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Give yourself a lawn you can enjoy
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No lawn is perfect, but every lawn can be a full, comfortable surface to hang out on. It's a lot easier to grow luxurious grass than you may think and figuring out how doesn't have to be confusing. Here are some expert tips.
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Potluck planning tips take the stress out of entertaining
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Hosting a potluck dinner is a great way to ensure that all your guests will have something they enjoy, while taking the pressure off of you, the host or hostess, to prepare that perfect meal all by yourself. When your guests bring a dish with them, you can escape from a day spent in the kitchen and spend more time relaxing, preparing and actually enjoying the pleasure of entertaining.
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Food and wine: How to create a perfect marriage
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Weddings are one of life's most celebrated occasions. For brides- and grooms-to-be and their families, an incredible amount of creativity and planning is poured into this all-important day: from the wedding gown to the ceremony, from the invitations and flowers to the wedding cake itself. One of the most-remembered details is what guests are served, so the wedding menu should reflect the couple-to-be's unique style and personality.
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See baseball in the Midwest with cheap flights
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With the warmer weather here, it's time to take in one of the annual rites of summer: Trips to see your favorite sports teams go on the road.
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S'mores is the right activity for more than just camping
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Americans have a love affair with that classic campfire treat, S'mores. The good news - S'mores are no longer reserved just for campfire cooking. Did you know you can enjoy the chocolate, marshmallow and graham cracker goodness every day, inside and out?
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Christmas cards and Christmas parties in July?
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The first snowfall is months away, but you can still have Christmas in July. Not literally, of course, but the quirky tradition of having a holiday-themed party in the heat of July is a fun one that's easy to put together. And, even if you're not throwing a party, there are actually some things you can do now to start preparing for the real Christmas six months down the road.
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Tips for sprucing up your wardrobe for the spring season
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Even if you plan to welcome warm weather with a shopping trip to pick up a few of the season's trendy items, chances are you'll also be bringing some of last year's pieces out of storage and stowing your winter clothes away. To save yourself a shopping trip or two, properly clean clothes before you store them, and you'll be able to get several seasons of wear out of them. You'll also want to freshen clothes that have just come out of storage, even if you washed them before packing them away last year.
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Hot wheels: The top five muscle cars of summer
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Baseball, barbecue, pool parties - when you're tallying ways to celebrate summer, don't overlook one uniquely American invention that some devotees say is the epitome of summer fun - the muscle car.
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Summer wardrobe basics that don't break the bank
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The summer season is here and although you may be ready for warm weather and fun in the sun, your wardrobe is not. But many consumers are taking a step back after checking that bank statement. Lucky for you, great summer basics don't have to break your budget.
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Bored with water? Try a new and refreshing drink to cool off
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The hot days of summer and even early fall can leave you parched for a refreshing drink. By cold brewing tea leaves, the resulting drink not only can quench thirst and eliminate grease from your system, but also retains the caffeine and tannic acid found in the tea leaves.
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