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Organization Tip of the Day: Create a System for Your Wall Art

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Creative wall art adds a personal touch to any room, but displaying it isn't easy. The best way to decorate your space is to display wall art in a way that's stylish, rather than messy. How to do it: Follow these four steps to arrange your wall art into a chic display. Expert... read more

Buying My First Home: “Not Every Week Is Gonna Be a Home Run!”

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We were hot on the house-hunting trail again yesterday. After losing out on the Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, apartment last Tuesday, we decided it was time to go west and check out Jersey City. We thought of it as a little mood lifter, a nice change of pace. So we rented a jeep (we ditched... read more

Organization Tip of the Day: Utilize Space with Under-the-Counter Glass Jars

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You're probably already using up every square inch of counter space--but what about the space under your counter? Make the most of it by installing pretty, functional glass jars under your shelves. How to do it: Find three to five small glass jars with lids. Jelly jars are perfect for this DIY project. Nail the... read more

Get Your Grill On: 10 Delish Ways to Enjoy National BBQ Month!

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Break out the grill: your Memorial Day BBQ is just a few weeks away, and now's the time to experiment with a new dish! Check out these top picks for the grill--and dish on what you love to grill in the comments section.

Tequila Lime Chicken Why We Love It: You'll make... read more

Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Kind of Mom (Give Her One & She’ll Adore You Even More!)

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Still not sure what to get your mom for Mother's Day? On the Today Show this morning we revealed fresh gift ideas for all types of moms, from the earthy mom to the tech-savvy mom...and everyone else in-between! Check out these great gift ideas, and dish on which one your mom would love... read more

Mother’s Day Giveaway: Win Free Flowers for Your Mom!

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Mother's Day is a week from today--and we're offering you the chance to win a free bouquet (worth $75!) for your mom. To enter, join TheNest.com -- then share the best advice your mom ever gave you, in the comments section of this blog post. The best part? Up to FIVE of you... read more

Organization Tip of the Day: Plan Meals with Weekly Menu Boards

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Always scrambling to figure out dinner? Just make a creative menu board that serves double duty as a helpful planning tool and wall art. How to do it: Get inspired and check out 4 of our fave menu boards here! Expert tip: Dress up a plain board by customizing it to your space.... read more

Dinner for the Week: 7 Delish Meals You Don’t Want to Miss

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Trying to cut back on the number of times you order in? Check out some of these tasty recipes that you can easily make at home! Monday: Lemon and Arugula Rigatoni Why We Love It: You'll get a good dose of vegetables with the arugula in this dish! Source: read more

Organization Tip of the Day: Use Muffin Tins for Snacks and Condiments

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The next time you're hosting a party, display snacks and store condiments using empty muffin tins. How to do it: If you're serving up snack foods, fill empty muffin tins with candies, chocolates and nuts. If you're spending the afternoon grilling for friends, fill each tin with condiments like ketchup, onions and relish. Expert tip:... read more

Who Does the Cooking: You, Your Partner or Your Local Takeout Spots?

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We get it: You love to sit down and eat dinner together, but whipping up a great meal after a long day at work can be a total hassle. So who does all the work in your place: You? Your partner? Or your local takeout spots?  Check out what some of our readers had... read more
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