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06/30/2014

The Chicago Blackhawks ended this weekend with nine new draft picks! What do you think of the nine chosen, weigh in below!

06/28/2014

Balance the roles of being a perfect host during your next party. Check out these little touches and smart planning ideas that will have your guests feeling right at home. http://bit.ly/1jLoFjc

Thoughtful touches and smart planning make summer visitors feel right at home

06/27/2014

Space your furniture perfectly every time with these dimensions to follow from Apartment Therapy> http://bit.ly/T5Jtuw

Have you ever been in a home that just feels right? One where chairs pull out easily from the dining table and conversation can be made without shouting across the living room? Well there are reasons for that, and they probably have a lot to do with spacing and placement. Following a few simple guid…

06/25/2014

Get outside this summer, no matter where you live. Here are 6 fun things to give you inspiration and enjoy the outdoors > http://bit.ly/1mbune3

Whether you consider yourself an "outdoorsy" person or not, summer is for exploring as well as soaking up the sun, getting a healthy dose of nature and enjoying fresh air. For breaking free from the notion that life must be lived indoors. Seeing a side of your city like never before. Whether you liv…

06/25/2014

Throw the perfect easy going Summer party, here are 20 ideas to give you inspiration> http://bit.ly/1lIGXSH

Ditch the fancy and fussy in favor of laid-back entertaining that leaves you more time to enjoy the fun

06/24/2014

Prepare yourselves! The Chicago Blackhawks will return Oct. 11!

See you at the United Center on Oct. 11!

The Blackhawks will open the home portion of their 2014-15 season on Sat., 10/11 vs. Buffalo. They will also play the Stars in Dallas on 10/9. The team's full schedule -- home and road -- will be announced tomorrow afternoon. http://onego.al/1nUSty9

06/21/2014

We all have those eyesores in our homes that make us cringe. Get clever with these DIY projects that will hide those unwanted eyesores and make your home look just like new! http://bit.ly/1mOPMiU

Here’s the unfortunate truth about 99% of all living spaces: every house and apartment - large or small - likely has something that's weird, oddly placed, or just plain ugly. These persistent little problems (cords, vents, pipes, outlets) might drive you nuts, but stay they must, especially if you a…

06/19/2014

Get these 10 chores done today in just 10 minutes! Check out these 10 household items that we should be cleaning but always forget! http://bit.ly/1lzgI4y

What do I love about cleaning? When it's done! Usually the dirtiest things in my home are the ones I forget about completely and, thus, never clean. Luckily, that's easy to fix; if you have ten minutes, you can get these ten chores done today.

06/19/2014

Get into a thrifty mood and save money by living a frugal life. Check out these 100 tips to give you inspiration! http://bit.ly/1oqtAtm

You might have financial goals at this point in your life. Or, you might not. But here’s the good news: it’s completely possible to save money and still have a happy, fulfilled existence. You just have to adopt a frugal mindset, and put practices in place to help you succeed. To help you out, here a…

06/18/2014

A home improvement project can seem like a daunting task. Try breaking your project into tiny tasks which will keep you organized and focused on the task at hand. http://bit.ly/1lsZEPg

If I let myself consider the fact that we are renovating an entire 3-bedroom house, I will soon find myself lying on the floor reading fashion blogs because clearly that's impossible so why bother. But if I break the project down into a to-do list of minutiae? Totally doable...