Deanne Duke, DIY Expert
Deanne’s motto is why buy it when you can make it. As a graduate in human ecology- clothing and textiles, designing and creating has...
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Decor-Centric Gifts Your Mom Will Love for Mother’s Day
Though we’re not even midway through 2020, it’s probably safe to say that mom has spent more time in the house this year...
Continue readingDetoxing Foods You Need to Eat
We all know that we need to detox at some point. It certainly helps the body out. The definition of detoxing is this: abstain from o...
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Dine Outside Into Fall!
As the days get shorter, we’re already starting to miss the heat of summer. You can extend your summer’s enjoyment by ta...
Continue readingDispelling Common Myths About Lice
The head louse, a common parasite responsible for head lice infestations, is a term many Canadians are familiar with and potentially...
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DIY Advent Calendar Ideas
Is your family counting down the days until Christmas? Well, if you’re going to count down, why not do it in style with a home...
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DIY Bath Products You Can Make at Home
DIY bath products make great gifts for friends and family – or just to spoil yourself once in a while!
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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&...
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DIY Children’s Art Table
Dear Marc: We took a weekend trip with our kids last weekend! It was our first trip as a family. With our busy schedule, it’s...
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DIY Cottage Chic Desk
Dear Marc: We are having a great summer! The weather is perfect for cottage country. We have a quaint little cottage that has been i...
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DIY Guestbook Autograph Table
Dear Marc: My best girlfriend is getting married. As her bridesmaid, I’d like to give her something special for her wedding da...
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DIY Holiday Table Centerpiece
Dear Marc: I’m hosting a dinner party and I want to create the “WOW” factor but I don’t have a lot of money....
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DIY Manicure in a Jar for Mom
Dear Marc: I loved the faux Mercury project! With Mother’s Day coming up, I was wondering if you had any ideas for a chic DIY...
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DIY Patio Table Project
Dear Marc: While remodeling our family room, I decided to get rid of a set of coffee table and side tables. They have glass tops and...
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DIY Personalized Hand Towels
Is your family constantly squabbling over towels? If you answered YES, our DIY expert has a project that might help. In this segment...
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DIY Repurposed Sewing Table Project
Dear Marc: It seems like my friends always have it together. I used to be an avid seamstress but these days, I’m so busy with...
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DIY Repurposed Trunk Coffee Table
Dear Marc, I found an old trunk at a flea market. It looks pretty old, I think it would make a great accent piece in my home. Where...
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DIY Sharpie Christmas Ornaments
Crafting at Christmastime can be so much fun, especially if you’ve got a holiday-themed DIY (or five) to do with your young on...
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DIY Shower Curtain Hooks
Learn how to DIY shower curtain hooks using old earrings. Dear Marc: I am redecorating my bathroom and I’m on the...
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DIY Toys for Your Dog
Our pets are like our family members, and aptly so, it’s tempting to want to spoil them with treats and toys. But toys purchas...
Continue readingDo thyroid disorders lurk in your family tree?
(NC)—Guylaine Pichette looked at her newborn son. Something was wrong. Within hours of his birth, he developed jaundice. His tongue...
Continue readingDon’t Fall Victim to the Grandparent Scam
You’re a grandparent, and you get a phone call or an email from someone who identifies themselves as your grandchild. “I’...
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Don’t Forget What You Learned As a Kid
Proper dental care is something many people learn at a young age. It seems that waking up and bedtime routines are synonymous with b...
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Double Take: Reading Nook
In this episode of The Marc and Mandy Show, Evelyn Eshun does a double-take with a reading nook at Sunpan. Check out the video above...
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