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Mower Care for Your Lawn MachineLawn mower maintenance tips for your grass cutters

Mother recipes and other parents' advice

Parents’ Advice: Lessons from Mother and Dad for Party Food, Party Games, and LifeA legacy of mother recipes and decorating tips as well as mother and father party games

Home Beauty TipsAt home beauty recipes for hair, face, and more

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Cleaning House for Holiday Guests

By: Leah Ingram

November 18, 2011

Here is a 5-day house cleaning checklist, courtesy of Molly Maid, to get your home ready for house guests.

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Entertaining: Tips for Entertaining With Fun, Style and Ease Thanksgiving or Any Time.

By: Susan Orlins

November 16, 2011

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Cheryl Najafi talks about entertaining Martha Stewart and shares entertaining ti

When Martha Stewart visited, Cheryl Najafi entertained her in a fun, stress-free way! Learn Cheryl's tips for entertaining.

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Thanksgiving: Vegetarian Recipes, Moist Turkey, DIY Centerpieces, Giving Thanks, Entertaining Tips

By: Susan Orlins

November 11, 2011

Thanksgiving: moist and crisp turkey tips, vegetarian turkey alternatives, appetizer and side dish recipes, desserts, diy centerpieces, place setting ideas, a fun "giving thanks" game, entertaining tips, relaxation tips and tips for dealing with difficult relatives. Here is all you need for a fun, gracious Thanksgiving.

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Pumpkins: How to Carve

By: Leah Ingram

October 24, 2011

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When it comes to holiday injuries at home, Halloween is one of the most dangerous holidays--primarily from pumpkin carving injuries. Here are 5 tips how to carve a pumpkin without hurting yourself.

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Top 10 Halloween Costumes: Do It Yourself!

By: Susan Orlins

October 19, 2011

I've always enjoyed putting together my own Halloween costumes. With pumpkin season upon us, all it takes is a dash of planning and a sprinkle of imagination. You have practically everything you'll need right there in your closet!

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Home Computer Security

By: Leah Ingram

October 18, 2011

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If, like me, you're helping your older parents to get online in their own homes, you probably have to educate them about scams and fraud online--like you did with your own children.

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Midlife Changes That Change Your Home

By: Barbara Corcoran

October 17, 2011

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This is the age of change. Whether it's an empty nest, a home business, a parent or child moving in -- our homes seem to be constantly in a state of transition.

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Emergency Response: Medical Alert & Personal Emergency Response Systems

By: Susan Orlins

October 4, 2011

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It’s hard to know which Internet reviews of medical alert and alarm systems are legitimate. Many seem to be published by companies trying to sell their own product.

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Recipes: Joan Nathan's Jewish Holiday Recipes From France

By: Susan Orlins

September 27, 2011

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In her recent cookbook, renowned Jewish cooking maven, Joan Nathan, dishes up recipes that are festive for the Jewish holidays as well as for every day.

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Good Cause From the Kitchen Table?

By: Leah Ingram

September 13, 2011

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what is good for non profit charities and IKEA

Have you ever dreamed of starting a good cause or creating a charity from the comfort of your kitchen table? Then you may be interested in IKEA's Life Improvement Project Contest.