Author: McLean Robbins

Seen on Pinterest: 6 Tips to Make Every Home Feel Like a Beach House

Your home should be a haven - a place where you can relax and truly feel yourself. For those of us who love the warm summer months, decorating our home with "beach" or "lake" decor is a great way to create that vacation time ambiance that can help even the most overworked soul unwind. With a just a few small updates and a little "Seen on Pinterest" inspiration, you can turn your home (or at least a room) into something with coastal chic vibes that will make your friends think you've hired an interior designer.
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Savvy Spending: The Ultimate Checklist for Painless (and $$$ Saving) Moving

Whether you're making a cross-country move, leaving the house for a renovation, or just going across town, there are very few people who would call a move a "fun" activity. But there are ways to make the stress of moving less, well, stressful, and certainly many ways to make moving more economical. Follow the list below and you'll be practicing "savvy spending" tips in no time, flat!
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Seen on Pinterest: Super Bowl-Worthy Snacks

The big game is coming—and even if you can't cheer your favorite team, we'll still be ready to celebrate come Sunday. Whether you're in it for the ads or the halftime show or the game itself, one thing's for sure: great food makes any Superbowl party better. We've pulled together 10 amazing snack recipes perfect for munching while you enjoy the game (and/or the ads :-) ).
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6 Hobbies You Can Adopt in 2016

We’re in the throes of the winter blues, but that doesn’t mean that you should retreat to the couch under a blanket and wait until spring. We’re all about spending time with a movie or catching up on TV, but after awhile, we get a little bored. So, whether you’re looking to improve your mind, make extra money, or just learn a new skill, why not give a new hobby a try? We've got six ideas for you.
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5 Easy Ways to Simplify (and Spend Less!) On Your New Year’s Bash

The annual countdown to the New Year is upon us. Whether you're resolving to spend less in 2016 or simply trying to avoid the crowds, throwing a New Year's bash (or brunch!) with friends or family can be a great way to ring in the coming year without hassle. So we've done the work for you, scouring Pinterest for DIY (or semi homemade) ideas that can help you plan the perfect party without stress.
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