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    How to Make Your Church Picnic Better Than Ever

    Warm weather means it's church picnic season!


    How to Host an Outdoor Movie Night in Your Backyard

    Here's how to turn your outdoor space into the personalized movie theater of your dreams.


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    Fourth of July Party Ideas

    Find the best patriotic desserts, summer recipes, easy outdoor DIYs, fun party games and other 4th of July party...


    How to Plan the Perfect Picnic

    Whether your outing is for two or 20, you're sure to have a good time if you keep these picnic...


    96 Family Reunion Recipes to Look Forward to All Year

    When all the relatives are gathered in the park pavilion for the family reunion, you know there’s gonna be some...


    This Is How to Read Labels so You Buy the Best Chicken

    A trip to the grocery store can be confusing, especially once you get to the butcher counter. What is best...


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    13 Secrets of People Who Always Have a Clean House

    If you’re among the section of the population struggling to maintain an orderly home, you probably find yourself wondering how...


    The Griller’s Guide to America’s Best Regional Hot Dog Styles

    From Chicago to New York, these are America’s best hot dogs.

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    17 Simple Ways to Clean Your Cleaning Tools

    When not properly cared for, the tools we rely on for cleaning up around the house can actually spread harmful...


    What to Declutter This Spring, According to Your Zodiac Sign

    Not sure which spring cleaning task to tackle first? The answer lies in the stars!


    12 Things You Shouldn’t Be Cleaning with Paper Towels

    If you stop to think about it, you realize most things can be cleaned with a reusable sponge or cloth....


    15 Items You Need to Deep Clean Every Spring

    Excited to declutter and freshen your home decor for the new season?


    Our Best Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

    This year's Cinco de Mayo party will be the best yet with these entertaining ideas spanning food, decorations and...


    How Long You Can Keep Your Food Past Its Expiration Date

    Skeptical about an expiration date? Not sure if expired butter is actually, well, expired? We've broken down how long most...


    Is It Really Dangerous to Do Dishes During a Thunderstorm? We Found Out.

    You know it's safer to be inside your home when it's storming outside, but you should still take precautions to...


    How to Cook Frozen Chicken Nuggets the Right Way

    You know—and love—frozen chicken nuggets as a convenient dinner for the kids. Just be sure you're making 'em the right...


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    The Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist

    Our complete spring cleaning checklist guides you through a deep-cleaning that will breathe new life into your home after a...

    10 Marie Kondo Organization Tips That Will Change Your Life in Minutes

    Do you really need all that stuff? This advice from the Organizing Queen will help you decide what stays and...


    20 Easy DIY Kitchen Ideas That Will Transform Your Space

    Full kitchen remodels are expensive and take months to complete. But transformation doesn't have to come at such a high...


    8 Spring Cleaning Tips to Get It Done Faster

    Once you’ve covered these major tasks, you’ll have your home spring-cleaned in no time.


    10 Things You Can Clean With Vodka (Yes, Vodka)

    You've heard of cleaning just about every surface in your home with vinegar—but did you know you can clean with...


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    10 Things You Shouldn’t Be Storing on Your Kitchen Countertop

    You probably use your kitchen counter as a catch-all for various odds and ends. But there are some things you...


    9 Easy Ways to Remove Coffee Stains

    You don’t need store-bought cleaners to banish the post-spill mess. These coffee-stain removal tricks will get the marks out of...

    This Product Will Whiten Your Laundry Without Bleach—and It’s Probably In Your Fridge!

    Even though you might have a jug of bleach in your laundry room, it might not be the best option...


    How Tidying Up Completely Changed My Lifestyle at Home

    Thanks to Marie, I'm officially tidied up for good.


    Why You Shouldn’t Crush an Aluminum Can Before Recycling It

    Not crushing aluminum cans is actually better for the environment


    What Did Pioneers Eat on the Oregon Trail?

    The food on the Oregon Trail included bacon, bread and bison. What more could you want?


    11 Fancy Store-Bought Appetizers Worth the Splurge

    Party plan from your couch with these tasty store-bought appetizers. (Just save us one of the empanadas.)


    11 Smart Ideas for Organizing Your Baking Supplies

    If you're digging through the pantry to find sprinkles or searching high and low for your muffin tin, it's time...