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1 day ago | 
southernliving.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
It's a tale as old as time: You want your home to be professional housekeeper-level clean without an actual professional housekeeper. And despite your best efforts, you can't figure out why it doesn't feel spotless. What gives? You might just be taking shortcuts without even knowing it. "Method and discipline-rather than pricey equipment or proprietary products-are what distinguish professional-level cleaning," insists Forrest Webber, owner of Bear Brothers Cleaning in Alabama.
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1 day ago | 
yahoo.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
At 4 years old, our kids are wrapping up preschool and preparing for kindergarten. This is a major milestone, and, of course, we all want them to be set up for success. For those of us who aren't teachers (and even some of us who are), this is where educational toys come in.
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1 day ago | 
cubbyathome.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. At 4 years old, our kids are wrapping up preschool and preparing for kindergarten. This is a major milestone, and, of course, we all want them to be set up for success. For those of us who aren’t teachers (and even some of us who are), this is where educational toys come in.
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3 days ago | 
apartmenttherapy.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
LifeEntertainment & FunSave Your FavoritesWhenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save it to your account!commentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Create your own custom collections and keep all your inspiration in one place.
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4 days ago | 
southernliving.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
So you were just surprised with a beautiful flower arrangement, and of course, you want to make it last as long as possible. As living things, fresh blooms have developed a (deserved) reputation for being fussy. Though caring for them isn't always intuitive, it is easy once you know the dos and don'ts. Below, two professional florists share what mistakes you might be making with your fresh flowers at home. Don't put your flowers in direct sunlight.
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4 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
So you were just surprised with a beautiful flower arrangement, and of course, you want to make it last as long as possible. As living things, fresh blooms have developed a (deserved) reputation for being fussy. Though caring for them isn’t always intuitive, it is easy once you know the dos and don’ts. Below, two professional florists share what mistakes you might be making with your fresh flowers at home.
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1 week ago | 
southernliving.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
If you wanted to add a dramatic element to your walls in the early 2000s, chances are you considered sponge painting. Part of the appeal was that the technique is fairly intuitive-paint the base color, then dab a textured sponge into the second color and blot-and technically, there's no wrong way to execute it. Nowadays, however, the ease isn't a compelling enough reason to adorn our walls with it.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernliving.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
We get it-just getting ready in the morning can be chaotic enough for some households. So much so that tacking on any extra to-dos might feel impossible. But what if we told you that professional cleaners swear by certain tasks in their morning routines? Would that make you less likely to press snooze when your alarm goes off? Give them a try, and find out for yourself just how day-changing they can be.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
We get it—just getting ready in the morning can be chaotic enough for some households. So much so that tacking on any extra to-dos might feel impossible. But what if we told you that professional cleaners swear by certain tasks in their morning routines? Would that make you less likely to press snooze when your alarm goes off? Give them a try, and find out for yourself just how day-changing they can be.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernliving.com | Quincy Bulin Ege
Whether you’re giving your living room a quick facelift or opting for a full-on makeover, the paint color you choose will have a major impact on its look and feel. Picking a neutral hue tends to be the most common approach, but that neutral doesn’t have to be white (despite what most homes may demonstrate). “There are plenty of shades that add subtle character without overwhelming the space,” says Jessica Whitley, lead designer and creative director of Jessica Whitley Studio in Athens, Georgia.
