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What Do You Think: Can Anyone Really Have It All?

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Debating whether women can have it all is nothing new -- why not debate whether men can have it all, too? On the Today Show this morning a new Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau data revealed that the score is evening up when it comes... read more

Buying My First Home: The Ceiling Fan Battle Heats Up

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I'm super embarrassed, you guys. My hubby and I are fighting about...a ceiling fan. That's right. A ceiling fan. Here's the thing: I can't stand 'em, he loves 'em. And there's one in the living room of the Brooklyn apartment that we currently have under contract. I know--we don't even have the place yet... read more

Buzz From The Boards: What Chores Do You Hate?

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Everyone has a chore that they dread--what's yours? (We hate cleaning the toilet!) Check out what other Nesties had to say--and add your two cents in the comments section:

“I've always been a little bit of a clean freak, but I really hate cleaning the kitchen! It's the one place that...

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Two Date Night-Planning Tools We Love!

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Tired of your usual date night spots? We've discovered two cool apps that offer fresh inspiration--and tools to help you plan your evening: How About We for Couples: Sign up on this site and you'll receive creative things to do each week in New York... read more

4 Tips for Surviving Your First DIY Project as a Couple

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[sponsored post] The house my fiance and I bought together last year isn't something you'd describe as a "fixer-upper," but we still had a long list of improvements that we wanted to make to it. After a little research, it appeared that most of the items on our wish list were pretty easy, so... read more

Weeknight Dinner Ideas: 5 Simple Summer Meals You’ll Love

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No one wants to spend a long time in the kitchen on a hot summer night. We've rounded up some delish dinner recipes that will have you out of the kitchen and at the table before you know it (and they're fast, too!). MONDAY Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens Why We Love It: This quick... read more

Love to Entertain But No Time to Cook? We Found a Fab Solution!

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Whether you’re throwing a birthday bash or celebrating your parents thirtieth wedding anniversary, chances are you’ll need food -- and lots of it.  But making dinner for a crowd isn’t easy when you can barely whip up a stack of pancakes, let alone a puff pastry. That’s where Kitchensurfing comes in.... read more

Top 3 Social Networking Sites to Help You Find the Perfect Pad Together

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Buying a home can be an impossible challenge--and sometimes the hardest part is agreeing with your partner on your dream space. To help make the process a little less painful, we've rounded up three 3 social networking sites that we love for this very purpose. Each one will simplify your search and help... read more

Product Preview: Crate & Barrel’s Fab Fall Home Decor

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We've got months of summer fun ahead--but Crate & Barrel's latest home decor line is getting us excited for fall. Their stylish new offerings, ranging from rugs to pendant lights, will hit stores in September. Get a sneak peek here: Celosia Orange 6'x9' Rug $999 This funky patterned rug is the perfect way... read more

Will You Buy Your Organic Groceries at Target?

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You know to go to Target for cheap 'n' chic clothes and home accessories -- but would you ever think to grocery shop there? This week the company launched Simply Balanced, a new line of organic snacks, drinks and other groceries, in hopes of snagging more food shoppers. The decision to go organic came after... read more