Tips n Tricks for a Beautiful and Organized Home


Tree Decorating For The Soul

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Patricia Thomas - a passionate holiday decorator shares her story of how she started decorating for the holidays and also how her own 4th of July tree came to be. From a woman who lost the love of her life too soon, and found peace through beautiful holiday decorations, we can certainly learn a lot.

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Make your 4th of July party stand out this year!

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If you want your 4th of July party to stand out from the rest, giving your guests a special take home gift that they made themselves, will make them remember the day long after it ended! A craft table is always an immediate point of interest at any party, and it's even more rewarding when your craft is useful! 

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Making lasting memories this 4th of July

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My family loves decorating for every holiday, and the 4th of July is no exception! The best part about decorating a 4th of July tree is that you can enjoy it through Labor Day - it's so worth the effort! I just love all the decorating ideas floating around on the internet. Pinterest is a great source of inspiration. It’s amazing how little you really need to decorate the perfect 4th of July tree, wreath and your home, so why not!  I like a white tree to show my patriotic colors! While a traditional Christmas tree is defined by its red and green colors, Independence...

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Get Dad Organized this Father's Day

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No one wants to do it, but every year over Father's day, you swear to finally take on the garage (aka the man cave) mess. You walk in, a determined DIYer, but soon realize that you have no idea what you're doing. Why does he have so many tubes of dried super glue, rusted nails and archaic tools.

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How to have a Pet-friendly 4th of July celebration

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The neighborhood dogs AND the environment will thank you! Independence day is always a happy time of the year, filled with laughter, family and lots of the old patriotic red, white and blue! However, as more and more people are becoming aware of the stress that fireworks cause to our furry friends, you yourself might be wondering how can I celebrate Independence day 2019 in a sustainable, pet-friendly way? Here are our top 4 recommendations when planning an ‘almost’ fireworks free 4th of July: 1. Don’t lose the fireworks, just reinvent them with light! Fireworks have been synonymous with celebrations...

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