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LifeFreshen Up for Fall and a New Semester
Say goodbye to summer’s lethargy. It's time to channel that back-to-school feeling for domestic good
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LifeSlow Living 101: Tips for Turning Off the Chaos
It may feel as though you're too busy to slow down and enjoy life. But even little changes can have a big effect
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Life10 Strategies for Mastering Your Morning Routine
Conquer the habit of running late with these ideas for getting yourself — and your family — out the door on time
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PetsWorld of Design: Pampered Pets and Their 10 One-of-a-Kind Homes
Fall in love with these critters and their clever living spaces, from a cat playground in France to a chicken house in the U.S.
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Feel-Good HomeSimple Pleasures: Treasuring the Gift of Grandparents
You can enrich your family life by bringing generations together for shared meals, quilting projects, storytelling
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MovingRelocating Help: 8 Tips for a Happier Long-Distance Move
Trash bags, houseplants and a good cry all have their role when it comes to this major life change
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Monthly Home ChecklistsTo-Dos: Your September Home Checklist
As life transitions back indoors, bring elements of nature in with you and make your spaces cozy and warm
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LifeSimple Pleasures: A Real Sit-Down Breakfast
Give grab-and-go the heave-ho. To start the day right, treat yourself to a proper breakfast in a cheery spot
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Life10 Reasons to Be Happy You’re a Renter
Homeownership has many benefits, but there are upsides to not owning a home too
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Most Popular5 Ways to Pare Down Your Stuff — Before It Gets in the Door
Want to free up some room around the house? Rethink gift giving, give yourself a shopping mantra and just say, ‘No, thank you’ to freebies
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LifeHow to Celebrate National S’mores Day When You Don’t Have a Campfire
Too hot to toast marshmallows? Never got around to building that fire pit? These recipes are for you
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