4 Types Of Clothes To Pack When Vacationing In The Mid-West During Summer
When vacationing in the Midwest, you can be rewarded with meandering rivers, lush greenery, vast fields and stunning sunsets. Summer...
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5 Theme Ideas for Fabulous Dinner Ideas
Just because the guest list is adult only, doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with a theme. In fact, themes can help make a dinner part...
5 Things to Do Before You Go for a Spray Tan
The key to getting the most out of your spray tan, and ensuring its long lasting effect, has a lot to do with how you treat and prep...
Super Blue Cheese Crostinis
Blue cheese is high in calcium, making it beneficial for optimal bone health. It’s also flavourful, smooth, and creamy. If you...
Self-Defense: An Interview with Chris Friesen
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were attacked or your purse was grabbed? I don’t know if I would scream, if I...
4 Buildings to Stash Your Summer Stuff for the Winter in Style!
1. POOL EQUIPMENT: Try a Limestone Trail Cabana. These darling salt-box roofed buildings range in size from 4’x7′ to 7&#...
How to Plan the Perfect Island Honeymoon
Planning the perfect island honeymoon can be tricky. There are many factors to consider, including the time of year and weather cond...
How to Furnish a Small Apartment
Furnishing a small apartment can be done well if you pay attention to proportion and details. You don’t have to go minimalist if you...
2021 Gift Guide: Family Game Night
SPLENDOR – Make a name for yourself in the prestigious and lucrative jewelry business of Renaissance Europe in Splendor, the a...
How To Reupholster An Old Stool
Dear Marc: I enjoy reading your column! I have an old stool (chair height) that needs some TLC. It’s old and ratty and I’...
Adorable Pet Costumes
Halloween is just around the corner and even our pets can get in on the action! These pet costumes are perfect! Let’s take a look. 1...
12 Bathroom Cleaning Tips and Hacks
Cleaning your bathroom is probably not your favorite thing to do but it needs to be done. You can go organic, homemade or store-boug...
A Canning Guide for Beginners
So you want to learn how to can? Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast looking to preserve some remnants of your summer...
Fantastic Tips for Dog Owners
We love our furry friends and they love us, no question about it! Here are some tips and tricks to make taking care of our pets a lo...
12 Fall Fashion Trends for Men
I love what’s coming out for men in fashion this fall and believe me, you will too! Mr. Grey I Presume: What’s hot on the men’s fall...
5 Common Fitness Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Where do you get your fitness advice? On the internet? From friends and family? Between the web and word of mouth, we have a frenzy...
Important Things To Remember When You’re Getting Ready to Move to a New Apartment
Moving to a new apartment can be kind of stressful, and you may need to get a lot of money together to make it happen. Here are a fe...
5 Fall Plus Sized Fashion Must Haves
Ok, so there’s a little more of us too love; that doesn’t mean we can’t look smokin’ in our clothes too. I mean, we do n...
College Chic Style that goes from Classroom to Club
Hitting the books this fall? College can be a lot of fun – but it can also be hard on the budget! Whether you’re in class or h...
Things to Consider Before Installing a Central Vacuum
Generally speaking, a central vacuum system, also known as a built-in duct system, is more convenient, more powerful, and muc...
6 Reasons Why You Should Try Pole Dancing for Exercise
For decades, pole dancing has had a reputation that precedes it. In the past, pole dancing has been exclusively affiliated with shad...
Last Minute Valentines Day Gift Ideas For Your S.O. (that aren’t flowers, chocolates or a card)
Much like birthdays, anniversaries and school photo days, Valentine’s day is one of those occasions that has the tendency to sneak u...
DIY Button Monogram
Dear Marc: I found a jar full of buttons from my days as a seamstress. I don’t do as much sewing as I used to so I think they&...
Marc & Mandy’s Favorite Gifts for the Fashionista
MIA & LUCA HOBO BAG Available in a variety of colors, this hobo bag offers plenty of space, suede details and tassels for a look...
How to Cope with the Baby Blues
Research shows that 8 in every 10 moms will experience the baby blues. You may feel worried, anxious, tired for no reason and unable...