Check out this book: How to Live Well and Save Money by Sharon Harvey Rosenberg, The Frugal Duchess.
In the book, she shares stories of living life for less as well as advice on how to do so. She also writes some of her tips on Wisebread, like quick and easy wardrobe fixes.
“At work, parties or [...]

When I came across this beautiful, warm & sweet breakfast recipe from Inn Cuisine, I just knew I needed to share it. The apple topping alone looks like something I will use again & again.
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Ingredients
for the Apple Topping
4 cups apples, peeled and chopped (I like a mix of tart and sweet [...]

Quick Idea: Boil your vegetables and pasta together from The Kitchn.
“Boiling your vegetables with your pasta isn’t going to give you layers of different flavors and textures, like adding roasted vegetables would. And it works best if you’re just adding one vegetable, so you aren’t tossing in different things at different times, all while making [...]

Pokens are these cool little gadgets hold your contact information (social sites, phone, etc) and allow you to share that contact info with people you meet at conferences, parties or just around town.
What’s great about a poken is that is has everything you would want to share at a networking event, and you don’t have [...]

Though I’m typically a chocolate girl, I couldn’t help but fall in love with these whimsical cupcakes. They’re simple, colorful and absolutely delicious!
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Ingredients
for the cupcakes
3/4 C butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/2 C sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 C milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp lemon extract
for the [...]

Check out these DIY stain removal tips from Gal’s Guide.  You’ll be happy to have them as a reference the next time you have a spill.  I’ve made a list of everything you need to remove practically every type of stain. Take a look at the list & put together a little kit to make [...]

With all the recent rain here in New England, we’ve had a greater infestation of slugs than normal. The problem with slugs is that they can seriously damage leaves, eat seedlings, and even eat fruit and vegetables later in the season.
Question: So, what is an environmentally safe way to rid your yard/garden/green space of [...]

Whether you like cooking, traveling, organizing or shopping, there’s definitely a springpad for you! I personally use my springpad to share my favorite things with friends. If I find a cute dress online, I usually want to hear my friends’ feedback before making the big purchase. Unfortunately, I do most of my online shopping alone, [...]

Looking for a simple & elegant salad recipe for this summer? You will not be disappointed with this tasty avocado salad!
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Ingredients
4 lemons zest from all and 8 tablespoons of juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
salt and pepper to taste*
4 ripe avocados, sliced
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into very thin slices [...]

Quick Tip: Prepare your pets for a roadtrip from Real Simple
“Take the pet for a few short rides before your trip so it gets accustomed…”
So, as you are preparing for your summer vacation, be sure to add taking your pet on a few short rides to your task list.
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