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Identify Your Accent: Take an Accurate Online Test

Curious which American accent you speak with? Below are three online quizzes that identify regional dialects based on pronunciation and word choice. I tested a variety of dialect…

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6 Layout Features That Transform Small Homes

Since we downsized to our 1,400 square foot house three and a half years ago (our previous home was 3,150 square feet), we’ve learned a lot about how…

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Family Board Games for Game Night: Picks for Every Age

Our family loves game night and we keep a curated collection of our top 30 favorites. Our shelf includes card games, party games, puzzles, and classic board games.…

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2-Day St. Petersburg, Florida Itinerary with Kids

Instead of one long vacation this summer, we chose several short trips to explore more places. We started with three nights in Charleston, SC, visited my parents in…

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Aura Quartz: Meaning, Properties and Spiritual Uses

Aura quartz is a striking variety of natural quartz enhanced to display vivid, iridescent colors. Known under names such as rainbow quartz, angel aura quartz, aqua aura and…

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DIY Board and Batten Wall Installation Guide

Board and batten is one of our favorite, beginner-friendly DIY projects. It’s quick to learn, affordable when approached thoughtfully, and it makes a dramatic visual difference in bedrooms,…

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How to Install Poured Concrete Walkways and a Driveway

As we mentioned in our post about making a bigger backyard pool area, we also tackled some major improvements out front: a proper driveway and a real front…

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Build a Custom Upholstered Headboard: DIY Guide

Adding a headboard is one of the easiest ways to bring polish, warmth, and personality to a bedroom. Building a DIY upholstered headboard is affordable and straightforward—you can…

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Ocean Jasper Crystal Meaning and Properties

Ocean Jasper is a striking and uncommon variety of jasper known for its soothing energy and distinctive, colorful orb-like patterns. Collectors prize it for its visual complexity and…

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48 Hours in Charleston, SC with Kids: Family Weekend Guide

Last week our family took a spontaneous 2-day, 3-night trip to Charleston, South Carolina, and it was absolutely delightful. It was our first visit, and we arrived with…

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