From the monthly archives:
September 2010
With the summer solstice in our rear-view mirror, the temperatures are getting cooler and another harsh winter may soon be upon us. Your car may have handled the heat like a pro, but how will it do in the cold? “Autumn is a great time for automotive maintenance and repair,” says Amy Mattinat, car care [...]
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Bringing a new pet home is exciting. But if a puppy is your new household companion, expect pet messes – and lots of them. Puppies are naturally excited, and with that excitement come accidents. Also, puppies do not understand they need to ask to be let outside to do their business. Housebreaking is a long [...]
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Flowers are most thought of as a great gift or something nice to look at, but many people overlook the benefits of having them in the home. Flowers can be a simple decorating solution and even help to improve your mood. Below are a few reasons of why flowers make a great addition to any [...]
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Estamos orgullosos de presentar otra deliciosa receta de Denisse Oller. Advertencia: Si le toma más de cinco minutos preparar este delicioso postre, no ha seguido las instrucciones al pie de la letra. Me refiero a la panna cotta una delicia elaborada a partir de crema de leche, azúcar y gelatina que combina con sabores y [...]
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Does your mother or grandmother still have a plastic covering on her living room furniture? When I was growing up it was common for Hispanic families – regardless of country of origin – to cover the couch and loveseat in plastic to protect it. To be honest, it was common for other ethnicities to do [...]
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Like a lot of people, I want a greener home, but just don’t know where to start. This list from Esurance offers some good ideas: BUILDING SUPPLIES Materials should be sought within a 500-mile radius of the building site to minimize the use of fuel for transportation. Other recommendations include: • Using wood from the [...]
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Want to be inspired? Then take a good look at these color combinations. I promise to post one fantastic Color Concoction each week. In return, I ask that if you run into an irresistible and alluring Concoction, you will send me a picture and your thoughts on it. blue burnt orange mustard red black gold [...]
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There are a lot of choices available for home siding, but many homeowners still value the one choice that’s been around for thousands of years – brick. If you’re buying, building or renovating a home, it may be time to consider some of the benefits of brick. Energy Efficiency: Brick slowly absorbs heat from the [...]
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The recession is not over yet. Finances are still tight and many families are looking for ways to manage and cut down their household budgets. Ultimately, there are two types of expenses – fixed and variable expenses. Fixed expenses such as mortgages, car payments, etc. are things you cannot do anything about. However, you can [...]
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