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Five essential tasks to prepare your home for fall

Preparing your home for the fall season is a necessary task that can be both financially and personally rewarding. It is fairly common for homeowners to go right into the winter season without inspecting their home and preparing for it, which can sometimes lead to unexpected expenses and a race against the weather. Be sure to complete the following tasks this autumn, before the weather turns inclement, to keep you and your family comfortable all winter long. Read More

Easy ways to find more time in a day

You love your free moments, and having more of them in a day is vital to enjoying life. So here are a couple of time-saving tips you can adopt to give you a bit more of that precious free time. Read More

Why it's never too early to start preparing for Christmas

If you stick your fingers in your ears at the mention of Christmas anytime before November, you might just be missing out. You don't need to be scouting for spruce trees or organizing your ornaments, but keeping Christmas in mind a number of months before it arrives can be helpful for your schedule, your stress levels and your bank account. Read More

On the road: do-it-yourself moving tips

Millions of Americans take on the task of moving every year, whether it's for a job opportunity, to be closer to family, or to simply try out living in a new place. Whatever the reason for your move, you can make the task more pleasant by planning ahead and taking advantage of resources designed to make moving easier. Read More

Easy cherry recipes are a sweet start to summer

The pleasures of summer -- its warm temperatures, its long days, its holidays and its bounty of fresh foods -- make it an infinitely lovable season. It's no wonder we look forward to it throughout the rest of the year. Many people plant fruits and vegetables in late spring, after the last danger of frost has passed, but the wait to harvest those treats can be long. Luckily, a bounty of fruit is ready at the start of summer, in the form of sweet Bing cherries. Read More

Creatively cut the fat: substitute with apples

Looking to eat better? Tried low-fat and reduced-sodium products, but they just don't taste the same? If you want to modify your diet without giving up the tastes you love, substituting natural ingredients, rather than modified versions of unhealthy ingredients, could do the trick. Read More

Social media: The best advertising money can't buy for your small business

Used to be, a diligent small business owner with a great idea and plenty of gumption could grow a business through word of mouth alone. In many ways, that's still true. Yet today, much of the "word of mouth" conversations and recommendations, which can make or break a business, are happening online, not face to face. Read More

A guide to getting rid of clutter in your home

You're feeling like the walls are closing in. You're not a hoarder, but you just have too much stuff. It's not that difficult to change your ways. If you want to take control of clutter, get a few boxes, one for each room in your home. Start by organizing one room at a time. Read More

First impressions matter most: the importance of a memorable logo

You wouldn't go into a job interview wearing shorts and a T-shirt. You know better than to show up an hour late to meet the parents of your future spouse for the first time. That's because you realize the importance of first impressions. For businesses, logos are often the first thing people notice. Therefore, it's important your logo makes a memorable first impression. Read More

Tips to get a leg up on back-to-school shoe shopping

She lived in sandals all summer long and he barely took his cleats off, even to go to bed. Summer fun and casual style may leave your kids facing back-to-school season in serious need of some new shoes. Parents should consider these important factors before buying new shoes for their children. Read More

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