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    Calm static hair with dryer sheets

    11.11.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments

    Winter’s sneaking up on us, and with it: static cling. The enemy of a good hairdo, static will make your hair stick, pull and stand in ways you never wanted it to. But where there are fleece jackets and scarves, there is static. My quick and easy fix: dryer sheets! Run one through your hair [...]

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    Keep flowers fresh

    10.28.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Quick Tip: change vase water with a turkey baster from Real Simple.
    “Use the baster to suction up the liquid without disturbing your arrangement. Then add fresh water directly from the tap.”
    I don’t have a green thumb, but this tip seems simple enough for me! It’s a great way to get rid of the smelly water [...]

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    How to Live Well and Save Money

    07.30.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment

    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 [...]


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