A great article from TipDiva

Traveling with more than one person can be a bit of a feat - you’ve got many different personalities, opinions and preferences to deal with. Here are ways to make traveling in a group a little less stressful: Read the rest of this entry »

Austin Realtor Releases Top 25 Tips To Prepare Your Home For Sale in Slow Market

Austin Realtor and Austin Real Estate Specialist Releases Top 25 Tips for Attracting Buyers and Getting the Most Money when you sell your home

(Vocus/PRWEB ) July 24, 2008 — The process of getting your home ready to put on the market is more than simply finding the right real estate agent and setting the right price. It is critical to make sure that you are presenting the most desirable product possible. You have a great deal of control over how your property is perceived, and there are several things you can do to prepare it for sale and maximize its value in the eyes of potential buyers.

The following list is certainly not exhaustive, but keep these tips in mind, and you will increase your chances of impressing buyers and landing offers. Read the rest of this entry »

Maybe the oldest use for vinegar yet (besides as a food). Cleaning with vinegar is much safer than using commercial products. White Distilled vinegar is best for cleaning.

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If you’re struggling to reduce clutter in your garage or shed, you’re not alone. Overcome your storage challenges and clear up the clutter with these creative solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

The line between indoor and outdoor space continues to blur with the growing trend toward outdoor living. Dining, entertaining or relaxing in a comfortable, livable outdoor room is a great way to enjoy the balmy weather and maximize your time outdoors. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s important to wash the fruits and vegetables that you buy from the grocery store. Here’s an easy recipe for vegetable wash that you can make and use that won’t cost and arm and a leg and will thoroughly clean your food! Read the rest of this entry »

This easy to make snack has been called “Monkey Munch,” “Muddy Buddies,” and “Puppy Chow!” It’s easy to make and everyone LOVES it! Make some for a party, or just to snack on while you watch a movie. Whatever you call it - it’s called delicious! Read the rest of this entry »

Strawberry/Kiwi Mousse in the style of Chez Philippe
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Here are five easy steps you can take now to heatproof your plants and ensure a long season of color and vigorous growth in your garden.

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Warning: this recipe makes a very large batch, but it’s really easy to halve or even quarter.

Mrs. Fields’ Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups butter
2 cups light brown sugar
1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
5 cups oatmeal (don’t worry, they don’t look at all–or even taste very–oatmeal-y!)
4 cups flour
24 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
½ of a large bag of milk chocolate M & M’s

Cream together the first 5 ingredients. Next, grind the oatmeal in a blender into a fine powder. Mix oatmeal with the flour and add to the creamed mixture. Stir well, and then add the chocolate chips and M & M’s. Drop onto un-prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes in a 375 degree oven.