The unofficial start of summer is just two weeks away. You may be preparing for longer days, shorter work weeks, and quite possibly, a much-needed getaway. But have you thought about preparing your home for the summer months? The warm summer months present a different set of challenges than the cold winter ones, but it's still important to be prepared.
Here are 5 steps to take to get your home summer-ready:
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Working from home has plenty of pros and cons. Sometimes navigating the bad days can be pretty stressful. You might have been working from home for a
long while, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Sometimes we all need a few pointers to help us to improve our routine. To boost your productivity and stay calm, consider these five simple tips.
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Happy Tuesday, friends! Over the weekend I finished up a few products so I thought I'd share them with you before I recycle the containers. Speaking of recycling, have you heard about Nordstrom's Beautycycle program? Nordstrom now accepts a variety of empty beauty containers that are often difficult or impossible to recycle through your local municipal recycling program. Look for containers in Nordstrom stores, and simply drop your empties in the boxes. Nordstrom works with a third-party vendor who cleans and recycles the containers, turning them into park benches, watering cans, and more.
So, now let's see what I used and loved recently.
Summer is just around the corner. It's time to switch to lighter, cooler pajamas, trade in the joggers for a pair of drawstring shorts, and toss the bulky shoes in favor of cute sneakers. Today, I have 5 fab finds to help you prepare for summer's imminent return (yay!)
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Being independent is a wonderful thing, and being able to do certain things by yourself without the help of others is a great way to live your life. It gives you a sense of accomplishment when you are able to do something on your own, especially those things that others may need help with. There are times in life, though, when you may require outside support and help. Certain situations arise where you need a professional standpoint and some expertise. Here are a few times in life where this may happen.
The ten stories from around the web that I am loving this week:
1. What to eat before you a workout via The Thirty.
2. Vintage photos of cities around the world via Redbook.
3. Six ways to breathe new life into your home office via Refinery29.
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When we moved into our current home, we had a three-year-old and a three-month-old. That was years ago, but the stress of moving with young children has stayed with me. Not only was I worried about how we'd get our house packed in time to move, but I was also concerned about how our daughters would acclimate to a new home.
No matter how excited you are to move into your new home, the actual moving process can be a logistical nightmare, particularly when there are kids in the mix. When you’re moving as a family, it’s even trickier to plan in advance, but it’s not impossible. With these tips, you can streamline the moving process and make it stress-free for you and your kids:
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Running a household can get expensive over time, and it’s not uncommon for us to pay for services that we either do not need or rarely use. This is why, over time, it can be worthwhile to check through our home utility bills and make changes where necessary.
It’s true that over the last year, many of us have spent more time in our homes than we were planning to. This very likely means that we’ve had more time to consider just what we actually need or what we spend on, and this is, of course, coupled with the fact that the need to save money is often stronger than ever. So, in the long run, how can we handle our home utility bills in the best possible way?
Asking yourself this question can help you discover what services aren't necessary and how you can negotiate with providers more effectively to decrease your costs. It could also be that certain elements, such as paying off your past debts, can be better structured and solved. Let’s consider three of the best tips regarding your utility bill set up, below:
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Now that Daylight Saving Time is here, I've got spring fever! Longer days and more sunlight have me itching to put away my sweaters and booties and replace them with sandals, lightweight tops, and cute bags that signal warmer weather. Here are a few items to add to your wardrobe in anticipation of spring and summer days ahead.
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If you feel a bit overwhelmed and perhaps out of your depth when it comes to buying a luxury watch. You don’t want to buy the wrong watch for yourself or your loved one, so what should you avoid doing when reviewing different luxury watches on the market?
