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How To Clean Your Windows Without Streaks – Secrets To Streak-Free Windows With Minimal Effort
Who doesn't love having lots of windows? Windows bring tons of natural light into a home along with fabulous views. A clear view outside provides your most current weather report, while affording sweeping vistas of nature or cityscape. But when you suddenly realize your view is no longer so clear and is instead obstructed by a layer of grime, you are forced to deal with the one drawback to having lots of windows -- cleaning them all. Window washing is one chore we routinely put off, especially when our best efforts at cleaning with store-bought products consistently result in a streaky mess. It's easy to want to just throw in…
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No-Bake Lemon Ricotta Icebox Pie In A Pretzel Crust – The Perfect No-Bake, Delicious Summer Dessert For Your Next Backyard Party
Recently I was invited to a backyard party where I promised to bring along a dessert. Before I knew it, the day had arrived and I hadn't made a thing. Rather than panic, I decided to turn to a dependably delicious No-Bake Lemon Ricotta "Icebox" Crunch pie with a pretzel crust. Not only is it relatively fast and easy to make, only requiring chilling time to set, but you don't even have to turn on an oven -- a great relief on steamy, hot summer days. As far as taste goes, well, this "knock your socks off" full-of-flavor pie is proof that just because it's no-bake doesn't mean it's lacking…
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How To Make A Tropical Wreath
It may be spring but summer is just around the corner, and what better way to welcome everyone's favorite season than with tropical, summer-inspired decor. Few things are more evocative of summer than a favorite vacation on a tropical island paradise. And what better time than now to create your own paradise at home starting with a one-of-a-kind, beachy yet elegant, island-inspired wreath for your front door. But don't limit the sunny tropical island vibes to just your front door...
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Easy Homemade Ginger Ale Sweetened Naturally – How To Make It & Why You Should
Why ginger ale? Well, as one of the best "classic" soft drinks, the unique flavor of ginger gives its namesake ale a distinctive warm, spicy, yet invigorating taste no other soft drink has. But, this recipe is no ordinary mix of ginger, sugar and water. What truly makes this ginger ale something special is the combination of ginger with other earthy and exotic spices like cardamom, allspice and vanilla. It's that blend of rich and spicy flavors that takes this ginger ale over the top, and will make guests ask for seconds. Throw in a splash of zesty lime or lemon juice and you have the ultimate refreshing summer soda…
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How To Care For An Indoor Majesty Palm & How To Quickly Recognize & Treat Signs Of A Dying Majesty Palm
Majesty palms can be one of the most challenging plants to grow indoors, but will be rewarding if you master it. The challenge stems from the fact that many of the majesty palm's preferences, including bright light, moist soil, and high humidity, are conditions not typically found, or desired, in the typical home. In this article, I'll discuss how to care for an indoor Majesty palm, seven common mistakes home growers make, and how to quickly recognize and treat signs of a sick or dying Majesty palm. But first, let's discuss a few reasons to make a Majesty palm an addition to your home. Bring A Touch Of The Tropics…
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Best Gifts For Home Cooks 2021: Safely & Stylishly Transport Food Dishes This Holiday Season With A Portable Casserole Carrier Or Cupcake Carrier
Holiday season 2020 is upon us bringing with it many of the familiar joys -- family, friends, holiday celebrations... Along with some familiar (and not so familiar) stresses as well -- family, friends, holiday celebrations, lockdowns (for some). Okay, while we are in new, unchartered territory this year, many things still remain the same... One being the annual high dose of holiday stress that often, unfortunately, accompanies all the fun, exciting holiday preparation. Alas, here at Sundaze Saltair, we are all about minimizing stress as much as humanly possible. So, if there is a way to make your life easier, we will find it. And one of the more timely…
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Better Than Starbucks – Easiest & Best Hot Spiced Salted Caramel Apple Cider – The Perfect Cozy Autumn Drink
Fall And Apple Cider Were Made For Each Other As the days grow shorter and the air takes on a chill, few things warm the body and soul like a hot drink. While there is always a place at the table for hot chocolate, there is still plenty of time all winter season for that perpetual favorite. There is a time, a place and a season for everything, as they say, and it simply couldn't be more true than when it comes to the season of fall and apple cider, a drink that somehow captures the flavors and nostalgia of fall in a beverage. And there are few drinks that…
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Add Some Hitchcock-Inspired Spookiness To Your Home This Halloween With A Bates Motel Light-Up Neon Window Sign & More Quirky Halloween Decor Ideas Plus Why You Should Include Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” On Your Halloween Horror Movie Must-See List
"The town was full of trees. And dry grass and dead flowers now that autumn was here. And full of fences to walk on and sidewalks to skate on and a large ravine to tumble in and yell across. And the town was full of... Boys. And it was the afternoon of Halloween. And all the houses shut against a cool wind. And the town full of cold sunlight. But suddenly, the day was gone. Night came out from under each tree and spread." Ray Bradbury, "The Halloween Tree" "I don't even bother with, uh, guests registering anymore. You know, one by one, you drop the formalities. I shouldn't…
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Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Limited Edition Fall Scents Review: Acorn Spice And Apple Cider
It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Fall, There Is A Crisp Coolness On The Breeze & Autumn Scents Start To Fill The Air... As someone originally from the Northeast who now lives down South, I can honestly say there are few things that I miss about living up North - with one exception - the most magical season of all - fall! And let me tell you, there is nothing like fall in New England, a.k.a. arguably the "autumn capitol" of the United States. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Fall Scents Captures Seasonal New England Nostalgia No Matter Where You Are Experiencing the sights and scents of a New England…
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How To Grow Bougainvillea In A Pot So You Can Enjoy All Its Beauty & Privacy While Minimizing Its Size & Spread (With Pictures)
Why Grow A Bougainvillea? Beauty, Color & An Endless Jubilee Of Flowers Few things in nature can rival the stunning beauty of the bougainvillea - especially in Florida, California, and other hot, perpetually sunny places where the lush, colorful flowering vine brightens even the dullest buildings and dustiest facades. If you are looking for the epitome of tropical flowering beauty in all its glory and the most abundant, nearly year-round flowering display, then read on to learn how to grow bougainvillea in a pot. Learn all about how, when & why to prune a bougainvillea for maximum blooming potential by clicking here. Reason #2 To Grow A Bougainvillea: Few Flowering…