

(May 14th 2012 1:30PM) Time to show your stripes, ladies! The classic pattern comes back into play every spring, but this summer finds it in especially fine form. We\'re not just taking garden-variety horizontals here, folks. With a few unique touches worked into every piece, basic striped pieces suddenly take on far more importance in ...
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(May 14th 2012 9:25AM) I took a long weekend trip to New York City, to visit family, and while in the airports I had the opportunity to do some people-watching. I took particular note of what flyers use for carry-on luggage in order to see if I need to upgrade the rucksack I have used for some years. Although I don\'t need to change ...
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(May 11th 2012 9:41AM) With the advent of increasingly longer daylight hours, and the opportunity to spend more time outdoors in the evening, it\'s possible to stretch those pleasant hours in your garden if you have sufficient night lighting. With both conventional, and solar lighting, your back yard can be made more secure and easier ...
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(May 10th 2012 2:45PM) Back in the old days, serving trays were a standard in just about every home. Today you\'ll find piles of them in thrift stores (some adorable, others not so much), but they aren\'t as popular in traditional home goods stores. Still, they\'re a must, especially for the summer months. Check out these utilitarian -- ...
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(May 10th 2012 2:38PM) During the summers, all I want is a little icy reprieve from the hot sun. Over the years, I\'ve learned a little beauty trick that\'ll cool you down (and improve your skin) when there\'s no pool in sight and a shower just doesn\'t appeal: face masks. Yep, cool and refreshing, tingling masks that sate any desire you ...
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(May 10th 2012 10:40AM) Vacuuming is well down on the list of tasks I like to do; I know it\'s necessary, but I don\'t enjoy it. For those who feel the same, there is an option -- an autonomous vacuum cleaner, the Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot ($249). From iRobot, this latest generation of automatic vacuums is bagless, with a ...
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(May 9th 2012 11:23AM) If you\'re fortunate to have a back yard garden that is a place of respite after a long day, it\'s likely that your garden has a number of focal points -- perhaps a bubbling fountain, waterfall, or pond -- and you need a way to pause and enjoy the peace. Enter the garden bench, a place to sit and decompress after a ...
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(May 8th 2012 10:57AM) Sometimes an insulated cooler is just not the right accessory for a patio party -- you need the large capacity and the easy access, but you want something a little fancier than a foam container. Enter the beverage tub -- a classy way to keep your drinks cold and right at hand. Consider this goodly sized Smooth ...
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(May 4th 2012 3:00PM) We love special offers you can\'t get anywhere else, don\'t you? For Mother\'s Day, we\'ve secured unique gifts for Mom at prices that are exclusive to AOL users... our gift to you! Scroll through the photo gallery below to unwrap the sweet deals. There are deep discounts on fabulous jewelry for Mom and special ...
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