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Support the Cause: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 20, 2010
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As I’m sure you know, October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is a horrible disease that has touched, unfortunately, almost every one of our lives in some way or another. Chances are that you know someone who has fought or is fighting against breast cancer or, at the very least, who has had [...]

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Question of the Day: When Are You Most Productive?

October 20, 2010
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I love the early morning hours because I find that I get so much more done at the start of the day while everyone else is still sleeping. I usually hit a midday slump where I need coffee in order to be productive at all, and by the time my girls go to bed, I’m [...]

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Scrapblog Challenge: Create a Slideshow

October 20, 2010
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I am so excited to share with you a new monthly series we’ll be doing with Scrapblog! Each month, we’ll issue a project challenge. I’ll highlight some of my favorite projects here on Life…Your Way, and you’ll be able to browse other people’s projects at Scrapblog as well. This month’s project is to create a [...]

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10 Minutes to a Clutter-Free Morning

October 20, 2010
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Let’s face it. Mornings can be tough. In many homes, they are famous for containing too much to do and too little time. But mornings set the mood for the rest of our day. They have the potential to energize us or drain us. They have the potential to life our spirits or drag us [...]

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The Importance of Being Optimistic and Confident

October 20, 2010
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Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about the importance of practicing your dialogue for responding to self-doubt and not taking no for an answer. What it all really boils down to, though, is having a positive, optimistic outlook. Now, let me just say that I don’t think being positive is a way to [...]

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Use Gmail’s Priority Inbox to Create Multiple Inboxes

October 19, 2010
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After the initial buzz from Google’s launch of Priority Inbox for Gmail, the feedback from users has been varied. For email users who receive hundreds of emails, being able to separate the truly important emails has definite benefits, and there’s no doubt that Gmail does this job well. But other users suggest that simply unsubscribing [...]

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Gevalia Coffee Maker + Coffee for Just $14.95!

October 19, 2010
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I spent most of the summer sipping iced lattes, but as the weather’s turned colder over the last couple of weeks, I’m back to drinking hot cups of coffee or tea. While I admit I’m partial to my Keurig single-serve coffeemaker, if you’re looking for a new coffeemaker without spending a lot of money, be [...]

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Finding Free Images for Your Blog

October 19, 2010
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Photos in your blog posts don’t just pretty them up. Images can be used to break up large portions of text, invoke a certain mood, elicit an emotional response, and add interest to your posts. Great images can take your blog from pretty good to fantastic, but what if you don’t have the time (or [...]

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Quick Tip: Top 5 Tips for Buying in Bulk

October 19, 2010
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Nothing screams “BARGAIN!” like a giant cart packed with giant products selling at warehouse prices. But does shopping at membership clubs really save you money vs. stocking up on supermarket sale items or ordering large quantities online? The answer is yes … and no. Warehouse clubs offer great prices on certain items, including meat, prepared [...]

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Printable Room Planner to Help You Plan Your Layout

October 18, 2010
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I am so excited to share these printable room planners with you today! But first, I have to tell you that most of the credit goes to my amazing husband because I would have given up long before finishing these printables if it wasn’t for his help. He’s the real decorator, designer and Photoshop expert [...]

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Quick Tip: Save Money by Staying Home

October 18, 2010
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Before moving to the boonies three years ago, we had always lived in suburban areas where stores and restaurants were easily accessible pretty much any time. Although we often bemoan the fact that we have to drive 30 to 45 minutes just to get to, well, anything, the fact is that it saves us a [...]

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5 Ways to Make Dessert Dazzling

October 18, 2010
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As Fall gets under way, you may be more likely to invite friends in for a dinner party or to cozy up with your sweet ones with a yummy little treat before bedtime. Seasonal produce such as apples and pumpkins are the basis for some fantastic desserts. And surely as the holiday season approaches, visions [...]

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