Stain BustersBarbecues, beach trips, and baseball games all make for summertime fun - and likely disaster for your clothing. Don't worry! Below, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute's (GHRI) cleaning product experts share how to zap troubling summer stains, so you can spend time outside instead of being stuc
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10 Ways to Extend the Life of Your LaptopLast week, I told you how to make your cell phone last as long as possible. Now, as promised, here's how to extend the lifespan of your laptop:1. Optimize your settings to save power. For instance, set your screen brightness at a lower level.
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5 Rules for Summer Food SafetyPicnics and barbecues are tons of fun, but, in warm weather, you need to be particularly careful about handling the fixin's if you don't want to get sick. Here are our cardinal rules for summer food safety:1. Bring on the Ice: Pack at least a half-pound of ice per quart capacity of your cooler.
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Throw a Perfect Outdoor Party!Playing host out back is easier and less expensive than you think. Here are economical ways to transform your outdoor bash:Get Seated: If you need more seating or surfaces, relocate indoor furniture, like benches or stools. Skip the disposable utensils, too: Use durable everyday dishes and cutlery,
