Back in February, we turned you onto Slimware, the melamine plates that help you control portion sizes (Summer Tip: these shatter-proof plates are perfect for your work or church picnic, where piling on hefty portions of chips and potato salad is all too easy). The same company recently launched another product and, to be honest, [...]

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Summer calls for cool hues and a bit of splash. I’ve fallen in love with this collection of summery turquoise pottery by Le Souk Ceramics. The Sabrine series incorporates playful designs that are a blend of Spanish and Moorish art. The hue is as comfortable against a crisp white tablecloth as it is on a [...]

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Who else remembers making popsicles the old-fashioned way? Pouring Kool-Aid into ice cube trays, covering with Saran Wrap and sticking toothpicks (or recycled popsicle sticks) through the plastic and into each slot. They turned out to be a big, drippy mess, but they were still fun. Now, there are easier ways to make all kinds [...]

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The chop-chop-chop sound of table fans and ceiling fans is a summer staple, but no longer! James Dyson, who became famous by taking the bags out of vacuum cleaners, has taken the blades out of table fans. The Dyson Air Multiplier creates a soft, steady breeze without the need for clunky and sometimes dangerous fan [...]

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These cheery enamel-coated steel charcoal barbecues from Bodum make me daydream about grilling burgers, brats and hotdogs on the beach or at the park. Perfect for tailgating, camping or picnics, the Frykat charcoal grills are 13.4 inches in diameter. They come with chrome-plated steel legs and have a heat-resistant silicone handle with silicone lid clips [...]

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When the hot weather hits it’s always better to cook outdoors. No slaving over the kitchen range, a lot less cleaning and much more fun! I have developed quite a crush on my stainless steel beast this season and plan to purchase a few new accessories for grilling. The goals are to make mealtime tasty, [...]

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By now, you’ve probably heard of the (in)famous “Latte Factor,” the phrase coined by David Bach and popularized on Oprah. If not, he basically uses it to describe the way we spend a lot of money on small, daily things like (you guessed it) lattes. I am so very guilty of this. I LOVE my [...]

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Father’s Day is less than a week away! Are you ready? We’ve rounded up some unusual and funny gifts for dad—all less than $20. The groove and crevice cleaner removes debris from all those outdoor spaces that are hard to reach: between deck planks, bricks, patio tiles and concrete slabs. The steel blade is weather- [...]

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They’re not the sexiest items to shop for, but having a stocked emergency kit is a necessity. With hurricane season upon us, it’s especially essential for those in the south and other flood-prone areas to be prepared. You may already have many of the things on the government’s list of recommended items (below), but take [...]

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I’ve been all about the avocado this spring: on sandwiches, as a snack, even to thicken up smoothies (really!). Then I discovered that one avocado has a whopping 250 calories. They’re healthy calories for sure–full of nutrients and healthy fats–but since they pack almost the same caloric punch as a Snickers bar, I decided I [...]

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