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  • Tip of the Month – Kitchens: 5 Essentials + what to give away

    Tip of the Month – Kitchens: 5 Essentials + what to give away

    Image via Wikipedia Summer is here – a great time to declutter the kitchen! Since more of us will be cooking outdoors this time of year – why not take a look inside your kitchen and toss or donate items you no longer use. To get you started, here are some ideas: TOSS: chipped or [...]

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  • Free Online Plant Information Database

    Free Online Plant Information Database

    Are you looking for a source for a special plant? Are you looking for an expert gardening Web site for information on growing plants in your area? Want to learn  more? Expert Advice Plant Finder Weed Library Gardening Articles Flowers Annuals Bulbs Perennials Roses Edibles Small Fruits & Berries Herbs Fruit & Nut Trees Vegetables [...]

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  • Tip of the Month – Getting Organized

    Tip of the Month – Getting Organized

    Image by Rubbermaid Products via Flickr by Peggy Hughes The most oft repeated comment I hear from my new organizing clients is: “I don’t know where to start”. And, my typical response is: “Start exactly where you’re at…” If you have just walked in the door and dropped your mail and coat/jacket, briefcase, etc. on [...]

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  • Taking things slow . . .

    Taking things slow . . .

    Image via Wikipedia I love to cook, but sometimes life just gets in the way. The solution? A slow cooker! I gather the ingredients, toss them in and forget about it for a few hours. And if you get busy, food doesn’t overcook or burn if left longer than required. My particular model switches to [...]

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  • Tips for Holiday Depression and Stress

    Tips for Holiday Depression and Stress

    Image via Wikipedia The holidays can be busy and stressful times that can easily overwhelm us all. Here are some tips for coping with stress and depression. 1. Pace yourself – The holidays can be busy and stressful times that can easily overwhelm us all. Setting realistic expectations about how much you can accomplish, how [...]

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  • Tip of the Month – Lighting

    Tip of the Month – Lighting

    Image via Wikipedia Many of us may be changing our decor, updating our color schemes and changing our light fixtures. Here is a useful lighting tip: In the dining room, use your room height to determine where to position the fixture above your dining table – For an 8-foot ceiling, the bottom of your fixture [...]

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