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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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

[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

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

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

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

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

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

Cake stands are one of those things that are just so fun to collect: I’ve found pretty versions at thrift stores, discount shops, flea markets...I’ve even dyed a clear cake plate red to make my own Depression Glass. But I’m also fairly terrible at cake-baking -- and so that raises the question: What... read more

Nothing says summer like corn-on-the-cob. Today is the day to appreciate this traditional favorite! We've rounded up our top five corn-on-the-cob recipes from The Nest and some of our favorite food bloggers for you to try today (or any day!)--a nice twist on a classic side dish 1.  Roasted Corn With Chipotle Butter Why We... read more