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  • On the move? Use these packing tips and tricks

    (BPT) - Let’s face it – moving is hard. Along with the stress of leaving a familiar place and adapting to new surroundings, moving means packing, loading, transporting, unloading and unpacking everything you own – as well as everything you forgot you owned.

  • Help your pet shed unhealthy weight

    (BPT) - Are you killing your pet with kindness? We’re not talking about the compassion that motivates us to vaccinate our pets, or keep them warm in cold weather. Kindness that can be harmful to pets comes in the form of an overabundance of food and treats. The all-too-common result is a pet that becomes overweight or even obese.

  • Tips for Choosing Carpeting for Your Home

    (StatePoint) Is updating your flooring on your home improvement to-do list this season? From color to style to performance, there’s a lot to consider. Learn how to find flooring that fits your lifestyle and reflects your family’s personality.

  • Eight easy ways to organize - and maximize - a small bath

    (BPT) - The bath serves a variety of uses, from a functional room to a serene sanctuary, a storage facility to a salon. And, whether you enjoy it yourself or share with the family, every bathroom is in need of one major thing – organization. To help keep your bath feeling more serene and less insane, follow these eight ideas to help improve your organization, maximize space and even add a bit of style.

  • An Inside Look At Protecting Your Family And Belongings

    (NAPSI)—Staying safe at home can be simpler for you and your family if you heed a few hints from personal security expert Robert Siciliano, CEO of ID Theft Security, and private investigator Robin Martinelli, of Martinelli Investigations Inc.

  • 4 Steps to Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring

    (NewsUSA) - There are a few big purchases in life that you really don't want to mess up -- a first house, a health care plan, a new car, and especially, the engagement ring for your loved one.

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This Year's Summer Blockbusters Aim to be Bigger than Ever

(StatePoint) This year’s summer blockbuster season is shaping up to be a big one, full of some of the year’s most highly anticipated films.

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Sunday 05/19/2013
Encourage Kids to Have Gadget-Free Fun this Summer
Updated: May 19, 2013 - 4:31 am

(StatePoint) You may remember your parents telling you to turn off the television and go outside or read a book. But these days, it’s harder than ever to separate kids from media devices, especially as their options become more mobile.

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Friday 05/17/2013
Añada las uvas frescas de California a sus magníficos platos de verano
Updated: May 18, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Las uvas de California están disponibles en abundancia a lo largo del verano, lo cual es una buena noticia para los que buscan una merienda saludable y revigorante. También son de gran ayuda para los cocineros hogareños: las uvas aportan colores llamativos, un sabor agridulce, y les dan un toque refrescante y jugoso a los platos de climas cálidos.

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Restaurants Find Success with Daily Deals
Updated: May 17, 2013 - 4:32 am

(StatePoint) With so many options competing for the attention of diners, local restaurants are increasingly having success offering daily deals.

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Great Things to do with Dad on Father’s Day
Updated: May 17, 2013 - 4:32 am

(StatePoint) Not sure what to give your dad for Father’s Day? Classic choices like a tie or cufflinks are nice, but don’t forget to give him the most meaningful gift of all -- quality time.

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The career paths that lead to everyday acts of heroism
Updated: May 20, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Often, we don’t think about heroism until we see it in action - when disaster strikes and ordinary people exhibit extraordinary courage and compassion to help victims in their time of need. The truth is, however, that the best of human nature is on display every day in the lives of millions of Americans who work in public service jobs across the country. Sometimes all it takes to tap that inner hero is an opportunity – and the education – to serve others.

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Look no further than your freezer for Dad's perfect gift
Updated: May 20, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Bill Cosby once said, “Fatherhood is pretending the present you love the most is soap-on-a-rope.” As children all over the country prepare to honor their dads for Father’s Day or a special birthday, it might be time to say “no” to the soap and ties and give him what he really loves – a home-cooked meal.

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Do's and don'ts of shopping for dads and grads
Updated: May 20, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - Father’s Day and graduations are coming up, and that means you’ll have to think of appropriate gifts for these heralded champions. You don’t need to spend a fortune to make gift recipients happy, all you do need to do is put some thought into their presents. A few tips and tricks will help you pick out a gift the recipient is sure to love.

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Eight easy ways to organize - and maximize - a small bath
Updated: May 20, 2013 - 4:32 am

(BPT) - The bath serves a variety of uses, from a functional room to a serene sanctuary, a storage facility to a salon. And, whether you enjoy it yourself or share with the family, every bathroom is in need of one major thing – organization. To help keep your bath feeling more serene and less insane, follow these eight ideas to help improve your organization, maximize space and even add a bit of style.

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