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The stockings are hung by the chimney with care…and the Christmas tree is safely placed three feet away from the fireplace. OK, that might not be how the old Christmas poem goes. But it’s a good tip to keep in mind! Read on for more Christmas safety tips to keep your loved ones safe this holiday season.1. Replace...

It’s fall and that means we’re breaking out the apple cider, maple-flavored everything and of course—PUMPKINS. We’re ordering up PSLs, baking up pumpkin pies and, of course, carving jack-o’-lanterns for the front porch. You can learn how to preserve pumpkins to make sure the gourds don’t immediately slump into a sad, rotten mess. But once Halloween is over and...

Despite your best efforts to have a reusable shopping bag on you when you’re running errands, an unexpected trip or purchase can end in you being the proud owner of yet another plastic bag. Throwing them in the garbage may seem harmless, but plastic bags aren’t biodegradable, meaning they’ll take hundreds of years to decompose. Your best bet...

Photo: Shutterstock / Kamil MacniakIf you spend more time stressing out during your holiday soiree than enjoying time with your guests, it’s time to take a different approach to party planning. Believe it or not, there is an easy way to go about executing your holiday party to-do list for all your hosting duties—from meal prep to decorating...

Each year, the first thing I notice is the massive sale at the grocery store. Certain foods—chips, dip, cookies, wings, pre-cut vegetables, frozen pizza and the like—are all on special offer at the same time. At first, I think that it’s a happy coincidence and a sign that I should be holed up indoors eating snacks, but then...

A dripping faucet is no big deal, right? Well, that’s actually not the case. All that drip-drip-dripping isn’t just annoying—it can also add up to a significant loss of fresh water, which wastes precious environmental resources and costs you money.So how much water does a leaky faucet actually waste, and how much does that cost you? And how...

If there’s one household cleaner you’re underutilizing, it’s definitely rubbing alcohol. Pick up an inexpensive bottle during your next trip to the grocery store—and don’t let it go forgotten in the back of the bathroom cupboard! Here are some rubbing alcohol uses you need to know.Did you know you can clean with lemon, too? Here’s how.15 Ways to...

Ready to grow an Instagram-famous flower in your garden? Hope you have a green thumb, because the most gorgeous flowers are here and they’re called “Night Sky” petunias.Psst… We have a list of the tools you need before you start planting.What’s Special About ‘Night Sky’ Petunias?These are not the ordinary pink petunias you might see in a hanging...

What is Inside a Pillow Anyway?There are several types of pillows available, with down, also known as goose or duck feathers, being one of the most popular. But foam pillows or pillows filled with soft, spun silk polyester are also common.How to Keep Pillows Fluffy:Fluff Them Every MorningA little maintenance goes a long way with your pillows, so...

It’s no secret that lettuce is one of the peskiest veggies to keep fresh (though these tips help). Despite using it seemingly constantly in salads, wraps and even these Pork & Vegetable Spring Rolls, we still have trouble eating it up before it meets a limp, soggy fate. One surefire way to always have a handful of fresh lettuce...