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Why You See Please Stand By and How to Fix It
Moving Day Update: Packing, Fragile Treasures, and a Sneak Peek at the New House We’re in the middle of a full-on move and everything has been a blur…
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Free Tile Samples for Floors and Backsplashes
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see our winners!*** Today is moving day for us, so we posted this week’s giveaway early to…
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How to Use Up Your Fridge Before Moving Out
How We Emptied Our Fridge and Freezer Before Moving Day We recently put ourselves on a deliberate grocery-shopping hiatus to eat down what we had in the fridge…
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Moving Day Checklists and Packing Tips
We’re about 90% packed, which feels great with moving day right around the corner. We’ll be loading the truck on Sunday and—barring any last-minute changes at closing—officially moving…
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How to Leave a Note for Future Owners: What to Include
We Hid a Time Capsule in Our First Home We made a small time capsule to leave behind when we moved out, and it turned out to be…
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DIY Baby’s First Christmas Silhouette Keepsake Ornaments
DIY Keepsake: Clara’s First Christmas Ornament When we confessed to putting up our Christmas tree before Thanksgiving a while back, a lot of readers asked whether Clara would…
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Travel Packing Checklist: What to Pack for Any Trip
Look how sharp our house is looking these days: With under five days until the big move, packing has proven to be no small task. We’re keeping our…
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Why Everyone Loves Freebies and How to Use Them
Why We’re Saying No to Freebies (But Still Sharing Great Finds) Who doesn’t love getting something for free? It’s fun to score a surprise gift or a great…
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Stunning Front Porch Makeover to Boost Curb Appeal
When Stacie told us she was redoing the front of her stunning home in Richmond’s Historic Fan district, we knew the result would be impressive. She’s surprised us…
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DIY Holiday Welcome Mat: Create a Festive Door Mat
DIY Holiday Welcome Mat: Easy Ikea Doormat Tutorial When Real Simple asked us to create a quick DIY holiday gift idea for their site, Sherry celebrated in her…
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