About McLean Robbins

McLean Rob­bins is a Wash­ing­ton, D.C.-based lux­ury lifestyle writer spe­cial­iz­ing in travel, spas, and wed­dings. She writes reg­u­larly for the Travel Channel, Forbes Travel Guide, The Wash­ing­ton­ian, AOL, Robb Report, Pursuitist, and many more. Fol­low her on Twit­ter: @McLeanRobbins and on Google +
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Seen on Pinterest: 10 (Booze-free) Summer Sips Perfect for Parties

July and August are prime party season—barbecues, lakeside bonfires, lazy Sunday dinners that turn into get-togethers—and you're not always looking for a boozy treat. So go and gather that fresh summer produce, grab your best pitcher, and get ready to create magic with these recipes.
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Seen on Pinterest: 8 Creative Kale Dishes

Kale. It's the season's trendiest superfood. But this curly green veggie doesn't have to be boring. High in fiber and low in calories, Kale is full of vitamins, antioxidants and you can mix it into everything from salads to smoothies (your kids won't even know!).
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Seen On Pinterest: These Healthy Weeknight Meals Are Tried and True

Summer is a great time to use foods that are fresh from the garden or the farmer’s market—but that doesn’t mean every meal need be a salad or a smoothie. We’ve gathered some of our favorite tried-and-true takes on healthy, or at least healthier options, all of which are easy enough to whip up for a weeknight meal.
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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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Seen on Pinterest: Outdoor Areas We Adore

We're rounding the corner to warm, lazy days of summer and we're very excited for long days spent outside. That's why we turned to Pinterest to make our backyards into the oasis we've always dreamed about. Check out these beautiful backyards for some serious Pin-spiration.
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Seen on Pinterest: Laundry Rooms We Love

The laundry room may be the least-loved room in the house - after all, it is nothing but a space for clothes, work, and miscellaneous odds and ends. But these "Seen on Pinterest" finds illustrate that when a laundry room is used effectively, it can be transformed from functional to fabulous.
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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: 6 Container Gardens that Scream “Spring”

We love containers - be they pretty window planters or decorative elevated beds - as a way to add flair to any garden, patio, or outdoor area. Even better? You can mix and match, adding small shrubs, herbs, or even annual flowers without the commitment of a landscaped garden.
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Seen on Pinterest: 10 Great Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs

It's almost time for the Easter Bunny to hop his way into town, and you know what that means (other than our favorite movie coming on TV). It's easter egg time! But skip the grocery store dye kits this year. Seen on Pinterest has 10 hacks to get your Easter Eggs in Instagram-worthy shape.
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Savvy Spending: 5 Great Spring Break Trips

It may only be February, but spring is just around the corner—after all, the Groundhog saw his shadow. And you know what that means—spring break! Whether you're planning a family-friendly getaway or a kid-free escape, we've got five ideas that you can start planning ... now.
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