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How to hang laundry out on the line

  On these lovely July days I am enjoying hanging out the laundry so much. Here is a chore that fits well into what we were discussing last week. It seems almost incredible that anyone would hang all the laundry outside in this day and age! Is it a waste of time? Don’t we have a machine for this? The paradox is that if the keeper of the home, the wife, the… housewife (to use a word that I love for its shock value)… hasn’t scheduled every moment in a bid for efficiency*, what seems like a useless chore becomes a real pleasure. Getting away from the hum of the house, doing a repetitive task out where the birds are...

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Amazon’s Hidden Outlet Store Is My Secret to Finding Home Items at Crazy-Low Prices

Homeownership has become my entire personality over the past year, and honestly, I’m #sorrynotsorry. Now, everyone I know gets to hear about the tips and tricks I’ve learned from months of trial and error when it comes to shopping, decorating, and home improvement. You can thank me later. One of the most eye-opening discoveries I’ve made as a homeowner (aside from how often you’ll go to the hardware store) is the Amazon Outlet. That’s right. In case you thought shopping on Amazon couldn’t get any better, they created a separate section where you can find the same great finds at even cheaper prices.  CURRENTLY TRENDING / HOME How to Quickly Cool Down Your Home Without Cranking the AC because your...

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An oasis within a busy city: The American Colony Hotel Jerusalem

Steeped in history and central to several of the world’s major religions, Jerusalem has been on my “must visit” list for several years. Once I started making my plans, however, I quickly noticed that hotel prices in the city can be expensive. Options for using points exist, but they aren’t numerous and don’t include any Marriott or Hyatt properties — and, just like paid rates, points rates can be exorbitant. On my recent trip to Jerusalem, I chose the American Colony Hotel — a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property — after eliminating options from other hotel chains as unfeasible, given that I didn’t have enough points to book them. In the end, I consider it a win, because...

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Coolest 24 Chrome Dish Racks

  1. Megachef MegaChef Iron Wire Contemporary Dish Drying Rack with Included Hangers, Utensil Compartment, and Drip Tray, 16 Inch, Red and Silver Chrome Item package weight 20 pounds Additional features this rack also features a utensil holder to safely store sharp cutlery and flatware with ease while the cup hooks help keep your glasses from chipping The included drip tray also helps to keep your countertop dry Strong and easy to assemble this easy to assemble iron wire metal construction is sturdy enough to hold your dish and utensil collection and is built to last The perfect dishwashing companion the megachef 16 inch two shelf iron wire contemporary dish rack with hangers and a utensil compartment in red is...

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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Blueberry Bungalow by Konnie K. Viner

About the BookBook: Blueberry BungalowAuthor: Konnie K. VinerGenre: Fiction (Christian mystery/romance)Release date: November 10, 2021It’s been a year since Maci Driscoll’s husband passed unexpectedly, and she is stuck in lonely despair. As an established painter, she finds her inspiration and artistic spark is gone. In a desperate attempt to step out of her funk, Maci sells her seaside home and moves inland to a sleepy little town in Maine.But peace and inspiration aren’t the only things she finds in Laurel Hill. The century home she buys has secrets to divulge, a long-lost couple to reunite, a murder to solve, and maybe even new love. Click here to get your copy! I am a huge fan of Christian Romance books. Blueberry Bungalow...

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