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Do you have special plans with that special someone for the most romantic day of the year? Or have you been falling behind this year and have no plans yet? Here are some ideas of things to do this Valentine's day!

   

Many families like to opt to stay home for the fireworks and simply put on their own lightup display. This is a great idea if you have the means to do so, just follow these safety tips ... you, your guests and your beautiful home will appreciate the extra caution! Image via www.vvng.com #1 Never relight a "dud" firework #2 Never shoot fireworks off near a home or a car #3 Wear safety glasses to avoid pieces flying into your eyes #4 Never carry fireworks in your pocket #5 Only light on firework at a time and step away until it goes off Sources www.fireworkssafety.org

Have you ever wondered what kinds of homes people lived in way back in 1776? Check out some neat information we found while delving into this topic. Image via www.ducksters.com Most homes were single room - That's right. Most folks lived in one big room that contained everything they needed from straw beds to a big pot over the fire for cooking and boiling clean drinking water. Talk about an open floor plan! The frames of the homes were made with wood and filled with sticks. Next, they filled in those gaps with a material they called "daub," which was a mixture of clay, mud and grass. It was quite sticky so it worked out well. Furniture was pretty much non-existant. Other than a straw matress on the floor - a dirt floor, by the way - settlers may have had a bench to sit on or even a table, but there wasn't much more than that.

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Memorial Day is so close we can taste it! We found some awesome #partyhacks that you can use for your Memorial Day get together that are sure to make your busy day as a host more relaxing. . . Check out the #pinterestpartyhacks we thought were pretty neat! Corn in a Cooler Corn on the cob is a great starchy side that goes with just about anything. This year, try this #partyhack . . . After you've pealed and cleaned your corn, gently place it in an empy cooler and pour hot, boiling water over top. Close the lid and give it some time, then drain out the water by pulling the little plug, and you're ready to chow down! Image via www.buzzfeed.com Light Up Beverage Bowl Buy a couple glow sticks and place them in the bottom of your beverage bowl filled with ice. Once the sun goes down, no one will have any trouble finding their next drink with this #partyhack Image via www.dhgate.com Cupcake Liner Decorative Drinks One downside to serving delici...

The holidays are quickly approaching!If you haven't gotten around to decorating . . . no worries! Take a  peek at some of the simple, affordable and trendy  holidaydecor inspirations we've found on Pinterest, below.  Epsom Salts Luminaries  Epsom salts luminaries are a simple and cost effective way to decorate your home for the holidays. Also, for later use, you could always remove the berries and holly and add on other accessories for another holiday. Don't forget to place a tea candle in the bottom to watch it glow! Image via www.tatertotsandjello.com Frosted Pine Cones These festive pine cones are a simple one, two, three! Lightly dip the pine cones in some white paint, allow to dry, tie a string of them together, and hang them where you wish. Image via www.hative.com Snowman Door This cute holiday decor idea will cost you a buck or two, tops. All you need to do is cut out some circles and triangles on construction p...

Thanksgiving celebrations are a great time for family and friends to come together and enjoy delicious food, wonderful company and football! Unfortunately, because there is always so much going on, it can be a stressful day for the cook. Follow some of the tips below that we've found can really ease your stress on this warm and cozy day! Use a cooler for a makeshift refrigerator Image via www.huffingtonpost.com Put your mashed potatoes in your crock pot Image via www.pillsbury.com Tape recipes to your cabinets for easy use Image via  www.princesspinkygirl.com Make your pie dough in advance and freeze it Image via www.huffingtonpost.com Sources www.foodnetwork.com

Halloween can be a fun time to dress up in something you normally never would; however, it can be challenging to find the right outfit. After all, there are a lot of factors to consider.  Is it going to be freezing cold on Halloween? Will my costume be comfortable?  How do I make a creative, yet affordable costume that fits my personality?  Check out our top 10 favorite Halloween costumes we found on Pinterest. Image via www.seventeen.com Image via www.gurl.com Image via www.hellonaturual.com Image via www.costume-works.com Image via www.shrimpsaladcircus.com

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Father's Day is just around the corner! Celebrate the dads in your life by creating a home made craft they're sure to love and cherish for years to come.. Check out some neat #pinteresthacks we thought were pretty cute for this year's Father's Day! Stuffed Slippers Slippers are a good go-to for just about any dad. After all, everyone loves to relax, right? Pick up a couple goodies to stuff in the slippers like snacks and giftcards. This is the gift that will make dad feel warm and cozy for sure. Image via www.prettyprovidence.com Lucky Dad Feeling lucky? The dad that you give this gift to sure will be! Money is always a gift any dad will love, and who knows ... maybe he'll just be a winner! Images via www.rockparkerscissors.com DIY Bottle Opener If you know a dad who could use a good old wall-mount bottle opener, this might be a perfect DIY Father's Day gift. With miminal materials, and even less carpentry skills needed, this gift ...