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DIY Glittery Christmas Songbirds

By //  by Kelly Given Williams

Birds are the one animal that seem to make it into every season of decor, but Christmas is the time that birds really get to sparkle. No, literally, at Christmas you have free reign to festoon your home with glittery Christmas songbirds. I say “Go for it!”, but instead of spending top dollar for sparkly ceramic birds, make your own. It’s easy, fun, and frugal enough that you might have some cash left for a gift for yourself. Here’s what you’ll need: Some inexpensive ceramic birds. The …

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Sustainability Without Sacrifice – Wine, Lobster & Other Creature Comforts

*This post is co-sponsored by Nobilo Wines and The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and I have been compensated for this post. All opinions remain mine Saving the planet is no longer a rallying cry for hippies, …

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Get Cell Smart With These Simple Tips

Teenagers are never far from their phone and as nice as it would be to just separate them, my mother often says, you can’t unring the bell. The selfie generation isn’t going anywhere. On top of my constant vigilance with …

5 Steps to Practise Mindfulness When You’re Losing Your Mind

We've all been there: drowning in work, juggling doctor's appointments and parent-teacher meetings, chauffeuring kids to activities, keeping up with the laundry and groceries so that the family is reasonably clothed and …

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43 Holiday Tips to Get You Through the Season with Ease

Getting through the holidays stress-free can be a daunting task. Let's face it, no matter how many deep-breathing techniques we employ, sometimes there's just no escaping all there is to do over the holidays. I love …

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Dear Millicent: Mustard Stains Harshing My Oktoberfest Mellow

Dear Millicent, October is my favorite time of the year. It's not about falling leaves and pumpkins for me, but rather Beer and Bratwurst. Zigga-zagga, zigga-zagga, hoy, hoy, hoy! Bring on Oktoberfest! So here's my …

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Ask Millicent: We Must Be Awesome Because Our Guests Never Leave

Dear Millicent, I have a family member, let's call him Uncle Frank. Uncle Frank doesn't know when to leave. He will stay at our place long after all our other guests have left, completely ignoring all subtle hints about …

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