Quick Tip: Plan an easy & creative date night without the kids from Shine.
“Leaving the house without the kid (kids if you have multiples) becomes incredibly important for new parents because it gives the rookie mom and dad a chance to reconnect as a couple… And you don’t have to go on a fancy date [...]

Quick tip: Know when to ditch your beauty products from Real Simple.
A couple of things I didn’t know:
- Nail polish is only supposed to last for a year.
- Perfume will keep for longer when stored in a cool, dark place.
- Liquid eyeliner shouldn’t be used for more than 3-4 months.
Yes, the cost of replacing your [...]

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Quick Tip: Make fruit-infused ice cubes from Lifehacker.
“Ice cubes enhanced in a variety of ways, such as making them out of juice or encasing a fruit complementary to the liquid surrounding it… Perhaps not practical for everyday use, garnished ice cubes can still add flavor [...]

Quick Idea: Save Money and Reduce Chemicals with Alcohol from The Daily Green.
“Vodka has a wide range of potential uses beyond serving as a relaxer and social lubricant… It is widely available, effective and less toxic than many of the chemical alternatives you might use for these tasks.”
Some of my favorite alternative uses of vodka:
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Quick Tip: organize your sink supplies from Martha Stewart
“Don’t let kitchen rags and dishwashing gloves clutter the sink area. Instead, hang them from hooks screwed to the inside of a cabinet door.”
While I do have some concerns about the moisture build-up under the sink, it sure seems worth a try…
Just collect your supplies & get [...]