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    The Best And Worst Holiday Gifts To Give This Year

    This year the holiday season is going to feel very different. A lot has changed in the past year, so it stands to reason that holiday gifts have changed too. Here’s a rundown on the best and worst gifts to give somebody in 2020.   The Best Some holiday gifts are always loved and appreciated. If you gift an item…

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    Winter Home Décor 

    Winter doesn’t end after the holidays. The months before spring arrives should get just as much decorating attention as the rest of the year. It’s time for snowball fights and evergreen trees to have their moment. Convert your home into a winter wonderland with these winter home décor tips. via GIPHY Outdoor Decor Take advantage of the area near your…

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    Four Steps to Throwing the Best Friendsgiving

    So, you’ve decided to throw a Friendsgiving. Good for you! Thanksgiving is all about celebrating all of the people you’ve been grateful for in the past year. Since we dedicate Thanksgiving Day to family, Friendsgiving is a unique way to celebrate your chosen family, your friends. It’s also a great way to have two big Thanksgiving meals!  Throwing a Friendsgiving…

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    At Home Halloween Activities For Kids

    This year, Halloween is going to look very different. It’s going to be easy for your kid to become cranky and disappointed by the lack of trick or treating, candy, and costumes. With a little elbow grease and the help of at home Halloween activities, this spooky season can be a lot of fun!    Classic Activities Let’s start off…

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    How To Celebrate Halloween After COVID

    COVID-19 has changed a lot of things since the beginning of the year, but the main change has been our social interactions and our daily outings. Halloween is one of the most social holidays of the entire year. It’s literally built around parties and community events. This begs the question: What can we do this year considering any public or…

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    Fall-inspired recipes to Cook with Your Partner

    These can be cooked in single servings or small portions. They’re perfect for two people and you can even turn some of them into date nights! Breakfast Recipes Pumpkin French Toast Let’s start off strong with a classic French toast breakfast but make it pumpkin! The moment September hits you can get pumpkin flavored everything. This recipe uses 100% pure…

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    Preparing for Fall: Home accents you might need

    Fall is finally here! It’s time to transition into dark autumn colors and heavier fabrics. Out with the flip-flops and in with the cozy sweaters. For a lot of people, this is their favorite time of year and who could blame them? Since the leaves are changing the scenery outside, it’s time to transition to fall décor inside.  Let’s go…

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    COVID Safe Labor Day Weekend Getaways

    Cabin Fever has been setting in for a few months now. No matter how beautifully decorated your home is, you’re getting sick and tired of looking at it. Thankfully, Labor Day is coming up and it’s the perfect excuse to getaway for the weekend.  Your typical Labor Day getaways might not be available this year, but that doesn’t mean you…

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    What to Look for When Booking a Hotel Room

    My first time traveling alone, my father sat me down, pointed to his phone, and said, “This is the hotel I booked for you.” At first glance, it seemed like an ordinary hotel, nothing too fancy. The only thing that stuck out was the three stars shining right above the reviews. The hotel location was near a busy intersection, where…