It’s often the simplest ideas that become the greatest successes. That certainly was the case for inventor Mark Bergman. I met Mark years ago at a home improvement show where he introduced his Handy Paint Pail. The way he tells the story, he was doing some painting around the house using a standard metal coffee [...]

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Warmer weather is finally upon us and I’m entrenched in spring cleaning. The change of temperature entices me to empty closets, wipe under appliances and furniture and scrub every square inch of my place. Dust bunnies, be gone! Floors and counters need to glisten! Harsh chemical cleaners can be a punch to the senses: strong [...]

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Going all out on gifts might not be in the family budget this year, but sometimes a little splurging is necessary. That’s particularly the case if you have to make good for missing someone’s birthday (ahem), distance makes it hard for you to visit family often, or you have some major favor to make up [...]

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As a former teacher myself, I can’t stress enough how valuable even a simple gesture of gratitude is to a teacher. Today is Teacher Appreciation Day and all week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and whether you have a child in elementary, junior, or high school, encourage them to say something nice to their teachers this [...]

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I just love flowers. I’m not picky … I love all the fragrant, succulent, colorful varieties from elegant Stargazers to bright and cheerful yellow tulips. They just make my day and are the perfect pick-me-up to brighten my mood and lift my spirits. And flowers smell amazing too. With all that “sense-ational” stimulation, who needs [...]

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If you didn’t know, today is Star Wars Day. Why is today Star Wars Day, you ask? Because it’s May 4th. Why is Stars Wars Day on May 4th, you ask? Drumroll please… Because May the 4th Be With You. It’s such a terrible yet absolutely wonderful pun — pure genius and reason enough to [...]

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