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Someone Else’s Diary

Someone Else’s Diary

Illustration: Elisabeth Boehm. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Aunt Galya, my father’s sister, died. She was just over eighty. We hadn’t ...
This holiday season, stuff their stockings with all the goodies and we have some great suggestions for you

This holiday season, stuff their stockings with all the goodies and we have some great suggestions for you

From fog blockers to mini bags we have something for all your stockings this year.  Images: Chronicle Books After Dinner Amusements Suggeste...
Black Friday is coming earlier (online) my friend

Black Friday is coming earlier (online) my friend

  s. Madewell just posted that all of their site is 30% off! Which means my new favorite jacket / shirt thing is 30% off. This was the only thing ...
How To Set Up & Take Care Of An Aquarium With Kids

How To Set Up & Take Care Of An Aquarium With Kids

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Mars Fishcare and the API brand It's well known that having an aquarium in your home has ...
Fall is a hectic time of year with the start of a new school year and three back-to-back holidays that keep our social calendar jam packed with activities and entertaining

Fall is a hectic time of year with the start of a new school year and three back-to-back holidays that keep our social calendar jam packed with activities and entertaining

Gatherings with family and friends are meant to be fun, but it can be easy to get overwhelmed by all your to do list. To make things a bit easier,...
Fall is a hectic time of year with the start of a new school year and three back-to-back holidays that keep our social calendar jam packed with activities and entertaining

Fall is a hectic time of year with the start of a new school year and three back-to-back holidays that keep our social calendar jam packed with activities and entertaining

Gatherings with family and friends are meant to be fun, but it can be easy to get overwhelmed by all your to do list. To make things a bit easier,...
An Expert Guide to Hallway Heating

An Expert Guide to Hallway Heating

A home heat map would make for fascinating viewing in most cases. You’d probably be surprised at the areas in which you spend the most time, a...
Uganda has been one of the rainiest places in Africa ever since Winston Churchill came over, took one look and said, “This place is like a pearl

Uganda has been one of the rainiest places in Africa ever since Winston Churchill came over, took one look and said, “This place is like a pearl

You now pearls are found in the ocean. It rains so much around here, it’s like this place is in an ocean. I’m going to call it the pearl of Africa...
I hope you’re having a good week! Today I’m taking a look at an easy-going fall staple that I was really excited to test out and style into not 1, not 2, not 3, not even 4 but 5 different looks for the season!

I hope you’re having a good week! Today I’m taking a look at an easy-going fall staple that I was really excited to test out and style into not 1, not 2, not 3, not even 4 but 5 different looks for the season!

One essential cold weather style that never lets me down is a classic turtleneck. They’re just such a great base for so many looks and activi...
Whether you are a single mom, or have a partner around the house to help, developing DIY skills is a good idea

Whether you are a single mom, or have a partner around the house to help, developing DIY skills is a good idea

After all, you cannot always rely on someone else being around to fix a problem. Woman removing an electrical outlet before painting. ...