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Today is kind of a special day

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Today is kind of a special day

Because exactly 3 years ago, we closed on this house and started our brand new adventure! I swear, it feels like yesterday. (By the way, we’re announcing something really cool this evening on Instagram.) Life looks very different now that we have a 1 year-old in the mix, but that hasn’t stopped us from trying our darnedest to tackle every single room we possibly can to make our 1960 colonial feel more like home. So just for kicks, I thought it would be fun to reminisce over our journey so far with a video tour and a full room-by-room before...

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How to Clean Your Yoga Mat in 8 Easy Steps

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How to Clean Your Yoga Mat in 8 Easy Steps

Yoga has a ton of benefits. This ancient practice helps you build strength, flexibility and circulatory health; it can also relieve stress and anxiety. Best of all, to practice yoga, whether you’re at home or heading to a studio, all you really need is a yoga mat. As the most important piece of your yoga kit, keeping your yoga mat clean and odor-free should be your top priority. Unfortunately, sweat, dust and other germs can build up on the surface of your mat, causing bad smells and even spreading diseases if you’re not careful. To prevent this and to ensure...

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Herbal Ale: How to Make Mugwort, Elderflower, and Ginger Ale (THIS is THE Best Beer We’ve Ever Had in Our Lives!)

Herbal Ale: How to Make Mugwort, Elderflower, and Ginger Ale (THIS is THE Best Beer We’ve Ever Had in Our Lives!)

This article is a tutorial and recipe for a lovely herbal springtime beer, or ale you can make at home. It’s delicious, and it’s good for you too! Being self-reliant and knowing how to do things sure has its perks! Learn to make your own easy healthy home brew with herbs.My husband and I are in a phase of constant home brewing. There are several reasons for this! First off, Mr. V. LOVES beer. He's always outside working in the yard when he's home, and he loves to have a cold beer handy for refreshment. Amazingly, he drinks moderately and...

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A Lesson from Social Distancing: Build Better Balconies

A Lesson from Social Distancing: Build Better Balconies

From my living room on the fourth floor, I can see treetops swaying in the springtime breeze, and I can feel the warmth of the sunlight spilling onto my lap. The great outdoors and its surreal calmness (as if there isn’t a novel virus wreaking havoc across the globe) are right on the other side of my window, and yet in the age of social distancing, the obstacles to get there seem immense.For those of us in apartment buildings, every leg of the journey, from the apartment front door to the outside world, could increase our chances of catching the...

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25 Top Stainless Steel Bars

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25 Top Stainless Steel Bars

  Winco Stainless Steel Bar Shaker, 30-Ounce Winco Stainless Steel Bar Shaker, 30-Ounce - Inner depth measures 675″. 30 ounce capacity. Dishwasher safe. Bottom diameter measures 25″. Stainless steel with satin polish interior and mirror finish exterior.   W&P MAS-PINEC-18 Pineapple Cocktail Shaker, Craft Cocktail Mixer, Mid Century Modern Designer Bar Accessories, Stainless Steel, Bar Tool, Copper, 18 oz W&P MAS-PINEC-18 Pineapple Cocktail Shaker, Craft Cocktail Mixer, Mid Century Modern Designer Bar Accessories, Stainless Steel, Bar Tool, Copper, 18 oz - Size 18 oz. Materials plated stainless steel. Available colors gold, copper, silver, black, and white. Welcome others to your home with...

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